Week of January 27-31

Date	Learning Objective	Classwork	Homework	Assessment criteria
Jan 27	The sequence of subunits in a gene specifies the amino acids needed to make a protein.	Pages 404-411, P/P 1 - 5	Build DNA - Due Feb 7 EOC Practice #3 Due Jan 31	Illustrate the process by which gene sequences are copied to produce proteins
28	9-12 SYSB Systems thinking can be especially useful in analyzing complex situations. To be useful, a system needs to be specified as clearly as possible.	Electrophoresis Prelab	Formal Lab Write up for Plant experiment due on Friday	·         Determine if a systems approach will be helpful in answering a question or solving a problem.*b Represent the system with a diagram specifying components, boundaries, flows, and feedbacks
29/30	9-11 PS1G Electrical force is a force of nature independent of gravity that exists between charged objects. Opposite charges attract while like charges repel.	Electrophoresis- Solve CSI cases  and CSI Practice cases		Predict whether two charged objects will attract or repel each other, and explain why
31		Electrophoresis Post Lab	EOC #3 and Formal Lab Write up Due!

 

Week of Jan 21

Date	Learning Objective	Classwork	Homework	Assessment Criteria
Jan 21	The genetic information responsible for inherited characteristics is encoded in the DNA molecules in chromosomes. DNA is composed of four subunits (A,T,C,G).	page 403-404, p/p all, R/C 1 & 2	EOC Practice Page 2 – Due Friday	Describe how DNA molecules are long chains linking four subunits (smaller molecules) whose sequence encodes genetic information
21/23	Choosing the best solution involves comparing alternatives with respect to criteria and constraints, then building and testing a model or other representation of the final design	Gel Box Exploration: Intergalactic battle	EOC Process: Criteria and Constraints – Due Friday	Choose the best solution for a problem, create a model or drawing of the final design, and devise a way to test it.
24	The sequence of subunits in a gene specifies the amino acids needed to make a protein.	Pages 404-411, P/P 1 - 5 Finish Gel Box lab	Build DNA – Due Feb 7	Illustrate the process by which gene sequences are copied to produce proteins

Week of January 13

date	Learning objective	Classwork	Homework	Assessment Criteria
Jan 13	9-12 APPA Science affects society and cultures by influencing the way many people think about themselves, others, and the environment. Society also affects science by its prevailing views about what is important to study and by deciding what research will be funded.	Gather data for plant growing experiment Finish Video, Reflection: 1.       Describe how science is influencing how people think about themselves 2.       Identify and describe 2 unintended consequences of DNA technology.   Introduction to DNA activity	None   Personal Responsibility: See handout or check for link on http://pthsscienceii.blogspot.com/	Describe ways that scientific ideas have influenced society or the development of differing cultures. List questions that scientists investigate that are stimulated by the needs of society (e.g., medical research, global climate change).
14		Engage: page 394-399, p/p 1-5	Any unfinished classwork
15/16	9-11 PS2D Ions are produced when atoms or molecules lose or gain electrons, thereby gaining a positive or negative electrical charge. Ions of opposite charge are attracted to each other, forming ionic bonds.	Learning to use gel boxes	Any unfinished classwork	Explain how ions and ionic bonds are formed (e.g., sodium atoms lose an electron and chlorine atoms gain an electron, then the charged ions are attracted to each other and form bonds).
17	9-11 LS1E The genetic information responsible for inherited characteristics is encoded in the DNA molecules in chromosomes. DNA is composed of four subunits (A,T,C,G).	Explain: What is this stuff, pages 399-402, p/p 1-7	Stop and Think part I, page 402	Describe how DNA molecules are long chains linking four subunits (smaller molecules) whose sequence encodes genetic information.

 

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Week of January 6-10

Date	Learning Objective	Classwork	Homework	Assessment criteria
Jan 6	9-12 INQA Question Scientists generate and evaluate questions to investigate the natural world. 9-12 INQB Investigate Scientific progress requires the use of various methods appropriate for answering different kinds of research questions, a thoughtful plan for gathering data needed to answer the question, and care in collecting,analyzing, and displaying the data.	Design Experiment: Interactions of Genes and the Environment	Finish Research for Background Information and finish experimental design	Generate and evaluate a question that can be answered through a scientific investigation. Critique questions generated by others and explain whether or not the questions are scientific.Plan and conduct a scientific investigation, choosing a method appropriate to the question being asked.
7		Set up experiment	TBA
8/9	9-12 APPD The ability to solve problems is greatly enhanced by use of mathematics and information technologies.	Learn to use Electrophoresis Equipment – Micropipettes and metric conversions	None, Turn in notebook	Use proportional reasoning, functions, graphing, and estimation to solve problems
10	9-12 APPA Science affects society and cultures by influencing the way many people think about themselves, others, and the environment. Society also affects science by its prevailing views about what is important to study and by deciding what research will be funded.	Video - DNA –Curing Cancer – Record at least 10 interesting ideas from video	Writing a reflection will be assigned on Monday	Describe ways that scientific ideas have influenced society. List questions that scientists investigate that are stimulated by the needs of society (e.g., medical research, global climate change).