Population Density
10-10-12
- Suppose there are 150 bullfrogs living in a pond that covers an area of 3 square kilometers. What is the density of the bullfrog population?
__Suppose several herons that inhabit the area and prey on the bullfrogs are shot and killed for sport. The bullfrogs increase to 360 in a matter of 2 years. What happens to the population density of the bullfrogs?
_Suppose after the herons no longer inhabit the area the original 150 frogs are relocated to a pond that is 5 square kilometers. What happens to the population density of the bullfrogs?
11-8-12
Cell Lab Packet is due on Tuesday 11-13
Click on the link to view color slides of Elodea.
Reading pages 878-882. Vocabualary Chart for terms on page 878. Include the term, meaning and an example for each. Due Friday, 11-9-12
11-26-12 GENETICS: TOUR OF THE BASICS
Click here to access and fill in the Cornell Notes (2 column notes) as you view the modules from GENETICS: TOUR OF THE BASICS.
11-28-12 Translation and Transcription Vocabulary
Complete the DNA Pretest Vocabulary pertaining to translation and transcription. Using the links found on the Honors Biology Review Page
12-4-12 Genetic Mutations
Click on the link to access instructions and Guided Notes for the following 2 websites. All activities are due tomorrow in class.
DNA MUTATIONS
HOW DO MUTATIONS OCCUR?
DNA MUTATIONS
HOW DO MUTATIONS OCCUR?
12-17-12 Monday
Cell Cycle Cut and Paste. Cut out each of the words from your handout and arrange them on construction paper. Use arrows and descriptions to show how each is related. You will be graded according to the rubric below
RUBRIC
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ORGANIZATION. (easy to follow and understand, terms grouped in ways that make sense)
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LINKS. (arrows show accurate relationships between terms and logical sequences.)
RUBRIC
_5 _4 _3 _2 _1
ORGANIZATION. (easy to follow and understand, terms grouped in ways that make sense)
_5 _4 _3 _2 _1
LINKS. (arrows show accurate relationships between terms and logical sequences.)
Article Analysis
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2-8
"Male Pregnancy In Seahourses May Affect Formation of New Speices" due on Monday 2-11
2-8
"Male Pregnancy In Seahourses May Affect Formation of New Speices" due on Monday 2-11
3-19: Sex-Linked Traits Practice
1. Click on the link above for the key to today's class work.
2. Complete the Pedigree Practice and be prepared to cover this in class tomorrow.
3. Complete quiz corrections and be prepared to ask questions concerning those you missed or need more explanation.
2. Complete the Pedigree Practice and be prepared to cover this in class tomorrow.
3. Complete quiz corrections and be prepared to ask questions concerning those you missed or need more explanation.
3-20: Pedigree Practice
Click on the link above to view the key to today's classwork on pedigrees.
3-25
Prepare for rebuttal or change of viewpoint! The sites listed below are a few that might help you build your case.
TWO MARINES CHALLENGE PENTAGON ORDER TO GIVE DNA SAMPLES
FACES OF GENETIC DISCRIMINATION
HUMAN GENOME PROJECT INFORMATION
GINA
3-26
Click here to access the questions for the Journey into DNA interactive.