Week of March 4th 2013

Bio We wrap up human genetics this week with a Jeopardy review on Monday followed by the test Tuesday.Study hard. There will only be 1 more test this marking period. Wednesday- We will lecture/Intro to the next topic Evolution.This will be our focus for the remainder of the marking period. Thursday- Todays Lecture will explore The development of Darwins Theory of Natural Selection while comparing early theories of evolution with those of Charles Darwin. Friday-A brief intro will summarize events that shaped human evolution. An Opposable Thumb Lab will demonstrate how evolutionary changes directly influence life. Lab will take more than 1 day so we will continue into monday with report due tuesday. AP Biology Monday- We will begin class with a review of the light reaction of photosynthesis.Our main focus will be the calvin cycle and what it accomplishes. Yes sorry to say it is a 2 period lecture. Tuesday-Reinforcement activity on photosynthesis Due Wednesday Wednesday will be a library day webquest on photosynthesis is the topic(surprise). Anything not finished in class is homework.Study for Quiz Thursday will start with a quiz to be followed by an intro to respiration Friday lecture will have you draw and explain the role of the mitochondria as the cellular powerhouse and naming the steps involved in aerobic respiration explaining the role of each in ATP production.