Biology/Pre-AP Biology
Week of 9-2-13
Coach Tate
D110
International Scholars Academy
Tuesday 9-3-13
Due: Safety Symbols and Unit One Vocabulary
Past Due: Safety Contracts/Information Sheet
Objective: The student is expected to demonstrate safe practices during
laboratory and field investigations; know that hypotheses are tentative and
testable statements that must be capable of being supported or not
supported by observational evidence; plan and implement descriptive,
comparative, and experimental investigations, including asking questions,
formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting equipment and technology;
collect and organize qualitative and quantitative data and make
measurements with accuracy and precision using tools; analyze, evaluate,
make inferences, and predict trends from data; and communicate valid
conclusions supported by the data through methods such as lab reports; draw
inferences based on data related to promotional materials for products and
services
Agenda: ******Reminder: Study for Test Thursday *********
1. Safety Review Bell Ringer (8R)
2.Engage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljUciFgLArA ( Brawny ad)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAzqGuZfo00 ( Charmin tissue)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI6KePSJUkA ( Ziploc bags)
3. Review Over Scientific Processes
4. Start Lab 1: Testing Promotional Claims ( start) (9L-9R)
Scientific Method ( General)
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Observation
State the Question/Problem
Hypothesis
Test with an experiment/
Collect Data
4. Analyze results or data
5. Draw conclusion
6. Communicate results
Scientific Processes
Problem
Hypothesis
Experiment/Procedure
Select and Use Approximate
Use charts/graphs/tables to display data
Answer Questions/Record Data
Evaluate/ Analyze/ Interpret
Describe/Conclude/Infer
Investigate/Communicate Results
Testing Promotional Claims Lab
• In this lab, you are a researcher for Consumer Reports magazine. Your
task is to test the generic vs. named brand version of an item of your
choice to see which is the most efficient. Your group must design an
experiment that will accurately test the efficiency of your name brand and
generic item. Remember that in your Biology class, we are concerned
about qualitative and quantitative data. So, the experiment you and your
group devise must be measurable (weight, time, length, etc.) as well as
descriptive (detailed observations ).
• You will each be writing a lab report over this experiment (using the lab
report template in your journal), so make sure somebody in your group is
recording all of the information that will be included in the report.
• Once your experiment is designed, inform your teacher which pieces of
lab equipment your group will need. Remember to determine the types of
charts and data tables to use to accurately report out. Once all material is
gathered, you may begin testing your products!
Lab Report Format
Title ( centered)
Objective ( your TEKS summarized) : To demonstrate safe laboratory
practices; formulate a testable hypothesis, plan and implement
experimental procedures; select appropriate lab equipment, make
precise measurements; analyze, interpret, and evaluate data,
communicate valid conclusions based off data
Introduction/Problem
Hypothesis
Safety
Materials
Experimental Procedures
Results/Data
Conclusion ( in this lab, you will also communicate your results by
making a promotional ad/commercial)
Options for Lab
Paper towels
Facial tissue
Toilet tissue
Freezer/storage bags
Your own idea
Wednesday 9-4-13
Past Due: Safety Symbols and Unit One Vocabulary
Past Due: Safety Contracts/Information Sheet ( last day)
Objective: The student is expected to demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations; know that hypotheses
are tentative and testable statements that must be capable of being supported or not supported by observational evidence; plan
and implement descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations, including asking questions, formulating testable
hypotheses, and selecting equipment and technology; collect and organize qualitative and quantitative data and make
measurements with accuracy and precision using tools; analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data;
and communicate valid conclusions supported by the data through methods such as lab reports; draw inferences based on data
related to promotional materials for products and services
Agenda:
1. Lab Equipment Bell Ringer ( 6 min timed/ 4 min review) ( 10L)
2. Homework: Lab Reports due Monday, unit two vocabulary ( due Monday)
ecosystem, symbiosis, limiting factors, carry capacity, abiotic factor, biotic
factor, commensalism, mutualism, predation, parasitism, food web, ecological
pyramid, producer, consumer, primary consumer, secondary consumer,
tertiary consumer, herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, decomposer, detritivore
(detrivore), trophic level ( 3 min) (10R- 11L)
3. Continue Lab 1: Testing Promotional Claims ( start) (9L-9R)
4. Clean up/Pack Up ( last 5 min)
Reminder: Study for Test Thursday
Reminders For Lab
Your hypothesis has to be in if/then format
List your safety measures/symbols for the lab
Identify your independent (If…..) and dependent (
Then…..) variable within your lab.( Ex. If I water grass
three times a week, then the grass will increase in
length by two inches)
Make sure you have BOTH quantitative and qualitative
data.
Make sure your experimental procedures are detailed.
Include data tables, graphs, charts for your results/data
section
Identify a control ( if there is one) and your constant.
Thursday 9-5-13
Past Due: Safety Symbols and Unit One Vocabulary ( Last Day)
Objective: The student is expected to demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field
investigations; know that hypotheses are tentative and testable statements that must be capable
of being supported or not supported by observational evidence; plan and implement descriptive,
comparative, and experimental investigations, including asking questions, formulating testable
hypotheses, and selecting equipment and technology; collect and organize qualitative and
quantitative data and make measurements with accuracy and precision using tools; analyze,
evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data; and communicate valid conclusions
supported by the data through methods such as lab reports; draw inferences based on data
related to promotional materials for products and services
Agenda:
1. Bubble in Pre-Assessment Scan-Tron Answers
2. Lab Equipment, Safety Rules, and Safety Symbols
Assessment- DO NOT WRITE ON THE TEST
3. Continue Lab 1: Testing Promotional Claims (9L-9R)- if
time allows
4. Clean up/Pack Up
Reminder: Lab Report and Unit Two Vocabulary Due
Monday
Friday 9-6-13
Objective: The student is expected to demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field
investigations; know that hypotheses are tentative and testable statements that must be capable
of being supported or not supported by observational evidence; plan and implement descriptive,
comparative, and experimental investigations, including asking questions, formulating testable
hypotheses, and selecting equipment and technology; collect and organize qualitative and
quantitative data and make measurements with accuracy and precision using tools; analyze,
evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data; and communicate valid conclusions
supported by the data through methods such as lab reports; draw inferences based on data
related to promotional materials for products and services
Agenda:
1. Levels Of Organization Notes (11R)
2. Continue Lab 1: Testing Promotional Claims (9L-9R)- if
time allows
3. Clean up/Pack Up
Reminder: Lab Report and Unit Two Vocabulary Due
Monday ; Have Symbiotic Relationship Cards cut out
Levels of Organization
• Identify cells, tissues, organs, organ systems,
organisms, populations, communities, and
ecosystems as levels of organization in the biosphere.
• Identify the levels of organization in the biosphere
including cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems,as
well as organisms, populations, communities, and
ecosystems.
Levels of Organization
• Cell—Basic unit of structure and function in organisms.
– Some organisms, like bacteria and protists, are unicellular (made
entirely of one cell).
– Some organisms, like fungi, plants, and animals, are multicellular
(made of many cells).
– Bacteria have prokaryotic cells.
– Protists, Fungi, Plants, and Animals have eukaryotic cells.
– In multicellular organisms, cells exhibit cell specialization. They take
on specific jobs and look different from each other.
– The cells also exhibit division of labor. They split up the work of the
organism.
Levels of Organization
• Tissues—Groups of similar cells that work
together to perform a specific function.
– 4 major tissue types in animals
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Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
Levels of Organization
• Organs—structures made of different types of tissues that
work together to perform a specific function.
– Examples
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Heart
Lungs
Stomach
Small intestine
Liver
Large Intestine
Gall Bladder
Plant Roots
Plant Stems
Plant Leaves
Levels of Organization
• Organ Systems—Groups of organs that work
together to perform a specific function.
– Examples:
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Digestive system
Circulatory system
Respiratory system
Nervous system
Muscular system
Skeletal system
Integumentary system (skin)
Vascular system in plants
Levels of Organization
• Organism—A complete, individual living thing.
• Examples:
– A single person
– A single plant
– A single bacterium
– A single protist
Questions
Reminders For Lab
Your hypothesis has to be in if/then format
List your safety measures/symbols for the lab
Identify your independent (If…..) and dependent (
Then…..) variable within your lab.( Ex. If I water grass
three times a week, then the grass will increase in
length by two inches)
Make sure you have BOTH quantitative and qualitative
data.
Make sure your experimental procedures are detailed.
Include data tables, graphs, charts for your results/data
section
Identify a control ( if there is one) and your constant.