Create a new sheet in your Google spreadsheet and list the 12 different organ systems and their functions (ie. digestive system).  Also include a column that lists the organs in each system.

For more information regarding the formatting of your final science fair paper in APA format, go to the following sites…

Science Fair site: http://sciserv.org/isef/students/abstract.asp

APA site: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/18/

You will have a test on chapter 1 and The Structure of Life book.  The test will be on Wednesday, 12/8/09.

In the Structure of Life book, you should read chapters 1,2,4 & 5. You should write a brief paragraph summarizing each chapter. You should also answer the “Got It?” questions at the end of each chapter in your notebook in the same section as the chapter review questions.  You may not take the books home.

You should also create a Google spreadsheet table of the organic compounds and share it with me as a collaborator.  The table should include the following information: organic compound, functions, monomers, polymers, named examples, link to image, key information

In an effort to put your (or your parents’) tax dollars to work, the government offers free educational material.  You can go online and order this material for free and have it shipped to you for free.  We will use some of this material for this class so you should follow these directions.

1. Go to the following site: http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/order/
2. Order the following books…

• Inside the Cell (may be out of stock)
• (revised) Chemistry of Health (as of this date, you can pre-order a copy now)
• Computing Life
• The New Genetics
• Medicines by Design
• The Structures of Life
• February 2009 issue of ‘Findings’ (special evolution issue)

You are free to order any other material that you wish, but the above are excellent sources of information that we will draw upon.  Again, the material is free – you just give your name and address, no credit card information or the like.

Scientists have recently discovered a ‘copy number variant’ mutation that increases the risk of developing schizophrenia.  Having just one extra copy of a specific gene on chromosome 16 gives an 8 times greater risk.  Read about their findings here.

Complete your science fair index card and have it signed by your parents.

Due: Monday, 11/9/09

Read chapter 1 and answer the questions given out in class.  A copy of the question sheet can be found here:  biology chapter 1 questions

Due:  Tuesday, 11/3

You will have a test on the prologue, chapter 17, the ‘nature of science’, evolution and any other material we have discussed in class.  The test will be Wednesday, 10/28/09.  There is a practice test available here:
http://www.docfleetwood.net/biology/studyguides/prologuech17nospractice.htm

Be sure to understand the IDEAS behind the questions in the practice test so you will do well on the actual test which will have different questions.  In other words, don’t just memorize the practice test answers!

Complete the science fair progress report given in class.  Be sure to create a timeline for project completion.

Due: Thursday, 10/29/09