AP Biology (Period 3) Assignments

1. pg.154 #1-3,
2. pg.158 #1-2, and
3. pg. 175 #1-2.

Hello Students, 

Here are lecture powerpoints, as promised. Please take a few minutes to fill out the "Barcoding Life's Matrix Pre-Survey" it will not count toward your grade, but it is part of the National Science Foundation grant that funds our project and it is required for us to participate in DNA Barcoding. (This part will be due on FRIDAY) See you tomorrow!

Ms. Dixon

Hello Students,

Thank you to those of you who attended the lectures by Dr. Siddiqui and Dr. Yap-Lacap and congratulations to Makayla and Leenah, you both did an outstanding job!

Remember, your homework is to finish reading Chapter 7 and to read Chapter 8: take notes or provide evidence of your reading. 

 

Thanks and Happy Weekend!

Ms. Dixon

Your November BioBuddies are posted!

Bassouni, Leenah
Black, Zachary Ryan

Chavez, Edith
DeGuzman, Krizelle Denila

Ivey, Victoria Leslie
LeTourneau, Jackson Taylor

Lee, Beckett Halvor
Lillard, Erika Suzanne

Low, Amanda Marie
Luna, Anthony David

Mauricio, Simeon Tristan
McClain, Jackson Riely

Nicolas, Samantha Ulep
Palmares, Nickolas Scott

Pomeroy, Tyler Barrett
Reyes, Alexander Leon Cera

Rohde, Lena Kailani
Rowlett, Chloe Melissa

Simon, Mason Avery
Wirth, Jessica Lena

de Valk, Daniel Johannes
Arney-Johnson, Daelin

Chang, Sarah
Dault, Rachel

Gelbuda, Cammie
Hordyk, Makayla

Jerd, Amanda
Keenan, Hannah

Villa, Brynn
Wakeley, Michael

Just a quick reminder, our first Science Fair Assignment is due on Monday. It has three parts:

1. Read the list of 30 UN Global Issues and Pick 5 to read more carefully (click these 5 links)
2. Pick your top three selections and write them down: bring these to class. 
3. Read Chapter one of the Student STEM Handbook and do Student Handout #1: Focusing Preliminary Research Ideas. (To do this, go to the science fair website, scroll to the bottom of the page and select the attachment for "Student STEM Handbook," then OPEN the handbook and read chapter one, the handout is at the end of the chapter, you may print it and bring it to class OR you may do it on a separate sheet of paper in your notebook)

Dear Parents and Students:

 

You are invited to celebrate the 5^th Anniversary of the Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Science Fair! Last year Western Sierra students swept the Placer County STEM Showcase and took six projects to the California State Science Fair where three placed among the best in California. This year Western Sierra Students have the opportunity to continue the tradition of excellence. All middle school and high school students currently enrolled in a science course will participate in this exciting event. Science Fair Projects are Due Monday, March 3^rd with judging and grading taking place from March 3^rd-6^th. The WSCA Science Fair is scheduled on Friday, March 7^th.

 

The WSCA Science Fair project is an authentic summative assessment that follows the Next Generation Science Standards. Students’ final science fair projects will constitute a 3^rd quarter summative assessment grade for  Science and Engineering Practices, which span across all science content areas. Specific criteria will be given by the teacher based on each student’s grade level.  This will ensure that they are improving in their ability to design and implement authentic research.

 

In order to facilitate more meaningful research and in keeping with our mission to educate global citizens, WSCA’s 5^th Anniversary Science Fair will follow the theme: Global Issues, Local Ideas. Students are asked to frame their research questions around one of the 30 UN Global Issues. Student researchers are asked to conduct an experiment that provides information or tests variables that are related to a global issue. More detailed instructions on the scope and timing of the project will come from your students’ science teacher on minimum Mondays throughout the year. Classtime will be dedicated to science fair projects according to the WSCA Science Fair Project Schedule. Following the schedule with in-class due dates will insure that your child has a successful experience planning and carrying out this this long-term project.

 

Thank you for checking with your student to insure that they bring the needed supplies to school within the suggested timeframe  according to the WSCA Science Fair Project Schedule. Equipment (microscopes, safety equipment, test tubes, beakers, oven, probe ware for measuring pH, temperature, etc.) will be available for student use, but if a student project requires a significant amount of consumable supplies (chemicals, living specimens, etc.) a donation to the department is strongly suggested.

 

For more information please visit the science fair website. You may also email [email protected]  for more information on how you can volunteer or if you'd like more information on creating a successful science fair project.

 

We look forward to watching your student enjoy this unique opportunity for scientific discovery!

 

Sincerely,

 

The Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Science Team:

Hello Students!

Hi Students!

 I'm going to try to post detailed instructions tomorrow, but until then please remember to download molecular workbench at their website (below). After you've downloaded the software, create a user account: click on the "My MW Space" tab with the globe and folder (it's kind of under the help box) to create your account. Click the blue "Register" link, then "student" enter your information, (username, email, password). For "Teacher ID%" the 

ID is: bdixon

Once you have an account, click "MY MW Space" and it will take you to your assignment. If you have any difficulties, pretty please email me and I'll help you navigate! Have a great day!

Hello Students, 

AP Bio! 

Remember, submission of the article is due on October 1st, the reply is due by October 15th. 

Hello Darling Students!

Just a reminder that October first is Tuesday, so your October article postings will be due. On Monday and Tuesday we will be putting together our Winogradsky column, so each group will need three glass or plastic, clear, 20 oz bottles---the sooner the better. Finally, if you haven't turned in your Coastal Marine Biolabs permission slips, we need to do so as soon as possible, they must be mailed in by the 5th for our participation. Have a great weekend!

Ms. Dixon

PS Retakes are ready when you are!

Hello Students!

Your work today showed a lot of potential (water potential!). Please be sure to read Appendix B: Statistics primer through pg. B6 and make a concept map that shows your understanding of the reading. (It's the same structure as the sticky note exercise we did in class, only on paper.)

The new weekly schedule is attached!

Have a great night,

Ms. Dixon

Hi Students!

Just a quick reminder to please finish your chapter four packets!

See you Monday,

AP Bio!

Dixon

Hello Students!

Thanks for an amazing class today, I was thoroughly impressed by your protein folding!

1. Please remember to have read your lab cover-to-cover for the enzyme lab tomorrow.
2. Have your procedure written and ready to go for your independent enzyme investigation.
3. Have read the "Lego Zinc Finger" article with Dr. Keith (one pg. front and back)
4. Have completed the "Paperase" enzyme roleplay handout (remember, you don't need to graph anything!)

Whew! Great work! See you tomorrow!

Dixon

Hello Students,

Please remember to bring your "Good Questions" for chapters 1-3. Your enzyme lab write-up is NOT due Monday because we were unable to complete the protocol. Please insure that you've read the entire procedure and are ready to perform the cookbook-style lab!

Have a great day!

Ms. Dixon

Hi Students!

Great job in the lab today! Please remember to complete all three 3-paragraph "summer trip" writings and select one to share on Monday for a one-minute talk.

Also, Remember to sign up on SciTable to help you find articles. Your first article is due on Tuesday, August 27th.

Have an excellent weekend and welcome to AP Biology!

Ms. Dixon

Welcome to AP Biology!

Please insure that you have a valid email address that you check frequently and that you have joined Google Calendar, all of our labs, lessons, assignments, tests, and adventures have been posted to the calendar which will update in real time if we need to adjust dates (this is awesome for when a lab takes slightly longer than we anticipated, or if you are super-fast on something and we zoom ahead!). Your reading assignments are already delineated for the year, but other assignments such as metacognition notes, articles, and "critter" searches (more on that later!) will be assigned through the homework email and in class. It is critically important for your success that you keep up with the reading assignments. They will be difficult at first, but think of it as the first few weeks of athletic practice: at first you're sore and miserable but then you become a hardened warrior and practice gets easier! Persevere and be gritty with your reading! It will build the kind of academic stamina you need for a grueling, rigorous, four-hour biology test in May.

Ms. Dixon