Biology II 07-08

For those students transitioning over from the Anatomy Class, don't worry.
I will help each of you integrate into our scheduled content so that you won't get burned.

Homecoming week has been designated by the staff as a "no-homework" week, so it will be a perfect time for transition and transformation from AP Bio to BIOLOGY II.

Homework: Every night AS YOU NEED IT! You are now young adults on your way to college, who must learn to manage your own time according to your abilities and school schedule. The majority of biology is memorization, so some of you will need to spend a lot of time many days ahead of quizzes and tests to store the material into long term memory. Others will not need to spend nearly as much time. It would not be constructive for me to force all of you to do assigned busy work at home as if you were elementary students.

BIO II Approximated Summary of the Year 07-08 First Semester – 18 Weeks For those students transitioning over from the Anatomy Class, don't worry. I will help each of you integrate into our scheduled content so that you won't get burned.
Unit	Topics	Assignments/Readings/Labs	Quizzes/Tests	Length
TERM/QUARTER ONE
1	Biochemistry - Thermodynamics/Molecules - Carbon Based / Water Dependent	Content from sections in Ch 1-5 - Formal Laboratory / NCZoo Lab - Articles/Worksheets/Video	Quizzes/Tests Free Response Questions from past AP Exams	Term I 9 weeks
2	Cytology - Cell Structure/Membranes - Photosynthesis/Respiration	Content from sections in Ch 6-11 - Formal Laboratory / NCZoo Lab - Articles/Worksheets/Video	Quizzes/Tests Free Response Questions from past AP Exams	Term I 9 weeks
TERM/QUARTER TWO

3	Genetics - Cell Cycle/- Mitosis/Meiosis - Mendel/Chromosomes - DNA/Mutation/- Viruses/Biotech - Mutation Myth of Macroevolution	Content from sections in Ch 12-21 - Formal Laboratory / NCZoo Lab - Articles/Worksheets/Video	Quizzes/Tests Free Response Questions from past AP Exams	Term II 8 weeks
MID-YEAR EXAM

Second Semester – 18 Weeks TERM/QUARTER THREE
Unit	Topics	Assignments/Readings/Labs	Quizzes/Tests	Length
4	Origins/Selection/ Diversity - Mechanisms - Phylogeny/Systematics - Baraminology	Content from sections in Ch 22-34 - Formal Laboratory / NCZoo Lab - Articles/Worksheets/Video	Quizzes/Tests Free Response Questions from past AP Exams	Term III 9 weeks
5	Plants (Non-nephesh) - Form/Function - Systems/Adaptations	Content from sections in Ch 35-39 - Formal Laboratory / NCZoo Lab - Articles/Worksheets/Video	Quizzes/Tests Free Response Questions from past AP Exams	Term III 9 weeks

TERM/QUARTER FOUR
				Term IV 8 Weeks
6	Animals (Some with nephesh) - Form/Function - Systems/Adaptations	Content from sections in Ch 40-49 - Formal Laboratory / NCZoo Lab - Articles/Worksheets/Video	Quizzes/Tests Free Response Questions from past AP Exams
7	Ecology - Ecosystems/Populations - Interactions/Interdependence - Environmental Issues	Content from sections in Ch 50-55 - Formal Laboratory / NCZoo Lab - Articles/Worksheets/Video	Quizzes/Tests Free Response Questions from past AP Exams
FINAL EXAM - COMPREHENSIVE / CUMULATIVE

* HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: You are expected to schedule your time throughout each unit. I recommend you use my instructions/article on "How and Why to Create a Condensed Memory OUTLINE". Please remember, you're not elementary students anymore, so we won't be spoon-feeding, or given constant teacher-generated busy work to do at home. Some courses, like Math and Chemistry, require a lot of "practice" problems homework. In contrast, a large part of Biology/Life Science requires the memorization of many terms/concepts along with learning to think Bio - logically (Greek = logikos).

- to read and understand the textbook and lab sections BEFORE each class
- to outline and condense your notes into manageable segments with memory cues
- to memorize your outlines well
- to meditate on and question the meaning and implications of everything covered
* Never believe anything without sufficient evidence (critical thinking / bio-logic) Proverbs 14:15; Hebrews 11:1

Bio-logikos Classroom Zoo / Rehab (brochure / Word doc)

NCZoo "Living Labs" - (30 Aquariums/Terrariums) (Over 40 Live Animals)
Remember, "Biology" [Greek = bio + logos] means the study of "Life", not dead specimens!
This also means the study of "nephesh" inter-relationships, especially humans in God's image.

Digital Microscopy QX3:
- Where to get a QX3 and why you'll love it
- What you can do with it and how to use it
- Photos and video clips of our class digital labs

Unit 2 Part II for BIO II: BIOCHEM Review & CYTOLOGY
(Cells: The Incomprehensibly Complex, Organic Cities - full of factories, railways, etc)
Homework: Every night AS YOU NEED IT! You are now young adults on your way to college, who must learn to manage your own time according to your abilities and school schedule. The majority of biology is memorization, so some of you will need to spend a lot of time many days ahead of quizzes and tests to store the material into long term memory. Others will not need to spend nearly as much time. It would not be constructive for me to force all of you to do assigned busy work at home as if you were elementary students.
* How and Why to Create a Condensed Memory OUTLINE

Word Doc Notes - Biochemistry Review & CYTOLOGY (.doc)
(Printed copies of this Word Doc will also be handed out in class.)
PowerPoint Notes - Biochemistry Review & CYTOLOGY- (.ppt)

Assignments: I'll be in Ft. Worth speaking Sat - Wed, so my substitute will explain these further.
     *** If you do not do these diligently IN CLASS, you will loose points from both classwork & Bonus categories!!
     Classwork Due in class Wed Oct 3 - Make an outline and memory cards from my notes on this unit
     Classwork Due in class Thurs Oct 4 - Make an outline and memory cards of Dr. Bergman's article

Assignments:
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO - No Class for anyone Oct 5 Friday for Grandparents' Day, the quiz and test below will be reviewed the day before each one. I requested and received permission to not go on the sophomore retreat Monday the 8th, since that would have eliminated another day with your class.
QUIZ: DATE Wednesday Oct 10
Study Guide for QUIZ on BIOCHEMISTRY REVIEW (Word Doc)
I will review this material Monday Oct 8

TEST: Date Friday Oct 12
Study Guide for TEST on BIOCHEMISTRY review and CYTOLOGY (Word Doc)
I will review this material Thursday Oct 11

Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis Review
Homework: Every night AS YOU NEED IT! You are now young adults on your way to college, who must learn to manage your own time according to your abilities and school schedule. The majority of biology is memorization, so some of you will need to spend a lot of time many days ahead of quizzes and tests to store the material into long term memory. Others will not need to spend nearly as much time. It would not be constructive for me to force all of you to do assigned busy work at home as if you were elementary students.

Notes as WORD .doc (Cell Respiration & Photosynthesis - without diagrams)
       * Notes as PowerPoint .ppt (Cell Respiration - diagrams)
          (You're responsible for the checked diagrams and the circled items in them.)
       * Notes as PowerPoint .ppt (Photosynthesis - diagrams)
          (You're responsible for the checked diagrams and the circled items in them.)

QUIZ DATE = Wednesday October 24 (Respiration)
Quiz Study Guide

NEW TEST DATE = Thursday NOVEMBER 1 (Respiration and Photosynthesis)
TEST Study Guide

UNIT 3: GENETICS (Textbook Chapters 12-21)
Approximate Dates for Unit 3: Nov 6 - Dec 14
Homework: Every night AS YOU NEED IT! You are now young adults on your way to college, who must learn to manage your own time according to your abilities and school schedule. The majority of biology is memorization, so some of you will need to spend a lot of time many days ahead of quizzes and tests to store the material into long term memory. Others will not need to spend nearly as much time. It would not be constructive for me to force all of you to do assigned busy work at home as if you were elementary students.

* Required Article: Dr. Lane Lester on Genetics & Origins
(Read and study this important article. Yes, it will be represented on upcoming tests.)

Cell Cycle / Mitosis / Meiosis
Word Document Notes as .doc
PowerPoint Notes as .ppt

QUIZ DATE = Nov 9 Quiz Study Guide
(Due to the unique schedule changes this week (volleyball trip Thurs, half day Fri, no class Mon or Tue) that eliminate over half of our lecture opportunities for this unit, you will only have one assessment on this material.
TEST DATE = Friday Nov 16
(We will complete the PPT notes and review Wed and Thur)
Test Study Guide

Since some of you have apparently allowed extra-curricular activities and other non-academic things to tempt you into not keeping up with the website, Edline, etc, THEN BECAUSE I CARE ABOUT YOU:

1. You will have regular assignments from this website to complete.
2. These will be online at least 48 hours ahead of any due date.
3. If you fail to turn them in on time you will get a ZERO.
4. You must have a detailed, signed note from your parent to be excused.
(I will verify with you parent any note for its authenticity and validity.)

Approximate Dates: Nov 26 - Dec 14
Mendel / Chromosomes / DNA / Mutation Mechanism Myth
Homework: Every night AS YOU NEED IT! You are now young adults on your way to college, who must learn to manage your own time according to your abilities and school schedule. The majority of biology is memorization, so some of you will need to spend a lot of time many days ahead of quizzes and tests to store the material into long term memory. Others will not need to spend nearly as much time. It would not be constructive for me to force all of you to do assigned busy work at home as if you were elementary students.

Notes as .doc MENDEL & MOLECULAR GENETICS
Notes as .ppt MENDEL
Notes as .ppt MOLECULAR GENETICS
I'll print and copy these for you, since I'm still adding and updating the content :-)
Plus, the PPT files are huge (lots of graphics)

Mega-Quiz Study Guide Completion Due Friday Nov 30th)
MEGA-QUIZ DATE = Wednesday Dec 5

Test Study Guide (Completion Due Monday Dec 10th)
** Molecular Genetics Diagrams Guide
TEST DATE = Thursday Dec 13th

Mid-Year Semester Exam Study Guide
Cumulative & Comprehensive
(See the NCS exam schedule for the date)

Homework: Every night AS YOU NEED IT! You are now young adults on your way to college, who must learn to manage your own time according to your abilities and school schedule. The majority of biology is memorization, so some of you will need to spend a lot of time many days ahead of quizzes and tests to store the material into long term memory. Others will not need to spend nearly as much time. It would not be constructive for me to force all of you to do assigned busy work at home as if you were elementary students.

UNIT 4: CLASSIFICATION of Creatures
Approximate Dates for Unit 4: January 7th - 22nd

Creation Classification:
Comparing and Contrasting Models
Biblical Baraminology vs. Evolutionary Cladistics

I. History of Classification
II. Evolutionary Systems of Classification
III. Biblical Baraminology
IV. Angels, Cherubim, Seraphim, Nephilim?
V. JESUS (The Only Begotten Son - God/Man)

WORD DOC Notes: Classification of the Creator's Creation
* Supplementary Article by Dr. Morris, PhD
POWERPOINT: Classical Classification Presentation
POWERPOINT: Baraminology Presentation

* The DOC and PPT's are the notes you'll need for the quiz and test.
The PowerPoint below is more for visual recognition and fun (esp. the humorous hybrids).

QUIZ Classification DATE: Tuesday Jan 15th
Study Guide for the QUIZ (Word Doc)

"ZORSE" = Zebra X Horse Hybrid

LIGER: Lion x Tiger HYBRID

LAB: NCZoo "Living Labs" - Baraminology Small Group Activity
Word Doc for Intro Activity

TEST Classification and Baraminology:
DATES: Tuesday Jan 22nd
The test includes all of our Creation Classification notes,
but emphasizes the Biblical Baraminology model.
Study Guide for the TEST
(Word Doc)

* You must complete this guide on your own this semester. If you've not been paying attention and wait for me to spoon feed the study guide to you, then you will not retain the information in long-term memory.

I'll be presenting four workshops at the ACSI (Assoc. of Christian Schools International) conference in Birmingham Thursday and Friday, then a seminar in Tennessee over the weekend. I'll be back in class Monday, so do the classwork assignment well that I'll leave for the substitute to give you. IT WILL BE GRADED!

Unit 5 - ORIGINS: The Biological Battle over God's Character
Approximately Jan 24 - Feb 14
"Survival of the Fittest" VS. "Saving of the Weakest"
Assignment Thursday Jan 24th in class
Article Online: "Mutations: The Raw Material For Evolution", by Dr. Maddox, MD
Worksheet: Mr. Galloway's Questions on the above Article

Assignment Tuesday Jan 29th
      Print my "Philosophy of Education" paper and bring to class for a grade.
      It is centered around creation as the necessary cornerstone for Christian Education
      Philosophy of Education (About 50 pages - long download, Word Doc)

I'll try to provide copies of the following PowerPoints for you. (If the copier works)
ACSI - "Logikos: Critical Thinking Led by the Logos" (PDF File)
ACSI - "Creation: Crucial Cornerstone of Christian Education" (PDF File)
ACSI - "Evolutionism: Preparing a Respectful Refutation" (PDF File)
ACSI - "Animal Assisted Education on Origins" (PDF File)

Assignment National Academy of Sciences / Institute of Medicine (Latest Attack Publication on Creationism):
          "Science, Evolution, & Creationism" (This link is only a brochure about the book.)
            This is the link to the full text in PDF version S.E.C.pdf
    - Jonathan Sarfati, PhD (Jono's rebuttal is an excellent point by point refutation.)
              * Click here to download a PDF version of Jono's rebuttal.
     - Discovery Institute's crtique of the S.E.C. propaganda piece

Quiz: Friday Feb 8
Study Guide for the QUIZ (Word Doc)
(This QUIZ will be on Logikos Thinking, Evidential Belief, & Respectful Refutation)

Bio II Origins Quiz Study Guide

This quiz will consist of a few “brief” essay questions.
I won’t be looking for picky details, but merely to see that you have a solid grasp of the core concepts associated with each questions.
The following are the questions:

1. Logikos Thinking and Evidential Belief:
Explain why thinking logically and believing based on objective evidence is the way of both science and scripture.

2. Respectful Refutation:
Describe a possible future example demonstrating how you would apply the principles of humbly, gently, and respectfully refuting an evolutionist. Remember that it’s best to use questions instead of “telling”. So, make up questions you would use to challenge the person’s beliefs, help them think logically, and re-examine their own evidence.

3. List and briefly explain the following outline:

I. Significance (Origins is important because it is the cornerstone of beliefs and beliefs produce behaviors.)
A. God
B. Graphae
C. Gospel
D. Glorify

II. Evidence (We should base all belief on sufficient objective evidence to make it worthy of our trust and actions.)
A. Scholars
B. Science
C. Scripture

Test: Thursday Feb 14
Study Guide for the TEST (Word Doc)
      This TEST will be on the quiz material plus a summary of the Significance/Evidence outline.
       * Most of you did well on the essay quiz. However, some of you only did a minimal job of explaining the outline.
       * For the significance of origins / evidence for creation section of the test, you will need to provide a much more detailed
          explanation of both significance and evidence. On Tuesday, we will discuss more about what you're expected to write
           for you test essay question on the outline.

Unit 6 - Botany: The study of plants
Approximately Feb 15 - Feb 26
Non-nephesh organic machines designed by God for:
food, oxygen, fun, beauty, building, clothing, etc)

I'll try to provide copies of the notes, study guides, etc for you. (If the copier works)
* But, I always recommend that you download them ASAP to you PC & print them.
- Mr. Galloway's PPT (A review of past biology/botany)
This is the PPT from which your quiz and test will be derived.

- Collated PPT slides from Textbook as preview of college biology:
We will use these to take a deeper and broader look at plant biology
* Ch 29.ppt * Ch 30.ppt

Assignment Date: Tuesday Feb 19
Find, print, read, bring in to class, & be prepared to explain
         a "creationism-based" article on plants from one of the following three websites:
         - http://www.answersingenesis.org/
         - http://www.creationontheweb.org/
         - http://www.icr.org/

Quiz: Date: Thursday Feb 21
Study Guide for the QUIZ (Word Doc)

Test: NEW Date: Thursday Feb 28
    (Since so many of you have been out for sports and other activities,
     plus I'm such a nice guy.)
     Study Guide for the TEST (Word Doc)

Unit 7 - Ethology (Animal Behavior)
Approximately Feb 27 to March 13

A "Liger" = Hybrid of a male lion and female tiger.
Ligers are exceptionally large (800-900 lbs),
yet they are amazingly gentle giants.
- Their hybridization demonstrates the reality of a designed feline "kind",
just as Scripture describes (Gen 1).
- Their gentle character reflects the original Edenic nature and the promise of the new Earth where the lion will eat grass and live in peaceful harmony with lambs and people (Isaiah 11, 65; Romans 8).

- The FINAL Collated PPT slides from numerous sources:
         Sorry students for the delay in this final huge version of the PPT for your study.
         I included a lot of extra as supplementary material.
         The study guides below will delineate what you need to study.

( Review of 10th grade Biology WORD DOC notes) Ethology and Animal (Nephesh) Behavior

Assignment Date: Wednesday March 5
Find, print, read, bring in to class, & be prepared to explain
         a "creationism-based" article on animal behavior from one of the following three websites:
         - http://www.answersingenesis.org/
         - http://www.creationontheweb.org/
         - http://www.icr.org/

NCZOO LAB (Ethology - "Pigeon Navigation")
Date: Thurs March 6th

(Click the photos above for enlargements)
(Click the Video links below for video clips)
* Video 1 Pre-release Pigeon "Bob" is ready
* Video 2 Pre-release Class is ready
* Video 3 "Bob" heading home
     Pigeon Navigation Experiment (Covington to Lake Charles)
     Related Articles
           - "Pigeon Navigation" Journal of Experimental Biology
           - http://www.pigeonblog.mapyourcity.net/navigation.php
           - http://www.speedpigeon.com/racing_pigeon_calculator.htm

QUIZ: Date: Fri March 7th
Study Guide for the QUIZ (Word Doc)

FIELD TRIP TO BODY EXHIBIT
NEW DATE MARCH 17 MONDAY
(Click the pic for enlargement. Click the date link for news article & video)
* $20 fee and PERMISSION SLIP must be in by Monday

TEST: NEW Plan due to schedule changes with the water pipe break and spiritual emphasis week:

     The TEST will be your Elephant Nephesh Ethology Activity
          Due TUESDAY March 18th
            * Elephant Activity Packet
     Related Articles
           - ElephantStandards.pdf
           - Elephant_self-recognition.pdf
           - Elephants Bulls Over Teens Nature Journal.pdf

* Your recent "Creation Hike" Video
      - Raccoon Rory Video 1
      - Raccoon Rory Video 2
      - Raccoon Twin Babies Video 1

Unit 8 - Kingdom Animalia
DATES = April 1-15
Animalia Note (Invertebrata)(for the QUIZ)
Animalia Note (Vertebrata)(for the TEST)
(Word Files)
Animal Notes (BOTH Invert. & Vert)
(Power Point - PDF File)

Supplementary PPT-PDF
(Not needed for the quiz or test)

New QUIZ Date: April 15 Tuesday TAX DAY!
Quiz Study Guide
(You will need the INVERT. WORD file above to prepare.)
(Use "CTRL-F" to find terms, concepts as you work on the guide.)

New TEST Date: Tuesday April 22
Test Study Guide

Bonobo ape - not a common chimpanzee

EXTRA CREDIT POTENTIAL
- Don't wait or the movie showing will end

- Go and see the new documentary movie, "EXPELLED",
at the Slidell Grand 16 Theater
   (You must save your receipt/ticket and staple it to your review)
- Write a 2 page REVIEW that includes
     * Overview synopsis of the film's content and central message
     * Strongest parts of the film that support the producers' message
     * Weakest elements in the film that support the producers' message
     * Conclusion explaining your view of the film

LAST Unit 9 - CREATION ECOLOGY
DATES = Approximately April 19-May 9
Ecology WORD DOC NOTES
Ecology Power Point Notes

Take Home TEST Due on or before May 6th
Download the TEST

Mini-Final Exam - Tuesday May 13th
Study Guide

Creation Museum
Multi-Million Dollar State of the Art Facility

Video Commercial for the Museum

Northlake Christian High School
Edline (For grades, assignment/tests calendar etc)

New pictures, class outlines, PowerPoint presentations, etc,
will be uploaded as the year progresses.

Disclaimer:

“Assumptions can be dangerous, especially in science. They usually start as the most plausible or comfortable interpretation of the available facts. But when their truth cannot be immediately tested and their flaws are not obvious, assumptions often graduate to articles of faith, and new observations are forced to fit them. Eventually, if the volume of troublesome information becomes unsustainable, the orthodoxy must collapse.” [Emphasis added in bold italics]

(John Mattick, PhD, professor of molecular biology at the University of Queensland and director of the Institute for Molecular Bioscience. “The Hidden Genetic Program of Complex Organisms”, Scientific American, October 2004, p. 61.)

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Mr. Galloway's Personal Philosophy of Education (46 pages - a long download, Word Doc)