Welcome to Biology I
Biology I is a science class covering topics such as cells, human populations, genetics, evolution, and the classification of living things.
Student requirrement for class: three ring binder, pen/pencil, text book, highlighter (checked daily for participation grade)
-HW completion is also a part of the participation grade!
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Monday: Learn more about DNA by coloring the differnt components
HW: Practice bond pairing
Tuesday: Extract DNA and actually touch it during class!!
HW: Look over notes, there is a quiz Friday!
Wednesday: Take some notes about protein synthesis; following the notes, begin a hands on activity to learn more about the steps of the process
HW: Start reviewing notes on protein synthesis/DNA for the quiz Friday
Thursday: Finish the protein synthesis activity
HW: Review the process of protein synthesis and STUDY FOR THE QUIZ!!!
Friday: Quiz on DNA and protein synthesis; complete a crossword for EXTRA CREDIT after the quiz
Word of the day:
Monday: nitrogen base
Tuesday: double helix
Wednesday:RNA
Thursday:mRNA
Friday:
Make sure all missing or late work is turned in ASAP! You are responsible for turning in missed class work and HW from absences, field trips, etc... You may need to schedule time after school to make up lab activities.
Important note:
Information on this site is subject to change. Instructions given by individual teachers in the classroom always take precedence. However, we expect that students and parents/guardians will find the site to be a convenient resource and a good general guide to what is, was, and will be going on in class.
Need help writing a lab report? Review the sample lab below (reviewed in class).
Laboratory Report Rubric 2008.doc