Gemini Course Outline 2008-2008 09/28/08
Text: Audesirk, Audesirk and Byers 2002 Biology: Life on Earth 6th ed. 887p.
* We will stick very closely to the test dates listed. Even if  I haven't finished the lectures- you are still responsible for the material- you should read it in the text. This means that my part of this contract is to keep us moving forward , your part is to stay on top of things and do assigned reading & study guides as assigned.  Quizzes will be 10-15 MC questions, scheduled as needed. All unit tests will include an essay portion as well as multiple choice. There will be no rewrites on quizzes, but there will be rewrites on MC for tests. I will give you the essays for the tests so that you can study them. Review and study information. 
dates
Chapter(s) 
Links to Study guides
Topic (s)
Anticipated test dates & link to  test essays
Summer
Book report- notes
Vocab flash cards
Vocab list
 9/12
quiz on vocab 9/12
9/6-10/27
 Chapters 1,2,3,4,
5,6,7,8,
 I. The Life of a Cell:
Introduction, Biochemistry, Cell structure and function, Energy flow. Molecule Resume.
  ch 1-5
10/10
Ch 6-8
10/28


Book report
Notes due 9/12 & Vocab Quiz
Project due 10/28
 9/12
10/28


Nov 7th end of First quarter
11/3-12/22
 Chapters
9,10,11,
12, 13
 II. Inheritance:
DNA structure and function, Gene Expression,
cellular reproduction, patterns of inheritance and biotechnology DNA replication game.   Jurassic park, Cat lab
protiensynthesisreview
1/5-1/23
 Chapters
14-16 (17 )

 		III. Evolution:
Principles of Evolution, origin of the species, History of Life ( Independent study section)

ChristmasVac
12/23-1/2
  



Jan 26-Jan 29th Midterms.             Essays
Jan 30th end 2nd quarter


Ethics Paper     Grading
 due 1/20
2/3- 2/27
 Chapters
23, 24,25
 IV. Plant Anatomy and Physiology:
Plant form and function, reproduction and development, Plant responses and environment.
Flower Model
 essays
Feb. Break 2/16-2/20
Feb. Break 2/16-2/20
Project III due 4/4 (3/27 for bonus)
4/20- 5/1
 Chapter
35,36 		 Reproduction and Development
Take home test
3/2- 4/9
 Chapters
26,27,28,29, 30
 V. Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Homeostasis,Circulation, Digestion &Nutrition, Respiration and Urinary sytem 		 
3/2- 4/9 Chapter  31, 32, 33, 34
 Immunity, Endocrine, Nervous and Senses, Muscles & Skeleton


4/20 end of Third Quarter
Spring Break
 4/10 - 4/17 Kingdom poster/ table
5/4-5/8
 Chapters
37,38,39,40
  Ecology & Behavior Population growth and regulation,communities, ecosystems


Review calendar: April / May
5/11
  . AP Bio exam  AM (AP History is Friday 5/08  ) Review tips  
 .  . My final-MC 5/13-5/15
5/13-5/15
5/18- 6/12
  . Forensics lab project  *present theory during exam week.
6/15 end of 4th quarter
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