Thurs. Nov 7th Agenda

1. Individual Review for Microbiology
2. Microbiology Kelderman Test
3. District Microbiology Test
4. Look Over Study Guide & Begin Working On

Tues. Dec 5th Agenda

1. FA #16
2. Finish Up Viruses p. 180
3. Protist Notes
4. Protist Slides
5. Review for Microbiology Mini-test

CELLS TEST on MONDAY!!!

• Study groups available on Friday after school and by scheduling with Miss K.

Tues. 11-14-2006 Agenda

1. Pick up study guide.
2. Mitosis Notes Simplified
3. Onion Root Tip Review
4. Mitosis Flip Book
5. DNA Replication Notes (4^th Hr Only)
6. DNA Replication Activity (4^th Hr Only)

Thurs. 11-9

1. FA #14
2. Cell Division Notes p. 155
3. Cell Booklet p.. 157-159
4. Onion Root Tip Cell Lab

 

6^th Hour

FA #14

Chromatography Lab with Mr. Ross’s class

Tues. Oct. 7th Agenda

1. Take Structure & Function Quiz
2. Photosynthesis Notes
3. Review of Transportation, Photosynthesis, & Respiration Mini-Project

Wed. 11-8 Agenda

1. Finishing Bonding Basics p. 173
2. Ionic Bonds p. 170-171
3. Naming Ionic Compounds p. 185
4. Naming Compounds p. 181
5. Bond with a Classmate p. 175
6. Charge Crossing Technique p. 189
7. Read p. 189-191

Wed. Nov 2

1. Study for Cell Structure & Function Quiz p. 138.1
2. Quiz
3. Cellular Transport Notes p. 139
4. Solutions & Cells Prelab ExD p. 141 & p. 185
5. Solutions & Cells Lab w/ Onion & Microscopes

Mon. 10-30 Agenda

1. Finish reading packet and complete p. 138.1-183.2
2. Finish up with Cell City Analogy/Crossword p. 133-134
3. Work on Cell Travel Brochure (Due at beginning of next class)

 

REMINDER: Quiz at beginning of next class over cells.

 

Thurs. 10-26

1. Hand in Animal Overpopulation Essay
2. Microscopy Notes p. 127
3. Comparing Plants & Animal Cells p. 131
4. Read through packet and work on p. 138.1

Tues. Oct. 24th

1. FA #12
2. Chemical Compounds in Cells Notes p. 119-121
3. Unit Organizer
4. Cell Structure & Function p. 123-126
5. Cell City Analogy p. 133/Cell Crossword p. 134

Wed. 10-18-06 Agenda

1. Examine Test Results
2. Discuss Quotes
3. Writing Your Own Obituary

Wed. Oct 11th Agenda

1. Study for States of Matter Test
2. Review cards for States of Matter
3. States of Matter Test
4. Book reading and problems

Ecology Test on Thursday

 

ECOLOGY TEST

If you lost your study guide… see http://kelderman.wikispaces.com/Biology+Documents

Tues. Oct. 10 Agenda

1. Focus Activity #10
2. Ecology Review: Flashcard Creation or Terms & Summary Poster

 

Fri. 10-6 Agenda

1. Focus Activity #9
2. Reminder about Biomes Brochure
3. Island Observations
1. Producers
2. 1, 2, & 3 Consumers
3. Predator
4. Prey
5. Decomposers
6. Scavengers
7. Poison Ivy
8. Mutualism
9. Commensalism
10. Parasitism
11. Competition

Fri. 10-4 Agenda

1. Focus Activity #8
2. Succession Notes
3. River Observations Roles
1. Insects
2. Seining
3. Tree Identification
4. Pollution Control

REMINDER: Wear pants and shoes (no sandals) on Friday for when we go on the island.

Mon. Oct. 2nd Agenda

1. No Focus Activity
2. Biome Notes p. 103
3. Turn in Papers from Scientific Method
1. Observations in Science p. 19
2. Controls/Variables p. 25
3. Rubber Band Variables p. 31-33
4. Scientific Method Controls & Variables p. 39
5. Scientific Method Review p. 41
6. Metric Stations Lab p. 45-50
7. Ecosystems @ School p. 63
4. Cycles of Matter Notes p.95
5. Carbon Cycle Game

 

REMINDER: Bring yucky clothes for Wed. & Thurs.

                        Biomes Brochure due on WEDNESDAY!

Biomes Website for Brochure

Biome Research Starting Point

http://science-class.net/Lessons/biomes_brochure.htm

 

Biomes Brief

http://science-class.net/Lessons/Ecology/Ecosystems_Biomes/biomes_intro.pdf

Tues. Sept. 26 Agenda

1. Ecology Problems p. 83-90
2. Begin Biomes Brochure p. 105
1. Research
2. Create Rough Draft
3. Will finish Biomes Brochure next class

Thurs. Sept. 21 Agenda

1. Food Web #1-7 p. 83
2. Predator Prey Simulation p. 91
3. Ecology Problems p. 83-90

Wed. 9-20 Agenda

1. Focus Activity #8
2. Outer Planets Notes p. 81
3. Fan N’ Pick Review
4. Astronomy Study Guide Work

 

TEST ON FRIDAY

Tues. 9-19 Agenda

1. Focus Activity #7
2. Sex & the Single Guppy Class Comparison p. 98-99
3. Feeding Relationships p. 79
4. HOMEWORK: Trophic Level Poster Due Thursday

Fri. 9-15 Agenda

1. Focus Activity #6
2. Trophic Levels Homework Date Put off Until Thursday
3. Sex & the Single Guppy Lab p. 97
1. Began creating table that summarized the entire groups results

Wed. 9-13 Agenda

1. Measurement Quiz
2. Review Random Sampling Questions
3. Interactions Among Living Things Notes p. 71
4. Lesson of the Kaibab Lab p. 75

Mon. 9-11 Agenda

1. Focus Activity #5
2. Ecosystems @ School p. 63
3. Given a field…find the total # of mice.
4. Studying Populations p. 65
5. Random Sampling Lab p. 67-70

 

Homework: Random Sampling Lab Questions & Consent Form

Thurs. 9-7 Agenda

1. Scientific Method Crossword p. 41
2. Finish Metric Stations p. 45
3. Living Things in the Environment p. 61
4. Ecosystems @ School p. 63

 

Tues. Sept. 5

1. Study for Scientific Method Quiz
2. Take Sci. Method Quiz
3. Measurement Notes p. 43
4. Metric Stations p. 45 (Finish next class period)

Wed. 8-30 Agenda

1. Answer Magazine Ad Questions with Partner
2. Work on Sponge Bob Experimental Controls p. 39
3. Work on Sponge Bob Procedures (Handout)
4. Complete Magazine Ad Experimental Design Template individually
5. Complete Procedure with Partner
6. Create Poster over Magazine Ad with Partner
7. Staple Rubric to back of Poster and turn in

 

Poster DUE at beginning of next class.  10% off for each day that it is LATE

 

Have a Great 4 Day Weekend!!!

 

Mon. 8-28 Agenda

1. Focus Activity #4
2. Pre-lab ExD over Rubberband Variables
3. Rubberband Variables Lab
4. Magazine Ad w/Partner (Need to do individually if absent)

8-24 Agenda

1. Focus Activity #3
2. Variables Notes p. 23
3. Simpson Variables p. 25
4. Graphing Notes p. 27
5. Pre-Lab ExD (Homework) for Rubberband Variables p. 31
6. Bring Magazine Ad (Homework)

 

Tues. 8-22 Agenda

1. Study for Safety Quiz
2. Take Safety Quiz (Come in during Institute to makeup)
3. Observations in Science p. 19 (Turned In)
4. Scientific Method (Dr. Herc) Notes (Place after p. 20)
5. Scientific Method Problems (Handout)
6. Need to find one advertisement in a magazine that can be used for the Magazine Ad Experimental Design

Note: Also turned in $5 for science binder and Science Safety Contract

Friday August 19 Agenda

1. Focus Activity #2
2. Review of Procedures (Makeup Work, Cell Phones, Dress)
3. Assigning of Lab Groups
4. Plastic Cup Pyramids (Groups)
5. Safety PowerpointàQUIZ on Monday
6. Sponge Bob Safety p. 17
7. Safety Contract HandoutàDUE MONDAY p. 15
8. Read over “Observations in Science” p. 19

Wed. Aug 15th Agenda

1. Focus Activity #1 (5 pts)
2. Letter/Syllabus: Due on Thursday
3. Middle School vs. High School Demo
4. Procedures & Policies Scavenger Hunt

 

Freshmen Orientation Agenda

1. Intro to Who I Am
2. Agenda Topics

Welcome to North High and Kelderman Science!!!

I can't tell you how excited I am to have you in my class this year!  On this blog you will find all of the agendas for the day.  Additionally, I will post test reviews, homework assignments, and other assignment reminders.  Check frequently and don't forget to post feedback!

 

3-7 & 3-8 Agenda

1. Daily Science
2. Discuss test results
3. Animal characteristics review cards
4. Pickle Dissection Acitivity
5. Sponges & Cnidarians Notes

3-3 & 3-6 Agenda

1. Review for Protist/Fungi test
2. Protist/Fungi test (32 points)
3. Animal Characteristics Notes
4. 6th Hr.: Antibiotic Resistance Writing & Poster Due

3-1 & 3-2 Agenda

1. Remaining Daily Science
2. Fungi Notes
3. Spores Actiivty
4. Mushroom Anatomy Activity
5. Question cards or Protist/Fungi test

Essay Reminder

Remember that essays/posters are due on Tuesday & Wednesday. Make sure that your essay is 1-page 12-point font and that you also have a persuasive poster. 10% off for each day late.

2-24 & 2-27 Agenda

1. New Daily Science
2. Protist Notes
3. Observing Protozoa Activity

Taxonomy, Viruses, & Bacteria Test Results

6th Hour: 85% Average...wonderful job! Still had 4 below the 70% mark...so the pizza party won't happen but let's keep pushing for it.

7th Hour: 80% Average...very good work! I was really impressed with how some that typically had C's on past tests were able to get A's on this one...keep that up...you guys are what earned that 80% average. 6 below the 70% mark...so the pizza party will wait on you as well. Although you didn't quite catch them...with an average of 80%...I think you've earned a homework break.

Answers for Review Questions

If you need answers for the review questions...stop by the room and I'll have a copy available for you.

Taxonomy Study Guide

Taxonomy, Bacteria, & Viruses Study Guide

 

Key Terms

Classification

Taxonomy

Binomial Nomenclature

7 Levels of Classification

Genus

Species

Taxonomic Key

Six Kingdoms

Unicellular

Multicellular

Prokaryote

Eukaryote

Autotroph

Heterotroph

Archaebacteria

Eubacteria

Protists

Fungi

Plants

Animals

Bacteria

Bacteria Shapes

Peptidoglycans

Binary Fission

Conjugation

Endospore

Infectious Diseases

Viruses

Parasite

Outer coat

Inner Core

Lytic Cycle

Lysogenic Cycle

Vaccine

Phylogeny

 

Key Questions

Why is it important for biologists to classify organisms into groups?

For the name Homo sapiens…what is the genus and what is the species?

What is taxonomy?

What is a taxonomic/dichotomous key?

Which levels of classification include the largest number of organisms (broadest) and the smallest number of organisms?

Which level includes organisms that are very similar to one another?

List the levels of classification in order.

Compare and contrast unicellular vs. multicellular, prokaryote vs. eukaryote, autotroph vs. heterotroph.

Describe the general characteristics of Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals using the terms listed in the above question.

List the main characteristics of bacteria.

Given the name of a bacterium, be able to describe what that bacteria should look like.

Describe how peptidoglycans have been useful in terms of producing antibiotics.

Identify what is meant by antibiotic resistance.

Compare and contrast binary fission and conjugation.

Describe how an endospore is beneficial to bacteria.

Explain why viruses are considered to be non-living.

Describe the anatomy of a virus.

Compare and contrast the lytic and lysogenic cycle.

 

Upcoming Taxonomy Test

1. 2-15 & 2-16 will be dedicated to review day.
2. Test on 2-17? /22 & 2/21 for Taxonomy, Bacteria, & Viruses
3. Review cards and study guide will be posted soon.

2-15 & 2-16 Agenda

1. No daily science
2. Virus notes
3. HIV activity
4. Begin review for Taxonomy, Bacteria, Viruses Test

2-13 & 2-14

1. Taxonomy project due. (2-10 for 7th)
2. Bacteria Notes
3. Bacteria slides diagrams
4. Virus Notes (7th Hour only)

2-9 & 2-10

1. Finishing daily science
2. Worked entire class period on Taxonomy project.

2-7 & 2-8

1. Finished daily sciences.
2. Six Kingdoms Notes
3. Began Taxonomy Project

2-3 & 2-6 Agenda

1. DS #40 p. 214
2. Fish Taxonomy p. 222.1
3. Shoe Classification
4. Seed Classification & Key Creation
5. Six Kingdoms Notes (7th Hour only)
6. Intrduction to Taxonomy Project p. 222.3

2-1 (Wed) & 2-2 Agenda

1. DS #114 p. 215
2. Classifying Organisms Notes p. 217
3. Dichotomous Key p. 219
4. Taxonomy, Classification, Etc. p. 221
   

Handed out new 2nd semester pages

Mon & Tues. Evolution Test

6th Hour Test Average: 84%
7th Hour Test Average: 78%


Other News: Ryan Smith from Wichita State University will be helping out in 6th hour occassionally.

Test Next Class!

Test on evolution will be next class! If you have any questions or concerns over the weekend, feel free to email me at hkelderman@usd259.net . Also, if you feel the need to get together over the weekend to study just let me know. Have a wonderful weekend....and don't forget to squeeze some study time in! :-)

Evolution Study Guide

Terminology
Species
Adaptation
Evolution
Natural Selection
Overpopulation
Competition
Variations
Geographic Isolation
Continental Drift Theory
Mutations
Fossil
Relative Dating
Absolute Dating
Half-life
Gradualism
Punctuated Equilibrium
Fossil Record
Homologous Structures
Branching Tree

Key Questions
State how Darwin explained variations among similar species.
Explain how natural selection leads to evolution and the role of genes in evolution.
Describe how new species form.
Describe how most fossils form.
Explain how a scientist determines a fossil’s age.
Compare and contrast gradualism vs. punctuated equilibrium.
Describe the 3 categories of modern evidence used to support evolution.
See questions used during class for further questions.

Interesting News: Political bias affects brain activity, study finds

Political bias affects brain activity, study finds
Democrats and Republicans alike are adept at making decisions without letting the facts get in the way, a new study shows.
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1-26 Thurs. & 1-27 Fri.

Thursday

1. Remaining Daily Science
2. Other Evidence for Evolution Notes
3. Cytochrome C Lab

Reminders: Test on Monday!

Friday Review Day!

1. Cytochrome C Lab
2. Quiz-Quiz Trade using question cards
3. Bingo Vocab?
4. Clicker Challenge (AKA Jeopardy)
5. Evolution Study Questions

1-25 Wed (7th Hour)

7th Hour

1. Remaining DS
2. Review card competition for candy
3. Finish up Nature @ Work Lab
4. Other Evidence for Evolution Notes
5. Reading Assignment: p. 289 Objectives, read p. 289-292

REMINDER: Review Session Next Class & Cytochrome C Lab

Mon. Jan. 23rd- Tues. 24th Agenda

Mon: 7th Hour

1. DS #47
2. Review card competition (next class)
3. Discussion of Origami Bird Lab
4. Fossil Record Notes
5. Nature At Work Lab (will finish next class)
6. Fossil Record Question Creation (next class)

No homework

Tues. Jan 24th

1. DS #47
2. Discussion of Origami Bird Lab
3. Fossil Record Notes
4. Review Card Competition
5. Other Evidence for Evolution
6. Cytochrome C & Hemoglobin Lab

Reminder: Test on Mon. Jan. 30th (6th Hr.) & Tues. Jan 31st (7th Hour)

Review Session: After school or at a coffee shop on the weekend??? Let me know.

Essential Study Hangouts

Over the years, I have to admit that I've learned that when it comes to places to study--home is the worst spot. Too many distractions...internet, silly brothers, and the TV just plain make it hard to study. In order to succeed in upper level classes and college it's essential that you find a place that you can go to just study....take a little break...and then go back to studying again. Here's some of the best places in town that I've found. If you've found some other good places drop in a comment...studying is all about the atmosphere.

1. Barnes & Noble: West side needs one badly but if you can snag a ride over to the east side--you're set. 29th & Rock
2. Borders: Getting a place to sit in the actual book area is next to impossible but you can usually find a place in the cafe. 21st & Maize
3. Lollicup Coffee & Tea: Snazzy little coffee shop that's only a bit north of North High near 21st & Waco. Quite quality...just went today and I liked it a lot. Good smoothies to boot. I think we should deem it the North High study site. Even have some food if need be. http://www.lollicup.com Flat screen TV, internet...flippin' sweet.
4. Evergreeen Branch Library: Great place to have some quiet and think. 29th & Arkansas

Embrace your inner geek and check these out. :-)

Have a great weekend!!! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email me at hkelderman@usd259.net or call my home phone.

Assignments Due Mon, Jan. 23rd

1. Reading Assignment: p. 309 objectives
2. Egyptian Origami Bird Lab: p. 212 #1, 2, 4
3. Who Should Have Access to Genetic Test Results? Writing
   

Xavier, Eugene, Zach, Eugene, Denisha, Matt, Javis, Isaiah, Abe: How Do I Want to be Remembered? 1 page essay

Upcoming Test

Evolution Test: Mon, January 30th & Tues, January 31st
Review Sessions: See upcoming posts

1-19 & 1-20 Agenda

Activities for 1-19 & 1-20:

1. DS #21
2. Review over previous days info using cards class created.
3. Finish up with Egyptian Origami Lab.
4. Reading Assignment: p. 309-312: Answer Objectives on p. 309

1-17-2006 Honors Bio Assignments

Thursday Reading Assignment:

1. Read p. 283-292.
2. After reading, answer Section 15-2 objectives which are found on p. 283.