To help you study for the final on Monday, here are all the tests we have taken this year. This will be a good review of all of the topics and some good examples of questions you may see on the final.
Unit 1: Chemistry and Organic Molecules
Unit 2: Cells and Membranes
Photosynthesis & Respiration
Unit 3: Mitosis, Meiosis & Genetics
Showing posts with label AP Biology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label AP Biology. Show all posts
Friday, January 9, 2015
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Thursday, October 2
In AP Biology, we played a great game of biology Taboo that came down to the last minute, with the Red Robins holding off a furious comeback by the Black Hawks. Your test will be tomorrow, so hopefully you are studying. Here is something that can help with writing your essays.
In 2nd period physical science, we finished up the reading guide for Chapter 6.
School gets out at 1 PM and we have parent-teacher conferences today. You will get a progress report tomorrow.
In 2nd period physical science, we finished up the reading guide for Chapter 6.
School gets out at 1 PM and we have parent-teacher conferences today. You will get a progress report tomorrow.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Thursday, September 18
In AP Biology, we performed the first part of AP Lab 4 - Osmosis and Diffusion. We got some results from our dialysis bags and left the potato pieces to soak overnight in the different sugar solutions.
In physical science, we did some ACT Practice and then worked on an "Alien Periodic Table" that helped lay out some understanding for the periodic table. This activity helped show that even though the elements in the periodic table are all different, they have similarities that change from one to the next in a predictable manner. You can see how these were originally arranged (before I cut them up) in this document.
In physical science, we did some ACT Practice and then worked on an "Alien Periodic Table" that helped lay out some understanding for the periodic table. This activity helped show that even though the elements in the periodic table are all different, they have similarities that change from one to the next in a predictable manner. You can see how these were originally arranged (before I cut them up) in this document.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
This morning I had a doctor's appointment, so in AP Biology, we worked on review questions for Chapter 5.
Second period Physical Science worked on review questions for chapter 4.
Third period Physical Science finished up their atomic discovery time line. A picture of the finished product is below.
Second period Physical Science worked on review questions for chapter 4.
Third period Physical Science finished up their atomic discovery time line. A picture of the finished product is below.
Monday, September 15th, 2014
In AP Biology, we finished our notes from Chapter 4 and did a lab where we looked at different types of cells, including single-celled organisms in pond water. The weekly schedule can be found here.
In Physical science, we finished notes about atoms and watched a cool video from IBM where the pictures were made up of individual atoms. You can watch it below. Click around after the video for some behind the scenes info. After that, we started to work on our atomic discoveries timeline.
In Physical science, we finished notes about atoms and watched a cool video from IBM where the pictures were made up of individual atoms. You can watch it below. Click around after the video for some behind the scenes info. After that, we started to work on our atomic discoveries timeline.
Friday, September 12, 2014
Friday, September 12
In AP Biology, we got through most of the notes for Chapter 4 - Intro to the Cell. We will have a lab next Monday, so be prepared.
I included the two videos of animal and plant cells on my YouTube channel, so check those out if you want a good review: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrDavisRHS1
In physical science, we had a short pre-lab and started talking about Chapter 4 - Atomic Structure.
There were a few videos of the day today. The first was from TED-Ed about just how small atoms can be:
Then we watched a couple about JJ Thomson's experiments that led to the identification of electrons.
Also, here is a video about Rutherford's gold foil experiment
I included the two videos of animal and plant cells on my YouTube channel, so check those out if you want a good review: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrDavisRHS1
In physical science, we had a short pre-lab and started talking about Chapter 4 - Atomic Structure.
There were a few videos of the day today. The first was from TED-Ed about just how small atoms can be:
Then we watched a couple about JJ Thomson's experiments that led to the identification of electrons.
Also, here is a video about Rutherford's gold foil experiment
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Thursday, September 11
In AP Biology, we looked at examples of primary literature and did some research of our own. Your annotated bibliography will be due Monday, September 15th with five sources.
In physical science, we took a step away from science and watched a documentary on the attacks of September 11, 2001. I've shared a link to a better quality version the video below if you want to finish watching from where we left off.
102 Minutes That Changed America
In physical science, we took a step away from science and watched a documentary on the attacks of September 11, 2001. I've shared a link to a better quality version the video below if you want to finish watching from where we left off.
102 Minutes That Changed America
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Wednesday, September 10th
In AP Biology, today was test day for Chapters 1-3. As extra credit for this unit, I am offering 20 points for any AP student that enters the National Geographic AP Student of the Year essay contest. The contest description and rules can be found at http://ngl.cengage.com/assets/html/stuyrawd/ .
To get credit, you simply write and enter an essay and print out the essay and your confirmation page or a screenshot of this page. The prompt is simple: "What are you doing to change the world?" The prize is a trip on one of National Geographic's student travel expeditions.
In 2nd period physical science, we tested our water filter and glove projects. The winner for the insulated glove was Chad McCoy. The clearest water was produced by Tori Moody and Matt Adams and Taryn Anderson tied for the most water recovered!
Third period physical science took their test on Chapters 1-3.
To get credit, you simply write and enter an essay and print out the essay and your confirmation page or a screenshot of this page. The prompt is simple: "What are you doing to change the world?" The prize is a trip on one of National Geographic's student travel expeditions.
In 2nd period physical science, we tested our water filter and glove projects. The winner for the insulated glove was Chad McCoy. The clearest water was produced by Tori Moody and Matt Adams and Taryn Anderson tied for the most water recovered!
Third period physical science took their test on Chapters 1-3.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Tuesday, September 9th
Today in AP Biology, we reviewed a few topics that will be on the test and worked on word maps to represent Chapters 1, 2 & 3. Those used the vocabulary and made connections between the main ideas and their parts. Images for those are below. I also shared the topics for each essay, hopefully you wrote them down.
As a reward for visiting this page, here are the actual essays with their point values so you can plan or practice them before the test.
In 2nd period physical science, we took our test on chapters 1-3. The challenge for building a water filter or insulated glove will be tested out tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 10th.
In 3rd period physical science, we played a review game. The test will be tomorrow.
As a reward for visiting this page, here are the actual essays with their point values so you can plan or practice them before the test.
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| Chapter 1 Word Map |
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| Chapter 2 Word Map |
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| Chapter 3 Word Map |
In 2nd period physical science, we took our test on chapters 1-3. The challenge for building a water filter or insulated glove will be tested out tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 10th.
In 3rd period physical science, we played a review game. The test will be tomorrow.
Monday, September 8
In AP Biology, several people were out so we worked on the suggested study questions for Chapters 1-3. Those questions are:
Chapter 1: "Testing Yourself" # 1, 4-11, 13 15
Chapter 2: TY #1-8, 10-15, 17
Chapter 3: TY #1, 3-30
Also look at the Understanding Vocab questions
Here is a video that might help while reviewing for the organic molecules part of the test. In fact, this Bozeman Science YouTube channel is super helpful with almost every topic in biology, for future reference.
In physical science, we played review baseball for the test tomorrow.
Chapter 1: "Testing Yourself" # 1, 4-11, 13 15
Chapter 2: TY #1-8, 10-15, 17
Chapter 3: TY #1, 3-30
Also look at the Understanding Vocab questions
Here is a video that might help while reviewing for the organic molecules part of the test. In fact, this Bozeman Science YouTube channel is super helpful with almost every topic in biology, for future reference.
In physical science, we played review baseball for the test tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
September 3
In AP Biology, we went over Chapter 3 homework and began taking notes on Chapter 3 - Organic Molecules.
In physical science, we started our individual project building water filters or insulated gloves. In this project, you will design a water filter or an insulated glove using materials chosen for their given physical properties.
We also worked on an in-class challenge to create a hot air balloon. We will have to continue this tomorrow as only a few people were successful.
In physical science, we started our individual project building water filters or insulated gloves. In this project, you will design a water filter or an insulated glove using materials chosen for their given physical properties.
We also worked on an in-class challenge to create a hot air balloon. We will have to continue this tomorrow as only a few people were successful.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
September 2
In AP Biology we designed and carried out an experiment to examine the behavior of insects, pill bugs in our case. This is based on AP Biology Lab 12: Fruit Fly Behavior .
In physical science, we went over yesterday's homework and started with a lab that examined what happens during a phase change (ice melting into water). We specifically concentrated on what happens to the temperature. Then we took some notes on Chapter 3 - States of Matter. There weren't many notes and we were able to finish them.
The video of the day is about a substance that has properties of both a liquid and a solid - oobleck. We might spend a day to make this and show it off to the younger grades.
Here is the dry ice video that we were watching 4th period:
In physical science, we went over yesterday's homework and started with a lab that examined what happens during a phase change (ice melting into water). We specifically concentrated on what happens to the temperature. Then we took some notes on Chapter 3 - States of Matter. There weren't many notes and we were able to finish them.
The video of the day is about a substance that has properties of both a liquid and a solid - oobleck. We might spend a day to make this and show it off to the younger grades.
Monday, September 1, 2014
September 1st
The weekly schedule for AP Biology is linked here. We went over last week's homework for Chapter 2 and finished up the notes for that chapter.
The video of the day is an awesome one that really shows the cohesive power of water:
In physical science we finished the notes for Chapter 2 - Properties of Matter and did a demo where we looked at the chemical properties of aluminum and magnesium in response to heat.
For physical science, there are review questions for Chapter 2:
pg. 44 #1-6
pg. 51 #1-6
pg. 58 #1-7
The video of the day is about a weird type of matter - dark matter:
The video of the day is an awesome one that really shows the cohesive power of water:
In physical science we finished the notes for Chapter 2 - Properties of Matter and did a demo where we looked at the chemical properties of aluminum and magnesium in response to heat.
For physical science, there are review questions for Chapter 2:
pg. 44 #1-6
pg. 51 #1-6
pg. 58 #1-7
The video of the day is about a weird type of matter - dark matter:
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
August 27
In AP Biology, we began working on our semester-long project. The rough outline for your project is due tomorrow.
In physical science, we took notes on the metric system and scientific notation. We also did a lab to determine the thickness of a piece of aluminum foil.
In physical science, we took notes on the metric system and scientific notation. We also did a lab to determine the thickness of a piece of aluminum foil.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
AP Biology Notes - Chapter 1: A View of Life
AP Biology students - the slides for chapter 1 can be found here.
**Please note that we use the book "Biology, 10th edition" (2010) written by Sylvia Mader. However, these notes were adapted from the 8th edition of "Biology" by Campbell and Reece. These lectures were compiled by Chris Romero, Erin Barley and Joan Sharp. The copyright (2008) belongs to Pearson Education (Pearson Benjamin Cummings). This citation will apply to all of the notes/slides that we will use throughout this course.
**Please note that we use the book "Biology, 10th edition" (2010) written by Sylvia Mader. However, these notes were adapted from the 8th edition of "Biology" by Campbell and Reece. These lectures were compiled by Chris Romero, Erin Barley and Joan Sharp. The copyright (2008) belongs to Pearson Education (Pearson Benjamin Cummings). This citation will apply to all of the notes/slides that we will use throughout this course.
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