November 7, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Analyze success on
quarterly and explain how you can
improve next time
Do Now
How can you improve in biology this quarter?
HW: Write a paragraph describing the
characteristics of living things, include homeostasis,
respond to stimuli, metabolism and contain cells. Draw
a picture showing you understand the difference
between living and non living.
November 8, 2011
Objective: SWBAT 1.Describe the
characteristics of living things 2. Compare
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Do Now
1. What is the difference between biotic
and abiotic? organic and inorganic?
2. List 4 characteristics of living things.
3. What are all living things made of?
HW: Read 50-54, complete hand out
November 9, 2011
Objective: SWBAT 1. Compare prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells.
2. Describe the proper way to use a
microscope
Do Now
1. Plants and animal cells are eukaryotic
and bacteria are prokaryotic, based on
the pictures from yesterday, describe
2 differences
HW: Label the parts of a microscope
November 10, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate how to do
biological drawings
Do Now
1. How do we use a microscope?
2. How do we make a wet mount?
3. Complete microscope handout.
HW: Microscope BCR
November 11, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate the
correct way to use a microscope
Do Now
Biological drawing handout
HW: Finish all the questions and writing
for the microscope lab
November 14, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Describe the parts and
functions of eukaryote and prokaryote cells
Do Now
What is the total magnification of a specimen, if
the eye piece is 10 and the objective is 30?
HW: Page 55 in your text book discusses the cell
theory. Explain the cell theory and make a time
line explaining the significant discoveries made by
the scientists mentioned. Use the internet
November 15, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Describe the parts and
functions cells
Do Now
1. What is the difference between
Eukaryote and Prokaryote cells? Give
an example of each.
2. How are cells classified?
HW: Eukaryote and Prokaryote handout
November 16, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Describe the parts and
functions cells
Do Now
Describe the function of each organelle or part?
Cell membrane
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Nucleus
Endoplasmic Reticulum
HW: Draw and Label in color a plant and animal cell
November 17, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Describe the parts and
functions cells
Do Now
How are plant and animal cells different?
How are they the same?
What are organelles?
HW: Prepare for cell quiz
November 18, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an
understanding of cell parts by creating an
analogy of a city
Do Now
Complete the quiz
HW: Have a good weekend and make good
choices 
November 29, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an
understanding of cells by reviewing for test
tomorrow.
Do Now
What is Endosymbiosis? What are the 4
ideas that support this theory?
HW: Study for test!!!
December 1, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Describe the functions
and structure of our organ systems
Do Now
Name 3 organ systems you know and
describe their function
HW: Read 856 – 859 questions p859 1-5
December 2, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Describe the function
and structure of the cell membrane
Do
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Now: Identify the system for each function
Protects organs and give shape
Allows us to hear and respond
Defends against illness
Converts food into a useable substance for energy
Carries oxygen, carbon dioxide and waste
Allows us to move by contracting
HW: Label cell membrane diagram
December 3, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Describe the function
and structure of the cell membrane
Do
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Now: Identify the system for each function
Protects organs and give shape
Allows us to hear and respond
Defends against illness
Converts food into a useable substance for energy
Carries oxygen, carbon dioxide and waste
Allows us to move by contracting
HW: Label cell membrane diagram
December 5, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Describe cell
membrane structure and transport
Do Now: Label the diagram
A
B
C
F
D
HW: Label cell membrane diagram
E
December 6, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Describe passive
transport
Do Now:
What is the job of the cell membrane?
When oxygen and carbon dioxide move through a cell
membrane how did it move, from high or low
concentration
HW: Osmosis worksheet
December 7, 2011
Objective: SWBAT compare passive
and active transport
Do Now:
What is passive transport?
Give 2 examples of passive transport.
Give 2 examples in our body where passive transport is
used.
HW: Finish any class work.
Study for quiz on cell transport
December 8, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Predict the movement
of water through a cell membrane based on
osmotic pressure.
Do Now:
Give 3 examples of passive transport
Give 3 examples of active transport
How is passive and active transport different?
HW: Finish any class work.
Osmotic environments hand out, front and back
December 9, 2011
Objective: SWBAT summarize and
review cell transport
Do Now:
Complete Hand out on cell transport
Words to know: Copy them down!!
Plasmolysis – the cell shrinking
Cytolysis – the cell expanding or bursting
HW: Finish classwork
December 12, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an
understanding of osmosis by completing the
gummi bear lab
Do Now:
Do Hand out and…
Define:
Plasmolysis –
Cytolysis –
HW: Read lab and in own words explain what we will do
tomorrow.
December 13, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an
understanding of osmosis by completing the
gummi bear lab
Do Now:
How did we measure the volume of the gummi bear?
How did we measure mass of the gummi bear?
How much of the chart from your lab is filled out?
HW: Complete chemical equation hand out
Information can be found in Chapter 5 in your text
book.
December 14, 2011
Objective: 1. SWBAT Compare photosynthesis and
cellular respiration 2. Demonstrate an understanding
of passive transport
Do Now:
What is the difference between respiration and
photosynthesis?
How do we get the mass of the gummi bear when we
weigh it with the screen?
HW: Finish class work, complete review packet and
study for Fridays quiz
December 15, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an understanding
of cell transport by reviewing for our test tomorrow
Do Now:
What are examples of active transport?
HW: Study for test
December 20, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Explain the importance and
phases of the cell cycle
Do Now:
Why do cells divide?
What are genes?
What are somatic cells?
How are somatic cells different than gametes?
HW: Study for Thursdays test on the cell reproduction
December 21, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Describe the cell cycle
Do Now:
How do prokaryotes reproduce?
What is the difference between binary fission and mitosis?
What are the phases of the cell cycle?
What are the phases of mitosis?
HW: Study for Thursdays test on the cell reproduction
FLASH CARDS DUE
December 22, 2011
Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an understanding
of the cell cycle
Do Now:
What are the phases of the cell cycle?
What are the phases of mitosis?
What happens during interphase?
HW: Shop for the holidays and help your parents
January 2, 2012
Objective: SWBAT Review mitosis and
photosynthesis and respiration.
Do Now:
What are the phases of the cell cycle?
What are the phases of mitosis?
What happens during interphase?
What is the purpose of mitosis?
HW: Review for cell biology unit test and retest for
mitosis
January 3, 2012
Objective: SWBAT Review for cell unit test on
Thursday
Do Now:
What phase of the cell cycle include G1, S and G2 phases?
What is the difference between binary fission and mitosis?
When do chromosomes become visible?
HW: Work on cell unit review packet
TEST THURSDAY!!
January 5, 2012
Objective: SWBAT Review for cell unit test
Do Now:
How are plant and animal cells different?
What is the difference between active and passive
transport?
HW: Study for test tomorrow
January 9, 2012
Objective: SWBAT Review for Midterm
Do Now:
Flash back 1
HW: Flash back 2 and 3
January 11, 2012
Objective: SWBAT Review and Describe the
characteristics of macromolecules
Do Now:
Flash back 7
HW: Flash back 8 and 9
Review Sheet due Tuesday January 17th
Will be after school everyday but Friday
January 12, 2012
Objective: SWBAT Review and Describe the
characteristics of macromolecules, and the
characteristics of living things
Do Now:
Flash back 8
HW: Flash back 9, 10 and 11
Review Sheet due Tuesday January 17th
Will be after school everyday but Friday
January 13, 2012
Objective: SWBAT Review and Describe the
characteristics of macromolecules, the characteristics of
living things and how organisms transport material
Do Now:
Flash back 12 and 13
HW: Study!!!!!!!
Review Sheet due Tuesday January 17th
Will be after school everyday but Friday
January 17, 2012
Objective: SWBAT Review for midterm by playing
jeopardy
Do Now:
Take out review sheet
HW: Study!!!!!!!