Biology A

Warm-up                     18 September 2017

Answer the following in complete sentences/formal response:

** remember: pages 18 & 20 in Biology book might help J**

1. A jackrabbit having a long, thin body with long ears in the high desert of eastern Oregon is an example of what characteristic of life?
2. Bacteria, roses, algae, giraffes and mushrooms all have DNA and RNA is an example of what characteristic of life?
3. To be able to pass on the DNA to the next generation, organisms have to exhibit what characteristic of life?
4. Give at least 2 examples of things that are added to an energy drink to increase/boost energy.
5. Which type of energy drink has the greatest sodium (NaCl) content?
6. Which type of energy drink has the greatest sugar content?
7. Which type of energy drink has the highest caffeine content?
8. What are 2 examples of negative effects of caffeine on the human body?

Today’s Schedule:

Unit Learning Target: What is the nature of Molecular Biology with Bender?

Day Learning Target: I can describe the 8 characteristics of all life

1. Warm-up
2. Life Series: Challenges of Life Video Q’s… finish today, DUE Today
3. Characteristics of Life (INB)… do today, stamp tomorrow
4. notes
5. diagrams
6. Scientific Method (INB)… start today??
7. Start notes
8. qualitative & quantitative data collection activity
9. Scientific Method Extra Credit… due 9/29
10. seed germination

• Option #1 (up to 20 E.C.): design experiment, write up design
• Option #2 (up to 40 E.C.): design experiment, collect data, write up experiment