AP+Biology+Weekly+Assignments+&+Important+Dates+(2009-2010)

=__For the Week of 03/15/10 - 03/19/10__=

__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 23 was due on 03/10__ ccccccccccc __- Essay related to Chapters 13-20 was due on 03/12. See below for assignment. (Will count as a Quiz)__ ccccccccccc __- Chpater 24 due on 03/16__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 25 due on 03/18__ ccccccccccc __- Lab 8 due on 03/19__ ccccccccccc __- Exam #3-1 on 03/19 (Chapters 22-25__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 35 due on 03/22__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 36 due on 03/25__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 35 due on 03/22__ ccccccccccc __ - Chapter 37 due on 04/05 __    __
 * 03/15 - (2x) - No Electric = No School
 * 03/16 - (1x) - Finsih Hardy-Weinberg Equations
 * 03/17 - (2x) - Lab 8
 * 03/18 - (1x) - Lab 8
 * 03/19 - (2x) - Chapter 24
 * ANNOUNCEMENTS **

=__For the Week of 03/08/10 - 03/12/10__= __** ANNOUNCEMENTS **__ ccccccccccc __- Progress Reports go out very soon.... Please get your work in__ ccccccccccc __- Lab 6b was due on 03/05__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 23 due on 03/10__ ccccccccccc __- Essay related to Chapters 13-20 due on 03/12. See below for assignment. (Will count as a Quiz)__ ccccccccccc __- Chpater 24 due on 03/16__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 25 due on 03/18__ ccccccccccc __- Lab 8 due on 03/19__ ccccccccccc __- Exam #3-1 on 03/19 (Chapters 22-25__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 35 due on 03/22__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 36 due on 03/25__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 35 due on 03/22__ ccccccccccc __ - Chapter 37 due on 04/05 __
 * 03/08 - (1x) - Chapter 22
 * 03/09 - (2x) - Chapter 22
 * 03/10 - (1x) - Chapter 23
 * 03/11 - (2x) - Chapter 23
 * 03/12 - (1x) - Chapter 23

=__For the Week of 03/01/10 - 03/05/10__= __** ANNOUNCEMENTS **__ ** ccccccccccc - February Break Assignment was due on 02/22  ** ccccccccccc __- Chapter 22 due on 03/02__ ccccccccccc __- Lab 6b and 6a due on 03/05__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 23 due on 03/10__ ccccccccccc __- Essay related to Chapters 13-20 due on 03/12. See below for assignment. (Will count as a Quiz)__ ccccccccccc __- Chpater 24 due on 03/16__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 25 due on 03/18__ ccccccccccc __- Lab 8 due on 03/19__ ccccccccccc __- Exam #3-1 on 03/19 (Chapters 22-25__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 35 due on 03/22__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 36 due on 03/25__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 35 due on 03/22__ ccccccccccc __ - Chapter 37 due on 04/05 __
 * 03/01 - (2x) - Lab 6b & 6a
 * 03/02 - (1x) - Chapter 22
 * 03/03 - (2x) - Chapter 22
 * 03/04 - (1x) - Chapter 22
 * 03/05 - (2x) - Chapter 22

=__For the Week of 02/22/10 - 02/26/10__= __** ANNOUNCEMENTS **__ ** ccccccccccc - February Break Assignment due on 02/22  ** ccccccccccc __- Parent teacher conferences on 02/24 (12:00 - 2:30 & 5:00 - 7:00)__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 22 due on 03/02__ ccccccccccc __- Lab 6b and 6a due on 03/05__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 23 due on 03/10__ ccccccccccc __- Essay related to Chapters 13-20 due on 03/12. See below for assignment. (Will count as a Quiz)__ ccccccccccc __- Chpater 24 due on 03/16__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 25 due on 03/18__ ccccccccccc __- Lab 8 due on 03/19__ ccccccccccc __- Exam #3-1 on 03/19 (Chapters 22-25__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 35 due on 03/22__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 36 due on 03/25__ ccccccccccc __- Chapter 35 due on 03/22__ ccccccccccc __ - Chapter 37 due on 04/05 __
 * 02/22 - (1x) - Chapter 20
 * 02/23 - (2x) - Chapter 20
 * 02/24 - (1x) - Chapter 20
 * 02/25 - (2x) - Lab #6b
 * 02/26 - (1x) - Lab #6b

**__Essay related to Chapters 13-20 (Genetics) - Due on 03/12__** Genes are located on chromosomes and are the basic unit of heredity that is passed on from parent to child, through generations (a) ** Explain ** how a chromosome mutation could occur and why mutations are detrimental to the organism in which they take place. (b) ** Explain ** why it is that - although there are very few genes located on the Y chromosome - human males suffer from having just one copy of the X chromosome, while females have two.

=__We are off for the week of 02/15/10 - 02/19/10__=
 * Have fun but please do not ignore the Feburary Break Assignment. It is due when we return.

=__For the Week of 02/08/10 - 02/12/10__= __** ANNOUNCEMENTS **__ ** ccccccccccc - Chapter 20 due 2/10 ccccccccccc ** **- Essay For Chapters 13-20 due on (TBA)**
 * 02/08 - (2x) - Chapter 20
 * 02/09 - (1x) - Quiz Chapters 17-19
 * 02/10 - (2x) - Chapter 20
 * 02/11 - (1x) - Chapter 20
 * 02/12 - (2x) - Chapter 20
 * ccccccccccc - Click the link to the right view your February Break Assignment - It is due on 02/22 **[[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/pdf.png width="32" height="32" link="http://drblock.wikispaces.com/file/view/FebVacationAssignment2004.pdf"]] FebVacationAssignment2004.pdf
 * ccccccccccc __- Parent teacher conferences moved to 02/24 (12:00 - 2:30 & 6:00 - 8:00)__ **

=__For the Week of 02/01/10 - 02/05/10__= __** ANNOUNCEMENTS **__ ** ccccccccccc - Chapter 19 due 2/5 ccccccccccc - Chapter 20 due 2/10 ccccccccccc ** **- Essay For Chapters 13-20 due on (TBA)**
 * 02/01 - (1x) - Chapter 18
 * 02/02 - (2x) - Chapter 18
 * 02/03 - (1x) - Chapter 19
 * 02/04 - (2x) - Chapter 19
 * 02/05 - (1x) - Chapter 19
 * ccccccccccc - Click the link to the right view your February Break Assignment - It is due on 02/22 **[[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/pdf.png width="32" height="32" link="http://drblock.wikispaces.com/file/view/FebVacationAssignment2004.pdf"]] FebVacationAssignment2004.pdf

=__For the Week of 01/18/10 - 01/22/10__=
 * 01/18 - No School
 * 01/05 - (2x) - Chapter 17
 * 01/06 - (1x) - Chapter 17
 * 01/07 - (2x) - Midterm Day 1
 * 01/08 - (1x) - Midterm Day 2

__ **ANNOUNCEMENTS** __ ** ccccccccccc - Midterm (Chap 1-16 minus 11) on 1/21 & 1/22 ccccccccccc - Chapter 18 due 1/25 ccccccccccc - Chapter 19 due 2/5 ccccccccccc - Chapter 20 due 2/10 ccccccccccc - Essay For Chapters 13-20 due on (TBA) ** =__For the Week of 01/11/10 - 01/15/10__= __** ANNOUNCEMENTS **__ ** ccccccccccc - Quiz (Chap's 15 & 16) on 1/15 ccccccccccc - Midterm (Chap 1-16 minus 11) on 1/21 & 1/22 ccccccccccc - Fruit Fly Lab due on 1/15 (this counts as a Homework and Lab Score) ccccccccccc - Chapter 18 due 1/25 ccccccccccc - Chapter 19 due 2/5 ccccccccccc - Chapter 20 due 2/10 ccccccccccc - Essay For Chapters 13-20 due on (TBA) ** =__For the Week of 01/04/10 - 01/08/10__= __** ANNOUNCEMENTS **__ ** ccccccccccc - Quiz (Chap's 15 & 16) on 1/15 ccccccccccc - Midterm (Chap 1-16 minus 11) on 1/21 & 1/22 ccccccccccc - Chapter 16 due 1/08 ccccccccccc - Chapter 17 due 1/13 ccccccccccc - Fruit Fly Lab due on 1/15 ccccccccccc - Chapter 18 due 1/25 ccccccccccc - Chapter 19 due 2/5 ccccccccccc - Chapter 20 due 2/10 ccccccccccc - Essay For Chapters 13-20 due on (TBA) ** =__For the Week of 12/21/09 - 12/23/09__= =**__ ANNOUNCEMENTS __**= = ccccccccccc ** - Have a great vacation ** =
 * 01/11 - (1x) - I was out (work on chapter guide questions)
 * 01/12 - (2x) - Virtual Drosophila Lab
 * 01/13 - (1x) - I was out (work on chapter guide questions)
 * 01/14 - (2x) - Chapter 17
 * 01/15 - (1x) - Quiz (Chapters 15 & 16)
 * 01/04 - (2x) - Chapter 15
 * 01/05 - (1x) - Chapter 16
 * 01/06 - (2x) - Chapter 16
 * 01/07 - (1x) - Chapter 16
 * 01/08 - (2x) - Vitual Drosophila Lab
 * 12/21 - (1x) - Chapter 15
 * 12/22 - (2x) - Chapter 15
 * 12/23 - (1x) - Chapter 15

=__For the Week of 12/14/09 - 12/18/09__= ccccccccccc ** - Chapter 14 due on 12/14 ccccccccccc ** -  **Chapter 15 due on 12/22** =__For the Week of 12/07/09 - 12/11/09__= ccccccccccc ** - Chapter 14 due on 12/14 ** =__For the Week of 11/30/09 - 12/04/09__= ccccccccccc ** - Cellular Respiration Lab due on 11/30 ** ccccccccccc **- Chapter 13 due on 12/02** ccccccccccc **- Quiz #2-2 (Photosynthesis) on 12/02**
 * 12/14 - (2x) - Virtual Mitosis vs Meiosis Lab
 * 12/15 - (1x) - Chapter 14
 * 12/16 - (2x) - Chapter 14
 * 12/17 - (1x) - Chapter 14
 * 12/18 - (2x) - Chpater 14
 * __ ANNOUNCEMENTS __**
 * 11/30 - (1x) - Chapter 12
 * 12/01 - (2x) - Chapter 12
 * 12/02 - (1x) - Chapter 13
 * 12/03 - (2x) - Chapter 13
 * 12/04 - (1x) - Chpater 14
 * __ ANNOUNCEMENTS __**
 * 11/30 - (2x) - Chapter 10
 * 12/01 - (1x) - Chapter 10
 * 12/02 - (2x) - VIrtual Lab & Quiz #2-2 on Photosynthesis
 * 12/03 - (1x) - Chapter 12
 * 12/04 - (2x) - Chpater 12
 * __ ANNOUNCEMENTS __**

=__For the Week of 11/23/09 - 11/27/09__= = =  ccccccccccc **- Chapter 12 due on 11/24 (Yes, We are skipping Chapter 11)** ccccccccccc ** - Cellular Respiration Lab due on 121/30 ** ccccccccccc **- Chapter 13 due on 12/02** ccccccccccc **- Quiz #2-2 (Photosynthesis) on 12/02** =__For the Week of 11/16/09 - 11/20/09__= ccccccccccc **-** **Mandatory ESSAY due on 11/16 (See Above)** ccccccccccc **- Chapter 10 is due on 11/17** ccccccccccc **- Chapter 12 due on 11/24 (Yes, We are skipping Chapter 11)** ccccccccccc ** - Cellular Respiration Lab due on 12/04 ** = = =Mandatory Essay - Due on 11/16=
 * 11/23 - (1x) - Chapter 10
 * 11/24 - (2x) - Chapter 10
 * 11/25 - (1x) - Happy Thanksgiving
 * 11/26 - (2x) - Happy Thanksgiving
 * 11/27 - (1x) -Happy Thanksgiving
 * __ ANNOUNCEMENTS __**
 * 11/16 - (1x) - Lab - Cellular Respiration
 * 11/17 - (2x) - Lab - Cellular Respiration
 * 11/18 - (1x) - Chapter 10
 * 11/19 - (2x) - Quiz #2-1 (Chapters 7-9)
 * 11/20 - (1x) - Chapter 10
 * __ ANNOUNCEMENTS __**

=__For the Week of 11/09/09 - 11/13/09__= = =
 * 11/09 - (1x) - Chapter 9
 * 11/10 - (2x) - Chapter 9
 * 11/11 - No Classes
 * 11/12 - (1x) - Chapter 9
 * 11/13 - (2x) - Chapter 10

ccccccccccc ** - Chapter 9 was due on 10/30 ** ccccccccccc ** - Lab: Enzyme Catalysis lab due on 11/12 ** ccccccccccc ** - Mandatory ESSAY due on 11/16 (See Above) ** ccccccccccc ** - Chapter 10 is due on 11/17 ** 1/17 ccccccccccc ** - EXTRA CREDIT ESSAY BELOW - due on 11/09 ** Phospholipids are a critical component of the cell membrane. The cell memebrane is selectively permeable, allowing only certain substances in and out, and in certain amounts. (a) Describe why phospholipids are imoportant componenets of cell memebranes, based on their structure and properties. (b) Explain why proteins are an important component of the cell memebrane, base on their structure and properties. - Note: A strong response to this item requites an understanding of topics from Units One and Two of the Textbook. ccccccccccc ** - EXTRA CREDIT - ** =__For the Week of 11/02/09 - 11/06/09__=
 * __ ANNOUNCEMENTS __**
 * 11/02 - (1x) - Chapter 9
 * 11/03 - No Classes
 * 11/04 - (2x) - Chapter 9
 * 11/05 - (1x) - Chapter 9
 * 11/06 - (2x) - Lab: Enzyme Catalysis

ccccccccccc ** - Chapter 9 was due on 10/30 ** ccccccccccc ** - Lab: Enzyme Catalysis lab due on 11/11 ** ccccccccccc ** - Mandatory ESSAY due on 11/16 (See Above) ** ccccccccccc ** - Chapter 10 is due on 11/17 ** 1/17 ccccccccccc ** - EXTRA CREDIT ESSAY BELOW - due on 11/09 ** Phospholipids are a critical component of the cell membrane. The cell memebrane is selectively permeable, allowing only certain substances in and out, and in certain amounts. (a) Describe why phospholipids are imoportant componenets of cell memebranes, based on their structure and properties. (b) Explain why proteins are an important component of the cell memebrane, base on their structure and properties. - Note: A strong response to this item requites an understanding of topics from Units One and Two of the Textbook. ccccccccccc ** - EXTRA CREDIT - ** =__For the Week of 10/26/09 - 10/30/09__=
 * __ ANNOUNCEMENTS __**
 * 10/26 - (2x) - Finish Post Exam Review
 * 10/27 - (1x) - Chapter 8
 * 10/28 - (2x) - Chapter 8
 * 10/29 - (1x) - Chapter 8
 * 10/30 - (2x) - Chapter 8

ccccccccccc ** - Chapter 8 & Review Book purchase were due on 10/20 ** ccccccccccc **- Lab - Diffusion & Osmosis is due on 10/30** ccccccccccc ** - Chapter 9 is due on 10/30 ** ccccccccccc ** - EXTRA CREDIT ESSAY BELOW - due on 11/09 ** Phospholipids are a critical component of the cell membrane. The cell memebrane is selectively permeable, allowing only certain substances in and out, and in certain amounts. (a) Describe why phospholipids are imoportant componenets of cell memebranes, based on their structure and properties. (b) Explain why proteins are an important component of the cell memebrane, base on their structure and properties. - Note: A strong response to this item requites an understanding of topics from Units One and Two of the Textbook.
 * __ ANNOUNCEMENTS __**

=__For the Week of 10/19/09 - 10/23/09__= ccccccccccc ** - Chapter 8 & Review Book purchase due today **
 * 10/19 - (1x) - Chapter 7
 * 10/20 - (2x) - Lab #1 - Diffusion & Osmosis
 * 10/21 - (1x) - Lab #1 - Diffusion & Osmosis
 * 10/22 - (2x) - Lab #1 - Diffusion & Osmosis
 * 10/23 - (1x) - Lab #1 - Diffusion & Osmosis

ccccccccccc ** - Chapter 7 was due on 10/08 ** ccccccccccc **- Purchase your Review Books by 10/20. Please bring in proof of purchase** cccccccccccccc **or the book itself to** **reci****eve credit** ccccccccccc ** - Chapter 8 is due on 10/20 ** ccccccccccc ** - EXTRA CREDIT ESSAY BELOW ** =**__For the Week of 10/12/09 - 10/16/09__**=
 * __ ANNOUNCEMENTS __**
 * 10/12 - No School
 * 10/13 - (1x) - Chapter 17
 * 10/14 - (2x) - Chapteter 17
 * 10/15 - (1x) - Field Trip to Sachem Noth High School (Sam Rhine Presentor)
 * 10/16 - (2x) - Exam #1-1 (Chapters 2-6)

ccccccccccc ** - Chapter 7 was due on 10/08 ** ccccccccccc ** - Exam #1-1 (Chapters 2-6) on 10/14 - __ MOVED TO 10/16 DUE TO SCHOOL-WIDE TESTING __ ** ccccccccccc **- Purchase your Review Books by 10/20. Please bring in proof of purchase** cccccccccccccc **or the book itself to** **reci****eve credit** ccccccccccc ** - Chapter 8 is due on 10/20 **/20 =__For the Week of 10/05/09 - 10/09/09__=
 * __ ANNOUNCEMENTS __**
 * 10/05 - Chapter 6
 * 10/05 - Chapter 6
 * 10/05 - Chapter 6
 * 10/05 - Chapter 7
 * 10/05 - Chapter 7

ccccccccccc ** - Chapter 6 was due on 10/02 - You are losing points for every day it's late ** ccccccccccc ** - Chapter 7 is due on 10/08 ** ccccccccccc ** - Exam #1-1 (Chapters 2-6) on 10/14 - __ MOVED TO 10/16 DUE TO SCHOOL-WIDE TESTING __ ** ccccccccccc **- Purchase your Review Books by 10/20. Please bring in proof of purchase** cccccccccccccc  **or the book itself to** **reci****eve credit __ WE HAVE BEEN APPROVED TO GO ON THE FIELD TRIP 10/15. WE WILL LEAVE AT 7:30AM AND RETURN BY 2:30. - THE COST IS $15 AND YOU HAVE TO BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH __**
 * __ ANNOUNCEMENTS __**