Biology 12
Day by Day Planner
Date
September 4 & 5
Topic/Activity/Assessment
Team Building
Admin functions
Student Profile
Welcome to Biology 12 PowerPoint
Course Outline
Getting to Know you Activities
September 8
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September 9
September 10
Birthday line up
What's Changed
Getting to Know You
Biochemistry Unit Introductory Activity
Biochemistry PowerPoint 1
Getting to Know You
-Who am I (Man, Beast or Thing)?
Lesson on Functional Groups
Biochemistry PowerPoint (Anabolic & Catabolic Reactions)
September 11
Refresher video on Biochem
Functional Group Flashcards
Crash Course on Carbohydrates Video
Look at Carbohydrates (PowerPoint)
September 12
September 15
Work on booklet package.
For a review of Functional Groups check out this great website!
Quiz on Functional Groups - Study!!!!!
Students will continue to work on the Macromolecules Booklet #1.
September 16
September 17
PowerPoint on Carbohydrates.
Create a graphic organizer of your notes as you read the following - you will be
handing this graphic organizer in at the end of the class.
- Read pages. 24-34
- Answer questions: 2-6 in Understanding Concepts on pg. 34.
- Read pages. 35-39
- Answer questions: 11-18 in Understanding Concepts on pg. 40.
- Read pages. 40-50
- Answer questions: 19-29 in Understanding Concepts on pg. 50.
- Read pages. 52-55
- Answer questions: 1-26 in Understanding Concepts on pg. 50
Review Carbohydrates & Begin Lipids
September 18
We covered the 1st part of the Lipid section in the PowerPoint. Students were
given a handout on the Lipid section of the PowerPoint (Slide 46-70).
Students also worked on their booklets (Into to Carbs) and continued to complete
their graphic organizers from their text readings.
September 19
Complete the Lipids Section (PowerPoint) & text readings.
September 22
Consolidation class on Carbohydrates & Lipids.
Quiz on Carbohydrates & Lipids
Review Carbohydrates & Lipids (go over answers)
September 23
Begin Proteins
Bring coloured pencils and art supplies for next class to work on the
macromolecule poster
Protein section of the PowerPoint
September 24
September 25
September 26
September 30
Begin work on the Macromolecules Poster (Due Sept
30?)
Macromolecule Poster
Understanding Protein Structure Worksheets
Work on 3D Model Labs
Macromolecule Poster is due today
Date
Topic/Activity/Assessment
October 1
October 2
October 3
October 6
Work on 3D Model Labs
Work on 3D Model Labs
Nucleic Acid PowerPoint
Nucleic Acid PowerPoint
DNA Modelling
DNA - Episode 1 of 5: The Secret of Life - PBS Documentary
DNA Modelling
DNA - Episode 1 of 5: The Secret of Life - PBS Documentary
DNA Modelling Activity
October 7
October 8
October 9
October 10
October 14
October 15
http://smithsworldofscience.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/5/5/10557615/dna_model_parts_for_your_presentation.pdf
DNA Modelling Completed
Students worked on the DNA lab questions (they are due tomorrow)
DNA lab questions due today
The Story of the Race for DNA
DNA - Episode 1 of 5: The Secret of Life - PBS Documentary
Complete graphic organizer and write a character sketch of the 5 people most closely linked
to the discovery of the DNA structure
The Story of the Race for DNA
DNA - Episode 1 of 5: The Secret of Life - PBS Documentary
Complete graphic organizer and write a character sketch of the 5 people most closely linked
to the discovery of the DNA structure
October 16
Test on Proteins and Nucleic Acids
October 17
Text Reading Page 52 - 54
Questions 1-26 page 56-57
DNA Racers Character Sketches Due Today
October 20
Today: Seeds of Death (GMO Organisms)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUd9rRSLY4A
Target of 40 point form notes
Today Complete: Seeds of Death (GMO Organisms)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUd9rRSLY4A
Target of 40 point form notes
October 21
Assignment: write a letter to a real government official regarding your
views on Genetically Modified Foods. You do NOT need to actually send
the letter, it is only for me to read. It is due on
______________________.
Marking requirements:
1. Must be addressed to a real member of the government (provincial or federal),
including the mailing address;
2. Must follow an accurate "business letter" format. (Word has good templates);
3. Should be typed (but I will accept hand written if absolutely necessary;
4. Must include 3 good, valid arguments (reasons) for or against GMOs and a specific
example or evidence supporting your arguments;
Must include at least 2 sources where you found your information (make sure you are
confident in the source - what for "junk science").
DNA Extraction Lab
October 22
Students, please complete the lab handout
Text Reading Page 52 - 54
Questions 1-26 page 56-57
Text Reading Page 206 - 209
Questions 1-6 page 209
Text Reading Page 210 - 215
Questions 1-10 page 216
October 23
Text Reading Page 217 - 222
Questions 1-10 page 223
Also, please don't forget to write your letter to a real
government official regarding your views on Genetically
Modified Foods. It is due on ______________________.
October 27
October 28
DNA Replication Day 1 (PowerPoint Show) Notes
DNA Replication Day 2 (PowerPoint Show) Notes
Review DNA Replication
Begin Protein Synthesis (Notes)
Interactive Concepts in Biochemistry - Interactive Animations
October 29
Protein Synthesis
Protein Synthesis
Drag and Drop Protein Synthesis
Practice Building a Protein
Protein Synthesis Online Building Activity
Video
October 30
Quiz on DNA Replication
Review Protein Synthesis
Letter on GMO Due Today
October 31
Begin Karyotying Activity
(Karyotype) http://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/karyotype/chromosomestudyteacher.html
Date
Topic/Activity/Assessment
November 3
November 4
DNA Karyotyping Activity Completion
Complete Karyotype Activity & Create Prognosis Paragraphs
Mitosis Notes (Cell Division) & PowerPoint
November 5
Mitosis video
Quiz on Mitosis
November 6
November 7
Mitosis Flip Book
Mitosis Microscope Lab and Scientific Diagram Assignment
Meiosis Notes
Amazing Silent Video reviewing Mitosis & looking at Meiosis.
Understanding Meiosis
November 10
Biology Cell Division - Meiosis video
Oogenesis -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8xIkIg6kfg
Spermatogenesis - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EG6u-am-h0
November 12
November 13
Meiosis Square Dance
In-class assignment on mitosis & meiosis
Completing Meiosis Notes
Amazing Silent Video reviewing Mitosis & looking at Meiosis.
Complete In-class assignment on Comparing &
Contrasting Mitosis & Meiosis
Mendelian Genetics Notes
November 14
Experiments that Changed the World - Mendel's Peas
Introductory Video Fun with Cats and Peas
Mendelian Genetics Notes
November 18
Punnett Squares & Practice Problems
November 19
Test on Mitosis & Meiosis
Complete video- Haemophilia and Porphyria - Royal diseases from Tainted Blood
THE BLUE PEOPLE OF TROUBLESOME CREEK
Mendelian Genetics Notes- Pedigree Charts
November 20
Interactive Pedigree Activity
Drag and Drop Pedigree activity online
November 21
November 24
November 25
November 26
November 27
November 28
Pedigree Assignment and Practice
Mendelian Genetics Notes - Complete Pedigree Charts
Mendelian Genetics Notes - Multiple Alleles
Mendelian Genetics Notes - Probability
Genetics Review for Test - SmartBoard Notes
Test on Genetics
Begin Reproduction Unit (Notes)
Life's Greatest Miracle
Complete Life's Greatest Miracle
Structures of the Human Reproductive Systems (Handouts)
Reproduction Unit (Notes)
Date
Topic/Activity/Assessment
December 2
Reproduction Unit (Notes)
Students will begin working on their Debate preparation on the reproductive systems.
"Be it resolved that the male reproductive system is significantly more complex than the
female reproductive system."
December 3
Students will split into 2 teams. They will begin their research and data gathering phase.
They will select 5 members of their team to present their arguments and refute the
arguments of their opponents. Five other students will serve as "supporters" and will be
able to pass up written information to their debaters but will not be permitted to speak. The
remaining members of the 2 teams will serve as the "judges" and evaluate the validity of
the arguments, the persuasiveness of the arguments presented and the supporting evidence
provided by each debater.
"Be it resolved that the male reproductive system is more complex than
the female reproductive system"
Debate Details and Assessment Documents
- Debate Format
- Debate Roles and assessment
December 4
December 5
- Debate Judging Rubric
Students will continue working on their Debate preparation on the reproductive systems.
Reproductive System Debate!
Lab from page 404 in the Nelson Bio 12 Text Book
Complete Reproductive System (Crash Course)
December 9
December 10
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The Female Reproductive Hormones Video
The Male Reproductive Anatomy
Hormonal Control in the Male Reproductive System
Reviewing the Reproductive System
December 11
Test on Reproductive System
The Fantastical World of Hormones
The Endocrine System (Crash Course)
December 12
Endocrine Text Chapter Notes
December 15
December 16
December 17
December 18
December 19
Endocrine System Overview
The Endocrine System - Student presentation preparations
Group Activity:
Each group will read one specific section of the following endocrine system pages and will
then teach that topic to their peers.
Reading pg. 372-377 + Questions 1-4 page 377
Read pg. 378-382 + Questions 1-9 page 383
Read pg. 384-387 + Questions 1-9 page 387
Read pg. 388-392 + Questions 1-11 page
Recap the Endocrine System (prepare for quiz)
Begin student presentations
Complete student presentations
392
Quiz on Endocrine System
Charles Darwin Biography (New Documentary 2014)
Charles Darwin Biography (New Documentary 2014)
Date
January 5
January 6
January 7
January 8
January 9
Topic/Activity/Assessment
The Nervous System
The Story of Phineas Gage
The Nervous System
Video: The Human Brain (point form notes submitted for marks).
The Nervous System
Video: The Human Brain (point form notes submitted for marks).
Examining the anatomy of the Nervous System (Diagrams and terminology development)
The Nervous System PowerPoint
Complete the diagrams
Complete The Human Brain Video
Continue with The Nervous System PowerPoint
January 12
Brain form and function handouts to complete
January 13
Ape to Man (time filler)
Brain Dissection
Continue with The Nervous System PowerPoint
The Action Potential Animation
January 14
Animation - The Action Potential
Action Potential Flash Lesson
Brain form and function handouts to complete
Continue with The Nervous System PowerPoint
January 15
January 16
Brain form and function handouts to complete
Evolution - What Darwin Never Knew
Fetal Pig Dissection Lab
Virtual Fetal Pig Pre-lab
January 19
TEST on Nervous System
Portfolio Clean-up
Exam Preparation
January 20
Fetal Pig Pre-lab video
Fetal Pig Pre-lab Video Part II
Fetal Pig Part III
Text Reading on Evolution
p. 519 - 533
p. 602 - 614
Portfolio Clean-up
Exam Preparation
January 21
Fetal Pig Pre-lab video
Fetal Pig Pre-lab Video Part II
Fetal Pig Part III
Text Reading on Evolution
p. 519 - 533
p. 602 - 614
What you need to bring and know to ace the exam
January 22
January 23
January 26
January 27
January 28
January 29
Exam Review Materials
- Functional Groups & Macromolecules
- DNA Notes
- Tutorial on DNA Replication
- Protein synthesis
- Genetics (be sure to explore Understanding Hemophilia)
- Mitosis & Meiosis
- Reproduction
- Endocrine System
- Nervous System (Online text chapter)
- Nervous System Condensed Notes
- Evidence for Evolution Chapter
Review
Review
EXAMS
EXAMS
EXAMS