Wednesday, Dec. 7
Lesson Objective: I will rethink what I know about Photosynthesis
Opener: What are some differences between Light-Dependent and Light-Independent reactions in the process of Photosynthesis?
Summary: While the process of Photosynthesis is occurring, what process is going on that releases the energy created by photosynthesis?
- Discuss 8.2 & 8.3(click or a link)
Thursday, Dec. 8
Lesson Objective: Show that I am ready for the summative exam tomorrow over Ch 8
Opener: List the energy sources for the light dependent and light independent phases of Photosynthesis.
Summary: What is more important to the process of Photosynthesis, the sun or the moon?
- quick questions over 8.2 & 8.3
- overview of 8.1 (click for link)
- take quizstar at home on-line (Chapter 8 review for no grade, Chapter 8 retake for a improved grade) (click for link)
Friday, Dec. 9
Lesson Objective: Show that I have learned materials that I did not understand understand in the photosynthesis lessons from two week ago.
Opener: Ask for clarification of material still confusing.
Summary: Reflect; What did this experience teach me about my ability to learn this material?
- Chapter 8 summative exam
- assign 10.1 to read (click for link)
Week of December 12 – 16
Objective: I will learn the stages that a cell will go through during its life.
Monday, Dec. 12
Lesson Objective: I will learn that a cell can not grow too large.
Opener: What are factors that influence the size of a cell?
Summary: What will happen if a cell gets to big?
- Discuss 10.1 (click for link)
- Do the quick lab on page 275 (you can omit step 2)(click for a link)
- assign 10.2 (click for link)
Tuesday, Dec. 13
Lesson Objective: I will learn the steps that a cell will undergo when it divides.
Opener: How will the phrase, “Poor Molly Ate Tamales”, help me understand the sequence of stages of cell division?
Summary: What are the stages of Interphase?
- discuss 10.2 (click for link)
- hand out worksheet for 10.2
- assign 10.3 & 10.4 to read. (click for link)
Wednesday, Dec. 14
Lesson Objective: I will learn the controls of cell division.
Opener: What is the enzyme the controls the life cycle of a cell.
Summary: What is the process called that means that all living things are programed to die?
- hand in worksheet for 10.2
- Discuss 10.3 & 10.4 (click for link)
- Mitosis lab (Identify P,M,A,& T)
Thursday, Dec. 15
Lesson Objective: I will show that I know about the growth cycle of a cell or prepare for my final in Biology.
Opener: I will have prepared a question to ask about material that is still confusing about the cell cycle.
Summary: I will reflect on how well I prepared for the quiz today.
- Quiz Star quiz over Ch 10 for Period 1 & 2
- Hand out review for all classes for final on Final Week.
Friday, Dec. 16
Lesson Objective: I will look up material that I am not certain of for my final in Biology or I will demonstrate that I know about the cell’s life cycle.
Opener: I will have prepared a question to ask about material that is still confusing about the cell cycle.
Summary: I will reflect on how well I prepared for the quiz today.
- Quiz Star for Ch 10 for periods 5 & 6
- work on review for final.
- retake of ch. 10 quiz (click for a link)
Week of Dec. 19-22
Objective: I will demonstrate that I have learned the material that the Lincoln Public Schools feels that I should know when I complete Biology I.
Monday, Dec. 19
Lesson Objective: I will learn or clarify any material that I found that is confusing from Biology I
Opener: I will have my list of review questions and be ready to share with my classmates my results
Summary: I will leave the classroom very confident that I will pass the final.
- Review study guide.
Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (Semester Final Schedule)
Lesson Objective: Show that I have mastered the material of Biology I