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Honors Biology (Period 1)

Course Description

Welcome students and parents to a new school year! My name is Carina Gutierrez and I am a Science teacher at Hawthorne High school. I will be teaching Biology and I would like to share some information about the course, some of the policies/expectations for the classroom, and my contact information. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. I am looking forward to a great year!

 

Biology is a Science that studies living organisms. In this course, we will cover topics such as Cells, Anatomy, Genetics, Ecology and Evolution. The course is one-year and fulfills graduation requirements for Life Science.  

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–12-3 SQ4Rs (300) due Thursday!

 

  • Structure of RNA 1Q
  • Types of RNA 3Qs
  • Transcription 3Qs
  • RNA Editing 1Q
  • The Genetic Code 3Qs
  • Translation 4Qs
  • TOTAL 15 Qs

Honors Biology Winter Project

  • Create a DNA model
  • No pre-made kits
  • No food
  • 1. Model must be at least 15 nucleotides long for each strand
  • 2. Model must have a different color represent each portion of the DNA strand
  • 3. Model must also contain a Legend listing what each color represents.
  • 4. Model must be able to twist/spiral on own
  • 5. Model must be connected properly i.e. bases connect to sugar

12-1 SQ4Rs

–12-1 (287) SQ4Rs due Tues.

–Griffith and Transformation  3Qs

–Avery and DNA (1Q)

–The Hershey-Chase (1Q)

–The components 5Qs)

–TOTAL 10Qs

Notebook Check 4

  • 1. Warm-ups Starting 10/29- 10 STAMPS
  • 2. Photosynthesis & Respiration Foldable
  • 3. 8-2 SQ4Rs
  • 4. 8-2 Notes
  • 5. 8-3 SQ4Rs
  • 6. 8-3 Notes
  • 7. Photosynthesis and Respiration WS
  • 8. 9-1 Notes
    • 9. 9-1 SQ4Rs
    • 10. Ch. 8/9 SUB WS’s
    • 11. 9-2 SQ4Rs
    • 12. 9-2 Notes
    • 13. Video Notes
    • 14. Vocabulary Foldable
    • 15. Study Guide