Applied Biology 8/29-9/2

Monday
Objective: Begin discussing biology; introduce class with a short video podcast, and then discuss the basic principles of life, the unifying principles of biology, and also mention ethers & biogenesis.  Hand out a worksheet over these basic principles called, "Basic Life Principles Worksheet".

Text: none - see notes

Vocab:  adaptation, spontaneous generation, ethers, biogenesis, Redi, cells, genes, evolution, homeostasis

Homework: worksheet due at the end of class today.

Tuesday

Objective: microscope lab #1.  Introduction to using a microscope; show students how to use all focus rules, and how to correctly magnify images.  Complete a basic lab using the microscopes in class.  Study for scientific method quiz.

Text: none

Vocab:  ocular lens, objective lens, stage, light source, magnification, slides

Homework:  Lab handout will be due by end of period.  Study for quiz over scientific method (quiz will be tomorrow!!)

 Wednesday
Objective: 100% of the class to score at least 85% or better on scientific method quiz (100/85).  Quiz will be on Quia.  Back in classroom, discuss the interdependence of living things.

Text: none

Vocab: see notes

Homework: none

Thursday
Objective: Microscope lab #2.  Students will look at micro-organisms (mostly protozoans) under a microscope from a pond water sample.  They will complete a worksheet due at the end of the period.  Hand out review sheets for test one

Text: none

Vocab: none

Homework: lab worksheet due at end of period.

Friday
Objective: Discuss review sheet; biology test one on Tuesday, 9/6.  When finished, let students study in small groups.

Text: none

Vocab: see review

Homework: study as needed for Tuesday's test

Biology 8/29-9/2

Monday
Objective: Begin discussing biology; introduce class with a short video podcast, and then discuss the basic principles of life, the unifying principles of biology, and also mention ethers & biogenesis.  Hand out a worksheet over these basic principles called, "Basic Life Principles Worksheet".

Text: none - see notes

Vocab:  adaptation, spontaneous generation, ethers, biogenesis, Redi, cells, genes, evolution, homeostasis

Homework: worksheet due at the end of class today.

Tuesday

Objective: microscope lab #1.  Introduction to using a microscope; show students how to use all focus rules, and how to correctly magnify images.  Complete a basic lab using the microscopes in class.  Study for scientific method quiz.

Text: none

Vocab:  ocular lens, objective lens, stage, light source, magnification, slides

Homework:  Lab handout will be due by end of period.  Study for quiz over scientific method (quiz will be tomorrow!!)

 Wednesday
Objective: 100% of the class to score at least 85% or better on scientific method quiz (100/85).  Quiz will be on Quia.  Back in classroom, discuss the interdependence of living things.

Text: none

Vocab: see notes

Homework: none

Thursday
Objective: Microscope lab #2.  Students will look at micro-organisms (mostly protozoans) under a microscope from a pond water sample.  They will complete a worksheet due at the end of the period.  Hand out review sheets for test one

Text: none

Vocab: none

Homework: lab worksheet due at end of period.

Friday
Objective: Discuss review sheet; biology test one on Tuesday, 9/6.  When finished, let students study in small groups.

Text: none

Vocab: see review

Homework: study as needed for Tuesday's test

Anatomy 8/29-9/2

Monday
Objective: Discuss body regions and quadrants.  Do an in-class worksheet over these areas which can be used as a helpful study guide.

Text:  pages 15-16

Vocab: dorsal, ventral, abdominal, abdominopelvic, pelvic, mediastium, pleural cavities
 
Homework:  worksheet due at end of period

Tuesday

Objective: Lab 2; basic microscopy.  Review parts of a microscope and look at a variety of slides.  Learn to familiarize yourself with how a microscope works, and be able to turn in the lab sheet by the end of the class period.

Text: none

Vocab: none
 
Homework: lab handout due at end of period.

 Wednesday
Objective:  To watch a relevant/modern video over the human body to help gain insight into the functions it performs on a daily basis.  The video will take the entire class period.

Text: none

Vocab: none
 
Homework: none

Thursday
Objective: Finish video as necessary.  Hand out review sheet for test and cover it; pair students together for study/Q&A sessions.

Text: chapter one in textbook

Vocab: see review sheet
 
Homework: study for test one

Friday
Objective: Open review period over the human body intro; attain mastery of information presented in unit 1.  Test will be on Tuesday, 9/6.

Text: review chapter one in A&P book; take book home if needed to study for the test

Vocab: see review sheet.
 
Homework: study as needed for anatomy test one.

Field Biology 8/22-8/26

Monday
Objective: Finish constructing insect study grids.  Measure average grass height.  Give students experience in using metric measurements, and making an accurate field study design.  Students will then be introduced to wildlife resources in America, and their importance will be discussed.

Text: none

Vocab: none

Homework: none

Tuesday

Objective: Continue class discussion of wildlife resources.  Students will draw parallels between how resources today differ than resources from the past.

Text: none

Vocab: none

Homework: none

 Wednesday
Objective: Collect insects in student-constructed insect grids.  Students will learn how to collect, and also learn how to minimize field bias.

Text: none

Vocab: none

Homework: none

Thursday
Objective: Data collection and wrap up of wildlife resources.  Students will practice with the metric system and peer review any notes or points of uncertainty with one another.

Text: none

Vocab: none

Homework: review notes for a quiz tomorrow.

Friday
Objective: All students should reach 100/85 mastery of the history of wildlife resources on today's quiz.  After the quiz, we will go outside and collect insects once again from the same grids.

Text:  none

Vocab: none

Homework: none

Applied Biology 8/22-8/26

Monday
Objective: To familiarize students with this lesson plan blog; students will go to this site and answer questions which require them to navigate around on the blog.  This will give them practice using the blog in the days, weeks, and months throughout the school year.  When finished, preview the relevant class websites on the blog.

Text: none

Vocab: none
 
Homework: blob assignment due Tuesday 8/23 at the beginning of class

Tuesday

Objective: I will be with my Juniors in the Commons for QSP/magazine sales.  The objective today is to familiarize yourself with the basics of biology and the scientific method.  Read pages 5-24 in the Biology textbook.

Text: pages 5-24.

Vocab: none
 
Homework: none

 Wednesday
Objective: Discuss what science is, the themes of science, and the scientific method. 

Text:  none

Vocab: dependent variable, independent variable, control, hypothesis, theory, accuracy, objectivity
 
Homework:  review today's note set for at least 20 minutes

Thursday
Objective: continue discussion of the scientific method; explain how science needs to be accurate, with clear directions.  Class activity.  Design your own experiments, which are due tomorrow 8/26.

Text: none

Vocab: none
 
Homework: work on experimental design enough so that you can have it ready to turn in by tomorrow!

Friday
Objective: Finish working on experimental design.  Reach level of mastery with variables, and become fluent with the steps of the scientific method.

Text: none

Vocab: none
 
Homework: none

Biology 8/22-8/26

Monday
Objective: (4th & 7th hrs....2nd hour will be visiting the Josten's rep) To familiarize students with this lesson plan blog; students will go to this site and answer questions which require them to navigate around on the blog.  This will give them practice using the blog in the days, weeks, and months throughout the school year.  When finished, preview the relevant class websites on the blog. 

Text: none

Vocab: none

Homework:  4th & 7th .... blog assignment due Tuesday 8/23.  2nd .... blog assignment due Thursday 8/25.  2nd period .... this assignment will need to be done on your own time!

Tuesday

Objective: Discuss what science is, the themes of science, and the scientific method

Text: none

Vocab: none

Homework: review today's notes for 20 minutes

 Wednesday
Objective: continue discussion of the scientific method; explain how science needs to be accurate, with clear directions.  Class activity.

Text: none

Vocab: none

Homework: review today's notes for 20 minutes, and reflect back on activity

Thursday
Objective: Design an experiment on paper.  Be able to explain all steps of the scientific method, and review differences in variables.  4th hour Biology will not meet today, as they will be in their focus groups.

Text: none

Vocab: use relevant vocab found on note set

Homework:  experimental design will be due at the end of the period on Friday.  Do what is needed tonight to ensure you can hand it in on time tomorrow.

Friday
Objective: Finish experimental design, and turn in.  When you finish, study the scientific method, especially the variables.  The goal is to reach mastery level with variables by the end of this period.

Text: none

Vocab: none

Homework: none

Anatomy 8/22-8/26

Monday
Objective: To familiarize students with this lesson plan blog; students will go to this site and answer questions which require them to navigate around on the blog.  This will give them practice using the blog in the days, weeks, and months throughout the school year.  When finished, preview the relevant class websites on the blog.

Text: none

Vocab: none

Homework:  Finish lesson plan blog worksheet and turn in tomorrow. 

Tuesday

Objective: Begin discussing the fundamentals of anatomy ... what is it?  What are the divisions?  We will cover the major divisions of anatomy & physiology.  Also covered will be the principle of complimentarity of structure & function.

Text: pages 1-6

Vocab: anatomy, macroscopic, microscopic, responsiveness, irratibility, metabolism, excretion, nutrients

Homework: none

 Wednesday
Objective: Discussion over homeostasis and positive vs negative feedback.  How does homeostasis help us?  What are the differences in feedback and why is it useful to know the difference?  You'll find out today.

Text: pages 8-12

Vocab: stimulus, afferent, efferent, set point, control center, affectors, effectors, response

Homework: none

Thursday
Objective: Lab 1:  Today students will work on a lab, being able to apply concepts learned from macroscopic & microscopic anatomy.  They will put items into groups, and explore those items accordingly by investigating their anatomy.

Text: none

Vocab: see lab handout

Homework: lab handout due tomorrow

Friday
Objective: Begin discussing anatomical terms; make a modified graphic organizer to help remember the terms in question.  We will also investigate body planes that split the human physique into their respective halves/quadrants.

Text:  pages 12-15

Vocab: proximal, distal, superior, inferior, anterior, posterior, medial, lateral, intermediate

Homework:  none