Biology Calendar
Monday, April 1
No school
Tuesday, April 2
Learning Goal: IWBAT describe how the immune
system responds to pathogens using key immune
system vocabulary.
1. Review Spring Break Homework
2. Immune System Cornell Notes
3. Video: Body Snatchers on the Flu
4. Benchmark Data Analysis
5. TechYES—1) Explore programs, 2) Organize
presentation, 3) Start constructing presentation!
Thursday, April 4
Learning Goal: IWBAT characterize two specific
pathogens, the bacteria and virus, and use key
vocabulary to explain the immune system’s response
to both.
1. Bacteria vs. Virus Reading & Venn Diagram
2. Concept Map of Immune System in Pairs
3. Mini-Review: Whiteboard Practice
4. Immune System Quiz
5. TechYES—1) Website set-up, 2) Sample Project, 3)
Work on presentation—complete!
Hw: 1) Study for the immune system quiz. 2)
Hw: 1) Complete your presentation, all of it. Make it!
TechYES—Completely organize your presentation
I’ll be here on Saturday if you need access to a laptop
on blue packet & start constructing your
8am-12pm. 2) Organize binder & bring back all unit
presentation on Prezi, PPT, etc.
packets if you took them home.
Monday, April 8
Wednesday, April 10
Thursday, April 11
Learning Goal: IWBAT analyze the criteria for a
Learning Goal: IWBAT judge my
Learning Goal: IWBAT evaluate the biology topics
high quality written response to a biology minilevel of mastery on cell structure
with which I need the most review and improve on
book question.
and function by comparing my
my weaknesses by constructing relationships
responses to the model answer
between key concepts & terms.
1. Peer Feedback on TechYES presentation
key.
2. New Unit Kick-off: CST Prep
1. Evaluate CST Pre-Test— Identify areas of
3. Mini-Books!
1. Practice Judging
strengths and areas that need the most work
4. Pre-Test: Biology Mock Exam
2. Self-Assessment
2. Stations Review—Choice based on #1 above
3. Revise, Review, and Move
3. Practice Quiz on Station Review + Next Steps
Hw: Complete questions and answers for MiniForward
4. Mini-Book Feedback, Quizzing, & Work Time
Book Set 1 (#1-10). Have parents sign the letter
OR
about the mini-books for turn-in on Wednesday.
Hw: Complete Set 2. Practice self- TechYES Presentation Skills & Practice (STL
quizzing.
Mentors work with April 15 presenters)
Hw: Complete Set 3. Have someone quiz you on
all questions (#1-30) at least three times.
TUESDAY Morning Tutoring (4/9):
THURSDAY Morning Tutoring (4/11):
~ Cell Organelles & Plant vs. Animal Cells
~ Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration
~ Central Dogma (DNAmRNAProtein)
~ DNA Replication, Transcription & Translation
Monday, April 15
Learning Goal: IWBAT examine the credibility of
the information shared by my peers and enrich my
knowledge with topics related to biology. IWBAT
continue my review of all biology topics.
1. TechYES Presentations (6)
2. Stations Review
Wednesday, April 17
Learning Goal: IWBAT verbally
explain biology concepts.
Thursday, April 18
Learning Goal: IWBAT demonstrate biology
vocabulary proficiency @ 90% or above.
1. Online Jeopardy
2. Mini-Book Work Time
1. Whiteboard Vocabulary Practice
2. Vocabulary Quiz
3. Mini-Book Work Time/Check Time
OR
TechYES Presentation Skills & Practice (STL
Mentors work with April 22 presenters)
4. Reflection
Hw: Complete Set 5.
Hw: Complete Set 4.
Hw: Complete Set 6 & 7.
TUESDAY Morning Tutoring (4/16):
THURSDAY Morning Tutoring (4/18):
~ Mitosis, Meiosis, Genetics & Punnett Squares
Monday, April 22
Learning Goal: IWBAT effectively share my reliable
research on a topic of my choice related to biology
through the effective use of technology.
1. TechYES Presentations (10 people)
2. Mini-Book Work/Check Time (if time)
Hw: Study your mini-book questions. It’s due on
Thursday!
Complete practice problems to study for the PostTest on Thursday.
~ Natural Selection (Evolution) & Populations
Wednesday, April 24
Learning Goal: IWBAT explain all
biology content questions verbally.
Thursday, April 25
Learning Goal: IWBAT assess my knowledge of all
biology concepts.
1. Mini-Book Work/Check Time
OR
TechYES Presentation Skills &
Practice (STL Mentors work with
May 1st or May 2nd presenters)
1. Mini-Book Review Time
2. Post-Test: Biology Mock Exam
**Mini-Book Early Due Date**
(extra credit of 10% added!)
**Mini-Book Due**
Hw: Study your mini-book and get at least 8
hours of sleep.
Hw: Mini-Books are due tmr!
Study for Post-Test tmr!
TUESDAY Morning Tutoring (4/23):
~ Energy Flow & Biogeochemical cycles
THURSDAY Morning Tutoring (4/25):
~ Homeostasis & Feedback Loops, Endocrine
Monday, April 29
Learning Goal: IWBAT analyze my growth on
biology topics and review my errors.
1. Post-Test Error-Analysis
2. Mini-Book Peer Quizzing
3. Slideshow, Final Review
Hw: Study your mini-book and get at least 8 hours
of sleep.
Wednesday, May 1
Learning Goal: IWBAT effectively
share my reliable research on a
topic of my choice related to
biology through the effective use
of technology.
1. TechYES Presentations (7)
people)
2. Period 5—Final Review
Hw: Study your mini-book and
get at least 8 hours of sleep.
Thursday, May 2
Biology CST!!!!
IMPORTANT DAY!!!!
Use the 4-Step Test-Taking Protocol on every single question.
Demonstrate excellence & have high expectations for yourself.
Good luck! 
-Ms. Kim
Learning Goal: IWBAT effectively share my
reliable research on a topic of my choice related to
biology through the effective use of technology.
1. TechYES Presentations (7 people)
THURSDAY Morning Tutoring (5/2):
TUESDAY Morning Tutoring (4/30):
~ Nervous & Immune System
~ Review Game & Celebration! 