Biology A
Assignment Chart
Use this assignment chart as a tool to keep track of your progress in this course. Print
this chart. Place a check mark next to the assignment when you complete it. Fill in your
grades as they are returned to you.
Unit 1: The Nature of Science
Assignment
Homework #1: Scientific Method, Measurement, and Scientific
Notation
Paper Assignment: Scientific Method and Inquiry
Homework #2: Units of Measurement and Significant Figures
Homework #3: Measurements and Conversions
The Nature of Science Unit Test
Points
Possible
5
Points
Earned
8
5
5
10
Unit 2: The Science of Biology
Assignment
Homework #1: Characteristics of Living Things
Homework #2: Fields of Study and Microscopes
The Science of Biology Test
Points
Possible
5
5
10
Points
Earned
Points
Possible
5
5
5
10
Points
Earned
Points
Possible
5
8
5
Points
Earned
Unit 3: Basic Chemistry
Assignment
Homework #1: Matter, Atomic Mass, and Atomic Number
Homework #2: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
Homework #3: Chemical Reactions
Basic Chemistry Unit Exam
Unit 4: The Chemistry of Life
Assignment
Homework #1: Water, Solutions, and Suspensions
Lab Report: Enzymes
Homework #2: pH, Organic Compounds, and Biological
Molecules
The Chemistry of Life Unit Test
10
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Unit 5: Cell Structure and Function
Assignment
Homework #1: Cell Theory and Structure
Homework #2: Molecular Transport and Levels of Organization
Cell Structure and Function Unit Test
Points
Possible
5
5
10
Points
Earned
Points
Possible
20
Points
Earned
Points
Possible
8
5
5
8
5
8
10
Points
Earned
Points
Possible
5
8
8
5
10
Points
Earned
Points
Possible
5
5
8
5
10
Points
Earned
Midterm Exam
Assignment
Biology A Midterm Exam
Unit 6: Cell Energy
Assignment
Lab Report: Photosynthesis
Homework #1: Photosynthesis
Homework #2: Glycolysis
Activity: The Cycle of Matter
Homework #3: Respiration and Breathing
Lab Report: Cellular Respiration in Yeast
Cell Energy Unit Test
Unit 7: Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
Assignment
Homework #1: DNA Structure
Lab Report: DNA
Lab Report: RNA
Homework #2: RNA, Transcription, and Translation
Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis Unit Test
Unit 8: Cell Growth and Division
Assignment
Homework #1: Cell Growth
Homework #2: The Cell Cycle
Lab Report: Mitosis
Homework #3: Mitosis and Cytokinesis
Cell Growth and Division Unit Test
Unit 9: Genetics
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Assignment
Homework #1: Heredity and Genes
Homework #2: Phenotypes and Genotypes
Lab Report: Meiosis
Homework #3: Meiosis
Genetics Unit Test
Points
Possible
5
5
8
5
10
Points
Earned
Points
Possible
5
5
10
Points
Earned
Points
Possible
5
5
5
5
5
10
Points
Earned
Points
Possible
5
5
8
5
8
5
5
10
Points
Earned
Points
Possible
25
Points
Earned
Unit 10: Human Heredity
Assignment
Homework #1: Genetic Systems and Sex-Linked Inheritance
Homework #2: Genetic Disorders
Human Heredity Unit Test
Unit 11: Evolution
Assignment
Journal Entry: Transitional Groups
Homework #1: Descent with Modification
Journal Entry: Reproductive Isolation
Discussion: Observations and Inferences
Homework #2: Revolution and Genetics
Evolution Unit Test
Unit 12: Genetic Engineering
Assignment
Required Chat: Impact of Environmental Factors on Health
Homework #1: Selective Breeding and Types of Mutation
Lab Report: Biotechnology
Discussion: Bioethical Issues with Genetic Modifications
Paper Assignment: Human Genome Project and Ethical Issues
Homework #2: Editing DNA and Genetic Engineering
Discussion: Transgenic Organisms
Genetic Engineering Unit Test
Final Exam
Assignment
Biology A Final Exam
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