Life Science

Week of 11/16/2009 through 11/20/2009
 
Monday, 11/16/2009       Photosynthesis: Producing Starch
                                                         Students will uncover the connection between 
                                                         photosynthesis, chlorophyll, starch, and autumn 
                                                         leaves through a "Questioning the Author"  activity 
                                                         and reading material on fall leaves. 
                                             Graded Assignment: Leaf Chromatography
                                             Homework: Review Chapter 3, Section 3 notes on 
                                                                              Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration 
                                                                              as well as Chapter 3 vocabulary.
 
Tuesday, 11/17/2009      Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration
                                             Students will use a Comparison Table to differentiate 
                                                        the processes of aerobic and anaerobic respiration. 
                                             Graded Assignment: Comparison Table
                                                        Homework:  Review Chapter 3, Section 3 notes on 
                                                                              Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration 
                                                                              as well as Chapter 3 vocabulary.
 
Wednesday, 11/18/2009  Fermentation
                                                         Students will engage in an experiment to understand 
                                                         the process of anaerobic respiration (fermentation) 
                                                         and how the body uses fermentation as a backup plan 
                                                         for energy.   
                                             Graded Assignment: Fermentation Lab Data 
                                                         Homework: Review Chapter 3, Section 3 notes on 
                                                                              Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration 
                                                                              as well as Chapter 3 vocabulary.
 
Thursday, 11/19/2009     Photosynthesis and Respiration Test Review
                                             Students will participate in a review game to prepare 
                                                        for the Photosynthesis and Respiration Quiz.  
                                                        Graded Assignment:
                                             Homework: Review Chapter 3, Section 3 notes on 
                                                                              Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration 
                                                                              as well as Chapter 3 vocabulary.
 
Friday, 11/20/2009       Photosynthesis and Respiration Quiz