Biology Homework

S. Q. worksheet as a pdf file

pre-reading as a pdf file

Monday Dec. 3
Create a reading guide that includes strategies that help you get more out of your reading. Bring in the rough draft on Tuesday.

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Block  Nov 28 and 29
no homework

 

Tuesday Nov 27
Do web activity for Chapter  5-5 at pearsonsuccessnet.com

Copy the questions and answer them. (5 questions total)


Monday Nov 26
Read Chapter  5-5 Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions, and draw a picture that relates to the concepts in the section.

Get grade print out signed

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Block  Nov 14 and 15
Read Chapter 11-5 Define key terms and answer concept check questions

 

Tuesday Nov 13
Read Chapter 11-4 Define key terms and answer concept check questions



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Tuesday Nov 6
Read Chapter 11-2 Nucleic acids store information. Define key terms and answer concept check questions


Monday Nov 5
Read Chapter 11-1 Genes are made of DNA. Define key terms and answer concept check questions

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Block Oct. 24 & 25
Complete review questions for test on cell structures, their functions, and the transport of materials across the membrane


Tuesday  Oct. 23
finish web activities we began in class on Friday. Complete activities 6.4 and 6.6 (activity 6.3 should be done already).


Monday Oct 22
Read Chapter 6.1 All organisms are made of cells- focus on the second half (overview of animal and plant cells and two major classes of cells)
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions

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Friday Oct. 19
Study for upcoming test on cells, the jobs of the cell parts, diffusion, osmosis, active and passive transport

Block Oct. 17/18
Read Chapter 6.3 just pages 120-122 on osmosis, active transport and the transport of large molecules
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions


Tuesday  Oct. 16
Read Chapter 6.3 just pages 118-119 on diffusion and passive transport
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions


Monday Oct 15
Read Chapter 6.2 Membranes organize a cell’s activities
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions

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Thursday Oct. 12
Read Chapter 6.6 Cytoskeleton
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions

In class with substitute Monday Oct 8 and Tuesday  Oct. 9
Read Chapter 6.5 Chloroplasts and Mitochondria
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions


Read Chapter 6.4 just pages 126-127 on golgi, vacuoles, and lysosomes
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions


Read Chapter 6.4 just pages 124-125 on the nucleus, ribosomes, and endoplasmic reticulum
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions

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Friday Sept 28
Root word practice worksheet- you will need a dictionary and the glossary from your biology book. (Started in class.)

Block Sept 26/27
Read Chapter 5.1 Carbon is the main ingredient of organic molecules
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions


Tuesday  Sept. 25
Read Chapter 5.4 Proteins perform most functions in cells
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions


Monday Sept. 24
Read Chapter 5.3 Lipids include fats and steroids
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions

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Block  Aug 22/23
Read Ch 5-2 Carbohydrates: Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions

Tuesday Aug 21
Read Ch 4-3 Chemical Bonds
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions

(started in class, you just need to finish it)


Monday Sept 17
no homework

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Friday Sept. 14
Study for Ecology Test

Block  Sept. 12 & 13
Read Chapter 35.2 There are limits to population growth. 
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions

Tuesday  Sept. 11
Read Chapter 36.5 Conservation biology can slow the loss of biodiversity.  JUST THE FIRST TWO SECTIONS
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions


Monday Sept. 10
Read Chapter 36.4 Human Activities can alter ecosystems

Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions
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Block Sept 6/7
Finish your Dr. Suess style food chain due Monday

Wed (restructured)  Sept. 5
Read Chapter 36.3 Chemicals cycle in ecosystems JUST THE FIRST PAGE (pg 795)
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions


Tuesday Sept. 4
Read Chapter 36.2 Energy flows through ecosystems
Write a summary, create and answer two “further thought” questions

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Friday Aug 31
Type lab report for Memory and Learning Project due Tuesday Sept. 4

Block  Aug 29/30
Reach Ch 36.1 Feeding Relationships Determine the path of energy and chemicals in ecosystems

Type lab report for Memory and Learning Project due Tuesday Sept. 4 (due date is extended from the 31st to the 4th)

Tuesday Aug 28
Web search for Memory and Learning project due Block

Monday Aug 27
Read Ch 2.1 write a paragraph summary and two questions

Type lab report for Memory and Learning Project due Friday Aug 31

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Friday Aug 24
Type lab report for Memory and Learning Project due Friday Aug 31

Block  Aug 22/23
Design your Memory and Learning Project and be ready to do it in class on Friday

Tuesday Aug 21
Read pages 38-39
Write a summary for each section: Limitations of Science and Theories in Science due Block

Monday Aug 20
Read pages 37-38
Write a summary for each section: Evidence in Science and What Makes a Hypothesis Scientific due Monday
 

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Wed. Aug 15

bring your materials due Friday