Welcome Students !!!
Let's make this a great school year !!!
Class Syllabus +++===+++===+++
BISHOP MCGUINNESS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
HONORS BIOLOGY
MR. RICK EKLUND
2011-2012
SCOPE
A study of living systems. Students will learn the characteristics of life
through classroom lectures, laboratory exercises, individual projects, group
activities, and novel readings.
SEQUENCE
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
TOPIC TOPIC
I. BIOLOGY AS A SCIENCE VI. EVOLUTION
A. Characteristics of Life A. Darwin/Natural
Selection
B. Characteristics of the Biosphere B. Adaptation
C. Land and Water Biomes C. Speciation
D. Human Evolution
II. METHODS OF SCIENCE
A. Scientific Method
B. Scientific Measurement VII. BIODIVERSITY
C. The Microscope A. Classification
B. Monerans
C. Protists
III. CHEMISTRY AND LIFE C. Fungi
A. Fundamental Chemistry D. Animals
B. The Chemistry of Carbon
C. Chemicals and Humans
IV. THE CELL VIII. PLANTS
A. Cell History A. Plant
B. Cell Membrane Structure B. Flowering Plants
C. Cell Membrane Transport C. Tree Identification
D. Cell Structure
E. Cell Energetics IX. ANIMALS
F. Ecosystem Energetics A. Non-chordate Animals
G. Cell Division B. Arthropods
H. Cells and the Human body C. Chordates
V. HEREDITY X. THE ENVIRONMENT
A. Mendelian Genetics A. Natural Resources
B. Genes and Chromosomes B.Pollution/Conservation
(Human Emphasis)
C. The Genetic Code
D. Molecular Genetics
E. Population Genetics
TOTAL 90 DAYS 90 DAYS
TEXTS
Miller, K. and Levine, I. Biology. New York: Prentice-Hall 2010 (e-text
version)
GRADING
Quarter Grades will be calculated using the following formula:
Test, Project Scores 50%
Lab, Quiz Scores 30%
Homework Scores 20%
Exams are administered at the end of the first and second semesters.
The mid-term exam will cover material from the first and second quarters.
The final exam will cover material from the third and fourth quarters.
Exams count as 20% of the semester average.
STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS FOR 2011-2012
1. If we follow the 3 R's we will have a good year. The 3 R's are:
Respect, Reverence, and Responsibility.
2. If you are not in your seat when the tardy bell rings you will receive an
unexcused lateness. If another teacher detains you, get a note before
coming to class.
3. You are responsible for bringing your Biology notebook, and a pen or
pencil to class each day.
You should purchase a three-subject notebook or divide one large notebook
into three sections.
Use a separate section for class notes, homework assignments, and
vocabulary (prefixes and suffixes). If you desire you may use a loose-
leaf notebook and make three separate sections.
Homework may be turned in the day after the due date for one-half
credit.
I make every effort to post homework assignments weekly on the school
homework web-site.
Students are responsible for completing assignments given in class even if
the assignments aren�t posted on the web-site.
4. If you know you are going to miss class due to a school sponsored activity
(sports, clubs, etc.) you must turn your assignment before you miss
class.
This year the science test day will be on Tuesday. It is your
responsibility to arrange for make-up work. Please make up missed
homework, labs, quizzes, and tests promptly.
See the Student Handbook for Make-up guidelines.
5. Cell Phone Policy : If I see or hear your cell phone, or see you looking
at it during class, you are in violation.
I will follow the policy outlined on page 6 of the Student Handbook.
6. Technology Failure (ie. Internet Down or Printer problems) is not an
excuse for not turning in work on time.
7. A Prefix quiz will be given each week. The purpose of theses quizzes is
to build English and Science vocabulary. These quizzes are cumulative
which means that you must review the previous terms and the new terms each
week. These count 30% of the quarter average.
8. A creative project will be assigned each quarter. Each project counts as
a test grade for the respective quarter. Here are the project due
dates :
1st Quarter = October 25 , 2nd Quarter = December 13 ,
3rd Quarter = March 20 , 4th Quarter = May 8
9. A novel will be read each Semester. The First Semester novel test will be
given on December 20 and the Second Semester novel test will be given on
May 15.
10. An extra credit novel may be read each quarter for a + 10 curve on a test
grade. A specific list of novels will be posted on the
homework web-site.
Here are the extra credit novels for 2012.
If you read the novel and pass a test (10 short questions) you will receive
10 extra credit points on a test.
Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel Mutation by Robin Cook
The Boys From Brazil by Ira Levin Chromosome 6 by Robin Cook
Reason for Hope by Jane Goodall Fatal Cure by Robin Cook
Napoleon's Buttons by Penny LeCouteur Shock by Robin Cook
(Note: You may only read one
"Cook Book)
The Legacy of Luna by Julia Butterfly Hill
Dark Banquet by Bill Schutt
Merle's Door by Ted Kerasote
The Rhino With The Glue On Shoes
Dead Man Walking by Sister Helen Prejean
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
STUDENTS AND PARENTS :
I WILL POST THE ASSIGNMENTS FOR EACH WEEK IN THE SPACE BELOW.
I WILL KEEP THE OLD ASSIGNMENTS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE
SCREEN.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments-------------Week of May 21, 2012 (Week 16)
SORRY FOR THE LATE POSTING THIS WEEK
HERE ARE SOME SPECIFICS ABOUT THE 2ND SEMESTER EXAM :
EXAM INFORMATION FOR SECOND SEMESTER 2012
CHECK THE SCHOOL WEB-SITE FOR AN EXAM SCHEDULE
Exam Topics :
Chapters Covered = Chapter 11 , 12 , GATTACA ,15 , 18 , Trees (ID and
Scientific Names) , Rhino Book
(These should be listed in the same order as we covered in class)
Here are the main note topics :
Mendel's Biography, Mendel's Laws, Genetics Since Mendel (Co-dominance,
Multiple Alleles, Polygenic Inheritance, Epistasis
Human Blood Genetics
Cell Division---chromosome structure, cell cycle,
Meiosis in Males and Females (on homework web-site)
Lorenzo's Oil Notes
Fruit Fly Notes
DNA---History, Structure, Replication, How DNA Works (Protein Synthesis),
Modern DNA Technology (Gene Splicing, DNA Fingerprinting), DNA mutations
GATTACA Question Sheet
Evolution---Darwin, Evidence for Evolution, Speciation
Classification---Linnaeus, Modern Classification, 6 kingdom system,
Dichotomous Key (Shark, Fish, Pine Needle)
Kingdom Monera-Bacteria Cell Structure, Shape, Reproduction, Examples
Kingdom Protista---Characteristics, Phyla
Kingdom Fungi---Characteristics and Phyla
Tree Scientific names and State toast (Handout)
Plants---Characteristics, Phyla
Animals---Characteristics, Animal Phyla, Crawfish
Prefixes are included
The exam consists of 150 Multiple Choice (count off .67 each)and 20-30 Short
Answer Questions. The multiple choice will be answered on a bubble sheet so
bring a #2 pencil. The short answers are optional---you may do as many as
you can. For each Short Answer you get right you will receive one bonus
point. There is no penalty for a wrong answer on the Short Answer questions
so it is to your advantage to answer as many as you can and to work for the
entire exam period.
For example, if your score on the multiple choice was 77 and you
answered 14 short answers correctly, your exam grade would be 91 (77 + 14)
What to study ?????
Read the Chapters in the book and review your answers on SA and CA
Even though we didin't do vocabulary for Homework, you may want to
consider writing the definition for the Vocabulary terms for each
Chapter. The act of writing helps you to concentrate.
Class Notes---Consider re-copying them. The act of writing forces
you to concentrate and helps you remember them
Prefixes---I'll put approximately 20 of these in the Multiple Choice
Old Tests---The exam format will be similar to
the Chapter test format.
Many of the short answer questions on the exam will be
exactly the same as the short answers from the tests.
I'll include two short answer questions from the novels
Remember the short answers on the exam are extra credit
I AM ASSIGNING AN OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT PROJECT
(THIS IS OPTIONAL---NOT REQUIRED)
+ Make a Creative, Colorful, Interesting, and Informative Exam Review Poster
+ Specifics :
1. Use a standard-sized sheet of poster paper
2. Use the Front and the Back---review topics from the notes---
also include GATTACA, Prefixes, Rhino
3. Make it colorful and creative---draw pictures, have riddles,
quiz questions, games, etc.
4. Hopefully this will allow you to review for the exam, earn
some extra credit, and have some fun (maybe !)
5. This must be done individually---no group efforts
6. Due Date : Wednesday, May 30
7. I will give up to +10 points added to a Test grade for
exceptionally well-done posters. The number of extra credit
points you receive will depend on the quality of your poster
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments-------------Week of May 14, 2012 (Week 15)
Test Tuesday (05.15) on Tree ID---including Scientific Names and State Toast--
-I will have actual tree specimens in a lab practical format (3 points for
corrrect ID and 1 point for Scientific Name)
Test Next Tuesday (05.22) on "Rhino" novel---be able to explain what happened
to each animal, how the problem was treated, and how things turned out. I
will randomly pick stories from throughout the novel for you to write about.
I will post specifics this week about the Semester Exam
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments-------------Week of May 7, 2012 (Week 14)
Order your 4th quarter novel this week (New, Used, Library, or E-Book)
The novel is : The Rhino With The Glue-on Shoes By Lucy H. Spelman and Ted Y.
Mashima
The novel test will be moved to May 22nd
Quiz Thursday (05.10) on the Tree List---Common and Scientific Names---similar
format to the Prefix Quizzes
YOU MUST BRING YOUR NOVEL TO CLASS OR PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOU HAVE ORDERED THE
NOVEL (COPY OF RECEIPT OR PARENT NOTE) ON THURSDAY. THIS IS A HOMEWORK GRADE
YOU CAN FIND PICTURES OF THE TREES UNDER THE PHOTOS/DOCUMENTS TAB---YOU CAN
STUDY THESE IN PREPARATION FOR THE TREE ID TEST NEXT TUESDAY (05.15)
Homework for Thursday night (05.10) :
Copy the bacteria notes into your class notebook (I won't have these posted
until about 6:00 pm)
Bacteria Notes (cont'd)
II. Uses and Examples of Bacteria
A. Methanogens
+ important decomposers---important in breaking down sewage
+ produce methane gas (natural gas)
+ often also produce hydrogen sulfide gas (stinky, rotten egg odor)
+ often anaerobic
B. Pathogens
+ cause disease
+ Coccus bacteria are often pathogenic. Examples ;
+ Streptococcus = strep throat strep = "chain"
+ Staphylococcus = staph infection staph = "grape-like cluster"
+ Diplococcus = pneumonia di = "two"
C. Fermentation
+ used to produce alcohol,vinegar, yogurt, cheese
+ Lactobacillus = helps break down milk sugar (lactose)
III. Bacterial Morphology (shapes)
A. Bacillus Bacteria = Rod-shaped (ex. E. coli)
B. Coccus bacteria = Sphere-shaped (ex. Streptococcus)
C. Spirrilus bacteria = Corkscrew-shaped(ex. Trepanema pallidum-syphillis)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments-------------Week of April 30, 2012 (Week 13)
Study for Test on Tuesday
It Covers : Ch 16-Book and notes, Speciation Notes, Ch. 18-Book and Notes
Tuesday night : Copy Prefix List # 13
Re-copy Every 3rd oldie beginning with # 2 (2,5,8,11,etc.)
We will start reading the 4th quarter novel this week--Details in class
Prefix List # 13---The Last One !!!
181. tacit--- silent tacit, taciturn
182. tor(t)--- twist distortion, torsion
183. torp--- stiff torpedo, torpor
184. turb--- shake turbulent, perturbe
185. umbr--- shadow umbrella, umbrage, adumbrate
186. vac--- empty vacuous, vacillate, vacuole
187. ver--- true veracious, verdict, verdant
188. vil--- mean villify, revile, villainous
189. altr-- another altruistic
190. cred--- believe credence, incredulous
191. luc--- light lucid, ellucidate, pellucid
192. mar--- sea maritime, marine
193. pet--- seek petition, petulous, centripetal
194. sem--- sow seeds disseminate, seminar, seminal
195. ten--- hold detention, tenable
Wednesday (05.02) Night homework---copy the tree list into your notebook :
2012 Tree List
Common Name Scientific Name (underline these)
1. Dogwood Cornus florida (State Flower)
2. American Beech Fagus grandifolia
3. White Oak Quercus alba
4. Red Oak Quercus rubrum
5. Tree of Heaven Ailanthus altissima
6. Red Maple Acer rubrum
7. Tulip Poplar Liriodendron tulipfera
8. Hickory Carya sp.*
9. Redbud Cercis canadensis
10. Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua
11. Blackberry Rubrus sp.
12. Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana
13. Poison Ivy Rhus radicans
14. Willow Oak Quercus phellos
15. Black willow Salix nigra
16. Multiflora Rose Rosa multiflora
17. Scrub Pine Pinus virginiana
18. White Pine Pinus strobus
19. Loblolly pine Pinus taeda (# 1 tree for pulpwood)
20. Long Leaf Pine Pinus palustris (State Tree)
The State Toast (memorize This !)
Here's to the land of the Long Leaf Pine.
The summer land where the sun doth shine.
where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great.
Here's to down home, the Old North State.
21. Honeysuckle Lonicera sp.
22. Little Leaf Linden Tilia sp.
23. Sawtooth Oak Quercus acutissima
24. Wild Cherry Prunus serotina
25. Mimosa Abies julibrissum
* sp. means that we don’t know the Species name and we’re just learning the
Genus name
WEEKEND BIOLOGY HOMEWORK----COMPLETE THE FISH AND PINE NEEDLE KEYS FROM THE
WORKSHEETS---WE STARTED THESE IN CLASS---YOU NEED TO FINISH
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments-------------Week of April 23, 2012 (Week 12)
Monday night : Copy Prefix List # 12
Re-copy List # 3,7,11
Quiz on Thursday (04.26)
Complete Chapter 18 (classification) SA/CA by Friday 04.27
Test on Tuesday (05.01) covering :
Evolution (Book and Notes)
Speciation (Notes only)
Classifiation (Book and Notes)
Prefix List # 12 (one more to go after this one !)
166. mut--- change mutate, commute, immutable
167. nov--- new novice, novelty, innovation
168. oner-- burden onerous, exonerate
169. pac-- peace pacify, pacific
170. palp--- feel palpate, palpable, palpitation
171. pater-- father paternity, patriot
172. per--- against perjure, perfidious
173. plac--- calm placid, placate, complacent
174. pot-- drink potable, potion
175. retro-- backward retroactive, retrograde
176. sanct--- holy sanctuary, sacrosanct
177. sed--- sit sedentary, sedate
178. sen--- old senile, senior, senescent
179. sin-- curve cosine, sinuous, insinuate
180. soph--- wisdom philosophy, sophistry, sophisticated
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments-------------Week of April 16, 2012 (Week 11)
Monday Night : Copy Prefix List # 11
Re-copy Lists # 2, 6, 10
Quiz on Thursday (04.19)
TEST WEDNESDAY COVERING :
MODERN DNA TECHNOLOGY NOTES AND SECTION 13.3 OR 12.4
GATTACA (QUESTION SHEET AND MOVIE PLOT)
CHAPTER 16---Darwin's Evolution (or Chapter 15 in the Old Green Book)
SA/CA due on Monday (04.23)
PREFIX LIST # 11---(from SAT prep book)---3 Lists To Go !!!
151. ---ann year annual, anuity
152. bell(i)-- war belligerent, bellicose, antebellum
153. burs-- money disburse, reimburse, bursar
154. cogn-- know recognize, cognition, cognizant
155. dol-- pain doleful, condolence, dolorous
156. ego-- self egotistical, egoist, egocentric
157. ferv-- boil fervent, effervescence
158. fid(e) faithful fidelity, Semper Fidelis (Marines)
159. greg-- crowd gregarious, aggregate, segragate
160. heli(o)-- sun helious, heliocentric, periphelion
161. jour-- day journal, adjourn, sojourn
162. lev-- light levity, elevate, levitate
163. liber-- free liberate, liberal, libertarian
164. man-- hand manual, manifest, manuscript
165. moll-- soft emollient, mollusc
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments-------------Week of March 26, 2012 (Week 9.5)
Wednesday Night : Copy Prefix # 10
Re-Copy List # 1, 5, 8
Quiz # 10 on Tuesday (04.03.12)
Read Chapter 13.3 (only section 13.3 = Mutations)
Complete SA/CA for Section 13.3 only !
If you are using the "Old" Green Book you should do Section 12.4
Due Friday (03.30)
Prefix List # 10
136. sarco-- flesh sarcoplasm, sarcophagus
137. seb-- grease sebum, sebaceous gland
138. --som-- body ribosome, somatic, _____________
139. squam-- flattened squamata, squamous epithelium
140. --stasis standing still homeostasis
141. systol-- contraction systolic blood pressure (top #)
142. diastol-- dilation (open up) diastolic blood pressure (bottom #)
143. tetan-- stiff tetanus shot, tetanic contraction
144. thromb-- clot thrombus, thrombocyte
145. trigon-- triangle trigonometry, trigone
146. tympan-- drum tympany, tympanic membrane (eardrum)
147. umbil-- navel umbilical cord
148. --vill-- hair villus, microvilli
149. vitr-- glass in vitro fertilization, vitreous fluid
150. pelv-- basin pelvic cavity
Re-copy List # 1,5,8
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of March 19, 2012 (Week 9)
Copy Prefix List # 9
Re-Copy every 3rd oldie beginning with # 1 (1,4,7,10,13...)
Quiz # 9 on Friday (03.23)
I'll make the copying due on Wednesday since the DNA model is due Tomorrow
DNA model project is due Tuesday (03.20)
Fruit Fly Lab report due Thursday (03.22)
9th Prefix List
121. cochl-- snail cochlea, cochlear implant
122. decidu-- falling off deciduous tree / deciduous teeth
123. embol-- stopper pulmonary embolism
124. fimb-- fringe fimbriae of the fallopian tubes
125. follic-- small bag follicle, follicular fluid
126. gangl-- swelling ganglia, ganglioside
127. glom-- little ball glomerulus
128. iris-- rainbow iris of the eye, iridectomy
129. kerat-- horn keratin, keratitis
130. mening-- membrane meninges, meningitis
131. morul-- mulberry morula
132. nat-- to be born prenatal, natality (birth rate)
133. para-- beside parallel, parathyroid
134. plex-- interweaving plexiglass, choroid plexus
135. pylor-- gatekeeper pyloric sphincter
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of March 12, 2012 (Week 8)
I HOPE YOU ENJOYED YOUR 3-DAY WEEKEND !!!
Tuesday 03.13 Copy Prefix List # 8
Re-copy Lists 2,4,6
Prefix quiz # 8 on Friday 03.16.12
Work on your DNA model project (Due Tuesday, March 20)
Work on your Fruit Fly Lab Report (Due Thursday 03.22)
Details :
Guidelines for the Fruit Fly Lab Report :
THE LAB MUST BE TYPED
1. Follow OHECK
2. For the Observation section, Type a 1/3-1/2 page
biography on Mendel (use an outside source) and state
Mendel's Laws of Dominance, Segregation, and
Independent Assortment
3. You already have your Hypothesis.
4. For The Experiment section, describe the procedure we used
in step or paragraph form. Include the Results in Chart
and Bar Graph form and show the % deviation calculation.
We go over the details of this in class.
Trace or draw free-hand a color sketch of the
Fly life cycle (I will provide you with a color handout)
Sketch and label (in color) a vial containing a fly culture
5. For the Conclusion section discuss how this lab illustrated
Mendel's 3 Laws. Include a Punnett square and explain how
the Punnett square provides expected ratios in a genetic
cross. Also discuss % deviation. If it is high (over 20%)
discuss some factors that could have caused it to be high.
Discuss any problems with the lab and things that could be
improved. Suggest some future genetic studies using Fruit
Flies
6. Mention Kick It Off Again
8th Prefix List
Prefix List # 10
106. vice-- in place of vice-president
107. vig-- strong vigorous, hybrid vigor
108. vit-- life vital signs, vitality,_________
109. viv-- life vivacious, viviparium
110. volv-- roll volvo, volvox
111. vor(e) devour, eat voracious, ominvore,
112. xanth-- yellow xanthophyll (close cousin of
chlorophyll)
113. zoo-- animal zoology, zooplankton
114. zyg-- yolk zygote, homozygote
115. zym-- yeast enzyme, zymogen granule
The rest of these are from the Anatomy Book---
some may be repeats from 1st Semester
116. acet-- vinegar acetic acid, acetabulum
117. adip-- fat adipose tissue
118. brady-- slow bradycardia
119. chondr-- cartilage chondrocyte, chondrichthyes
120. cleav-- divide cleavage (embryo)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of March 5, 2012 (Week 7)
Monday 03.05 Study for your Test tomorrow
It covers Chapter 12 (Book and Notes)
Tuesday 03.06 Copy Prefix List # 7
Re-Copy List # 1,3,5
Prefix Quiz on Thursday (03.08)
7th Prefix List
91. therm-- heat thermometer, thermophile,_________
92. --tom slice atom, diatom
93. toxic-- poison toxicology, toxicity
94. top-- place topographic map, topic
95. trans-- across transcontinental, transform,________
96. tri-- three trisomy, tricycle,________
97. trich-- hair-like trichome (plant hair), trichocyst
98. trop-- turn to tropism
99. troph-- feeding trophic level, autotroph
100. --ule diminuitive globule,___________
101. ultra-- beyond ultrasound, ultraviolet
102. ur-- urine uremia, urea
103. vas-- vessel vasectomy, vascular
104. vect-- carry convection, vector
105. ventr-- belly ventral, ventricle
HERE ARE THE DETAILS ON THE 3RD QUARTER PROJECT :
1. You must build a creative, and colorful model of a DNA molecule.
2. It must consist of 9 base pairs and you must accurately label all
components of a nucleotide. (deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous
base)
3. It must be between 1 and 2 feet long and lightweight. (the models will be
hung from the ceiling)
4. You must used re-cycled household materials to make it. Do not go out and
purchase arts/crafts supplies.
5. You may work on your own or with one other person from 4th, 5th, or 8th
period.
DUE DATE : TUESDAY, MARCH 20 2012
COUNTS AS A TEST GRADE FOR THE THIRD QUARTER
(Grading Rubric =
50% for design/creativity
50% for accurately modeling DNA
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of February 27, 2012 (Week 6)
Monday 02.27 Copy Prefix # 6
Re-Copy odds in reverse order (75,73,71......1)
Prefix Quiz # 6 on Thursday (03.01.12)
6th Prefix List
76. stereo-- 3 dimensional stereoscopic vision, stereotype,______
77. --stomy mouth colostomy, ileosotomy
78. strict-- draw tight stricture, constrict,________
79. styl-- pillar styloid process, stylus
80. sub-- under subdermal, submarine
81. super-- over superimpose, supersaturated,________
82. sur over surpass, surreal,________
83. sym together symbiosis, symphony,_______
84. syn together synthesize, synergy
85. tach(y)-- quick tachometer, tachycardia
86. tars-- ankle tarsal bone, metatarsal
87. tax-- arrangement taxonomy, taxidermy
88. tele-- at a distance telescope, telekinesis,______
89. terr-- earth terra firma, terrestrial,_________
90. tetr-- four tetrapod, tetrahedron
Re-copy odds in reverse order 75,73,71...1)
TEST NEXT TUESDAY (03.06) ON CHAPTER 12 BOOK AND DNA NOTES
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of February 20, 2012 (Week 5)
Tuesday Night Copy Prefix List # 5
Re-copy evens only (2-60)
Prefix Quiz on Thursday (02.23.12)
Fruit fly Lab Hypothesis :
HYPOTHESIS
If we cross two heterozygous winged flies, then we expect their offspring to
exhibit a ratio of ¾ (75%) winged to ¼ (25%) wingless. This illustrates
Mendel's Law of Segregation.
Bring in your Blood Typing Permission form if you are particiapting in this
optional activity.
5th Prefix List
61. --solv-- loosen solvent, dissolve,____
62. somn-- sleep insomnia,_________
63. son-- sound sonar, sonagram,______
64. spasm-- tightening spasmodic,muscle spasm
65. --spec-- look at spectacle, inspect,___
66. --spic-- look at conspicuous
67. sperm-- seed spermatozoa, endosperm
68. spher-- ball biosphere, spherical,___
69. --spir-- breathe spiracle, inspire,____
70. spor-- seed sporozoan, spore
71. stat-- standing status, statistics
72. --stell-- star stellar, constellation,____
73. stern-- chest sternum,sternal artery
74. --stom-- mouth stomata, protostome
75. strat-- layer stratified, stratosphere
Re-Copy evens only 2-60
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Chapter 12 SA/CA is due on Wednesday (02.22.12)
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of February 13, 2012 (Week 4)
Test Tuesday (02.14) on : Chapter 11, Cell Division, Lorenzo's Oil
Tuesday Night Copy Prefix List # 4
Re-Copy LIst # 1,2,3 in reverse order (45,44,43...)
Prefix Quiz on Thursday (02.16.12)
Chapter 12 SA/CA is due next Wednesday 02.22
We will start the Fruit Fly lab this week
Return Blood Typing permission form this week (optional activity)
4th Prefix List
46. --rhage flow hemorrhage, ________(can you get another ?)
47. --rhea flow diarrhea, seborrhea
48. rhin-- nose rhinoplasty (nose job), rhinitis
49. rhiz-- root rhizoid, rhizome, rhizopus
50. rub(y) red Acer rubrum, ruby
51. sacchar-- sugar disaccharide, saccharin
52. sapr-- rotten saprophyte, saprobe
53. --saur-- lizard dinosaur, saurapod
54. scler-- hardened sclera of the eye, multiple sclerosis
85. sci-- know science
56. --scope-- observe microscope, scope it out,_______
57.--scribe to write transcribe, cicumscribe,________
58. semi-- half semi-circle, semi-solid,________
59. sept-- infected septic sore, septocemia
sept-- seven septuplets, september
sept-- wall nasal septum, cardiac septum
60. sex-- six sextuplets
Re-copy List 3,2,1 in reverse order (45,44,43...)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of February 6, 2012 (Week 3)
Mon. 02.06 Copy Prefix List # 3
Re-Copy Lists 1 and 2 in reverse order (30,29,28)
Prefix Quiz # 3 on Thursday (02.09.12)
Test Next Tuesday (02.14) on:
Chapter 11 (Book and Notes)
Cell Division (Notes)
Lorenzo's Oil (Notes)
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY NIGHT (02.07.12)
Go to the website : myelin.org
Click on "Lorenzo's Oil and The Movie"----Read all articles
Click on "News"---Read the article from January 2012
Be ready to discuss these articles in class
3rd Prefix List
31. pom-- fruit pomegranite, pomme de terre (French !)
32. pro-- favoring, before proponent, prophase,________
33. proto-- first prototype, protozoa,_________
34. pseud-- false pseudopodia, pseudonym,_________
35. pter- wings apterous flies, pterodactyl
36. pulmo-- lung pulmonary edema, cardiopulmonary resusitation
37. puls-- push pulsar, pulse,________
38. pyr-- fire pyromaniac, funeral pyre
39. quad-- four quadriped, quadrant,___________
40. quin-- five quintet, quintuplets
41. radi-- ray radius, radiate
42. re-- again restore, repeat
43. rect-- make right rectify
44. ren-- kidney renal artery, renostatin
45. ret-- net reticulated giraffe, endoplasmic reticulum
Re-copy List # 1 and 2 in reverse order (30,29,28,...)
4th period : Here are the notes to copy into your notebook :
* Meiosis in Males and Females
Term Males Females
1. Where is occurs Testicles Ovaries
2. When it occurs Puberty to death Puberty to menopause
(Barring injury or disease) (Roughly from 15-45)
3. Main hormone Testosterone Estrogen
4. # Cells produced Millions per day One per month
(unused cell are (during ovulation in
re-absorbed) the menstrual cycle)
Here is next week's prefix list if you want to copy ahead :
4th Prefix List
46. --rhage flow hemorrhage, ________(can you get another ?)
47. --rhea flow diarrhea, seborrhea
48. rhin-- nose rhinoplasty (nose job), rhinitis
49. rhiz-- root rhizoid, rhizome, rhizopus
50. rub(y) red Acer rubrum, ruby
51. sacchar-- sugar disaccharide, saccharin
52. sapr-- rotten saprophyte, saprobe
53. --saur-- lizard dinosaur, saurapod
54. scler-- hardened sclera of the eye, multiple sclerosis
85. sci-- know science
56. --scope-- observe microscope, scope it out,_______
57.--scribe to write transcribe, cicumscribe,________
58. semi-- half semi-circle, semi-solid,________
59. sept-- infected septic sore, septocemia
sept-- seven septuplets, september
sept-- wall nasal septum, cardiac septum
60. sex-- six sextuplets
Re-copy List 3,2,1 in reverse order (45,44,43...)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of January 30, 2012 (Week 2)
Mon. 01.30 Copy Prefix List # 2
Re-Copy List # 1 in reverse order 15,14,13,12,etc.
Prefix Quiz # 2 on Thursday (02.02.12)
Test Next Tuesday (02.07.12)
Covers :
Chapter 11 (Book and Notes) and
Cell Division (Mitosis and Meiosis---Notes Only)
THE TEST HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO NEXT TUESDAY (02.14)
2nd Prefix List
16. --phore bearer sporangiophore, chromatophore
17. photo-- light photography, photosynthesis
18. phyc-- seaweed phycology, phycocyanin
19. --phyll leaf chlorophyll, megaphyll
20. physi-- nature of physiologist,physiology
21. --phyte plant epiphyte, bryophyte
22. plan-- wandering planaria, planula larva
23. --plasm- formed into plasma, cytoplasm
24. pleur-- lung pleural cavity, pleuritis
25. pneumo-- lung pneumonia, pneumococus bacteria
26. --pod-- foot podiatrist, pseudopodia
27. poly-- many polynomial, polysaccharide
28. por-- opening pore, porous
29. port-- carry portable, portage a canoe
30. post-- after posterior, post mortem
Re-copy List # 1 in reverse order : 15,14,13,12.etc.)
Here is next week's list if you want to copy ahead :
3rd Prefix List
31. pom-- fruit pomegranite, pomme de terre (French !)
32. pro-- favoring, before proponent, prophase,________
33. proto-- first prototype, protozoa,_________
34. pseud-- false pseudopodia, pseudonym,_________
35. pter- wings apterous flies, pterodactyl
36. pulmo-- lung pulmonary edema, cardiopulmonary resusitation
37. puls-- push pulsar, pulse,________
38. pyr-- fire pyromaniac, funeral pyre
39. quad-- four quadriped, quadrant,___________
40. quin-- five quintet, quintuplets
41. radi-- ray radius, radiate
42. re-- again restore, repeat
43. rect-- make right rectify
44. ren-- kidney renal artery, renostatin
45. ret-- net reticulated giraffe, endoplasmic reticulum
Re-copy List # 1 and 2 in reverse order (30,29,28,...)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of January 23, 2012 (Week 1)
******************FIRST WEEK OF THE SECOND SEMESTER********************
Mon. 01.23 Copy Prefix List # 1 (No oldies to copy yet !)
Prefix Quiz# 1 is on Friday (01.27)
Chapter 11 SA/CA (1-28) is due on Friday (01.27)
1st Prefix List (2nd Semester)
1. OV-- EGG OVARY, OVUM,______
2. OX(Y)-- ACID OXYGEN, HYDROXIDE
3. PACHY-- THICK PACHYDERM, PACHYTENE CHROMOSOME
4. PALEO-- OLD, ANCIENT PALEONTOLOGY,PALEOLITHIC
5. PAN-- ALL PANORAMA, PANGEA
6. PAR-- EQUAL PARFOCAL MICROSCOPE,
PAR 3 GOLF
7. –PATH-- DISEASE PATHOLOGY, PSYCOPATH
8. PER-- THROUGH PERMIT, PERFUSE,_____
9. PERI-- AROUND PERIMETER, PERIPHERAL
10. PERMEA-- PASS, GO PERMEATE, SEMIPERMEABLE
11. PHAG-- EAT PHAGOCYTOSIS, MACROPHAGE
12. PHENO-- SHOW PHENOTYPE
13. –PHIL-- LOVING PHILADELPHIA, HYDROPHILIC
14. --PHOBIA FEAR ARACHNOPHOBIA,CLAUSTROPHOBIA
15. –PHON(E)-- SOUND TELEPHONE, PHONICS
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of January 2, 2012 (Week 17)
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE !!!!
Tuesday 01.03 Copy Prefix # 17---Re-copy List # 4 , 10 , 14
Prefix Quiz on Friday (01.06)
Chapter 14 SA/CA (Sections 1 & 2 only) due on Friday (01.06)
Test Next Tuesday (01.10) on Ch. 14 (Section 1,2)-Includes
Notes and Book
17th Prefix List
241. oct-- eight octopus, octet,_________
242. odont-- tooth odontoid process
243. --oid similar form android,___________
244. olf-- smell olfactory nerve, olfaction
245. --oma tumor melanoma, sarcoma,___________
246. omni-- all omnipotent, omnivore,___________
247. oo-- egg oocyte, oogenesis
248. opthal-- eye opthalmologist, opthalmic ointment
249. opt-- eye optometrist, optical illusion,_______
250. orb-- ring orbit, orbitron
251. orth-- straight orthodontist, orthopedics
252. --ose sugar glucose, sucrose,________
253. --osis disease mononucleosis, tuberculosis,__________
254. oste-- bone osteocyte, osteoarthritis
255. --ous abounding in nervous, righteous,__________
Re-copy List # 4 , 10 . 14
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Here is some information on the Semester Exam :
EXAM INFORMATION FOR FIRST SEMESTER 2011-2012
CHECK THE SCHOOL WEB-SITE FOR AN EXAM SCHEDULE
Exam format
Chapters Covered = 1-9 + 14 (Use you worksheet packet for Chapters 3-6)
Class Notes are included
Alex The Life Of A Child is included (I'll return your quiz and Test and you
can study these)
Prefixes are included
The exam consists of 150 Multiple Choice (count off .67 each)and 20-30 Short
Answer Questions. The multiple choice will be answered on a bubble sheet so
bring a #2 pencil. The short answers are optional---you may do as many as
you can. For each Short Answer you get right you will receive one bonus
point. There is no penalty for a wrong answer on the Short Answer questions
so it is to your advantage to answer as many as you can and to work for the
entire exam period.
For example, if your score on the multiple choice was 77 and you
answered 14 short answers correctly, your exam grade would be 91 (77 + 14)
What to study ?????
Read the Chapters in the book and review your answers on SA and CA
Even though we didin't do vocabulary for Homework, you may want to
consider writing the definition for the Vocabulary terms for each
Chapter. The act of writing helps you to concentrate.
Class Notes---Consider re-copying them. The act of writing forces
you to concentrate and helps you remember them
Prefixes
Old Tests---The exam format will be similar to
the Chapter test format.
I'll make up most of the multiple choice questions and
I'll use the notes and textbook when making them up.
About 20 prefixes will be included in a multiple choice
format.
Many of the short answer questions on the exam will be
exactly the same as the short answers from the tests.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Asignments---------------Week of December 19, 2011 (Week 16)
Monday 12.19 Copy Prefix List # 16----No re-copying this week
(Merry Christmas)
Prefix Quiz # 16 on Wednesday (12.21)
Test Tuesday (12.20) on Alex (Entire Book including foreword, afterword, and
epilogue)
HAVE A CHRIST-FILLED CHRISTMAS !!!
Here is prefix list # 16 if you want to copy ahead :
16th Prefix List
226. myo-- muscle myofibril, myocardiogram
227. mell-- soft mellow
228. nas-- nose nasal, nasopharynx
229. nemat-- thread nematocyst, nematode
230. neo-- new neonatal, neon,_______
231. nephro-- kidney nephritis, nephron,_______
232. neur-- nerve neuron, neurologist,_______
233. noct-- night nocturnal
234. --node knot internode, leaf node,_______
235. --nomy arrange taxonomy, economy
236. non-- not non-social, non-smoker,________
237. not-- back notochord
238. nuc-- center nucleus
239. ob-- against obstinate, object,_______
240. ocul-- eye ocular nerve, binocular,_______
NO RE-COPYING OF OLDIES THIS WEEK---MERRY CHRISTMAS
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of December 12, 2011 (Week 15)
Quiz on Alex is Monday 12.12 (Intro. + Chap 1-15)
Placemat Project due Tuesday (12.13)
Tuesday 12.13---Copy Prefix List # 15 (Re-Copy old lists # 5 , 9 , 12)
Prefix Quiz on Thursday (12.15)
Here is Prefix List # 15 if you want to copy ahead :
15th Prefix List
211. meteor-- lofty meteorology, meteorite,_________
212. --metry measurement geometry, tonometry
213. micro-- small micrometer, microscope,_______
214. milli- thousandth millipede, millimeter,________
215. mis-- incorrect mis-fire, mistake,________
216. mole mass (amount of matter) molecule, The Mole
217. mono-- one monogram, monocyte,________
218. mont-- mountain montana, mont blanc
219. mort-- death mortal, mortician,_____
220. mot-- move motile, motility
221. morph-- shape morphology, animorph
222. multi-- many multicellular, multitude,______
223.mycel-- threadlike fungus mycelium
224.myco-- fungus mycology
225.myria-- many myriapod, myriad
Test next Tuesday 12.20 on Alex (Entire book including foreword, afterword,
and epilogue)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of December 5, 2011 (Week 14)
Test Tuesday (12.06) on Chapter 9
Tue. 12.06 Copy Prefix List # 14---Re-copy List # 3,7,11
Prefix Quiz # 14 is on Friday (12.09)
Quiz on Alex Book on Monday 12.12---It covers Intro. + Chapters 1-15
Placemat Project is due on Tuesday 12.13
Here is List # 14 if you want to copy ahead :
14th Prefix List
196. --lith-- stone ; petrified lithosphere, monolith
197. loc-- place location, gene locus,________
198. --logy study of biology, herpetology,_________
199. --lysis break up ; split hydrolysis, glycolysis
200. --lyte break up ; split electrolyte, pedialyte
201. macro-- large macromolecule, macrophage,________
202. malle-- hammer mallet, malleus,_________
203. mamm-- breast mammal, mammary gland,________
204. marg-- border margin
205. mast-- breast mastitis, mastectomy
206. med-- middle median, mediate,________
207. mega-- great ; million megabyte, megalapolis,_________
208. melan-- dark melanin, melanic
209. mes-- middle mesentary, mesopotamia,_______
210. meta-- along after metaphase, metastisis,________
Re-Copy List # 3,7,11
Honors Biology Assignments---------------Week of November 28, 2011 (Week 13.1)
SORRY FOR THE LATE POSTING THIS WEEK !!!
TUE. 11.29 Copy Prefix List # 13
Re-copy Oldies---Every 4th term, starting with # 2 (2,6,10....)
Prefix quiz on Thursday (12.01)
You will begin reading the First semester novel this week. i will give them
out in class.
Important upcoming dates :
Chapter 9 Test on December 6
Ecology Placemat Project due on December 13
Novel Test on December 20
Prefix List # 13
181. inter-- between interscholastic, intermediate,________
182. intra-- within intramurals, intramuscular injection,________
183. --ism a condition racism, rheumatism,_______
184. iso-- equal isoceles triangle, isotonic solutions
185. --itis inflammation appendicitis, bronchitis,__________
186. kilo-- thousand kilometer, kilobyte
187. lacri-- tear (crying) lacrimal gland
188. lact-- milk lactose, lactation
189. lat-- side lateral, latitude,________
190. --less without clueless, worthless
191. leuk-- white leukemia, leukocyte
192. lign-- wood lignin, lignite coal
193. lin-- line linear, lineage
194. lingui-- tongue linguini, linguistics
195. lip-- fat lipid, lipase, lipoma
SPECIFIC DATES ON THE NOVEL (ALEX THE LIFE OF A CHILD)
Have the intro. and chap. 1-3 read by Monday (12.05)
Have Chap. 4-10 read by Friday (12.9)
Quiz on Intro. + Chap. 1-15 is on Monday (12.12)
Test on Entire Book (including intro. and afterword) is on Tuesday (12.20)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments---------------Week of November 21, 2011 (Week 13)
Here Are The Requirements For The Biology Placemat Project :
1. Research your topic. Your main source should be the Biology textbook and
you may include 1 or 2 outside sources.
2. Make a colorful and creative presentation of your findings on a large
piece of paper (14" x 17")
3. Teach the reader about the topic and add some interesting facts,
pictures, and at least 3 fun word searches (at least 7 terms),
word scrambles ( 5 terms minimum), riddles, and/or puns.
4. Use the "Shortcuts" comic from the Sunday newspaper as guide.
5. Put your name on the back of the placemat and list your sources---
including your textbook and outside sources. Be very careful not to
plagiarize---be sure to put things in your own words. Don't copy and print
artwork and pictures unless it is allowed.
6. Laminate the placemat (at your parents' work or Staples, Kinkos, etc.) or
your can use the sticky contact paper and laminate it yourself.
7. DUE DATE : TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 (Counts as a Test Grade for 2nd qtr.)
7. Grading Rubric : 25% for teaching about the topic clearly
25% for design and style (pictures, colors)
25% for creativity (puns, riddles, fun-facts)
25% for lamination with name and sources listed
Topics :
4th 5th 8th
Chap. 3
1. What is Ecology ? AB GB AriB
2. Energy, Producers, and Consumers JB TB AlexB
3. Energy Flow OB AC CassidyB
4. Cycles of Matter CC SC JB
Chap. 4
5. The Role of Climate HD JD ClaireB
6. Niches and Community Interactions PD AG RB
7. Succession JG MH WB
8. Biome--Tropical Rainforest CG JI SeanC
9. Biome--Tropical Dry Forest NG WK SarahC
10. Biome--- Tropical Grassland/Savanna MH BK AE
11. Biome--Temperate Grassland CH SL IG
12. Biome---Desert BJ BM AndresG
13. Biome--Temperate Woodland and Shrubland ZJ EM CH
14. Biome--Temperate Forest KK MM SangHee
15. Biome--Northwestern Coniferous Forest BM SM RM
17. Biome--Boreal Forest DM BO KM
18. Biome--Tundra SP KS MO
19. Aquatic Biome--River and Stream Ecosystems AP PS AbigailR
20. Aquatic Biome--Lake and Pond Ecosystems JR JS AndrewR
21. Aquatic Biome--Estuaries AS ZS BrianS
22. Marine Biome--Intertidal Zone WS ES BS
23. Marine Biome--Coastal Ocean (Coral Reefs) Fedy MT JT
24. Marine Biome--Coastal Ocean (Kelp Forest) ZS CT KT
Chapter 5
25. Human Population Growth JV DU AW
Chapter 6
26. Using Resources Wisely TZ SW
AZ (pick one)
HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY !!!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments---------------Week of November 14, 2011 (Week 12)
Test Tuesday on Chapter 8 (Photosynthesis) Book and Notes !!!
I will divide the notes into three questions :
1. Introductory Info : What the word Photosynthesis means, The Quote and
your interpretation, The equation
2. Light Dependent Reactions : Intro. bullets , ATP notes , Diagram with 7
steps
3. Light Independent Reactions : Intro. Bullets and 4 steps.
Tue. 11.15 Copy Prefix # 12
Re-copy every 4th oldie starting with # 3 (3,7,11,15...)
Chapter 9 SA/CA is due Monday 11.21
Prefix quiz # 12 is on Friday (11.18)
Prefix List # 12
166. homo-- human or same Homo sapiens, Homosexual,______
167. hort-- garden horticulture
168. hybrid-- mongrel (mixture) hybridize, hybrid corn seed
169. hydr-- water hydrologic cycle, hydrant
170. hygr-- wet, moist hygronometer
171. hypo-- below, less hypotonic, hypodermic
172. hyper-- above, more hypertonic, hyperactive
173. hypno-- sleep hypnosis, hypnotic lectures are given
daily by Mr. E.
174. --ia ; --iasis disease of anemia, psoriasis,_________
175. --ichthy-- fish ichthyologist, osteichthyes
176. ign-- fire ignite, igneous rock,_______
177. im-- not impermeable, impossible
178. in-- toward inclusive, ingrained
179. --ine pertaining to riverine, pristine
180. infra-- below infrastructure, infrared
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments---------------Week of November 7, 2011 (Week 11)
Remember there will be Prefix Quiz # 10 on Monday (11.07)
Here is list # 11 if you want to copy ahead :
Prefix List # 11
151. gyn-- female gynecologist, gynelotrimin
152. gyr-- ring gyrate!, gyroscope
153. hem(o)-- blood hemoglobin, hemophilia
154. --hal(e)-- breath inhale, halitosis,_________
155. halo-- salt halogen, halophyte
156. --helminth worm platyhelminth, ascelhelminth
157. hemi-- half hemisphere,___________
158. hepat-- liver hepatitis, hepatic artery
159. herb-- plant herbivore, herbal tea,__________
160. hetero-- different heterotroph, heterosexual,__________
161. hex-- six hexagon, hex head wrench
162. hibern-- winter hibernate
163. hipp-- horse hippopotamus, eohippus
164. hist-- tissue histology, antihistamine
165. hol(o)-- whole hologram, holocaust,______________
Re-Copy every 4th oldie from 1-148 (4,8,12,16,20,etc.)
Prefix Quiz # 11 is on Thursday (11.10.11)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments-------------Week of October 24, 2011 (Week 10)
Isabella Grace Eklund was born on Friday October 28 @ 10:37 pm
She weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21.5 inches long
Mother and Baby and Dad are doing fine !!!
I will miss class on Monday October 31 and Wednesday November 2
The work packet on Chapter 3-6 will be due on Thursday (11.03)
Chapter 8 SA/CA will be due on Friday (11.04)
Here is Prefix List # 10---Re-copy Lists # 3,6,9
You should have completed most of this in class on THursday
Prefix Quiz # 10 is on Monday (11.07)
Pefix Quiz # 11 is on Thursday (11.10)
Prefix List # 10
136. geo-- land, earth geology, geothermal,_________
137. --gen producer hydrogen, halogen,________
138. gene-- origin genesis, generate,________
139. --gest-- carry, produce gestation, ingest
140. glob-- round global, globular protein,________
141. --glottis mouth of windipe epiglottis
142. glyco-- sweet glycolysis, glycogen
143. --gon angle polygon, hexagon,________
144. --geny offspring progeny
145. grad(e)-- step gradient, steep grade
146. --gram record milligram, centigram,________
147. --graph record monograph, autograph,________
148. grav-- heavy gravity, gravid with eggs,_______
149. gross thick gross anatomy, gross domestic product
150. gymno-- naked gymnospem, gymnasium
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of October 17, 2011 (Week 9)
Mon. 10.17 Copy Prefix List # 9
Re-Copy Lists # 3 , 5 , 7
Prefix Quiz # 9 on Thursday
No additional homework this week (besides the prefixes) since you have a
project due next Tuesday (10.25)
9th Prefix List (last list for 1st quarter)
121. ethno-- race ethnocentric, ethnic food,__________
122. eu-- true, good eukaryote, eugenics
123. extra-- outside extracurricular, extraterrestrial,____
124. ex-- outside external, excommunicate,___________
125. --fer bear, carry refer, infer,________
126. ferr(o)-- iron ferrous metal, ferric oxide (rust)
127. fibr-- fiber fibrin, fibrous
128. fis-- split fissure, fission
129. --flex-- bend flexible, reflex,__________
130. flor-- flower florist, florigen
131. fluor-- fluorine fluorocarbon, fluoride
132. foli-- leaf foliage, exfoliate
133. fract-- break fracture, refract light,_______
134. gala(x)-- milky galaxy, galactose
135. gastr(o)-- stomach gastrointestinal, gastric,__________
Here are some details on the First Quarter Project :
1. You will draw a number in class that corresponds to your cellular
structure.
2. You must build a creative and colorful 3-d model of your structure. The
size of the model should be between a soda can and a loaf of bread.
3. Include and label the following for your cell structure :
# 1. Cell Membrane = phospholipid bi-layer , protein channels, antigens,
carbohydrate markers
or
# 2. Nucleus = nuclear membrane, nuclear pores , nucleolus ,
chromatin (show 6 pieces (3 pairs) of chromatin---use a
different color for each pair)
or
# 3. Chloroplast = double membrane , stroma , grana , thylakoid
or
# 4. Mitochondria = double membrane , matrix , cristae , mitochondrial
chromosome
4. The model must be made from re-cycled materials you can find around the
house. Do not buy any materials from a store. Be creative !
5.DUE DATE : TUESDAY OCTOBER 25 (You also have a Chapter 7 test that day so
don't wait until Monday night to start)
6. COUNTS AS A TEST GRADE FOR THE FIRST QUARTER
GRADING RUBRIC : 50% FOR SHOWING ALL PARTS 50% FOR DESIGN/CREATIVITY
Cell Organelle Chart
SPECIAL NOTE FOR 4TH AND 5TH PERIODS : I COULD NOT GET THE ORGANELLE CHART
TO COPY INTO THE CORRECT FORMAT. i WILL GIVE YOU A PRINTED COPY OF THE CHART
IN CLASS TOMORROW (FRIDAY)---THANKS FOR CHECKING THIS SITE
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of October 10, 2011 (Week 8)
Mon. 10.10 Copy Prefix List # 8
Re-Copy Lists # 2,4,6 (16-30 , 46-60 , 76-90)
Prefix Quiz # 8 on Thursday
Access your textbook and complete Chapter 7 SA/CA by Friday (10.14)
Copy the question and provide the answer for the SA/CA---these must be
handwritten no computer printouts.
I HAVE EXTENDED THE DUE DATE FOR CHAPTER 7 SA/CA TO MONDAY (10.17)---ALSO ON
THE CA (CHAPTER ASSESSMENT, COMPLETE QUESTION 1-33
Here are the prefixes for Week 8
8th Prefix List
106. ec-- outside eccrine gland
107. echin-- spiny echinoderm, spiny echidna
108. eco-- house ecology, eco-tourism,_____________
109. ecto-- outside ectoderm, ectotherm
110. --ectomy removal appendectomy, tonsilectomy,____________
111. electro-- electric electrolysis, electrolyte,_____________
112. en-- into encapsulate, encrypt
113. --emia blood anemia,uremia
114. encephal-- brain encephalitis, encephalogram
115. end-- within endemic, endoderm
116. enter-- intestines enteric coated pill, enterogastrone
117. epi-- above epidermis, epiglottis
118. erg-- work ergonomic
119. err-- go astray error, errant pass
120. erythro-- red erythrocyte, erythromycin
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of October 3, 2011 (Week 7)
Mon. 10.03 Finish your organic chemical model and info card (Due tomorrow
Test Tomorrow (Tuesday 10.04) on Chemistry.
Study :
1. The Chemistry worksheets (20 multiple choice from these)
2. Class notes---be able to write these out
Tue. 10.04 Copy Prefix # 7
Re-Copy List # 1,3,5 (Prefixes 1-15 , 31-45 , 61-75)
Prefix Quiz on Friday (10.07)
Prefix List # 7
91. dendr-- tree dendrite, dendrochronology
92. dent-- tooth dentist, dental formula,___________
93. --derm-- skin dermatologist, epidermis,________
94. di-- two disaccharide, dissect,________
95. dia-- across diameter, diaphragm,_________
96. digit-- finger, toe digital, digitigrade mammal
97. dino-- terrible dinosaur
98. dis-- apart disassemble, dissociate,__________
99. dorm-- sleep dormitory, dormir
100. dors-- back dorsal nerve, dorsiflexion
101. du-- two duplex, duet
102. --duct carry aqueduct, heating duct
103. dynam-- power dynamic, dynamite,_________
104. dys-- ill dysentary, muscular dystrophy
105. chrono-- time chronology,chronicle (sorry not alphabetical)
This week we will go over instructions on writing up the Worm Lab Report
Guidelines for the Worm Lab:
THE LAB MUST BE TYPED (Except for Chart, Graph and Sketch)
Follow "OHECK" format
Think of an eye catching or generic title for the Lab
I. Observation---You should have this in your notebook.
II. Hypothesis---you should already have your hypothesis
in your notebook. Follow the If...Then Format
III. Experiment---Write exactly what we did. You should
be complete enough so that the reader could actually
do the lab. Give specific quantities and dates.
Write what we did with the worms. This section may
be in step or paragraph format.
Include a results section that contains the
following :
A chart with your results.
A bar graph of the Class Results---
The graph must be hand plotted on
Graph paper---no computer graphs !!!)
A before and after sketch of the lab (Include Labels
and color it)
The graph must be hand-plotted on graph paper---no
computer generated graphs. I'll give specific
instructions on the graph in class.
IV. Conclusion---Discuss whether your hypothesis was
correct or incorrect. If it was incorrect
suggest some reasons why you think it was
incorrect. If possible, come up with another
hypothesis.
Suggest some future studies you
could do that would investigate worm growth.
Discuss problems with the lab---
things that could be improved.
V. Kick It Off Again---State that the lab should be
repeated to insure valid results, but we didn't
repeat it due to time constraints.
The Worm Lab report is due on Wednesday, October 12
BIOLOGY HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY (10.07)
Complete the line graph and bar graph using the workshet and graph paper I
gave you in class.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of September 26, 2011 (Week 6)
Mon. 09.26 Copy Prefix # 6 (Re-Copy Odds only 1-75---1,3,5,7,etc)
Quiz # 6 on Thursday (09.29)
6th Prefix List
76. corp body corpse, corporation,
corporal punishment
77. cosmo-- world cosmopolitan, cosmos
78. --cotyl-- cup cotyledon, epicotyl
79. counter-- against counter-terrorist, counterfeit,
counter-culture
80. crypt-- hidden encryption, burial crypt
81. –cule diminutive molecule, ridicule
82. cumul-- heaped cumulative, cumulus
83. cut(i)-- skin cuticle, cutaneous membrane
84. cycl-- ring, circle Cyclops, recycle, bicycle
85. cyst-- pouch Ovarian cyst, cystitis
86. --cyt-- cell cytology, cytoplasm, leukocyte
87. dactyl-- finger pterodactyl, dactyloid
88. deca-- ten decade, decagon
89. deci-- tenth decimeter, decimal
90. demi-- half demi-god , demitasse cup
Work on your Organic Chemical Report this week. Specifics:
1. Research your chemical and learn about the building blocks of the
molecule, it's chemical formula, sources of the molecule (where it comes
from), and most importantly---how it's used in living cells.
2. Build a colorful and accurate model of your molecule---I'll give some
specific suggestions for this in class. Make the model light enough to be
hung from the ceiling. Do not use Clay or Wood or Play-Doh.
Make it approximately the size of a loaf of bread.
3. Prepare a large index card (6 inches by 8 inches) with facts about your
molecule and hang it from the bottom of the model. Use the pastel card I
gave you in class---Be sure to write the name of your molecule big and bold
letters)
4. DUE DATE = TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011
5. Grading Rubric = Counts as a Quiz Grade for the 1st quarter.
50% of Grade on Design and Creativity
50% of Grade on Teaching Facts about the chemical
Here are the topics (find your initials and period) :
Topic 4th 5th 8th
Monosaccharides
1. Glucose A.B. G.B. A.B. (Ari)
2. Fructose J.B. T.B. A.B. (Alex)
Disaccharides
3. Sucrose O.B. A.C. C.B. (Cassidy)
4. Lactose C.C. S.C. J.B.
Polysaccharides
5. Cellulose H.D. J.D. C.B. (Claire)
6. Amylopectin P.D. A.G. R.B.
7. Glycogen F.G. M.H. W.B. (Will)
Lipids
8. Linoleic Acid J.G. J.I. S.C. (Sean)
9. Cholesterol C.G. W.K. S.C. (Sarah)
Fat Soluble Vitamins
10. Vitamin A N.G. B.K. A.E.
11. Vitamin D M.H. S.L. I.G.
12. Vitamin E C.H. B.M. A.G.
13. Vitamin K B.J. E.M. C.H.
Water Soluble Vitamins
14. Vitamin B-1 Z.J. M.M. S.K. (SangHee)
15. Vitamin C K.K. S.M. R.M.
16. Vitamin B-2 B.M. B.O. K.M.
17. Vitamin B-12 D.M. K.S. M.O.
18. Vitamin B-5 S.P. P.S. A.R. (Abbie)
Essential Amino Acids
19. Phenyalanine A.P. J.S. A.R. (Andrew)
20. Valine J.R. Z.S. S.S. (Brian)
21. Threonine A.S. E.S. B.S.
22. Tryptophan W.S. M.T. J.T.
23. Isoleucine Z.S. C.T. K.T.
24. Methionine J.V. D.U. E.T.
25. Leucine T.Z. S.W. A.W.
26. Lysine A.Z.
Prefix Quiz # 6 on Thursday (09.29)
Test Tuesday (10.04) on Chemistry (Includes worksheet and notes)
Organic Chemical is also due on Tuesday (10.04)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of September 19, 2011 (Week 5)
Mon. 09.19 Copy Prefix List # 5---Re-copy evens only 2-58
Prefix Quiz # 5 on Wednesday (Freshman Retreat on Thursday)
Tue. 09.20 Complete Test Corrections
(5th period corrections are due on Monday 09.26)
Wed. 09.21 Work on your Organic Chemical Report (instructions will be
given in class)
Prefix List # 5
61. chem-- chemistry Chemical, chemotherapy,______
62. chlor-- green chloroplast, chlorophyll,_______
63. chrom- color chromosome, chrome,________
64. --chym-- juice chyme, mesenchyme
65. –cide killing suicide, genocide,_______
66. circum-- around circumference, circumsize,______
67. cirr- hairlike curls cirrus clouds, cirropedia
68. co-- with co-ed, cooperate,_________
69. cocc-- seed coccus bacteria, cocci
70. coel-- hollow coelom, hemocoel
71. coll-- glue collagen, colloid
72. com-- with commune, communicate,_______
73. con-- with conduct, chili con queso,______
74. coni-- cone conifer, conical,________
75. contra-- against contradict, contraceptive,________
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of September 12, 2011 (Week 4)
Mon. 09.12 Test Tomorrow---see last weeks assignments for specific topics
Tue. 09.13 Copy Prefix List # 4---Re-Copy List 1,2,3
Wed. 09.14 Prefix Quiz # 4 is tomorrow
Thu. 09.15 Finish Chemistry worksheets-set # 1 (started in class)
Fri. 09.16 Finish Chemistry Worksheets-set # 2 (started in class)
Prefix List # 4
46. -brev- short abbreviate, brevity
47. bronch- windpipe bronchitis, bronchiosaurus
48. calor- heat hace calor, calorie
49. carb- coal, carbon carbohydrate, carbonate
50. cardi- heart cardiovascular, cardiologist
51. carn- meat carnivore, chili con carne
52. carp- fruit carpel
53. carpal- wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, carpal bones
54. caud- tail caudal artery, acaudata
55. cell- storeroom, chamber cellular, cellmate
56. -cene new, recent pleistocene
57. centi- hundredth centimeter, centipede
58. centri- center centrifuge, centripedal
59. cephal- head cephalic artery, encephalitis
60. cervic- neck cervical vertebrae, cervical collar
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments---------------Week of September 5, 2011 (Week 3)
Mon. 09.05 I hope you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend
Tue. 09.06 Copy Prefix List # 3 (Re-Copy Lists # 1 and # 2)
Prefix Quiz # 3 on Thursday (09.08)
Wed. 09.07 Copy the Branches of Biology into the class note section of
your notebook
Thu. 09.08 Test on Tuesday (09.13) Covers : Notes on Life, Scientific
Method, Metric System, Microscope, Branches of Biology
Branches of Biology
1. Botany (“Bot”, plant)- the study of plants. There are approximately
one-half million known species.
2. Zoology (“Zoo”, animal)-the study of animals. There are
approximately 1.5 million species of animals.
3. Morphology (“Morph”, form or structure)-the study of form or
structure.
a. Anatomy (“Ana”, separate ; “Tomy”, to cut)-the branch of morphology
that studies large structures, organs, and systems.
b. Histology (“Hist”, tissue)-the study of tissues such as blood,
muscle, and nerve using a compound or electron microscope.
c. Cytology (“Cyt”, cell)-the study of cells using a compound or
electron microscope. Cytologists can detect normal or cancerous cells.
4. Bacteriology-the study of Bacteria and related organisms, both
beneficial and harmful.
Louis Pasteur is the modern “Father of Bacteriology”
5. Ecology-the study of the interrelationships of organisms with their
environment. Global warming is a major environmental issue today.
6. Embryology-the study of the development of the zygote (fertilized
egg) and its growth through the stages of pregnancy.
7. Entomology-the study of insects ; termites, bees, wasps, ants, etc.
Entomologists study both beneficial and harmful insects.
8. Genetics-the study of heredity ; geneticists study traits passed from
parents to children both beneficial and harmful. Gregor Mendel is the Father
of Genetics.
9. Eugenics-the study of methods by which genetics can be used to
improve mankind. Parents that are carriers of Tay-Sachs disease are asked to
be selective in planning their families.
10. Exobiology-the study of conditions in outer space. There is some
evidence that Mars once contained liquid water.
11. Herpetology-the study of amphibians (toads,frogs,salamanders) and
reptiles (turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators)
12. Ichthyology-the study of fish. Professional ichthyologists work with
fish hatcheries, make population studies, etc.
13. Mammology-the study of mammals ; those with hair and milk glands.
Most mammals give birth to live young and have extended parental care of
their young.
14. Mycology-the study of fungi both beneficial and harmful. Mycologist
recognize edible and poisonous mushrooms and investigate useful human
products extracted from fungi.
15. Ornithology-the study of birds. Ornithologists study a wide range of
categories related to birds including range, nesting, incubation, clutch
size, etc.
16. Paleontology-the study of fossils. (Like Mr. Eklund)
17. Parasitology-the study of parasites. Common parasites include
tapeworms, ticks and fleas.
18. Pathology-the study of diseases. Pathologists like cytologists
recognize cancerous tissues and a variety of other diseases.
19. Phycology-the study of algae including saltwater seaweeds.
20. Physiology-the study of functions such as the heart beat and muscle
contraction.
21. Protozoology-the study of one-celled organisms such as Paramecium,
Amoeba, etc.
22. Virology-the study of viruses such as the common cold, warts, flu and
AIDS.
23. Taxonomy-the study of classification ; the identifying, naming, and
categorizing of living organisms
Prefix List # 3
31. ast(r)-- stars asterisk, astronomy,__________
32. --ase enzyme salivary amylase, lipase
33. atom-- vapor atomizer, atomic clock,_____
34. audi-- hear auditory nerve, audiologist,______
35. auto-- self automatic, autotroph,______
36. bact-- stick bacteria
37. barb-- beard barber, barbule,________
38. baro-- weight barometer
39. bath-- depth bathoscope, bathosphere
40. bene-- well beneficial, benevolent,______
41. bi-- two bicycle, binary,_______
42. bio-- life biosphere, biology,________
43. --blast-- sprout blastula,trophoblast
44. brachi-- arm brachial artery,brachiation,___
45. branchi-- fins branchial arch
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments---------------Week of August 29,2011 (Week 2)
Mon. 08.29 Work on your LORD : The Giver of Life assignment-Due Wednesday
(scroll down to see the specific details on the assignment)
Tue. 08.30 Copy Prefix List # 2
Re-Copy Prefix List # 1 after List # 2
Put this in the prefix section of your notebook
Prefix Quiz # 2 on Thursday
Wed. 08. 31 Complete the metric worksheet
Thu. 09.01 Copy The Branches of Biology into your Class notes section of
your notebook (postponed until next week)
Prefix List # 2
16. an-- not anaerobic, anoxemia,___________
17. ana-- up, apart anaphase, anabolic, ___________
18. andro-- masculine androgen, android,____________
19. append-- to hang appendix, appendicular skelton,_________
20. anemo-- wind anemone, anemometer
21. angio-- vessel angioplasty, angiogenesis,________
22. ante-- before Ante Up ! , anteroom,___________
23. anter-- front anterior
24. anth-- flower anther, anthozoa
25. anti-- against antifreeze, antigen,___________
26. anthropo-- human anthropology, anthropoid,___________
27. ap-- toward apparent, approach,___________
28. aqu-- water aquarium, aqueous,___________
29. archae-- ancient archaeology, archaeic,____________
30. arthr-- joint arthritis, arthroscopic,____________
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
++++++++++++++++
Honors Biology Assignments--------------Week of August 22 , 2011 (Week 1)
Mon. 08.22
Tue. 08.23 Secure a notebook---see guidelines in the syllabus
Wed. 08.24 COPY PREFIXES 1-15 INTO YOUR NOTEBOOK.
WRITE THEM OUT WITH A PEN OR PENCIL.
NO COPYING AND PASTING DIRECTLY FROM THE COMPUTER
First Prefix Quiz is Friday (08/26)
(covers terms 1-15)
We will go over the quiz format in class and there
is a sample quiz below.
1st Prefix List
Copy these into a separate section of your notebook. No cutting and pasting
from the computer. If you prefer, you may make flash cards for each term
instead of copying them into a notebook
Prefix/Suffix Meaning Example Terms
1. a-- no, lacking asexual, abiotic factor,_____
2. ab-- away absent, abduct,_____
3. ac-- toward accept, activate,_____
4. acet-- vinegar acetic acid, acetabulum,_____
5. –aceous pertaining to herbaceous, Cretaceous,_____
6. ad-- toward adhere, adduct,_____
7. adip-- fat adipose tissue
8. adeno-- gland adenoid
9. agr(i)-- soil agriculture, agronomy,_____
10. –al having the character of herbal, thermal,_____
11. alb-- white albino, albumin,_____
12. –algia pain neuralgia, myalgia,_____
13. alt(o)- high alto saxophone,
altitiude,____
14. ameb-- change ameba, amebocyte,_____
15. amphibi-- double life amphibian, amphibious
tank,___
For each term, try to think of a third example word. If you can't come up
with a third term that's okay. You do not need to look up a third term in
the dictionary. You do not need to give another example term for those
prefixes with only one term listed. (this means that I can only come up with
one term !!!) For example,"adipose tissue" will be the only term for adip--
We will have a prefix quiz each week. These prefixes are cumulative which
means that each week you will need to know the old words as well as the new
words for that particular week. Good study helps are : typing the list into
your own computer, making up flash cards, having someone quiz you on the
words
Here is a sample quiz. Study first, then take it and see how you do. The
quiz on Thursday will follow the same format.
Prefix Meaning Example
--algia 1. 2.
3. toward 4.
5. 6. adenoid
7. no, lacking 8.
ameb-- 9. 10.
etc., etc., etc.
Note that I give you one column and you fill in the other two columns.
The order of the terms is different from the alphabetical list.
I will have 13 out of 15 terms on Friday's quiz
Thu. 08/25 Study for tomorrow's prefix quiz
Fri. 08/26 Begin working on your "LORD The Giver Of Life Assignment
Details were given in class and are posted below:
Assignment :
1. Make a Creative representation of how God created life on Planet Earth.
2. Put it on a standard piece of computer/copy paper (8.5" x 11")
Make it colorful and creative. You may or may not put words on it.
3. You may draw it free hand, make a collage,use photographs or use Clip art
(Be sure to give credit for copyrighted items)
4. This will count as a Quiz grade.
Grading Rubric :
50% for Design and Creativity
50% for Portraying the Message
5. Due Date : Wednesday August 31, 2011