You have reached the website of Patty Lawson, LHS  Biology Concepts and Biotechnology teacher. The best way to contact me is to call 432-6941 extension 2813 and leave a message or email me at the londonderry.org website (plawson@londonderry.org).  I check my voice mail and email frequently during the school day, and will contact you as soon as I have a free period.

My schedule is as follows:

A+ B periods - Biotechnology

C period - Lab Prep

Dperiod - Biology Concepts

E Period - Biology Concepts

F period - Lunch/Lab Prep

G Period- Biology Concepts

H Period - Study Hall Duty

 

BIOTECHNOLOGY

 Class Description: 
Biotechnology is a lab intensive science course.  This course will cover fundamental concepts of life science and microbiology and then incorporate current technology into their application.  This course will expose students to cutting edge technology like cloning and gene therapy, current and controversial issues, people, practices and future ideals.  The techniques and knowledge gained in this course will allow students to venture off into many different fields such as medicine, genetics, microbiology, virology and forensics.  This is not a traditional science course, as students will spend almost every day discovering, experimenting and inventing.  Every student’s talents, creativity, logic and abilities will be utilized towards the success of this class. Biotechnology is a multi-leveled class.  Students can choose to follow the Project Running Start pathway, in which 4 credits from New Hampshire Community Technical College are received with a minimum grade of “C” (the NHCTC description and Project Running Start presentation will provide more information on this level option within the Biotechnology course). 

Please refer to the documents option to obtain detailed course description information and the course outline.

 

Biology Concepts

This course is designed to develop basic biological skills while examining the fundamental characteristics of living organisms. Extensive hands-on laboratory and group activities help develop learning skills. Topics investigated include the scientific process, evolution, the cell, biochemistry, homeostasis, genetics, microbiology,

 

 Topics of Study (by units)
The Matter of Life (Cell Biology)
What are the characteristics of life?
How do scientists explain the origin of life?
What processes and molecules are found in all living organisms?

Traits and Fates (Genetics)
Who are you?
What makes you "you"?
How does DNA control this?
How are traits passed down from one generation to the next?

 Variation and Adaptation (Evolution)
What is the molecular basis of genetic evolution?
How did the diversity of organisms on Earth come about?
What constitutes a species and how are they organized?
By what mechanisms have species changed over time?

The Blueprint of Infection (Molecular Biology)
What is the relationship of human behavior to the spread of disease?
How do microbes cause disease?
What happens when the processes inside a cell are disrupted?

 The study of science is a distinct discipline, different from the humanities and the fine arts.  You will learn core concepts in biology by asking questions, brainstorming, participating in activities, making models and analyzing information.  Together, we will all be participating in the learning process.

 Cooperative learning groups will be incorporated to help students develop formal thinking and communication skills.

Please refer to the documents option to obtain detailed course description information and the course outline.

 

When studying, try to make flash cards on flashcardmachine.com.

 

Biotechnology

**Course Outline/Study Guide available under "documents."

Study Daily!!!!!!

Intorductory and Review Videos from Khan Academy (U Tube)

Information Packet - due 8/29

Safety Quiz - 8/30

Course Materials due - 9/4

 Measurement worksheet - due Monday 9/6

Metric Website -  pulse.pharmacy.arizona.edu/math/lesson_gifs/how_big/metrics.ppt

Measurement worksheet re-do for partial credit - due 9/12

Quiz Intro Material (safety, measurement, etc) and Chapter 1+10 - Tuesday Sept. 25

PRS Manchester Community College Registration Forms + $150.00 due Monday October 1

Quiz on Chapter 11 (with some 1 +10 information) - Tuesday Oct.9

MCC Attendance Policy Signed

Quiz on Chapters 11,12 +3 - Wednesday Oct. 31 Moved to Friday 11/2

Signed Progress Reports  - due Friday Nov.9

Quiz on Chapters 6,7+13- Wednesday 1/16

Quiz on Chapter 8 -  Friday 2/22

Quiz on Ch 8 and DNA Science - end of March 25th week and April 8th week and April 15th week and April 29th week

Additional DNA quizzes - end of May 13th week and beginning of May 20th week.

Disease Presentation Project - see information sheet for due dates - Presentations start after May 15th

 

New Binder for Semester 2

Homework - Biology Concepts

**Course Outline/Study Guide available under "documents."

Study daily!!!!!!!!!

Complete Course Packet for Parents/Guardians and Students - due 8/30

Safety Practice Worksheets (Warm-up Lab Safety and Scientific Method/Safety Practices) - study

Safety Quiz - 8/30

Course Materials - due 9/4

If you received an MU in X2 under "OpeningDayPacket," please bring home packet when I return it to you on Tuesday and get missing signature - due Wed. 9/5

 

Science Definition Worksheet - due 9/6

 

Flash Cards on Science Intro Definitions - due 9/10

Quiz on Science Intro Definitions - Tuesday 9/11

 

Worksheet on Metric Measurement (both sides) - due 9/12

Measurement Flash Cards - due Tues. 9/18

 

Study for Metric Quiz - 9/18-9/21

Correct Science Definition Quiz + Complete 1-16 on Scienctific Notation Worksheet - due Thurs. 9/20

Quiz on Metrics and Measurement - Friday 9/21

Microscope term flash cards - due Tuesday 9/25

Read Microscope lab for Tuesday 9/25

Complete Microscope Lab and Analysis - due Wed. 9/26

 

Complete Microscope Crossword Puzzle - due Thursday 9/27

Quiz on Microscope Terms and Parts -  Friday 9/28

Complete Pond Water and Analysis - due Thursday 10/4

 

Tropism Lab Analysis - due Wednesday 10/10

Characteristics of Life Flash Cards - due Thursday 10/11

Quiz on Characteristics of Life - Monday 10/15

Flash Cards on photosynthesis vocabulary - due Thursday 10/18

Lab You Light Up My Life analysis - due Tuesday 10/23

Quiz - Photosynthesis terms - Thursday 10/25

Photosynthesis Concept Map - due Monday 10/29 (if you did not complete in class on Friday 10/16)

Large Quiz/Test Characteristics of Life - Photosynthesis - Monday 10/29Moved to WEdnesday 10/31

 

What Am I Eating prediction sheet (pre-lab sheets) - due Friday 11/2

Flash cards on nutrition (both worksheets) - due Thursday 11/8

Quiz on nutrition - Wednesday 11/14

Signed Grade Sheet for Friday Nov. 9

Human Digestion Worksheets - due Monday 11/19

 Flash cards on shark vocab - due Tuesday 11/27

Biochemistry Flash Cards - due 12/4

Biochemistry take-home quiz - due 12/7

Quiz on digestion unit (shark, human, cow, etc.) - Friday 11/30

Quiz Biochemistry - Mon. 12/10

Read and highlight (with a highlighter!!) "Haven't I Seen That Carbon Before" - due Tuesday 12/11

 

Haven't I Seen Tha Carbon Before Questions- due 12/17

Complete Plants Respire Too lab - due

Complete Energy for all read, highlight and questions - due Monday 12/17

Competency flash cards - due Tuesday 12/18

Energy for All Reading Questions - due Tuesday 12/18 for extra credit

Competency Practice Diagram (on photsynthesis and respiration) - due Wed. 12/19

Competency #1 on Photosynthesis and Respiration -  Thurs. 12/20

Competency #2 Cell Structures Compared to a Factory Poster and Presentation Activity - start to finish due 1/4/12

Competency #2 re-take - Wednesday 1/9

Review Packet - p. 1-3 due Thurs. 1/10

Quiz on cell structures - Thurs. 1/10

Review Packet - p.4-6 due Fri. 1/11

Review Packet - p.7-11 due Mon. 1/14

Review Packet - p.12-15 due Tues. 1/15

Review Packet - p.16-18 due Wed. 1/16

Review Packet - p.19-22 due Thurs. 1/17

Mitosis Worksheet - due Tues. 1/29

Mitosis Quiz - Wed. 1/30

Read, highlight and annotate Mitosis Lab - due Fri. 2/1

New Binder for Semester 2 needed!!!

Worksheet on Steps of Mitosis - due Tues. 2/5

Do Blue People of Troublesome Creek Questions - due Wed. 2/6

Quiz on Mitosis - Thurs. 2/7

Read, Highlight and Annotate - A Pea By Any Other Name and Adding a New Wrinkle - due Wed. 2/13

Finish Adding a New Wrinkle Table and Questions - due

U2LE3 Vocab (27 terms)  on flash cards - due Mon. 2/18

Test on U2LE1-U2LE3 - Fri. 2/22

Am I a Carrier - Due Wed. 3/6

Happy Hens Worksheet - due Wed. 3/7

Flash cards for U3LE6 vocab - due Wed. 3/13

Finish DNA Model Questions -

3 different Quizzes on DNA, DNA Replication, Transcription and Translation - Week of 3/18+3/25

RNA Color +Question worksheet - due Tues.3/26

Protein Synthesis Worksheet - due Thurs. 3/28

Reading and 4 questions on Cracking the Genetic Code - due

How Does DNA Differ From RNA Worksheet - due Tues. 4/2

Quiz on Protein Synthesis - Tues. 4/2

Competency on Protein Synthesis - Tues. 4/2

Karyotyping Library Activity - due and  students that needed to finish Cancer Project - due Tues. 4/9(***Suggestion - finish this Thursday so you do not have work over weekend)

Study for Protein Synthesis Quiz re-do - re-do on Monday 4/15

Mutation and Cancer quiz -  Wed. 4/17

Meiosis Flash Cards - due Thurs. 4/18

((***Suggestion - finish this Thursday so you do not have work over weekend)

Quiz on Meiosis - Fri. 4/19

U2LE9 Flashcards - due Fri. 5/3

Genetics Worksheets p. 153-154 - due

3,2,1 Countdown to Genetics Analysis (H period only) - due Friday 5/10

Red Bull Mystery Worksheet - due Tuesday 5/14

Homework while Mr. Keyes is Teaching

Study for Genetics Quiz, Complete Review Packet-Due Friday 5/17

 

Penicillin Permission Slip for Lab - due

Closed-toe shoes for Labs - 5/21/2013

Quiz on Genetics - 5/17/13

Review Antibiotic Resistance information for Competency #4

Finish Antibiotic Resistance Lab - due

Competency #4- Week of

Highlight Biotech Study Guide for

Competency Make-up -  after school at 2:05

Work on Semester 2 Final Exam Review Packet

How Do Fossils Show Change - due

Quiz on Evolution + Classification -

Work on Semester 2 Final Exam Review Packet - follow schedule given on  for each section of the review packet due dates

BioConnect Club Announcements

 

Meeting - The last Tuesday of each month.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Biology SAT Information
Some colleges require SAT subject matter exams in addition to the SAT.  I usually suggest that the Biology SAT subject test - M Version be taken in June of the sophomore year when the biology information is most recent.

Sign up for SAT biology subject test - M Version on the collegeboard.com website.

To prepare for the SAT biology subject test, it is advisable to purchase a review book at any bookstore that is specific for the Bio SAT subject test M version (ie. Princeton Review Book, etc).

Use the Honors Biology course outline to determine what material will not be covered at the time of the test in June and learn that material first and then review all other material in the book.

With sufficient preparation over the next few months, students should be successful.

Extra Help

 

Mon. - Fri. 7am-7:15.  Please come to room 532....check Prep area if you do not see me in classroom 

While I am out please check with Mr. Keyes as to his availability and where he would like to meet you for extra help and make-up. 

For Mr. Keyes: Please feel free to come by Room 532 Mon-Fri  either before or after school.  I am avaiable when you need help just let me know and we can set up a time.  I am in 532 in the morning by 6:45am.

 

 

 

 

 

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