Web 2.0 Class Post

This blog was created to serve as a forum for my students. Its' purpose has been to provide information to both students and their parents regarding daily class activities, extra credit opportunities, upcoming field trips and interesting links they may find useful to for the class.

I do plan on using this blog as it has helped both the students as well as myself maintain organization within the class, not to mention a forum where students could interact electronically with one another on various topics discussed in class.

Field Trip -- Owens Science Center

November 23, 2009 -- WUP#2

Objective:
Students will review the process of cellular respiration in order to understand ATP production.

Warm Up:
Describe what occurs during each phase of cellular respiration.

Classwork:
Chapter 9 Notes
Redox Discussion

Homework:
Chapter 9 Unit Sheet

November 20, 2009 -- WUP#9

Objective:
Students will analyze exam results in order to improve exam performance.

Warm Up:
1. Identify the three phases of cellular respiration.
2. Explain the role of the mitochondria in cellular respiration.

November 19, 2009 -- WUP#8

Objective:
Students will complete a written assessment in order to demonstrate their understanding of diffusion and osmosis.

Warm Up:
Prepare for Exam

November 18, 2009 -- WUP#7

Objective:
Students will complete a written exam in order to demonstrate their understanding of diffusion and osmosis.

Warm Up:
Prepare for Exam

November 17, 2009 -- WUP#6

Objective:
Students will review concepts related to enzymes and metabolism in order to prepare for a written exam.

Homework:

Monday, November 16, 2009 -- WUP#5 -- A DAY

Objective:
Students will analyze the data obtained in Lab #2 in order to complete a written lab report.

Warm Up:
Peer Review of FRQ#1/4 (2005) Homework
* Take out your red pens for grading

Classwork:
Lab #2 Data Analysis
Enzyme Review Quiz

Homework:
Begin working on Lab Report
Prepare for Chapter 8 Review

Friday, November 13, 2009 -- WUP#4 -- A DAY

Objective:

Students will complete a lab in order to understand the conversion of 2H2O2 --> 2H2O + O2.


Warm Up:
Please prepare for lab by dressing in goggles and apron.



Classwork:
Enzyme Lab #2

Homework:
2005 #4 (Form B)
FRQ 2005#1

Thursday, November 12, 2009 -- WUP#3 -- B DAY

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 -- NO SCHOOL

Happy Veteran's Day

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 -- WUP#2 -- B DAY

Objective:
Students will view a short film on Lab #2 Enzyme Catalysis in order to perform a lab.

Warm Up:
Differentiate between enzyme activators and inhibitors.

Classwork:
Practice Exam Grading
Lab #2 Video -- "Enzyme Catalysis"
Lab Setup

Homework:
Print out from Google Site the Lab Protocol
Prepare for Quiz
Unit Sheet Chapter 8

Podcasts in the Classroom

Podcasts can be quite useful when used in the proper context. I don't feel they should ever be used in place of a teacher, but rather to enhance class discussions led or facilitated by the teacher. Podcasts can be great for students who may be absent and desire reinforcement with given topics.

I watched a podcast hosted by NOVA entitled, "How Cancer Begins" and I found it to be quite enlightening. Dr. Robert Weinberg from MIT gives a talk on the origins of cancer in humans and the environmental factors that may lead to cancer incidences. I am considering using this podcast for my classes once we begin the Cell Division unit. Good stuff.

Dawn Berkeley

Thursday, November 5, 2009 -- WUP#10 -- A DAY

Objective:
Students will identify factors that affect enzymatic activity in order to understand energy transformations.



Warm Up:
1. Identify the 1st & 2nd laws of thermodynamics.
2. List the equation for free energy change.



Classwork:
Notes Ch. 8
Practice Exam



Homework:
FRQ #4 -- 2001

Monday, November 2, 2009 -- WUP#7 - B DAY

Objective:
Students will complete an AP Biology Practice Exam in order to prepare for May's exam.

Warm Up:
Pick up textbooks and packets from sub

Classwork:
AP Practice Exam -- 60 points
2nd Quarter

Homework:
Prepare for tomorrow's review

SAT Word:
11/2 -- assuage - v - to pacify