Objective:
Students will review the parts of a microscope and its proper use in order to observe prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells to note size and gross diversity differences.
Warm Up:
Use your best guess for the following questions:
How many times bigger is a bacterium compared to a virus?
How many times larger is an animal cell compared to a bacterium?
What type of microscope would you need to see each of these organisms clearly?
Classwork:
Techniques for Microscope Use Lab
Magnification and Size Review Worksheet
Homework:
As a lab group, complete the Techniques for Better Microscope Use (Due 10/1/09)
Free Response Essay -- Cell Size
Announcements:
Guest Speaker -- 10/1/09 -- University of Maryland College Park
Monday, September 28, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 -- B Day -- WUP#5
Objective:
Students will complete a written assessment in order to demonstrate their understanding of macromolecules and the chemistry of life.
Warm Up:
None. Prepare for exam.
Classwork:
Exam #2 -- Chapters 4/5 Macromolecules/Chemistry of Life
Homework:
Free Response Question (FRQ) #1 -- 2009
Complete Macromolecules Glog
Students will complete a written assessment in order to demonstrate their understanding of macromolecules and the chemistry of life.
Warm Up:
None. Prepare for exam.
Classwork:
Exam #2 -- Chapters 4/5 Macromolecules/Chemistry of Life
Homework:
Free Response Question (FRQ) #1 -- 2009
Complete Macromolecules Glog
Begin notes for Chapter 6
Chapter 6 Unit Sheet
Chapter 6 Unit Sheet
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 -- B Day -- WUP#3
Happy Birthday Esther!!!
Objective:
Students will review for an exam on functional groups and macromolecules in order to prepare for an exam.
Warm Up:
Back Wall
Classwork:
Clicker Activity:
Review: Ch. 4/5
Paper Model Building (time permitting)
Begonia Plant Care
Discuss Abstract
Homework:
Review and study for Exam Ch. 4/5
Objective:
Students will review for an exam on functional groups and macromolecules in order to prepare for an exam.
Warm Up:
Back Wall
Classwork:
Clicker Activity:
Review: Ch. 4/5
Paper Model Building (time permitting)
Begonia Plant Care
Discuss Abstract
Homework:
Review and study for Exam Ch. 4/5
Monday, September 21, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 -- B Day -- WUP #2
Objective:
Students will build macromolecule paper models to understand dehydration synthesis.
Warm Up:
Concept Check 5.3
Classwork:
Notes: Proteins/Nucleic Acids
Begonia/Plant Care
Homework:
Unit Sheet 4/5
SAT Word:
aggrandize - v. - to increase or make greater
Announcments:
Students will build macromolecule paper models to understand dehydration synthesis.
Warm Up:
Concept Check 5.3
Classwork:
Notes: Proteins/Nucleic Acids
Begonia/Plant Care
Homework:
Unit Sheet 4/5
SAT Word:
aggrandize - v. - to increase or make greater
Announcments:
Friday, September 18, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009 -- B Day -- WUP#1
Objective:
Students will conduct several chemical tests in order to test for the presence of various macromolecules to include: carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
Warm Up:
1. In the test for starches, what substance will be used to test for its presence?
2. In the lab you will conduct to day, there are 2 tests for the presence of lipids. What are these?
3. What safety precautions should be taken to ensure a safe lab experience?
Classwork:
Lab: "Tests for Organic Compounds"
Discussion of Data Analysis
Homework:
Complete Data Analysis Questions -- Due Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Extension Writing:
Investigate the differences between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Find recent information concerning the relationship between fatty acids and good health.
Glog: Due Tomorrow
SAT Word:
affluent - adj. - rich
Students will conduct several chemical tests in order to test for the presence of various macromolecules to include: carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
Warm Up:
1. In the test for starches, what substance will be used to test for its presence?
2. In the lab you will conduct to day, there are 2 tests for the presence of lipids. What are these?
3. What safety precautions should be taken to ensure a safe lab experience?
Classwork:
Lab: "Tests for Organic Compounds"
Discussion of Data Analysis
Homework:
Complete Data Analysis Questions -- Due Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Extension Writing:
Investigate the differences between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Find recent information concerning the relationship between fatty acids and good health.
Glog: Due Tomorrow
SAT Word:
affluent - adj. - rich
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009 -- A Day -- WUP#9
Objective:
Students will identify and contrast the four molecules of life in order to explain their role in living systems -- NUCLEIC ACIDS.
Warm Up:
Begin Quiz on Carbohydrates and Lipids
Silence Please.
Classwork:
Notes: Ch. 5 -- Nucleic Acids
Pass back papers
Grade Exam Ch. 1,2,3
Homework:
Pre-lab Tests for Organic Compounds
Work on Glog
Unit Sheet 4/5
Students will identify and contrast the four molecules of life in order to explain their role in living systems -- NUCLEIC ACIDS.
Warm Up:
Begin Quiz on Carbohydrates and Lipids
Silence Please.
Classwork:
Notes: Ch. 5 -- Nucleic Acids
Pass back papers
Grade Exam Ch. 1,2,3
Homework:
Pre-lab Tests for Organic Compounds
Work on Glog
Unit Sheet 4/5
Thursday, September 17, 2009 -- B Day -- WUP#8
Objective:
Students will identify and contrast the four molecules of life in order to explain their role in living systems.
Warm Up:
Assemble in groups to present functional group posters.
Classwork:
Notes - Ch. 5 -- PROTEINS
Quiz - Ch. 5 -- Carbs/Lipids (postponed until tomorrow, 9/18/09)
Homework:
Unit Sheet Ch. 4/5
Glogster: Molecules of Life
Students will identify and contrast the four molecules of life in order to explain their role in living systems.
Warm Up:
Assemble in groups to present functional group posters.
Classwork:
Notes - Ch. 5 -- PROTEINS
Quiz - Ch. 5 -- Carbs/Lipids (postponed until tomorrow, 9/18/09)
Homework:
Unit Sheet Ch. 4/5
Glogster: Molecules of Life
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, -- A Day
Objective:
Students will identify and contrast the 4 molecules of life in order to explain their role in living systems -- LIPIDS.
Warm Up:
Page 91 (1-3)
Classwork:
Check HW: Foldable
Check HW: Blog Video Notes
Notes: Ch. 5 -- Lipids
Homework:
Begin Molecules of Life Glogster
www.glogster.com
Study for Quiz
Ch. 4/5 Notes/Materials Unit Sheet
Students will identify and contrast the 4 molecules of life in order to explain their role in living systems -- LIPIDS.
Warm Up:
Page 91 (1-3)
Classwork:
Check HW: Foldable
Check HW: Blog Video Notes
Notes: Ch. 5 -- Lipids
Homework:
Begin Molecules of Life Glogster
www.glogster.com
Study for Quiz
Ch. 4/5 Notes/Materials Unit Sheet
Monday, September 14, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 -- B Day
Objective:
Students will identify and contrast the four molecules of life in order to explain their role in living systems.
Warm Up:
Complete the Visual Aid Project begun in yesterday's class.
Classwork:
Check Homework: Thalidomide
Notes -- Ch. 5 The Structure and Function of Macromolecules
Begin Foldable Activity
Homework:
View the following video and complete 10 notes on the video. Be sure to number each note that you take. In addition you are to post one comment to the blog. Feel free to use any of your classmates' comments to respond to.
Complete the foldable begun in class.
Complete Chapter 4/5 Unit Sheet Materials
SAT Word:
9/15 -- accost - v. - to approach aggressively
Announcements:
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009 -- A Day
Objective:
Students will review basic chemistry vocabulary and concepts by using kinesthetic models in order to explore functional groups.
Warm Up:
Each lab group pick up one molecular model kit and construct the following model: C5H12. Compare your molecular model with others in the class. Draw your very best image of this model in your warm up journal and answer the following questions:
a. Why are there different forms of the same chemical formula?
b. What would it take to make these molecules identical?
c. How would the properties of different forms react differently?
d. What do we call molecules that have more than one structural
form?
Classwork:
Functional Groups Activity
Functional Groups Notes
Functional Groups Foldable
Homework:
Begin Notes for Chapter 4 and 5
Chapter 4/5 Unit Sheet
Students will review basic chemistry vocabulary and concepts by using kinesthetic models in order to explore functional groups.
Warm Up:
Each lab group pick up one molecular model kit and construct the following model: C5H12. Compare your molecular model with others in the class. Draw your very best image of this model in your warm up journal and answer the following questions:
a. Why are there different forms of the same chemical formula?
b. What would it take to make these molecules identical?
c. How would the properties of different forms react differently?
d. What do we call molecules that have more than one structural
form?
Classwork:
Functional Groups Activity
Functional Groups Notes
Functional Groups Foldable
Homework:
Begin Notes for Chapter 4 and 5
Chapter 4/5 Unit Sheet
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009 - A Day
Objective:
Students will review concepts on the Themes of Life, Basic Chemistry and Properties of Water in order to prepare for an exam.
Warm Up:
Create a foldable highlighting the properties of water.
The foldable example is shown on the back wall.
Classwork:
Review for Exam
Homework:
Study for Exam Chapter 1, 2 and 3
Students will review concepts on the Themes of Life, Basic Chemistry and Properties of Water in order to prepare for an exam.
Warm Up:
Create a foldable highlighting the properties of water.
The foldable example is shown on the back wall.
Classwork:
Review for Exam
Homework:
Study for Exam Chapter 1, 2 and 3
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - B Day
Objective:
Students will complete a lab in order to study the properties of water.
Warm Up:
Pg. 57 (5 - 7)
Classwork:
Notes: Chapter 3
Properties of Water
Grades/Assignments
Homework:
Study for Exam
Unit Sheet Ch. 1 - 3
Students will complete a lab in order to study the properties of water.
Warm Up:
Pg. 57 (5 - 7)
Classwork:
Notes: Chapter 3
Properties of Water
Grades/Assignments
Homework:
Study for Exam
Unit Sheet Ch. 1 - 3
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - A Day
Objective:
Students will complete a lab in order to study the properties of water.
Warm Up:
Differentiate between cohesion and adhesion.
Classwork:
Notes: Chapter 3
Lab: Properties of Water
Homework:
Unit Sheet 1, 2, 3
Study for Exam on Chapters 1, 2 and 3.
Students will complete a lab in order to study the properties of water.
Warm Up:
Differentiate between cohesion and adhesion.
Classwork:
Notes: Chapter 3
Lab: Properties of Water
Homework:
Unit Sheet 1, 2, 3
Study for Exam on Chapters 1, 2 and 3.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009 -- B DAY
WUP#10
Objective:
Students will review scientific literature in order to write an abstract.
Warm Up:
Concept Check 3.1 (1 - 2)
Warm up journals will be collected Tuesday.
Classwork:
Article Abstract Handout
Work on Article Abstract
(Magazines can be found on front desk)
Homework:
Objective:
Students will review scientific literature in order to write an abstract.
Warm Up:
Concept Check 3.1 (1 - 2)
Warm up journals will be collected Tuesday.
Classwork:
Article Abstract Handout
Work on Article Abstract
(Magazines can be found on front desk)
Homework:
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009 -- A Day
Objective:
Students will complete a lab activity in order to compare & contrast the properties of water.
Warm Up:
1. In your warm up journal, draw the following molecules:
a) H2 b) O2 c) CH2F d) CH4
2. Which molecules listed above are symmetrical?
3. Which are polar and which are non-polar?
4. How does symmetry correlate with polarity?
5. How does electronegativity correlate with polarity?
6. Attempt the following:
Draw two water (H2O) molecules connected by a hydrogen bond.
Classwork:
Check Homework: Comparing Molecular Bonds
Chapter 3 Notes
Properties of Water Lab
Properties of Water Foldable
Homework:
Chapter 1,2,3 Unit Sheet
Complete Properties of Water Lab -- Due Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Exam Ch. 1, 2, 3 -- Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Students will complete a lab activity in order to compare & contrast the properties of water.
Warm Up:
1. In your warm up journal, draw the following molecules:
a) H2 b) O2 c) CH2F d) CH4
2. Which molecules listed above are symmetrical?
3. Which are polar and which are non-polar?
4. How does symmetry correlate with polarity?
5. How does electronegativity correlate with polarity?
6. Attempt the following:
Draw two water (H2O) molecules connected by a hydrogen bond.
Classwork:
Check Homework: Comparing Molecular Bonds
Chapter 3 Notes
Properties of Water Lab
Properties of Water Foldable
Homework:
Chapter 1,2,3 Unit Sheet
Complete Properties of Water Lab -- Due Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Exam Ch. 1, 2, 3 -- Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Wednesday, September 1, 2009 -- B Day
Objective:
Students will continue creating a model of covalent & ionic boinds in order to compare & contrast covalent vs. ionic bonding.
Warm Up:
Pg. 46 (1 - 4)
Classwork:
Continue Model Building
Foldable: Molecular Bonds
Homework:
Comparing Molecular Bonds
Lab Fees
Students will continue creating a model of covalent & ionic boinds in order to compare & contrast covalent vs. ionic bonding.
Warm Up:
Pg. 46 (1 - 4)
Classwork:
Continue Model Building
Foldable: Molecular Bonds
Homework:
Comparing Molecular Bonds
Lab Fees
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