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      Activity 01 | Microscope:
      How a microscope works
      Due: September 17, 2015

      This activity will help us explore  the function of our microscopes.  We will learn how much the image is enlarged, and how to identify parts of the cell.   Your teacher will assign the date for this activity to be completed; you will be able to work on this in class, but you will need to complete this for homework.

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      Activity 01: Microscope
      Homework 01: Models
      Homework 01 | Models
      The case of Sam Spade
      ​Due: September 10, 2015

      This assignment deals with the use of models in scientific inquiry.  We will start this in class, and complete portions at home.

      Laboratory Biology

      Marking Period 1

      Rubrics
      Homework 02: Homeostasis
      Homework 02 | Homeostasis:
      Balance in the cell
      ​Due: October 13, 2015

      These homework videos presents Homeostasis information for students to outline.

      Homework 03: Organelles
      Homework 03 | Organelles:
      Identify & Define plant & animal cell organelles
      Due: September 28, 2015

      This homework requires personal investigation to find data, and then a written response to two questions.  Correct complete answers will require at least two paragraphs.

      Homework 04: Comparison
      Homework 04 | Organelles:
      Compare & contrast plant & animal cells
      Due: October 01, 2015

      This homework requires personal investigation to find data, and then a written response to questions.  Correct complete answers will require at least two paragraphs.

      Homework 05: Macromolecules
      Homework 05 | Macromolecules:
      Due: October 02, 2015

      Compare & Contrast:

      Complete the chart describing the attributes of the macromolecules we have studied.

      Homework 06: Enzymes
      Homework 06 |
      Interpret Enzyme Graph:
       

      Graph activity:

      Use the graphs to answer questions.  Graphs are an important tool for understanding and communicating information.

      Homework 07 |
      Graph Enzyme Data:
       

      Graph activity:

      Graph the data provided.  Graph this data both manually (on the provided graph paper), and with the provided  technology.

      Homework 07: Graphing
      Homework 08 |
      Microscope:
      Due: September 17, 2015

      Microscope Parts:

      Learn the parts and function of microscope parts.

      Homework 08: Microscope
      Activity 02 | Cell City:
      All about organelles
      Due: October 02, 2015

      This activity will help us explore and find the function of organelles we are interested in.  Your teacher will assign the date for this activity to be completed; you will be able to work on this in class, but you will need to complete this for homework.

      Activity 02: Cell City
      Activity 03 | pH & Buffers:
      What buffers do
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      This activity will help us explore and find effect buffers have on changing pH. Your teacher will assign the date for this activity to be completed; you will be able to work on this in class, but you will need to complete this for homework.

      Activity 03: pH & Buffers

      This study guide presents most of the information that will be on the quizzes and tests of the first marking period.  This is not an absolutely complete guide: there may be additional topics on assessments.  You should use all of your notes and this website for the complete information that may be on any quiz or test.

      Study Guide

      Web Quest MP1 | Homeostasis
      Balance in the cell
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      Explore web sites to further your understanding of Homeostasis.

      Web MP1: Homeostasis

      Activities &

      Projects

      Web Based

      Web Quest MP1 | Water
      The essential Properties
      ​Optional

      What are the essenntial properties of water, and what do these properties mean for us?

      Web MP2: Water
      Web Quest MP1 | Homeostasis
      Balance in the cell
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      You will explore web sites to further your understanding of Homeostasis.

      Web MP3: Transport

      Study Guide

      ASS:LAB:MAIN

      Homework

      Activity 04: Osmosis
      Activity 04 | Osmosis:
      The egg activity
      Optional; Due: October 7, 2015

      Experiential Osmosis activty.

      Optional activty to be completed at home.

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