GRADE 12 BIOLOGY
SPRING TERM:  Population Ecology
Unit 5:  Population Ecology
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DATE
AGENDA
HOMEWORK
MINISTRY
77
May 18
1. Population Ecology Test
Have a great long weekend!
76
May 16
1. Review for Population Ecology Test
2. Video: Challenges of LIfe
1. Study
75
May 14
1. Hand in Case Study
2. Measuring and Modelling Population Change
3. Population Growth Models - geometric, exponential, logistic
1. Read Section 14.2 (p.660-670)
2. Complete graphs on powerpoint handout

Upcoming:
Population Ecology Test - Friday, May 18
74
May 10
1. Take up Genetics Unit Test
2. Factors Affecting Population Change (Sec. 14.3)
3. Interactions within Communities (Sec. 14.4)
1. Read Case Study (p.678) and complete Q#1-4 (p.678)


Upcoming:
Population Ecology Test - Friday, May 18
73
May 8
1. Lab: Bacterial Transformation Lab
2. Discuss Section 14.1
3. Hand back Genetics Test
1. Read p.671-675
2. Complete Q#1-3,5 (p.675)

Upcoming:
Population Ecology Test - Friday, May 18
72
May 4
Please complete the following by next class:

1. Backyward Ecosystems - click here

2. Dispersion Patterns
- read p.650-652 and make your own note

3. Measuring Population Size: Sampling Techniques - click here
- read over the examples and complete the two practice questions
1. Complete Q#3,5 (p.659)

71
May 2
1. Genetics Unit Test
No homework  :)

70
April  30
1. Hand in Gel Electrophoresis Lab
2. Take up Sec. 6.4 handout
3. Review for Genetics Test
1. Study for Genetics Unit Test - next class!
69
April 26
1. Discuss Gel Electrophoresis Lab results
2. Applications of Biotechnology
- Section 6.4 handout
1. Complete lab questions (Q#1-3,6-12)
2. Complete Sec. 6.4 handout
3. Study for Test

Upcoming:
Genetics Unit Test - Wednesday, May 2
68
April 24
1. Gel Electrophoresis Lab
2. Take up National Biology Competition
1. Try a past National Bio Comp. as practice
2. Work on lab questions (Q#1-3, 6-12)


Upcoming:
National Biology Competition - Thursday, April 26 (period 4)
Genetics Unit Test - Wednesday, May 2
67
April 20
1. Hand back and take up CH. 5 Mini-Test
2. Take up Q#2,5,14-16 (p.291-292)
3. Biotechnology - Part II cont...
- polymorphisms, PCR, RFLP analysis
1. Read over Gel Electrophoresis Lab handout
2. Try National Biology Comp. Practice Exam (2011)


Upcoming:
National Biology Competition - Thursday, April 26
Genetics Unit Test - Wednesday, May 2
66
April 18
1. Chapter 5 Mini-Test
2. Biotechnology - Part II
- baterial transformation, gel electrophoresis
1. Read Section 6.1 (p. 278-292)
2. Complete Q#2,5,14-16 (p.291-292)

Upcoming:
National Biology Competition - Thursday, April 26
Genetics Unit Test - Wednesday, May 2 (**new date**)
65
April 16
1. Discuss Section 5.7 & 5.8
2. Take up Q#2-5 (p.267)
3. Review for Ch. 5 Mini-Test
4. Biotechnology - Part I
- recombinant DNA, plasmids, restriction enzymes
1. Study for Ch. 5 Mini-Test

Upcoming:
Ch. 5 Mini-Test - Wednesday, April 18
National Biology Competition - Thursday, April 26
Genetics Unit Test - Monday, April 30
64
April 12
1. Hand back HIV Case Study
2. Mutations and Mutagens
1. Read Section 5.7 & 5.8 and complete the handout

Upcoming:
Ch. 5 Mini-Test - Wednesday, April 18
Genetics Unit Test - Monday, April 30
62
April 10
1. Take up Q#1-7 (p.254)
2. Control Mechanisms
1. Read Section 5.6 (p.259-263)
2. Read Mutations and Mutagens handout
3. Complete Point Mutations handout

Upcoming:
Ch. 5 Mini-Test - Wednesday, April 18
Genetics Unit Test - Monday, April 30
61
April 4
1. Hand back Ch. 4 MT
2. Take up Q#2,3,8 (p.249)
3. Post-transcriptional Modification
4. Translation
1. Read p.250-253
2. Complete Q#1-7 (p.254)

Upcoming:
Ch. 5 Mini-Test - Wednesday, April 18
Genetics Unit Test - Monday, April 30
60
April 2
1. Hand in HIV Case Study
2. Take up Section 5.1 & 5.2 handouts
3. Using the Genetic Code to Translate mRNA handout
4. Section 5.3 - From DNA to RNA: Transcription
1. Read p.242-244
2. Complete Q#2,3,8 (p.249)
59
March. 29
1. Ch. 4 Mini-Test
2. Read the Case Study: HIV (p.245-248) and answer Q#1-10 (p.248)
- to be handed in next class
1. Complete HIV Case Study (Q#1-10)
58
March 27
1. Section 5.1 handout
2. Section 5.2 handout
3. Review for Ch. 4 Mini-Test

Good review questions to try:
  • Q#1,3-6,8-10,11,16 (p.229)
  • Q#4-7,9,10,14,16 (p.230)
1. Study for Ch. 4 Mini-Test

Topics on Mini-test:
a. Introduction to Molecular Genetics handout
b. DNA Structure
c. Melselson-Stahl Experminet
d. DNA Replication
57
March 8
1. Take up Homeostasis Test
2. Take up Q#1,2,4,7 (p.223)
3. DNA Replication cont...
4. TED Talk: Genomics 101
Have a great March break!
56
March 6
1. Take up Q#1-3,7 (p.216)
2. Meselson-Stahl Experiment
3. DNA Replication
- initiation and elongation

Animation:
1. Read p.219-222
2. Complete Q#1,2,4,7 (p.223)
55
March 2
1. Homeostasis Test #2
1. Read Section 4.2 (p.210-216)  and answer Q#1-3, 7 (p.216)
2. Read p.217-218 and complete Meselson-Stahl handout
54
Feb. 29
1. Take up: The Secrets of Life handout
2. Introduction to Molecular Genetics
3. DNA Structure
4. Review for Homeostasis Test #2
1. Study for Homeostasis Test #2 - FRIDAY!
53
Feb. 27
1. Watch - The Secrets of Life Video
- complete the handout
1. Complete the Introduction to Molecular Genetics handout
- use Section 4.1 and 4.2 in your textbook to answer the questions
- you may also need to do outsdie research
52
Feb. 23
1. Mentrual Cycle
2. Review for Homeostasis Test #2
- click here for a list of topics
3. Lab Excercise 8.5.1 (p.404-405)
1. Complete Lab 8.5.1 (p.404-405)

Upcoming:
Homeostasis Test #2 (Ch.8 & 9)  -  Friday, March 2
51
Feb. 21
1. Endocrine Hormones Mini-Test
2. Take up Endocrine Systems Booklet
3. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
1. Read Section 8.5 (p.393-399)
2. Define terms from note
- follicles, ovulation, corpus luteum
3. Complete the Menstrual Cycle handout

Upcoming:
Homeostasis Test #2 (Ch.8 & 9)  -  Friday, March 2
50
Feb. 15
1. Complete Endocrine Systems Booklet
1. Study for Endocrine Hormones Mini-Test

Upcoming:
Endocrine Hormones Mini-Test  -  Tuesday, Feb. 21
49
Feb. 13
1. Hand back Urinalysis Lab and Ch. 9 Mini-Test
2. Take up Section 8.1 handout
3. Video: The Endocrine System
4. Introduce Endocrine Hormones
1. No homework

Upcoming:
Endocrine Hormones Mini-Test  -  Tuesday, Feb. 21
48
Feb. 9
1. Chapter 9 Mini-Test
2. Endocrine vs. Exocrine Glands
1. Read Section 8.1
2. Complete Section 8.1 handout
47
Feb. 7
1. Hand in Sheep Brain Lab
2. Complete Q#1,3,4 (p.434)
3. Read and make notes on Section 9.4 (p.435-437)
4. Complete Q#1-5 (p.437)
1. Study for Ch. 9 Mini-Test (Thursday)

Topics:
  • Divisions of the Nervous System
  • Different types of Nerve Cells (should know diagram of neuron)
  • Reflex Arcs
  • Electrochemical Impulses
  • Synaptic Transmission
  • The Brain and Spinal Cord (should be able to label diagram of brain)
  • Autonomic Nervous System (sympathetic vs. parasympathetic)
  • Natural and Artificial Painkillers
46
Feb. 3
1. Take up HMWK
2. Sheep Brain Dissection Lab
1. Complete lab handout
2. Read Section 9.3 (p.427-433)
3. Answer Q#1-3 from Case Study (p.432)

Upcoming:
Ch. 9 Mini-Test - Thursday, Feb. 9
45
Feb. 1
1. Complete Q#2,4,6,7,9-13 (p.426)
2. Read "The Structure of the Brian" and answer Q#1-4
3. Read "The Spinal Cord" and answer Q#1-10
4. Read the two articles on drugs and the brain and answer the following up questions
1. Anything not completed in class is for homework
44
Jan. 30
1. Hand in Urinalysis Formal Lab Report
2. Hand back Ch. 7 Test
3. Electrochemical Impulses
1. Read p. 418-425
43
Jan. 26
1. Take up Q#1-6 (p.417)
2. Reflex Arcs
3. Reflex Arc Lab
1. Work on Urinalysis Formal lab - due: Monday
42
Jan. 24
1. Hand back Lab Excercise
2. Introduce Nervous System
3. Types of Neurons
1. Complete handouts
2. Read p. 412-417
3. Complete Q#1-6 (p.417)

Upcoming:
Urinalysis Formal Lab - Monday, January 30
41
Jan. 20
1. Urinalysis Lab
1. Work on formal lab report

Upcoming:
Urinalysis Formal Lab - Monday, January 30
40
Jan. 18
1. Chapter 7 Test
1. Read over Urinalysis Lab background information
39
Jan. 16
1. Hand in Lab Excercise
2. Take up HWMK questions
3. Take up Kidney Diseases Worksheet
4. Review for Ch. 7 Test
5. Introduce Urinalysis Lab
1. Study for Ch. 7 Test


Upcoming:
Chapter 7 Test - Wednesday, January 18
(Students writing Adv. Functions Exam will
write Friday morning at 7:15am)
38
Jan. 12
1. Kidney Diseases Worksheet
2. Lab Excercise: Comparing Solutes in the Plasma, Nephron and Urine
1. Read p.342-345
2. Complete Q#1-4 (p.345)

Upcoming:
Chapter 7 Test - Wednesday, January 18
(not for students writing Adv. Functions Exam)
37
Jan. 10
1. Review Kidneys and the Nephon
2. Review Urine Formation
3. Water Balance
1. Complete Q#4-6 (p.352)
2. Complete Q#2, 6-8 (p.356)
36
Dec. 20
1. Take up HMWK
2. Stimulus to Response
3. The Urinary System
4. Kidneys and Nephrons
Have a wonderful ho liday break!
35
Dec. 16
1. Homeostasis Video
2. Read pages 334-337 and complete Q#1-3,5 (p.337)
4. Read pages 338-341 and complete the following:
a. Define thermoreguation
b. Copy Table #1 (p.341)
c. Answer Q#1-7 (p.341)
Any work not completed in class is for homework
34
Dec. 14
1. Hand back Ps Lab and Metabolic Processes Test
2. Introduction to Homeostasis
3. Thermoregulation
No homework!
33
Dec. 12
1. Metabolic Processes Test
No homework!
32
Dec. 8
1. Hand in Photosynthsis Lab
2. Review for Metabolic Processes Test
1. Study!
31
Dec. 6
1. Hand back Critical Analysis
2. Photorespiration
- alternate methods of carbon fixation (C4 & CAM plants)
3. Factors Influencing the Rate of Photosynthesis
1. Complete Photosynthesis Lab (due: Thursday)
2. Read p. 168-171
3. Complete Q#1-6 (p.172)

Upcoming:
Metabolic Processes Unit Test - Monday, Dec. 12
30
Dec. 2
1. Take up HMWK" Q#9-14, p.167
2. Photosynthesis Lab - Part II
1. Work on lab questions (Q#1,2, 4-12)
- due on Thursday, Dec. 8

Upcoming:
Metabolic Processes Unit Test - Monday, Dec. 12
29
Nov. 30
1. Hand back Cellular Respiration Mini-Test
2. Take up Q#2-4,6-8 (p.166-167)
3. Video: The Light Reaction
4. The Dark Reaction
5. Photosynthesis Lab - Part 1
1. Read p. 161-162
2. Complete Q#9-14 (p.167)
3. Read over lab handout

Upcoming:
Metabolic Processes Unit Test - Monday, Dec. 12
28
Nov. 28
1. Hand in Critical Analysis
2. Structure of a Chloroplast
3. Overview of Photosynthesis
4. Video: Absorbing the Light
5. The Light Reaction
1. Read p. 156-161
2. Complete Q#2-4,6-8 (p.166-167)

Upcoming:
Metabolic Processes Unit Test - Monday, Dec. 12
27
Nov. 24
1. Cellular Respiration Mini-Test
2. Introduction to Photosynthesis
1. Complete Critical Analysis

Upcoming:
Critical Analysis Assignment - Monday, November 28
26
Nov. 22
1. Summary of Aerobic Cellular Respiration (chart)
2. Anaerobic Cellular Respiration
3. Other Metabolic Pathways
4. Regulation of Cellular Respiration
5. Review for Mini-Test
6. Discuss Critical Analysis
1. Study for Mini-Test
2. Work on Critical Analysis

Upcoming:
Cellular Respiration Mini-Test - Thursday, November 24
Critical Analysis Assignment - Monday, November 28
25
Nov. 18
1. Take up Q#7,10,13-15 (p.115) and Krebs Cycle handout
2. ETC cont...
3. Summary of Aerobic Cellular Respiration
1. Work on Critical Analysis

Upcoming:
Cellular Respiration Mini-Test - Thursday, November 24
Critical Analysis Assignment - Monday, November 28
24
Nov. 16
1. Take up Q#1-6 (p.115) and Glycolytic Pathway handout
2. Cellular Respiration:
c. Krebs Cycle
d. ETC
1. Complete Krebs Cycle handout (backside)
2. Read p.101-110
3. Complete Q#7,10,13-15 (p.115)


Upcoming:
Cellular Respiration Mini-Test - Thursday, November 24
Critical Analysis Assignment - Monday, November 28
23
Nov. 10
1. Discuss BOLD terms from Section 2.1
2. Cellular Respiration
a. Glycolysis
b. Pyruvate Oxidation
1. Complete handout
2. Read p.94-101 and Complete Q#1-6 (p.115)
3. Critical Analysis

Upcoming:
Critical Analysis Assignment - Monday, November 28
22
Nov. 8
1. Take up Q#2,4-6 (p.68)
2. ATP and Coupled Reactions
3. Introduction to Energy Flow
4. Oxidation and Reduction Reactions
1. Read p. 65-68
2. Read p. 90-93 and define all BOLD terms

Upcoming:
Critical Analysis Assignment - Monday, November 28
21
Nov. 4
1. Hand back Biochemistry Unit Test
2. Metabolism and Energy
1. Read p.58-65
2. Complete Q#2, 4-6 (p.68)


Upcoming:
Critical Analysis Assignment - Monday, November 28
20
Nov. 2
1. Biochemistry Unit Test
1. No homework  :)

Upcoming:
Critical Analysis Assignment - Monday, November 28
19
Oct. 31
1. Hand back Enzyme Lab and Osmosis Mini-Lab
2. Discuss Critical Analysis
3. Review for Biochemistry Test
1. Study for Biochemistry Test
18
Oct. 27
1. Hand in Osmosis Mini-Lab
2. Take up handouts
3. Osmosis Summary Chart
4. Other Types of Transport: facilitated diffusion, active transport, bulk transport

Extra Help:
Thursday - 7:30am & 2:40pm
Friday - 2:40pm
Monday - 2:40pm
Tuesday - 7:30am
1. Begin to study for Biochemistry Test

Upcoming:
Biochemistry Unit Test - Wednesday, November 2
17
Oct. 25
1. Hand in Enzyme Lab
2. Osmosis Mini-Lab
3. Complete Diffusion Demo Questions
4. Complete Cells in Solution Questions

Extra Help This Week:
Wednesday - 7:30am (in room 114)**
Thursday - 7:30am & 2:40pm
Friday - 2:40pm
1. Osmosis Mini-Lab Questions (graph and Q#1-4)

Upcoming:
Biochemistry Unit Test - Wednesday, November 2
16
Oct. 21
1. Organelle Mini-Test
2. Diffusion Demo
3. Osmosis
4. Cells in Solution Activity
1. Complete Enzyme Lab
- need to complete the graph for Part D and Q#1-3,5-7,9-11,13
- if you are neat you can answer directly on the lab handout

Upcoming:
Enzyme Lab Due - Tuesday, Oct. 25
Biochemistry Unit Test - Wednesday, November 2
15
Oct. 19
1. Enzyme Lab
1. Study for Organelle Mini-Test (Matching)
2. Start working on Enzyme Lab
- need to complete the graph for Part D and Q#1-3,5-7,9-11,13


Upcoming:
Organelle Mini-Test (Matching) - Friday, October 21
Enzyme Lab Due - Tuesday, Oct. 25
Biochemistry Unit Test - Wednesday, November 2
14
Oct. 17
1. Hand back Mini-Test#2
2. Fluid Mosaic Model (Cell Membrane cont...)
3. Cell Organelles - Structure & Function
4. Transport Through the Cell  - Diffusion
1. Read over Enzyme lab handout

Upcoming:
Organelle Mini-Test (Matching) - Friday, October 21
Biochemistry Unit Test - Wednesday, November 2
13
Oct. 13
1. Mini-Test #2
2. Plant Cells vs. Animal Cells
1. Molecular Model
2. Complete The Ultrastructure of Cells handout

Upcoming:
Molecular Model - Monday, Oct. 17
12
Oct. 11
1. Hand in Testing for Macromolecules Lab
2. Take up HMWK: Q#5-8 (p.77)
3. Review for Mini-Test #2
4. Discuss Molecular Model Project
5. Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes
6. Cell Membranes
1. Study for Mini-Test #2

Upcoming:
Mini-Test #2 - Thurs. Oct. 13
Molecular Model - Monday, Oct. 17
11
Oct. 6
1. Hand back Acids, Bases and Cellular pH Labs
2. Complete Part D - Testing Macromolecules Lab
3. Enzymes

Topics on Upcoming Mini-Test:
1. Carbon
2. Isomers
3. Functional Groups
4. Dehydration Synthesis & Hydrolysis Reactions
5. Macromolecules (Carbs, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids)
6. Enzymes
1. Complete lab questions (Q#1-6)
2. Read p. 69-77
3. Complete Q#5-8 (p.77)



Upcoming:
Mini-Test #2 - Thurs. Oct. 13
Molecular Model - Monday, Oct. 17
10
Oct. 4
1. Take up Q#11-13,15,16 (p.40) & Q#19,20,22,24 (p.50)
2. Structure and Function of Macromolecules
- Nucleic Acids
3. Testing for Macromolecules Lab - Part A, B, C
1. Start working on lab questions (due: Oct.11)

Upcoming:
Mini-Test #2 - Thurs. Oct. 13
Molecular Model - Monday, Oct. 17
9
Sept. 30
1. Hand in Acids, Bases and Cellular pH Lab
2. Structure and Function of Macromolecules
- Proteins
1. Complete Q#11-13,15,16 (p.40)
2. Q#19,20,22,24 (p.50)

Upcoming:
Mini-Test #2 - Thurs. Oct. 13
Molecular Model - Monday, Oct. 17
8
Sept. 28
1. Hand back Mini-Test #1
2. Take up Q#2,3,5,6,8 (p.34)
3. Structure and Function of Macromolecules
- Carbohydrates cont..
- LIpids
1. Complete Acids, Bases and Cellular pH Lab
2. Read p. 40-48 and p. 52-54
7
Sept. 26
1. Mini-Test #1
2. Discuss Formal Lab Report
3. Discuss Molecular Model Project - due date changed!
4.  Structure and Function of Macromolecules
- Carbohydrates

Citation for Lab:
Blake et. al. (2002). Biology 12. Toronto: McGraw-Hill   
      Ryerson. pp.22-23.
1. Read p. 27-34
2. Complete Q#2,3,5,6,8 (p.34)
3. Read p. 35-40

Upcoming:
Acids, Bases and Cellular pH Lab - Friday, Sept. 30
Molecular Model - Monday, Oct. 17
6
Sept. 21
1. Take up Chemical Basis of Life handout
2. Acids, Bases and Cellular pH Lab
3. Discuss Upcoming Mini-Test

Topics on Mini-Test
- Chemical Fundamentals Part I and II
- Properties of Water
- Molecular Polarity
- Acids, Bases and Buffers
1. Study for Mini-Test #1 (next class)

2. Start working on formal lab report - due: Friday, Sept. 30
- click here for the lab rubric

3. Pick a biological molecule for your model project - due: Monday, Oct. 17
- the following website may help:  http://www.3dchem.com/
- look under the heading A-Z Index of Structures
- you may also want to look up different hormones, proteins, medications, etc...
- click here for the Molecular Model marking scheme
5
Sept. 19
1. Complete Acids, Bases and Buffers Note
2. Take up Q#8-10, 14, 15 (p.23)
3. Carbon
4. Take up Q#1 (p.27)
1. Print out and read over the Acids, Bases and Cellular pH Lab
2. Create an Observations Table for the lab
3. Complete the Chemical Basis of Life handout


Upcoming:
Wednesday, Sept. 21 - Acids, Bases and Buffers Lab
Monday, Sept. 26 - Mini-Test #1
4
Sept. 15
1. Complete Chemical Fundamentals - Part II
2. Take up Q#8,9 (p.16) and Q#4-6 (p.23)
3. Molecular Polarity
4. Properties of Water
5. Acids, Bases and Buffers
1. Complete Q#8-10, 14, 15 (p.23)
2. Read p.24-27
3. Complete Q#1 (p.27)

Upcoming:
Wednesday, Sept. 21 - Acids, Bases and Buffers Lab
Monday, Sept. 26 - Mini-Test #1
3
Sept. 13
1. Course Information
2. Discuss Lab Safety
3. Take up HMWK
4. Chemical Fundamentals - Part II
1. Read p.15-16 and answer Q#8,9 (p.16) and Q#4-6 (p.23)
2. Read p.16-23
2
Sept. 9
1. Complete "Are You Ready?" (p.4-5, Q#1-3)
2. Introduction to Biochemistry
3. Chemical Fundamentals - Part I
1. Read p.8-14
2. Complete Q#1-6 (p.10)
3. Complete Atomic Structure and Bohr Diagrams handout
4. Read p.15-19
1
Sept. 7