Code Blue Project

Alright folks. It time to start our first project of the year, called the "Code Blue" Project. This project is a 100 point project that includes two parts - a multimedia presentation and a visual poster. You will have three complete blocks in class to use computers and one-half a block to work on your poster.

This is a paperless assignment, which means I will not be supplying you with any handouts. Additionally, I will be sending your results to you via email or through the class wiki. If you want to choose to print anything, that's your choice. To access the project document, please click here.

If you have any concerns or questions, please post them as a comment on this blog site. Also, if you find a good link that is not shown on the assignment, please post that to the blog as well so others can use it. Good luck.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VrSBvhvbTwwdaseZgJ903KWgQ1tzJ1jW8KdiOYP8Bog/edit?authkey=COXwsL4K&hl=en_US&authkey=COXwsL4K#

Mr. Landry

Code Blue Project Explanation Videos

If the below videos do NOT work, then go to learn.spartaschools.org and login. The videos are stored in the biology dropbox in a folder called code blue videos. For instructions on how to login to learn.spartaschools.org, please click here (stop at step 6)

Overview Video - Code Blue Part One Video (if video doesn't work propertly, click here


Groups & System Assignment Info - Code Blue Part Two Video (if video doesn't load properly, click here)


Multimedia Presentation Piece - Code Blue Part Three Video (if video doesn't load properly, click here)


Poster, Plagarism, & Grading - Code Blue Part Four Video (if the video doesn't load properly, click here)

Reflections on Friday's Class

If you did not complete the reflection form at the end of Friday's block, please do so sometime this weekend. Thanks.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YhSFeac_t08LP4mqjs0ld4mwldpEAwx0kuy0JrcJbJ4/viewform

Lesson Plan for Friday, March 15, 2013

Here's the plan for today. You are welcome to use a computer or you may use your own device for completing today's activities (please complete them in the shown order).

You will need to have your cell notes out as you are going through these activities and you may work in PAIRS throughout the block. The review sheets will NOT be due Monday as I earlier indicated and we will discuss this on class Monday.

When there is ten minutes left in the block, please go to #5 and complete it.:

1. Good things: Click the link to your class and submit and respond to good things. Please spend no more than five minutes on this and keep your comments positive.
     SECOND BLOCK
     THIRD BLOCK

2. Cells alive website: Go to www.cellsalive.com. Once you get to the site, click on the CELL MODELS link, then click on the CELL MODEL link. Next you will need to click "Take Me to the Animation" link. Pick plant or animal cell and you're in. Then explore the parts of the cell and add anything to your notes that you think is relevant. Remember to go back and explore the other type of cell when you are finished.

Explore some of the other features of the website once you are done with the cell models. There is some interesting stuff on the site.

3. Mr. Landry's AP biology blog: Go to http://landryapbiology.blogspot.com. Once you are there, check out some of the entries I put together for AP Biology class. Then find the blog reel on the left of the blog and click on some of the blogs that my former students put together (scroll through all 25 - don't just pick the top ones). Please leave at least three constructive feedbacks on any three entries that were made by these students.

There are several entries to pay particular attention to:
     A. Advice for AP biology students (only if you are considering taking the class)
     B. Cell Wars (look for entries about the cell they are trying to get elected president..check out some of their pics, links, etc.)
     C. If I could be a macromolecule, I would be the ...

4. Go to quizlet.com (see link below) and complete the cell parts online flashcard set that I put together. Please flip through the cards once, then do the learn mode, and then you can play the games. If you do not have a quizlet account, I highly suggest you signup as we will be using these throughout the course.
http://quizlet.com/_66rl6

5. Complete the reflection survey for today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YhSFeac_t08LP4mqjs0ld4mwldpEAwx0kuy0JrcJbJ4/viewform

If you get this far, continue to work on the review sheets that you received on Thursday. Good work and thank you for working efficiently today.

BYOT Day Friday March 15

FYI - Friday is a BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) day in biology class. We will be doing some work on the internet exploring the cells alive website, as well as looking at some of the resources that my AP biology students put together for you. So, if you have your own technology that will allow for you to access the internet through the wireless network, please bring your technology with you to class. If you don't have your own technology, limited numbers of computers will be available.

If you'd like a preview of the sites feel free to check them out:
www.cellsalive.com
http://landryapbiology.blogspot.com (look on the left side of the screen for the blog roll of student blogs; then click on one and check it out)

Have a great Wednesday evening and be ready to get into the lab Thursday and take advantage of the opportunity to show that you are a quality producer. Go Spartans!

Lesson Plan for Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Here's the plan for Tuesday:
1. Finish the notes that we started on Monday. Watch the video below and pause it as needed to complete the tasks:


2. Work on the cell advertisement (due Wed). The explanation of the advertisement is in the last five minutes of the above video.

3. Work on two worksheets that are due on Thursday that review cell stuff we have been discussing this unit.

Enjoy your day.

Grades Posted

Grades for the Food Lab & Macromolecule Quiz are posted in Powerschool.

Biology Class is Now on Facebook & Twitter

I've setup a Facebook Page for the class. Visit http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mr-Landrys-Biology-Class-at-Sparta-High-School/439841139428544?fref=ts and like the page in order to get more timely notifications I place on the blog. I'll also occasionally post to the wall videos, links, etc.

You can use the posting feature to post questions and be able to discuss them with classmates and myself as well.

Additionally, connect with me on Twitter to get blog updates @mrlandryshs.

Have a great weekend.

Grade Updates & Cell Unit Preview & Twitter

Hello everyone. I have your quizzes graded and will get them plugged into Powerschool sometime this weekend (there is a slight snafu that I need to correct before I load them in). Additionally, I should be able to get all of your food labs graded this weekend and will get those loaded into the gradebook as well.

If you did not finish your notes on "Life is Cellular", please do so this weekend. Next week we will look into what the parts of the cells are, develop advertisements for the parts of the cell, look more closely at cells under the microscope, and explore the cell membrane and how it regulates the movement of certain things into and out of the cell.

Finally, I have linked this blog to Twitter, so if you are interested in getting more timely notices about this blog, please follow me on Twitter @mrlandryshs. Thanks and enjoy your weekend.

YouTube Playlist for Cell Structure, Function, & Transport Unit

Quiz Thursday and Next Unit

I hope you all are preparing for tomorrow's quiz. On Friday, we will start our cell unit. All materials for this unit are available on the class share site, including all of the notes. Happy studying!