Finishing 19 Overview and other things

Ok so today was a day to kind of catch our breath and try and catch up. We finished Chapter 19 overview, then there was time to try and complete make up work. This is starting to become very frusrating. More and more of you just aret doing anything and I am contemplating making everything that we turn in to be homework!

Viruses Are they Alive?

Today we began our study of viruses. We started the overview. We will look to finish it tomorrow. Then lecture Monday, Tuesday, and probably part of the day Wednesday. Look for labs Thursday and Friday. Followed by test review on the following Monday and Tuesday and a test on Wednesday.

Here is the Chapter 19 Overview.

CHAPTER 19 Overview
VIRUSES
Define: Virus-
Capsid-
Bacteriophage-
Parasite-
Prophage-
Retrovirus-
Viroid-
Prion-

Are Viruses alive or not? Please Discuss,

List the Four general observations made of viruses

Draw and label the Lytic Lifecycle of a Virus

Draw and label the Lysogenic Lifecycle of a Virus

Discuss the differences in the two lifecycles.

Draw a Retrovirus and explain the process that it follows

List several diseases caused bv viruses.

Classification Test

Today we finally took the classification test, even though Mr Graham was still sick. The class averages were great!!! i guess spoon feeding really does work at times! Dont get used to it though!

Tuesday

Mr Graham was sick today so I postponed the test and for the kids that actually showed up I did a GREAT test review!! Hope you study it for tomorrow!

Its Definitely a Monday

Today has been tough to get motivated. Not just me but the kids as well. We finished up the Dichotomous Key Lab, and they began the test review, which I will post below. Be prepared for the test tomorrow. Sorry I am not gonna post that today! Good luck tomorrow!



Chapter 18 Test Review

Define these key terms


Carl Linnaeus
Binomial Nomenclature
Dichotomous Key
Taxonomy
Clad gram
Evolutionary Classification
Phylum


Answer the following questions

1. Name the three domains




2. Name the 7 Kingdoms in order




3. when using binomial nomenclature what are the three rules for scientific naming.



4. How to scientists classify animals now?




5. Name the 4 kingdoms and give at least two characteristics and two examples of each kingdom.



6. Using the computer find out what 7 classifications a white tail deer belongs in.

The Ice Day that almost was

So we all were hoping for a day off today but alas it didnt materialize. So today we finished up the dichotomous key lab and hopefully everyone answered the questions at the end of the lab as well.

Dichotomous Key Lab
Rules:
1- Each step in the key has a part A and a part B.
2- Part B is a not statement of Part A.
Materials
Paper
Pencil
Specimens
Procedure:
1- Observe the specimens supplied, and record all observations such as
color, texture, size, and shape.
2- Using your recorded observations divide the specimens into two large
groups.
3- Divide the two large groups into two smaller groups.
4- Keep dividing until all specimens have been separated.
5- Using the rules of creating a Dichotomous Key organize your data into
a key.
6- Exchange your key with another person and try to identify each
organism using the other person's key.
Questions:
1- Was your key exactly the same as the key created by your classmate?
2- List the characteristics that you used to identity the specimens.
3- Why are Dichotomous Keys important to scientists?
4- Would it be difficult to add additional specimens to your key? Is this a
problem that scientists face everyday?

Name
Process Skills Worksheet 16- 1
Classifying Based on Observations
At one time, most organisms were classified based on their physical appearance. Today, scientists use
other information to classify organisms. For example, scientists study the embryonic development of
animals and chemical analyze their DNA and proteins. Such evidence has led to the reclassification of
many organisms.

Here is your set of organisms!

Bull, Panda, Kiwi, Sea star, House Cat, Bison, Sea Turtle, Moth, Cocker Spaniel, Lion, Frog, Spider, Duck Billed Platypus, Large Mouth Bass, Cora Snake, Coackroach, Koala Bear, Hermit Crab, Shrimp, Jellyfish, Zebra, Penguin, Walrus, Octopus.

Dichotomous Key

Today Mr Graham is at an activity at Liberty University. So anyways today we learned how to create a dichotomous key using all the students as the organisms.

Then we started the lab that we will finish tomorrow.

I hope we all had fun today and pray that it snows!!!

The 6 Kingdoms

Today Mr Graham went into detail about each of the six kingdoms. He covered Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protists, Fungi, Plants, and Animals.

Now today was just a brief intro to all the kingdoms and we will go much more in depth over the course of the rest of the semester, but you should at least understand why things are grouped into the kingdoms that they are!

Classification Notes

Today Mr Graham lectured on classification. If you were absent please get the notes from someone.

Friday

I was absent on Friday attending a funeral, but Mr Garham had you all finishing up your overview and he claims that all periods except 6th did very well. 6th period this is your warning you will not behave like that again!

Classification

OK the test scores were better for the most part, and grades should only go up from here out!

Here is the Chapter 18 Overview:


CHAPTER 18 OVERVIEW

Define these key terms

Diversity
Carolus Linnaeous
Binomial Nomenclature
Dichotomous Key
Genus
Taxonomy
Cladogram
Class
Order
Evolutionary Classification
Phylum




Answer each of the following questions

1. The Molecular Clock model uses DNA to measure what?

2. What do the genes of organisms compare?

3. List the 6 Kingdoms of classification

4. What classifies an organism in the domain Eukarya?

5. Why do biologists assign an organism an universally accepted name?

6. What characteristics are used to an organism in the domain Bacteria?

7. What characteristics differentiate the Kingdom Fungi and Plantae?

8. How is a cladogram used in classification?

9. What are the three domains?

10. How are Prokaryotes Identified?

Test Day

Well if you checked this blog last night you would have seen that Mr Graham decided to post the test to see how many actually check it! Today we are testing and I know this is a difficult subject, fight thru it it gets easier and more interesting starting tomorrow!!!

A treat for anyone that checks this!!!

This is not cheating Mr Graham and I wanted to see who might be checking this!!!


Test #1 NAME__________________
Multiple Choice. Choose the correct answer. 4pts
1. _________ What is the branch of biology that studies the forms of like that existed in former geologic columns
a. Biology c. Paleontology
b. Archeology d. Histology

2. _________ Process by which unrelated organisms independently evolve similarities when adapting to similar environments.
a. Convergent evolution. c. adaptive evolution
b. evolution d. none of the above

3. _________ Theory the eukaryotic cells formed from a symbiosis among several different prokaryotic cells.
a. Cell Theory c. Endosymbiosis Theory
b. Evolution Theory d. Convergent Theory.

4. _________ A full range of physical and biological conditions in which an organism lives and the way in which the organism survives.
a. Niche c. Biome
b. Environment d. Home
5. _________ Structures in an animal the does not serve a specific purpose.
a. Homologous structures c. vestigial structures
c. Analogous structures d. Embryological structures.
6. _________ Term used to refer to a structure that has died out.
a. Dead c. Extinct
b. Terminated d. Diseased.
7. _________ Which scientist worked with raw meat and used the presence of maggots to disprove spontaneous generation.
a. Redi c. Needham
b. Spalanzani d. Pasteur
8. Remains of imprints of organisms that have been preserved by natural processes are called what?
a. Half Life c. Carbon Dating
c. Fossils d. Potassium Argon Dating
9. What type of cell does not contain a nucleus?
a. Prokaryote c. Eukaryote
b. Nukaryote d. Glykaryote
10. A body part with the same basic structure as that of another organism is
a. Homologous Structure c. Analogous Structure
b. Vestigial Structure d. Phylogenetics





Answer the question as True or False 4 pts each

11. ______ Eukaryotic cells are said to have evolved over 3 billion years ago.
12. ______ Radiometric dating is a much more accurate way of dating rock then relative dating.
13. ______ Resin Water and Ice are three ways fossils are formed.
14. ______ Macroevolution is evolutionary change usually on a small scale.
15. _______ Prokaryotic cells are the simplest type of cells and do not contain a nucleus.
16. _______ Evolution is not a fact.
17. _______ Biogenesis is the theory that life came from non living matter
18. _______ Francisco Redi was the French chemist that disproved the theory of spontaneous generation.
19. _______ The process of fossilizing a plan or animal that existed in some earlier age is called paleontology.
20. _______ Convergent evolution is the process by which unrelated organisms come to resemble one another,

Short Answer 5 pts each

21. What are the two types techniques for dating fossils.




22. How did Louis Pasteur prove that spontaneous generation was false. (Hint Chicken broth experiment)



23. If Uranium 400 has a half life of 14 million years what would the half life of Uranium 400 be at 7 million years?



24. Explain the difference between Microevolution and Macroevolution.




25. What is a vestigial structure, and give of example of a vestigial structure.

Tuesday's Review

Yesterday Mr Graham did a great job of reviewing th eprevious material and finishing up all the notes. Today we completed the test review which I will post below. Please please please study tonight for this test!!!!!


TEST REVIEW
Make Sure you know and can define these terms.
Convergent Evolution. -
Homologous Structures -
Analogous Structures -
Vestigial Structures -
Adaptive Radiation –
Fossilization –
Relative dating-
Radioactive Radiation-
Endosymbiosis Theory-
Biogenesis-
Spontaneous Generation-
Niche-



Answer the Following Questions

When using relative dating what are you doing to date the fossil or rock?

When were the first prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells thought to have evolved?

What is the difference between Macro and Micro Evolution?

What was Franscisco Redi’s Experiment? And what was he trying to disprove?

What is a vestigial structure, and give of example of a vestigial structure.

If Uranium 200 has a half life of 14 million years what would the half life of Uranium 200 be at 7 million years?

How did Louis Pasteur prove that spontaneous generation was false. (Hint Chicken broth experiment)

Explain how a Turtle might be fossilized in a lake or stream

What are the three ways we talked about that fossils can form

Spontaneous Generation Anyone?

Todays lecture including Louis Pasteur, Fransico Redi and spontaneous generation. Great job by Mr Graham and alot of that info will be on the SOL!

Assembly day

Todays assembly was very powerful. I hope each of you took away the important message of please get help with your issues.


Mr Graham did a fine job delivering his first lecture. If you were absent please get the notes from a class mate.

Chapter 17 Overview

This is Mr Grahams first day and below is the overview.




CHAPTER 17 OVERVIEW

1. Define Key terms using your textbook or Google.
Comparative Science

Paleontologist Macroevolution

Punctuated Equilibrium Coevolution


Half Life Microevolution

Relative dating Convergent Evolution


Geologic Time Scale Adaptive Radiation

Radioactive Dating Endosymbiosis





2. How does radioactive dating differ from relative dating?



3. What are the two basic divisions of the geologic time scale?



4. During what era did marine life become diverse?



5. What is the difference between comparative science and experimental?



6. Use an example to describe Convergent Evolution

Quiz Day

Today (Tuesday) we took a quiz on Darwins Theory of Natural Selection. Grades werent stellar but they will do.

Tomorrow Mr Graham takes over!

My last lecture

So today we finished the evolution notes. tomorrow we will have a quiz and begin the next unit. Also tomorrow Mr Graham will be taking over!!

Charles Darwin

Today we talked about the infamous Charles Darwin. I hope we got a better understanding about what Darwin said and what his Theory of Natural Selection really means. He really was a brilliant man!!!

I have been very upset by the lack of students taking notes though. I know their memories arent that good!

One little known fact though: As with most brilliant people Charles Darwin was a Kentucky fan!