Window panes due Tuesday the day we return from break

Hey everybody, I hope you've had a great winter break.

Here is the window pane list for anyone who may have forgotten it or lost it and  just now remembered you had homework

 window pane list:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XiaSq8DH1orerN3BAA9-Z25mqxx5g4oMsFStK4h6V9A/edit?usp=sharing

Substitute plan for 12-14 and 12-15

Thank you for coming in Today! Along with the handouts on my desk I have provided additional information in the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eY_gj5zMDZXRJnhEoriMNFrN9sUzFcmZrvb3loRi7Ew/edit?usp=sharing

Please leave the instructions for tomorrow's substitute if it isn't you. 

Have a great day!!!

Sub plan for Thursday 12-7-17

NC WILDLIFE- 1st and 2nd Block

Use the link below to complete the table you will be given in class. AFTER the table is complete color the worksheet on wetlands:)

http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/cede_wetlands/contents


Biology 3rd Block:

Watch "The First Flower"  by following this link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7ztefVrFnU
(it's about an hour)  And answer the questions that go with it.

With any remaining time you can finish your window panes. Remember they are due on Friday!

Have a great day!

Evolution word list and INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE

INCLEMENT WEATHER means that you WILL have BIOLOGY HOMEWORK posted on this blog!

If school is cancelled for any reason you will have to check my blog for homework. EXPECT to have your work checked or a quiz the next day. It won't take you longer than a class period to complete the assignment. We do not have any time to waste. The EOC will be here before you know it and you still have a lot to learn!


Window panes due Friday 12-8-17

Evolution word list:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YwWg7_xChjk-frJ9_CCyjb58Y3aJPxkz3VB8gnPOpko/edit?usp=sharing

Mason's latest critter

Here's a picture of Mason's latest contribution to our NC Wildlife class:

 It's a Marbled Orb spider










Here's a picture of his last contribution:

The coolest praying mantis I've ever seen! It's Huge!!

biotechnology homework for the weekend listed in the second part of post

Hot cocoa Friday while we do a bit of podcasting!   Please bring a mug.


CRISPR  TED TALK- IN CLASS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI_OhvOumT0

CRISPR - radiolab- will do in class bit-by-bit :)
http://www.radiolab.org/story/update-crispr/

Cystic fibrosis gene:
https://www.childlifesociety.org/what_causes_cf.php

Balanced polymorphism
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/educators/course/session7/explain_b_pop1.html

For Abi and anyone else that would like to tackle the eye color issue:
http://genetics.thetech.org/how-blue-eyed-parents-can-have-brown-eyed-children


https://www.news-medical.net/health/Genetics-of-Eye-Color.aspx

Homework for all my biology students:
take notes and have them all watched by Monday
 
Bozeman biotechnology:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYIZgS-L5Sc


restriction enzymes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYIZgS-L5Sc


How to load the dyes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTj8p05jAFM


REAL TIME GENE EDITING
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/11/crispr-video-real-time/545603/

Protein synthesis tutoring and re-takes

If you didn't do so hot on the protein synthesis  test please stay during lunch or come by after school for tutoring. You have until the Thursday of next week to re-take the test. 
If you come for tutoring I will allow you to score higher than the standard re-take grade.

If you CAN'T make it to tutoring but you know you need help please use Kahn!

Kahn - overview of replication, transcription and translation
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/gene-expression-central-dogma/translation-polypeptides/v/rna-transcription-and-translation


Kahn - translation process
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/gene-expression-central-dogma/translation-polypeptides/v/translation-mrna-to-protein


We are moving on to heredity now so I'll go ahead and attach the latest word list, it's a doozy, so don't put it off to the last minute. They are due next week, Tuesday, 11-14-17

Heredity word list: 24 terms 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Uxg2Bq2LeTi6O4Z7a8wxc8vgxNvx_shmFgr9ENTFXEw/edit

protein synthesis test tomorrow

Hey, we'll have about 30 minutes tomorrow to review before I give you the test. Work on your cartoon/ analogy tonight and we'll read some off tomorrow to make sure we know what's going on before I give you the test.

Here's a copy of the paragraph we started in class today: (I've done a bit of editing)

First the cell receives a signal that something is needed. mRNA responds by going to the nucleus to find the gene that codes for the needed protein (remember a protein can be an enzyme, hormone or other type of tissue).Transcription happens next, this is when  mRNA writes down the gene using complimentary RNA bases. When finished mRNA finds a ribosome and enters it 3 nitrogen bases at a time (one codon at a time). The ribosome reads the codons and then calls out for the corresponding  amino acids needed. tRNA hears the call and  then brings the  appropriate amino acid back to the ribosome ( it double checks where to drop it by matching codon with anti- codon) The amino acids are then attached together using  strong peptide bonds. Translation (going from mRNA to amino acids) is now complete. The chain of amino acids is then released and folds into a specific protein shape.

Here's the sample key we made up in class:
Characters                    DNA equivalents
safe=                                                             nucleus
instructions=                                                 DNA
spy=                                                              mRNA
copying instructions=                                  transcription
factory=                                                        ribosome
name of each supply (purple fabric)=          codon
actual supplies (a pile of purple fabric=      amino acids
employees that bring the supplies=              tRNA
going from instructions to shoe=                 translation
stitching, velcro or glue =                             peptide bond
sneaker=                                                       Protein

Honors biology kids

First up:  I need you to read this little article and watch the 3 minute clip that goes with it-this might take you 5 minutes and it's talking about that first cell that grows into a human!
http://alliance.nautil.us/article/262/obsessed-with-blastocysts

Next- FINALLY!

Radio lab podcast link:
http://www.radiolab.org/story/cellmates/

 I would just take a walk and listen to it and maybe jot down some notes on your phone of stuff you think is interesting.

Try not to worry too much, just LISTEN, if you have reasonable questions just bring them up on Monday.

REMEMBER: Monday we will start the planting science investigation and hopefully add transport to our white sheet.

Have a great weekend!

By the way: I'm loving this new site I found. If you are a curious little turtle you should check it out too.  http://alliance.nautil.us/

NC wildlife leaf project

Glycerin preservation of leaves:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdkKkDNj1kY

Project handout
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XN-v4SgV7vc_NV8PTO4lnIZY4pciMsGfs1fhY6i-Noc/edit?usp=sharing

Next homework assignment due on Wednesday October 4th

Kahn academy tutorials on Meiosis

FIRST - Watch this animation -don't take notes, just watch and see if you can understand what's happening.
http://www.johnkyrk.com/meiosis.html

Watch and take detailed notes - also draw along with him and use color like he does. I will check it on Wednesday.

Meiosis I

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/cellular-molecular-biology/meiosis/v/phases-of-meiosis-i

Meiosis II

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/cellular-molecular-biology/meiosis/v/phases-of-meiosis-ii

video homework and mitosis/ meiosis word list

HOMEWORK FOR Tonight or Tuesday night- 
Watch this Kahn video on cell division and take notes with him- pause as needed-color code as he does.
I will check your notes on Wednesday!
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/cellular-molecular-biology/mitosis/v/mitosis

videos to review cell specialization, organelles and stem cells

TED ED stem cells

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evH0I7Coc54

Bozeman- cell specialization

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp6L5emD8rw

Cell organelles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URUJD5NEXC8

mitosis / meiosis window pane list
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UnN7einzDvSs2tHu3MWMDm8crbm-v7PJVnxsGuysPNQ/edit?usp=sharing

Honors Biology window panes for cells due Wednesday 9-20-17

By the way my Monarchs are getting big!
https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/news/press_releases/2016/monarch-butterfly-07-05-2016.html

I'm pretty sure this one should be headed to Mexico soon!!

1. Chloroplast- organelle found only in plant cells, it makes chemical energy (sugar/ glucose) using solar energy (sunlight) to combine water and carbon dioxide. 
2. Mitochondrion (singular) - responsible for breaking down sugar (glucose from plants) into a more usable form (ATP) for our cells. Found in animal cells and plant cells. Cells that do more work have more mitochondria in their cells (muscle cells and sperm cells have the most!).
3. Centrioles- organelles found only in animal cells that are only active during cell division (mitosis) where their job is to make sure that duplicated DNA strands get pulled apart evenly.
4. Ribosomes- found in plant and animal cells, they are responsible for building proteins and enzymes in a cell by using instructions they receive from the DNA via an RNA strand.
5.Nucleus- the control center for the cell, it contains the DNA instructions used to make every part of your body, your DNA NEVER,NEVER, NEVER leaves the nucleus!!
6.Cell wall- found only in plants, it provides structure and support to plant cells.
7.Cell or plasma membrane- found in plant and animal cells, it controls the movement of all substances in and out of the cell. SUPER IMPORTANT!
8.Cytoplasm- gel-like substance that all of the organelles are suspended in, it provides a medium for nutrient exchange as well as a cushion for the organelles.
9. Active transport- transport of a substance across the cell membrane that requires energy!! When something moves from where there is less of a it t0 where there is more of it. This usually takes work. Imagine you are trying to push the last little bit of a sleeping bag into it's case.
10. diffusion or passive transport- transport of a substance across a cell membrane, this type does not require energy because the substance is usually small, like oxygen, and moving from where there is more of it to where there is less of it (with the concentration gradient). imagine a ball rolling drown a hill - from where it is highest to where it is lowest- no energy needed.
11. facilitated diffusion- this is a lot like passive transport in that it doesn't require energy. It does however require a door called a protein channel. this is because the substances are usually large, like a sugar molecule. These substances move with the concentration gradient (high to low) as well.
12. Osmosis (or diffusion of water)- is the movement of water (only water) across a cell membrane- this works with the concentration gradient as well, moving from where there is more water to where there is less. It does not require energy! ** note- water usually follows salt! If you've ever eaten too much salty popcorn at the movies you may have noticed that your hands get puffy. Your cells are soaking up fluids to balance out the salt in your cells. this is an example of how your body carries out homeostasis.
13. Fluid mosaic model- this refers to the way your cell membrane is made, it is made up of two floating layers composed of proteins and lipids. the membrane is constantly moving which allows substances to glide through it. the lipid layers insure that the water level in your cells is controlled- the inside lipid (fat)Layer holds the water in, the outside lipid (fat) layer keeps water out. the protein channels are like tunnels that take substances from one side of the cell all the way across both layers to the other side of the cell.
14. Eukaryotic cells- have membrane organelles, in particular a nucleus that holds its DNA. Animals, Plants, Fungi and Protists are made of these types of cells. They are thought to be a symbiotic relationship between cells that were once prokaryotic. 
15.Prokaryotic cells- Don not have membrane bound organelles. They have DNA, but it is not kept inside of a nucleus, it is in the shape of a plasmid (circular) that floats around in the cell. ONLY BACTERIA are Prokaryotic
16. Euglena- a photosynthetic organism that lives in water. It has Chloroplasts and other organelles and is a unicellular (one celled) organisms made of cells like us- Eukaryotic! (It is a protist)
17. Paramecium- a one celled organism (protist) that swims (it also lives in water) using its cilia. It eats other organisms to survive.
18. Contractile vacuole- organelle in protists that helps them maintain proper water balance by helping to pump out excess water. They need this since they live in the water.
19. Plasmid- a circular strand of DNA found in bacteria.
20. Golgi body- organelle responsible for packaging substances made or excreted by your cells.

Honors Biology Students- HOMEWORK

HONORS BIOLOGY
 Lab fee handout needs to be signed and handed in by this Friday (9-1-2017)

First window pane list (Organic compounds) is due on 9-6-17.
Instructions are attached at the end if you need a reminder.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zv8_6IIoEfizTlBDVKGsznuqm5yslIKaZZZIEl51wpc/edit

Extra credit opportunity for any/ all of my students

Lake Wylie Riversweep- OCTOBER 7TH

THE FIRST 750 PEOPLE TO PRE-REGISTER WILL GET A T-SHIRT!


http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eeg3ad4c6f11a8c0&llr=eg9s9ogab

Also great way to get NHS or Beta club volunteer hours!

Summer assignment for AP Environmental Science

Here is a link to the summer assignment just in case you didn't see it on my school website:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17HToWp49sMBPNTObP9wqxUUbiURDdGa3J3r4SRFGLPk/edit

Genetic technology box for biology white sheet homework

Honors Biology Class-copy this 4 times for WEDNESDAY'S CLASS

REMEMBER YOUR 8 BOX INDIVIDUAL WHITE SHEET TEST IS ON TUESDAY!

Video of white sheet boxes with explanations. The last few seconds got cut off- "if you have 7 different genes then that means you have 14 possible alleles (choices) for the trait!"
Also in blood typing, you are just getting one letter from mom and one from dad but there are 3 different possible alleles (A,B or O). Enjoy!


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9tGgJ_KQ1pSQkFPNU1zT19WeTg/view?usp=sharing

APES final project (Video) Due May 26th

Here's the link to the document that has the topics and instructions:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IiUazGlV_CAxwrqRML6yTHk5NuWSBWz7hpxpuJ5kNSk/edit?usp=sharing

Biology Weekend homework

THIS WEEKEND YOU HAVE A FEW VIDEOS TO WATCH!

WATCH AND TAKE NOTES ON THESE:

Pesticides- 6 min

http://ed.ted.com/lessons/do-we-really-need-pesticides-fernan-perez-galvez

Dead zones, etc.- 16 min

http://ed.ted.com/on/uUxZNydT

No Reading this weekend- remember window panes are due on TUESDAY!
Here's a link to the word list in case you've misplaced it.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bVHsiMPCF9NSrlMXaEqfeBIcev9a_ixu32q1mKMKXcI/edit

APES Review material- review session is a no-go :(

Hey, I've only had a handful of people interested in meeting this afternoon and most of them are students from this semester so I'm not going to hold a review session.

Here is a link to review material with some white sheet boxes:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18liBRONz_oduP4ZTmV2AWHRQb6i_5xxCvMRe0b-fZE8/edit#slide=id.p

Also if you haven't looked at this stuff in a while  I would binge watch APES in a box to get ready for the exam.
https://vimeo.com/channels/apesinabox


If you are kind of prepared (Ryan and Hunter for example) and most of the white sheet stuff is still fresh in your head,  I would look at the math review stuff!


https://vimeo.com/channels/573122

Good luck to everyone! Remember to show units when you do math and if a question is taking you too long to figure out- skip it and come back if you have time- there are probably a few easy ones you can know out instead!!   

AP Environmental Science EXAM is ON MONDAY! Possible Sunday review session

Hey, I thought some of you from last semester might enjoy a little review session before the big day.

IF the weather is nice I'm going to drive up to Lineberger Park  (near downtown Gastonia)
to do another review session!

I'll re-post Sunday by noon to let you know if it's a go. It will depend on the weather and the interest level. IF we meet it will be between 4 and 5 -check the blog before you go :)

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g49156-d7200412-Reviews-Lineberger_Park-Gastonia_North_Carolina.html

Biology make- up clip for "Tapped" assignment

Ok this is 25 minutes (about). It looks like it's wrapping up before the 25 minutes- BUT it's not- continue to watch the entire time.

Watch and take notes! It's an old favorite! Bill Nye!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO2qZF1WB3Y

Sub Plan for 4-25-17

My 2nd and 3rd block will be on a field trip.
Only two students from 3rd period should be in class.
Let them study for their test on Wednesday and use this time as a study hall.

4th block is my Biology class.

Have them watch the documentary linked below and complete the handout that goes with the documentary.

I would let a student sit at my computer and pause the film as needed so they can answer all of the questions.

Here is the link to the film:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU

APES field trip form - please sign up for a team- TEST TOMORROW!

Groups 1 and 2 will be on the bus with Coach Hodge (1) and myself  (2)

Groups 3 and 4 will be on the bus with  Lehman (3) and Coach Kubbs (4)


We will leave at 7:45 and return no later than 4:30

FIELD TRIP SIGN UP FORM

EVERYONE NEEDS TO SIGN UP FOR A TEAM TO WORK WITH ON TUESDAY.
WE WILL HAVE 4 TEAMS OF 14. IF YOU DON'T SIGN UP BY TOMORROW EVENING I WILL PLACE YOU IN A GROUP.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UsArxNe2Pbys8zlJfSh8izh9XquYksSIHpWoFQkpGyU/edit?usp=sharing

REMINDERS;
BRING A LUNCH AND A DRINK
DO NOT BRING A PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE!!
BRING DRY CLOTHES
BRING RAIN BOOTS IF YOU HAVE THEM
YOU'LL NEED A WRITING UTENSIL
IF IT'S RAINING WE ARE STILL GOING SO DRESS ACCORDINGLY- A  PONCHO MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA

APES TEST REMINDER and GMAIL issues

 MY GMAIL is out of commission at the moment! 

So if anyone is trying to get a hold of me I'm afraid you'll have to wait to see me on Monday. 

I've informed our IT people of the issue so hopefully we'll be back to normal this week.

 I hope you've all had a terrific Spring Break.

Just a couple of  reminders: 

Your White sheet test, individual and all 8 boxes, will be on Monday.

Field trip is still on for Tuesday! If you haven't paid or handed in your consent form yet, please do so on Monday.  

Bring your own lunch, bring a change of clothes in case you fall in the water. NO Bathing suits or "inappropriate" clothing.

APES exam REVIEW schedule and tonight's homework

Homework for tonight:
https://www.ted.com/talks/george_monbiot_for_more_wonder_rewild_the_world


First of all, here is a link to some review material:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18liBRONz_oduP4ZTmV2AWHRQb6i_5xxCvMRe0b-fZE8/edit#slide=id.p

On the following days I'll be going over essential exam information:

Monday the 24th, Wednesday the 26th and Friday the 28th
Review in my room 3:15 to 4:30

APES for tonight

Watch and take notes:

e-waste

http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/ghana804/video/video_index.html

BIOLOGY CLASS WORK- No Homework for APES tonight

Biology students:

After your test you should begin this biotechnology activity/ tutorial

I have provided you with the handout, but here is the online document so you can just click the links you need:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10OOu5zKrBl0r8uG62etHZKt_nZW9zFrTfGBQCpRXOps/edit?usp=sharing

APES weekend homework

APES homework:  No article
                               Watch and take notes on the following videos


Climate change:

https://vimeo.com/channels/apesinabox/120271447


Environmental Law:

https://vimeo.com/channels/apesinabox/120329436

APES Homework for tonight 3/30/17

Hey, this is not extra homework! I just watched this, thought it was neat and wanted to share it with you.Teenager builds a tiny house- off grid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2yzondJyB8

Watch and take notes

BP intro to oil spill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Uax5FRWnvs

BP oil spill 5 years later

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcZ9MLDuIl0

Homework APES and BIOLOGY

APES for Thursday:
Watch the Bozeman's and TED ed. listed below and take notes
029 - Air Pollution   
032 - Health Impacts of Pollution
TED ED- air pollution  http://ed.ted.com/on/jIKPKZTB


Biology for tomorrow (Wednesday)- Window panes due!

Biology for Friday
Listen to the following podcast and take notes:
"Leaving your Lamarck"
http://www.radiolab.org/story/251884-leaving-lamarck/

APES homework for tonight

Watch this and take notes :
https://vimeo.com/channels/apesinabox/120330356

This may help:
https://www.learner.org/courses/envsci/visual/animation.php?shortname=anm_ozone_production

APES and Biology homework for this weekend

Biology- NO HOMEWORK

APES- NO L.O.E.-  JUST do an article on renewable energy!!

APES and Biology homework tonight

APES
watch this, make sure you understand this whole acid rain thing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf8cuvl62Vc

Quiz tomorrow on your acid rain lab and this video

Biology homework

Watch and take notes
https://www.ted.com/talks/riccardo_sabatini_how_to_read_the_genome_and_build_a_human_being