Biology Core Sem 2 - · PDF file... 20 Points Earned : In Progress Lesson 1.2 : Passing On...

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Biology Core Sem 2

Activity Points % of Total

Discuss 75 4%

Exam 100 6%

Final Exam 100 6%

Journal 100 6%

Lab 250 14%

Practice 125 7%

Quiz 740 43%

Test (CST) 250 14%

Total Points for the Course : 1740

Unit 1 : DNA and HeredityLesson 1.1 : The Code of Life

Activity 1.1.1 : Study - Organization of DNA(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about the organization of DNA into alleles genes and chromosomes.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 1.1.2 : Quiz - Organization of DNATake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 29 Jan 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 1.1.3 : Study - Mitosis(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about the process of mitosis.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 1.1.4 : Quiz - MitosisTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 29 Jan 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 1.1.5 : Journal - Your Traits(Documents: Journal)Reflect on the uniqueness of human traits. Due : 29 Jan 2015 Duration : 40 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : In Progress

Lesson 1.2 : Passing On Traits Activity 1.2.1 : Study - Meiosis

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about the process of meiosis.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 1.2.2 : Quiz - MeiosisTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.



Due : 03 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 1.2.3 : Study - Principles of Heredity(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about the principles of heredity and the importance of genetics to organisms.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 1.2.4 : Quiz - Principles of HeredityTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 03 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 1.3 : Mendelian Genetics Activity 1.3.1 : Study - Basics of Mendelian Genetics

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about the history and principles of Mendelian genetics.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 1.3.2 : Quiz - Basics of Mendelian GeneticsTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 09 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 1.3.3 : Study - Predicting Genetic Outcomes(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn how to predict genetic outcomes. Learn how to use Punnett squares.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 1.3.4 : Quiz - Predicting Genetic OutcomesTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 09 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 1.3.5 : Practice - DNA and Heredity(Documents: Practice Assignment)Practice problem-solving skills related to concepts in the lesson. Due : 09 Feb 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 25 Points Earned : In Progress

Lesson 1.4 : Doing Science: DNA and Heredity Activity 1.4.1 : Study - The Right Prescription for Bacteria

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about bacteria.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 1.4.2 : Quiz - The Right Prescription for BacteriaTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 13 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 1.4.3 : Lab - The Right Prescription for Bacteria(Documents: Dry Lab, FYI, FYI, Wet Lab)Perform a lab about the effect of antibiotics on bacteria Due : 13 Feb 2015 Duration : 1 hr 30 min Scoring : 50 Points Earned : In Progress

Activity 1.4.4 : Discuss - The Right Prescription for Bacteria(Documents: Discussion)Discuss the results of your lab.



Due : 13 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 15 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 1.5 : DNA and Heredity Wrap-Up

Activity 1.5.1 : Review - Unit Review

Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.

Duration : 30 min

Activity 1.5.2 : Test (CST) - Computer-Scored Unit Test

Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Due : 18 Feb 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : _____

Activity 1.5.3 : Test (TST) - Teacher-Scored Unit Test

Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.

Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : _____ (optional)

Lesson 1.6 : Diagnostic

Activity 1.6.1 : Diag - DNA and Heredity

Take a diagnostic unit test that will generate a study plan based on your responses.


Unit 2 : DNA to Protein

Lesson 2.1 : Structure of Genetic Material

Activity 2.1.1 : Study - DNA Replication

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about the structure of DNA. Learn about the process of DNA replication.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 2.1.2 : Quiz - DNA Replication

Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 23 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 2.1.3 : Study - Viruses and Bacteria

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about the structure of viruses and bacteria how they obtain food and reproduce and their significance toecosystems.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 2.1.4 : Quiz - Viruses and Bacteria

Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 23 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 2.1.5 : Journal - Nucleic Acids

(Documents: Journal)

Reflect on how many scientists contributed to the discovery of the structure of DNA Due : 23 Feb 2015 Duration : 40 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 2.2 : From DNA to Protein

Activity 2.2.1 : Study - Transcription

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about how DNA is read to make mRNA in the process of transcription

Duration : 40 min



Activity 2.2.2 : Quiz - TranscriptionTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 27 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 2.2.3 : Study - Translation(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about mRNA is used to build molecules of protein

Duration : 40 min

Activity 2.2.4 : Quiz - TranslationTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 27 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 2.3 : Changes to DNA Activity 2.3.1 : Study - Genetic Mutations

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn how genetic mutations occur the effect of mutations and different types of mutations.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 2.3.2 : Quiz - Genetic MutationsTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 04 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 2.3.3 : Study - DNA Technology(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about technologies related to DNA their significance and the ethical and societal issues related to them.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 2.3.4 : Quiz - DNA TechnologyTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 04 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 2.3.5 : Practice - DNA to Protein(Documents: Practice Assignment)Practice problem-solving skills related to concepts in the lesson. Due : 04 Mar 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 25 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 2.4 : Doing Science: DNA to Protein Activity 2.4.1 : Study - Radical Radishes

(Documents: Study Sheet)

Learn about methods to study DNA.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 2.4.2 : Quiz - Radical RadishesTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 09 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 2.4.3 : Lab - Radical Radishes(Documents: Dry Lab, FYI, FYI, Wet Lab)Perform a lab to test how radiation affects the germination of radish seedlings. Due : 09 Mar 2015 Duration : 1 hr 30 min Scoring : 50 Points Earned : _____



Activity 2.4.4 : Discuss - Radical Radishes(Documents: Discussion)Discuss the results of your lab. Due : 09 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 15 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 2.5 : DNA to Protein Wrap-Up Activity 2.5.1 : Review - Unit ReviewPrepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.

Duration : 30 min

Activity 2.5.2 : Test (CST) - Computer-Scored Unit TestTake a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Due : 13 Mar 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : _____

Activity 2.5.3 : Test (TST) - Teacher-Scored Unit TestTake a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.


Lesson 2.6 : Diagnostic Activity 2.6.1 : Diag - DNA to ProteinTake a diagnostic unit test that will generate a study plan based on your responses.


Unit 3 : Ecosystems and Natural SelectionLesson 3.1 : Ecosystems

Activity 3.1.1 : Study - Ecosystems and Biomes(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about what makes up an ecosystem and about different types of ecosystems.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 3.1.2 : Quiz - Ecosystems and BiomesTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 19 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 3.1.3 : Study - Stability and Change in an Ecosystem(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn how an ecosystem responds to change.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 3.1.4 : Quiz - Stability and Change in an EcosystemTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 19 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 3.1.5 : Journal - Your Ecosystem(Documents: Journal)Reflect on the qualities of the ecosystem you live in Due : 19 Mar 2015 Duration : 40 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 3.2 : Populations Activity 3.2.1 : Study - Population Structure

(Documents: Study Sheet)



Learn about factors that affect populations.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 3.2.2 : Quiz - Population StructureTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 24 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 3.2.3 : Study - Population Dynamics(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about how genes are passed through populations.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 3.2.4 : Quiz - Population DynamicsTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 24 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 3.3 : Adaptation and Natural Selection Activity 3.3.1 : Study - Variation and Adaptation

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn how species vary geographically and over time and how they adapt to their habitats.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 3.3.2 : Quiz - Variation and AdaptationTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 30 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 3.3.3 : Study - Natural Selection(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn how and why natural selection occurs what affects natural selection and what is and is not natural selection.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 3.3.4 : Quiz - Natural SelectionTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 30 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 3.3.5 : Practice - Adaptation and Natural Selection(Documents: Practice Assignment)Practice problem-solving skills related to concepts in the lesson. Due : 30 Mar 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 25 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 3.4 : Doing Science: Ecosystems and Natural Selection Activity 3.4.1 : Study - Birds on an Island

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about using simulations models and other experimental techniques

Duration : 40 min

Activity 3.4.2 : Quiz - Birds on an IslandTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 03 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 3.4.3 : Lab - Birds on an Island(Documents: Dry Lab, FYI, FYI, Wet Lab)Perform a lab to observe how the frequency of traits in a population changes over time Due : 03 Apr 2015 Duration : 1 hr 30 min Scoring : 50 Points Earned : _____



Activity 3.4.4 : Discuss - Birds on an Island(Documents: Discussion)Discuss the results of your lab. Due : 03 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 15 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 3.5 : Ecosystems and Natural Selection Wrap-Up Activity 3.5.1 : Review - Unit ReviewPrepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.

Duration : 30 min

Activity 3.5.2 : Test (CST) - Computer-Scored Unit TestTake a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Due : 08 Apr 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : _____

Activity 3.5.3 : Test (TST) - Teacher-Scored Unit TestTake a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.


Lesson 3.6 : Diagnostic Activity 3.6.1 : Diag - Ecosystems and Natural SelectionTake a diagnostic unit test that will generate a study plan based on your responses.


Unit 4 : Evolution and ClassificationLesson 4.1 : Evolution

Activity 4.1.1 : Study - Mechanism for Evolution(Documents: Study Sheet)

Learn about the process of evolution and the history of the theory of evolution.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 4.1.2 : Quiz - Mechanism for EvolutionTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 13 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 4.1.3 : Study - Evidence for Evolution(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about the fossil record and the implications for evolutionary thought.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 4.1.4 : Quiz - Evidence for EvolutionTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 13 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 4.1.5 : Journal - Theories and Laws(Documents: Journal)Reflect on the different of theories hypotheses and laws Due : 13 Apr 2015 Duration : 40 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 4.2 : Classification Activity 4.2.1 : Study - Speciation



(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn what defines a living thing.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 4.2.2 : Quiz - SpeciationTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 17 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 4.2.3 : Study - Methods for Classification(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about the taxonomic systems for classifying organisms.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 4.2.4 : Quiz - Methods for ClassificationTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 17 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 4.3 : Diversity of Life Activity 4.3.1 : Study - Life on Earth

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about microorganisms and fungi.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 4.3.2 : Quiz - Life on EarthTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 23 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 4.3.3 : Study - Plants and Animals(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about plant and animal structure and function.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 4.3.4 : Quiz - Plants and AnimalsTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 23 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 4.3.5 : Practice - Diversity of Life(Documents: Practice Assignment)Practice problem-solving skills related to concepts in the lesson. Due : 23 Apr 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 25 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 4.4 : Doing Science: Evolution and Classification Activity 4.4.1 : Study - Bones Feathers and Fur

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about the scientific process of classifying living things.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 4.4.2 : Quiz - Bones Feathers and FurTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 28 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 4.4.3 : Lab - Bones Feathers and Fur(Documents: Dry Lab, FYI, FYI, Wet Lab)Perform a lab to observe some characteristics of two classes of vertebrates.



Due : 28 Apr 2015 Duration : 1 hr 30 min Scoring : 50 Points Earned : _____

Activity 4.4.4 : Discuss - Bones Feathers and Fur

(Documents: Discussion)Discuss the results of your lab. Due : 28 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 15 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 4.5 : Evolution and Classification Wrap-Up



Duration : 30 min


Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Due : 01 May 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : _____





Activity 4.6.1 : Diag - Evolution and Classification



Unit 5 : Human Biology

Lesson 5.1 : Structure of the Body

Activity 5.1.1 : Study - The Nervous System

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about tissues and the muscular and skeletal systems.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 5.1.2 : Quiz - The Nervous System

Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 07 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 5.1.3 : Study - Respiration and Circulation

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about respiration and circulation.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 5.1.4 : Quiz - Respiration and Circulation


Activity 5.1.5 : Study - Bones and Muscles

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about bones and muscles.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 5.1.6 : Quiz - Bones and Muscles

Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.



Due : 07 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 5.1.7 : Journal - Diet and Your Body(Documents: Journal)Reflect on how understanding biology helps you care for your body Due : 07 May 2015 Duration : 40 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 5.2 : Fuel Defense and Signaling Activity 5.2.1 : Study - Digestive and Excretory Systems

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about the digestive and excretory systems.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 5.2.2 : Quiz - Digestive and Excretory SystemsTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 12 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 5.2.3 : Study - The Immune System(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about the immune system.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 5.2.4 : Quiz - The Immune SystemTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 12 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 5.2.5 : Study - The Endocrine System(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about the endocrine system.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 5.2.6 : Quiz - The Endocrine SystemTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 12 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 5.3 : Reproduction and Development Activity 5.3.1 : Study - Males and Females

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about males and females.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 5.3.2 : Quiz - Males and FemalesTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 18 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____

Activity 5.3.3 : Study - Fertilization and Development(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about fertilization and development.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 5.3.4 : Quiz - Fertilization and DevelopmentTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Due : 18 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : _____



Activity 5.3.5 : Practice - Reproduction and Development

(Documents: Practice Assignment)Practice problem-solving skills related to concepts in the lesson. Due : 18 May 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 25 Points Earned : In Progress

Lesson 5.4 : Doing Science: Human Biology

Activity 5.4.1 : Study - Breaking Down Fat

(Documents: Study Sheet)Learn about how the human body metabolizes lipids.

Duration : 40 min

Activity 5.4.2 : Quiz - Breaking Down Fat


Activity 5.4.3 : Lab - Breaking Down Fat

(Documents: Dry Lab, FYI, FYI, Wet Lab)Perform a lab to explore the breakdown of fat during digestion Due : 21 May 2015 Duration : 1 hr 30 min Scoring : 50 Points Earned : _____

Activity 5.4.4 : Discuss - Breaking Down Fat

(Documents: Discussion)Discuss the results of your lab. Due : 21 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 15 Points Earned : _____

Lesson 5.5 : Human Biology Wrap-Up



Duration : 30 min


Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Due : 27 May 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : _____





Activity 5.6.1 : Diag - Human Biology



Unit 6 : Biology Semester 2 Review and Exam

Lesson 6.1 : Biology Semester 2

Activity 6.1.1 : Review - Biology Semester 2

Prepare for the semester exam by reviewing key concepts covered in this semester.

Duration : 1 hr

Activity 6.1.2 : Exam - Biology Semester 2

Take a computer-scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester.



Due : 01 Jun 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 100 Points Earned : _____

Activity 6.1.3 : Final Exam - Biology Semester 2Take a teacher-scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester. Due : 01 Jun 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 100 Points Earned : _____

Appendix B : Additional Activities B.1 : Extra Credit

Scoring : 15 Points Earned : _____

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