This Week in Biology (Aug 31 – Sep 4)

 In Biology, Scholars Prep Science - 7th Grade
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Dear Parents and students,

I am excited to see some of the students in person this coming week.  It has been manageable to work online but I much prefer to see the students in person.  Plus, let’s be honest, the students need more exercise.  Sitting on the couch or bed all day is not very constructive towards their long term health!   For Biology, the students have really embraced the rhythm of class.  They are following procedures and working hard to finish all their assignments and projects.  I have been proud of their hard work.  I am enjoying seeing how productive they are cooperatively tackling the projects they are given.

I just created a donors choose campaign to purchase computers for class. If you would like to donate anything towards this, you may do so here: Computers for Class    If you donate by September 3 your donation will be doubled thanks to DonorsChoose. Just enter the code LIFTOFF on the payment page and you’ll be matched dollar for dollar (up to $50).

Also, please have your student look over the labs and see what they need each week for supplies so they are prepared beforehand.  This will save them a lot of work since they will be prepared to complete their labs during class time.

Here is our class schedule for the week:

Catch up Day
This is a day for students to catch up on any missing assignments or labs.

Read: 2.13  Passive Transport
Notes and Practice: 2.14  Active Transport
Active/Passive Worksheet

Notes and Practice:   2.15  Sodium-Potassium Pump
Read: 2.16  Exocytosis and Endocytosis
Sodium Lab
Choose either the sodium-potasium pump or the exocytosis and endocytosis processes and create a large poster (2+ paper widths).  Make sure to explain how the process works and include illustrations.

Notes and Practice: 2.17  Autotrophs and Heterotrophs
Read: 2.18  Glucose and ATP
Auto/Heto Essay
Research species that are autotrophs and heterotrophs.  Can you find examples of each that are different than what you would expect?  Explain the difference between the two types of life and then detail how glucose and ATP are used in each. Essay must be at least 200 words.

Notes and Practice: 2.19  Chloroplast
Read: 2.20  Leaves and Photosynthesis
Chloroplast Song
Create a song that illustrates how chloroplasts work.  When you are done, sing the song to Mr. Newton in your small group.  Alternatively you may write a poem.

Instructional videos for each day are found in your CK-12 reading.
All Practices must be completed with at least 80% accuracy to receive credit.
All work is due Friday by 3:30 PM

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I would love to hear any feedback or questions you or your student may have.  Feel free to contact me via email at any time.

Thank you again for sharing your wonderful student with us this year,

Chris Newton
Biology
San Tan Charter High School
cnewton@santancharterschool.com