Biology Core Sem 2 Activity Points % of Total Discuss 75 4% Exam 100 6% Final Exam 100 6% Journal 100 6% Lab 250 14% Practice 125 7% Quiz 740 43% Test (CST) 250 14% Total Points for the Course : 1740 Unit 1 : DNA and Heredity Lesson 1.1 : The Code of Life Activity 1.1.1 : Study - Organization of DNA Learn about the organization of DNA into alleles genes and chromosomes. Activity 1.1.2 : Quiz - Organization of DNA Due : 29 Jan 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 1.1.3 : Study - Mitosis Learn about the process of mitosis. Activity 1.1.4 : Quiz - Mitosis Due : 29 Jan 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 1.1.5 : Journal - Your Traits (Documents: Journal) Reflect on the uniqueness of human traits. Due : 29 Jan 2015 Scoring : 20 Points Earned : In Progress Lesson 1.2 : Passing On Traits Activity 1.2.1 : Study - Meiosis Learn about the process of meiosis. Activity 1.2.2 : Quiz - Meiosis http://courses.apexlearning.com/apps/aceweb/courseoutline.do?enrollmentid=27200999 1/12
Due : 03 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 1.2.3 : Study - Principles of Heredity Learn about the principles of heredity and the importance of genetics to organisms. Activity 1.2.4 : Quiz - Principles of Heredity Due : 03 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Lesson 1.3 : Mendelian Genetics Activity 1.3.1 : Study - Basics of Mendelian Genetics Learn about the history and principles of Mendelian genetics. Activity 1.3.2 : Quiz - Basics of Mendelian Genetics Due : 09 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 1.3.3 : Study - Predicting Genetic Outcomes Learn how to predict genetic outcomes. Learn how to use Punnett squares. Activity 1.3.4 : Quiz - Predicting Genetic Outcomes Due : 09 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 1.3.5 : Practice - DNA and Heredity (Documents: Practice Assignment) Practice problem-solving skills related to concepts in the lesson. Due : 09 Feb 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 25 Points Earned : In Progress Lesson 1.4 : Doing Science: DNA and Heredity Activity 1.4.1 : Study - The Right Prescription for Bacteria Learn about bacteria. Activity 1.4.2 : Quiz - The Right Prescription for Bacteria Due : 13 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 1.4.3 : Lab - The Right Prescription for Bacteria (Documents: Dry Lab, FYI, FYI, Wet Lab) Perform a lab about the effect of antibiotics on bacteria Due : 13 Feb 2015 Duration : 1 hr 30 min Scoring : 50 Points Earned : In Progress Activity 1.4.4 : Discuss - The Right Prescription for Bacteria (Documents: Discussion) Discuss the results of your lab. http://courses.apexlearning.com/apps/aceweb/courseoutline.do?enrollmentid=27200999 2/12
Due : 13 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 15 Points Earned : Lesson 1.5 : DNA and Heredity Wrap-Up Activity 1.5.1 : Review - Unit Review Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills. Duration : 30 min Activity 1.5.2 : Test (CST) - Computer-Scored Unit Test Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Due : 18 Feb 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : Activity 1.5.3 : Test (TST) - Teacher-Scored Unit Test Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : (optional) Lesson 1.6 : Diagnostic Activity 1.6.1 : Diag - DNA and Heredity Take a diagnostic unit test that will generate a study plan based on your responses. Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 25 Points Earned : (optional) Unit 2 : DNA to Protein Lesson 2.1 : Structure of Genetic Material Activity 2.1.1 : Study - DNA Replication Learn about the structure of DNA. Learn about the process of DNA replication. Activity 2.1.2 : Quiz - DNA Replication Due : 23 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 2.1.3 : Study - Viruses and Bacteria Learn about the structure of viruses and bacteria how they obtain food and reproduce and their significance to ecosystems. Activity 2.1.4 : Quiz - Viruses and Bacteria Due : 23 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 2.1.5 : Journal - Nucleic Acids (Documents: Journal) Reflect on how many scientists contributed to the discovery of the structure of DNA Due : 23 Feb 2015 Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Lesson 2.2 : From DNA to Protein Activity 2.2.1 : Study - Transcription Learn about how DNA is read to make mrna in the process of transcription http://courses.apexlearning.com/apps/aceweb/courseoutline.do?enrollmentid=27200999 3/12
Activity 2.2.2 : Quiz - Transcription Due : 27 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 2.2.3 : Study - Translation Learn about mrna is used to build molecules of protein Activity 2.2.4 : Quiz - Translation Due : 27 Feb 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Lesson 2.3 : Changes to DNA Activity 2.3.1 : Study - Genetic Mutations Learn how genetic mutations occur the effect of mutations and different types of mutations. Activity 2.3.2 : Quiz - Genetic Mutations Due : 04 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 2.3.3 : Study - DNA Technology Learn about technologies related to DNA their significance and the ethical and societal issues related to them. Activity 2.3.4 : Quiz - DNA Technology Due : 04 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 2.3.5 : Practice - DNA to Protein (Documents: Practice Assignment) Practice problem-solving skills related to concepts in the lesson. Due : 04 Mar 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 25 Points Earned : Lesson 2.4 : Doing Science: DNA to Protein Activity 2.4.1 : Study - Radical Radishes Learn about methods to study DNA. Activity 2.4.2 : Quiz - Radical Radishes Due : 09 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 2.4.3 : Lab - Radical Radishes (Documents: Dry Lab, FYI, FYI, Wet Lab) Perform a lab to test how radiation affects the germination of radish seedlings. Due : 09 Mar 2015 Duration : 1 hr 30 min Scoring : 50 Points Earned : http://courses.apexlearning.com/apps/aceweb/courseoutline.do?enrollmentid=27200999 4/12
Activity 2.4.4 : Discuss - Radical Radishes (Documents: Discussion) Discuss the results of your lab. Due : 09 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 15 Points Earned : Lesson 2.5 : DNA to Protein Wrap-Up Activity 2.5.1 : Review - Unit Review Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills. Duration : 30 min Activity 2.5.2 : Test (CST) - Computer-Scored Unit Test Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Due : 13 Mar 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : Activity 2.5.3 : Test (TST) - Teacher-Scored Unit Test Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : (optional) Lesson 2.6 : Diagnostic Activity 2.6.1 : Diag - DNA to Protein Take a diagnostic unit test that will generate a study plan based on your responses. Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 25 Points Earned : (optional) Unit 3 : Ecosystems and Natural Selection Lesson 3.1 : Ecosystems Activity 3.1.1 : Study - Ecosystems and Biomes Learn about what makes up an ecosystem and about different types of ecosystems. Activity 3.1.2 : Quiz - Ecosystems and Biomes Due : 19 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 3.1.3 : Study - Stability and Change in an Ecosystem Learn how an ecosystem responds to change. Activity 3.1.4 : Quiz - Stability and Change in an Ecosystem Due : 19 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 3.1.5 : Journal - Your Ecosystem (Documents: Journal) Reflect on the qualities of the ecosystem you live in Due : 19 Mar 2015 Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Lesson 3.2 : Populations Activity 3.2.1 : Study - Population Structure http://courses.apexlearning.com/apps/aceweb/courseoutline.do?enrollmentid=27200999 5/12
Learn about factors that affect populations. Activity 3.2.2 : Quiz - Population Structure Due : 24 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 3.2.3 : Study - Population Dynamics Learn about how genes are passed through populations. Activity 3.2.4 : Quiz - Population Dynamics Due : 24 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Lesson 3.3 : Adaptation and Natural Selection Activity 3.3.1 : Study - Variation and Adaptation Learn how species vary geographically and over time and how they adapt to their habitats. Activity 3.3.2 : Quiz - Variation and Adaptation Due : 30 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 3.3.3 : Study - Natural Selection Learn how and why natural selection occurs what affects natural selection and what is and is not natural selection. Activity 3.3.4 : Quiz - Natural Selection Due : 30 Mar 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 3.3.5 : Practice - Adaptation and Natural Selection (Documents: Practice Assignment) Practice problem-solving skills related to concepts in the lesson. Due : 30 Mar 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 25 Points Earned : Lesson 3.4 : Doing Science: Ecosystems and Natural Selection Activity 3.4.1 : Study - Birds on an Island Learn about using simulations models and other experimental techniques Activity 3.4.2 : Quiz - Birds on an Island Due : 03 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 3.4.3 : Lab - Birds on an Island (Documents: Dry Lab, FYI, FYI, Wet Lab) Perform a lab to observe how the frequency of traits in a population changes over time Due : 03 Apr 2015 Duration : 1 hr 30 min Scoring : 50 Points Earned : http://courses.apexlearning.com/apps/aceweb/courseoutline.do?enrollmentid=27200999 6/12
Activity 3.4.4 : Discuss - Birds on an Island (Documents: Discussion) Discuss the results of your lab. Due : 03 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 15 Points Earned : Lesson 3.5 : Ecosystems and Natural Selection Wrap-Up Activity 3.5.1 : Review - Unit Review Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills. Duration : 30 min Activity 3.5.2 : Test (CST) - Computer-Scored Unit Test Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Due : 08 Apr 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : Activity 3.5.3 : Test (TST) - Teacher-Scored Unit Test Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : (optional) Lesson 3.6 : Diagnostic Activity 3.6.1 : Diag - Ecosystems and Natural Selection Take a diagnostic unit test that will generate a study plan based on your responses. Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 25 Points Earned : (optional) Unit 4 : Evolution and Classification Lesson 4.1 : Evolution Activity 4.1.1 : Study - Mechanism for Evolution Learn about the process of evolution and the history of the theory of evolution. Activity 4.1.2 : Quiz - Mechanism for Evolution Due : 13 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 4.1.3 : Study - Evidence for Evolution Learn about the fossil record and the implications for evolutionary thought. Activity 4.1.4 : Quiz - Evidence for Evolution Due : 13 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 4.1.5 : Journal - Theories and Laws (Documents: Journal) Reflect on the different of theories hypotheses and laws Due : 13 Apr 2015 Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Lesson 4.2 : Classification Activity 4.2.1 : Study - Speciation http://courses.apexlearning.com/apps/aceweb/courseoutline.do?enrollmentid=27200999 7/12
Learn what defines a living thing. Activity 4.2.2 : Quiz - Speciation Due : 17 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 4.2.3 : Study - Methods for Classification Learn about the taxonomic systems for classifying organisms. Activity 4.2.4 : Quiz - Methods for Classification Due : 17 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Lesson 4.3 : Diversity of Life Activity 4.3.1 : Study - Life on Earth Learn about microorganisms and fungi. Activity 4.3.2 : Quiz - Life on Earth Due : 23 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 4.3.3 : Study - Plants and Animals Learn about plant and animal structure and function. Activity 4.3.4 : Quiz - Plants and Animals Due : 23 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 4.3.5 : Practice - Diversity of Life (Documents: Practice Assignment) Practice problem-solving skills related to concepts in the lesson. Due : 23 Apr 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 25 Points Earned : Lesson 4.4 : Doing Science: Evolution and Classification Activity 4.4.1 : Study - Bones Feathers and Fur Learn about the scientific process of classifying living things. Activity 4.4.2 : Quiz - Bones Feathers and Fur Due : 28 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 4.4.3 : Lab - Bones Feathers and Fur (Documents: Dry Lab, FYI, FYI, Wet Lab) Perform a lab to observe some characteristics of two classes of vertebrates. http://courses.apexlearning.com/apps/aceweb/courseoutline.do?enrollmentid=27200999 8/12
Due : 28 Apr 2015 Duration : 1 hr 30 min Scoring : 50 Points Earned : Activity 4.4.4 : Discuss - Bones Feathers and Fur (Documents: Discussion) Discuss the results of your lab. Due : 28 Apr 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 15 Points Earned : Lesson 4.5 : Evolution and Classification Wrap-Up Activity 4.5.1 : Review - Unit Review Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills. Duration : 30 min Activity 4.5.2 : Test (CST) - Computer-Scored Unit Test Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Due : 01 May 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : Activity 4.5.3 : Test (TST) - Teacher-Scored Unit Test Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : (optional) Lesson 4.6 : Diagnostic Activity 4.6.1 : Diag - Evolution and Classification Take a diagnostic unit test that will generate a study plan based on your responses. Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 25 Points Earned : (optional) Unit 5 : Human Biology Lesson 5.1 : Structure of the Body Activity 5.1.1 : Study - The Nervous System Learn about tissues and the muscular and skeletal systems. Activity 5.1.2 : Quiz - The Nervous System Due : 07 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 5.1.3 : Study - Respiration and Circulation Learn about respiration and circulation. Activity 5.1.4 : Quiz - Respiration and Circulation Due : 07 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 5.1.5 : Study - Bones and Muscles Learn about bones and muscles. Activity 5.1.6 : Quiz - Bones and Muscles http://courses.apexlearning.com/apps/aceweb/courseoutline.do?enrollmentid=27200999 9/12
Due : 07 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 5.1.7 : Journal - Diet and Your Body (Documents: Journal) Reflect on how understanding biology helps you care for your body Due : 07 May 2015 Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Lesson 5.2 : Fuel Defense and Signaling Activity 5.2.1 : Study - Digestive and Excretory Systems Learn about the digestive and excretory systems. Activity 5.2.2 : Quiz - Digestive and Excretory Systems Due : 12 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 5.2.3 : Study - The Immune System Learn about the immune system. Activity 5.2.4 : Quiz - The Immune System Due : 12 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 5.2.5 : Study - The Endocrine System Learn about the endocrine system. Activity 5.2.6 : Quiz - The Endocrine System Due : 12 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Lesson 5.3 : Reproduction and Development Activity 5.3.1 : Study - Males and Females Learn about males and females. Activity 5.3.2 : Quiz - Males and Females Due : 18 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 5.3.3 : Study - Fertilization and Development Learn about fertilization and development. Activity 5.3.4 : Quiz - Fertilization and Development Due : 18 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : http://courses.apexlearning.com/apps/aceweb/courseoutline.do?enrollmentid=27200999 10/12
Activity 5.3.5 : Practice - Reproduction and Development (Documents: Practice Assignment) Practice problem-solving skills related to concepts in the lesson. Due : 18 May 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 25 Points Earned : In Progress Lesson 5.4 : Doing Science: Human Biology Activity 5.4.1 : Study - Breaking Down Fat Learn about how the human body metabolizes lipids. Activity 5.4.2 : Quiz - Breaking Down Fat Due : 21 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 20 Points Earned : Activity 5.4.3 : Lab - Breaking Down Fat (Documents: Dry Lab, FYI, FYI, Wet Lab) Perform a lab to explore the breakdown of fat during digestion Due : 21 May 2015 Duration : 1 hr 30 min Scoring : 50 Points Earned : Activity 5.4.4 : Discuss - Breaking Down Fat (Documents: Discussion) Discuss the results of your lab. Due : 21 May 2015 Duration : 20 min Scoring : 15 Points Earned : Lesson 5.5 : Human Biology Wrap-Up Activity 5.5.1 : Review - Unit Review Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills. Duration : 30 min Activity 5.5.2 : Test (CST) - Computer-Scored Unit Test Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Due : 27 May 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : Activity 5.5.3 : Test (TST) - Teacher-Scored Unit Test Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 50 Points Earned : (optional) Lesson 5.6 : Diagnostic Activity 5.6.1 : Diag - Human Biology Take a diagnostic unit test that will generate a study plan based on your responses. Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 25 Points Earned : (optional) Unit 6 : Biology Semester 2 Review and Exam Lesson 6.1 : Biology Semester 2 Activity 6.1.1 : Review - Biology Semester 2 Prepare for the semester exam by reviewing key concepts covered in this semester. Duration : 1 hr Activity 6.1.2 : Exam - Biology Semester 2 Take a computer-scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester. http://courses.apexlearning.com/apps/aceweb/courseoutline.do?enrollmentid=27200999 11/12
Due : 01 Jun 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 100 Points Earned : Activity 6.1.3 : Final Exam - Biology Semester 2 Take a teacher-scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester. Due : 01 Jun 2015 Duration : 1 hr Scoring : 100 Points Earned : Appendix B : Additional Activities B.1 : Extra Credit Scoring : 15 Points Earned : http://courses.apexlearning.com/apps/aceweb/courseoutline.do?enrollmentid=27200999 12/12