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You are officially on Winter Break!

If you are behind pace in the course, be sure that you spend time during Winter Break completing missing assignments so you can be back on pace when the spring semester begins! Enjoy your break!!!

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A big Shout-Out to Graylen for his outstanding response to Q5 on Assignment 4.01.  Graylen went above and beyond the expectations for this question.  Not only did he give three examples of ATP being used, but he did so by providing a thorough, well-written story.  His response is so perfect!  Be sure to click the image above and read his response.  Thanks for your hard work, Graylen!  I am so proud of you!  Keep up the amazing work!

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You have two attempts on each assignment. If you are unhappy with the grade on your first attempt, review feedback on the assignment and redo it. You can achieve any goal you set for yourself! Work hard!

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R.2.0 Introduction -- Complete 12/1
R.2.1 “I Can” Reflection -- Complete 12/2
R.2.2 SC Connections Activity -- Complete 12/5
R.2.3 Units 5 and 6 Pretest -- Complete 12/6

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I will be hosting a Live Session at 5 PM today, Tuesday, November 29 to help you prepare for the Unit 4 Benchmark. Attendance is optional, and the session will be recorded. I hope you can make it! The link for the session is located under my pic and contact information in the course.

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You will take your Unit 4 Benchmark on Wednesday, November 30.  You have 2 attempts on the benchmark, and your highest grade will be recorded in the grade book.  You must score at least a 60% on the benchmark to access the next unit in the course.  If you do not meet the minimum required score on your second attempt, please reach out to me.

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Thanksgiving Break is Next Week (Nov. 21-25)

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Thanksgiving Break is Next Week (Nov. 21-25)

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You do not have a due date next week; however, if you are behind pace, you need to complete missing assignments so you can be back on pace when we return from Thanksgiving Break. Keep working hard!

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A huge Shout-Out to Cindy for her outstanding response to Q2 on Assignment 3.09.  Cindy thoroughly answered both parts of the question, and her response is perfect!  Thanks for your hard work, Cindy!  I am so proud of you!  Keep up the amazing work in Biology, Cindy!

**If you struggled answering Q2 on Assignment 3.09, please be sure to check out Cindy's response above.**

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A big Shout-Out to Selise for her amazing Levels of Organization flow chart and descriptions on Assignment 3.06.  Selise went above and beyond the required expectations when she completed this assignment.  She added different colors to distinguish between the different Levels of Organization, and her description of each level is perfect.  I am extremely proud of your hard work, Selise!  Keep it up!

**Be sure to check out Selise's exemplary Levels of Organization Flow Chart above.**

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4.0 Introduction to Unit 4 -- Complete 11/10

4.01 ATP – Adenosine Triphosphate -- Complete 11/10

4.02 Enzyme Function Review Lab -- Complete 11/11

4.03 Energy Flow Through Ecosystems -- Complete 11/14

4.04 Photosynthesis -- Complete 11/15

4.05 Photosynthesis Lab -- Complete 11/16

4.06 Cellular Respiration -- Complete 11/17

4.07 Cell Energy Gizmo -- Complete 11/18

4.08 Quizlet Unit 4 Review Activities -- Begin 11/28 and Finish 11/29

4.09 Unit 4 Benchmark Test -- Complete 11/30

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You will take your Unit 3 Benchmark on Wednesday, November 9. You have 2 attempts on the benchmark, and your highest grade will be recorded in the grade book.  You must score at least a 60% on the benchmark to access the next unit in the course.  If you do not meet the minimum required score on your second attempt, please reach out to me.

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Through hard work and determination, you can be successful!

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Through hard work and determination, you can be successful!

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Spend time completing your Biology coursework daily.  You will see results!

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A huge Shout-Out to Grant for his phenomenal response to Q5 on Assignment 3.04!  Grant took his time on this assignment and thoroughly answered each part of the question.  Grant's response is exactly what I was looking for!  Grant, thank you so much for your hard work!  I am extremely proud of you!  Keep it up!

**If you struggled to answer Q4 on Assignment 3.04, please click on the image above to check out Grant's response.**

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You can and will be successful! I believe in you! Keep working hard!

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3.0 Introduction to Unit 3 -- Complete on 10/20

3.01 Types of Cells -- Complete on 10/21

3.02 Organelles -- Complete on 10/24

3.03 Viruses -- Complete on 10/25

3.04 Maintaining Homeostasis -- Complete on 10/26

3.05 Cell Transport Lab -- Complete on 10/27

3.06 Levels of Organization -- Begin on 10/28 and Submit on 10/31

3.07 Cell Differentiation and Stem Cells Lab -- Begin on 11/1 and Submit on 11/2

3.08 Why Cells Divide & Mitosis -- Complete on 11/3

3.09 Regulation of Cell Cycle & Tumor/Cancer Lab -- Complete on 11/4

3.10 Quizlet Unit 3 Review Activities -- Begin on 11/7 and Finish on 11/8

3.11 Unit 3 Benchmark Test -- Complete on 11/9

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Everything you need from Unit 3 on the EOC is on this document.  Be sure you print the document, place it in your notebook, and use the information on the document to help you with your Unit 3 lessons.

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Spend at least one hour completing coursework each day to achieve success!

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A big Shout-Out to Kerry for her impressive initial discussion post on the SC Connections Activity in Assignment R.1.2.  Kerry took her time completing this assignment and made sure she thoroughly answered each question.  Her response is beautifully written!  Thanks so much always giving your personal best, Kerry!  I am extremely proud of your hard work!  Keep it up!

**Be sure to check out Kerry's initial post on Assignment R.1.2 if you need guidance on this assignment.**

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R.1.1 “I Can” Reflection
R.1.2 SC Connections Activity
R.1.3 Units 3 and 4 Pretest

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You can be successful!  Work hard each day!  Don't give up!

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You can be successful!  Work hard each day!  Don't give up!

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All Unit 2 Assignments are due at 11:59 PM tonight, Wednesday, October 12.

Any missing assignments after this date and time become temporary zeros in the gradebook.

If Unit 2 is not completed on time, you can expect your overall grade to be lower when you receive a progress report tomorrow, Thursday, October 13.

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A huge Shout-Out goes to Hannah for her outstanding work ethic in Biology!  Hannah takes her time completing each of her assignments, and this is leading her to have amazing success in the course.  Hannah scored a 100% on her first attempt on Assignments 2.03, 2.04, 2.05, and 2.06.  Wow!  I am just in awe of her drive to give her personal best each day.  Thank you so much for your hard work, Hannah!  I am extremely proud of you!  Keep up the fantastic work! :)

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You have 2 attempts on the benchmark, and your highest grade will be recorded in the grade book.  You must score at least a 60% on the benchmark to access the next unit in the course.  If you do not meet the minimum required score on your second attempt, please reach out to me.

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All Unit 2 Assignments are due at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, October 12!  Please be sure you are following the daily pacing guide to complete your assignments.  Any Unit 2 assignment that is not completed by this day and time will become a zero in the grade book.  Reach out if you have questions about any of your Unit 2 assignments!

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Give your personal best each day!  You can be successful!  I believe in you!

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Give your personal best each day!  You can be successful!  I believe in you!

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A huge shout-out to Amari for her outstanding response on Question 2 of Assignment 2.01.  Amari went above and beyond in her response.  Not only did she answer the question thoroughly, but she explained the importance of limiting starch in the human diet to ensure good health.  She went above and beyond in her response, and if you are struggling to answer this question, be sure to check out Amari's answer.  Thanks for your hard work, Amari!  I am so proud of you!  Keep up the wonderful work!

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Keep working hard!  Keep pushing yourself!  You got this!  You will be successful!

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Keep working hard!  Keep pushing yourself!  You got this!  You will be successful!

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A big shout-out to Ella for her response to Question 5 on Assignment 1.05.  Ella's response to each part of the question was thorough and well-written.  Thanks for working hard and always giving your personal best, Ella!  I am extremely proud of you!  You are awesome!

**Take a moment to check out Ella's response to Q5 on Assignment 1.05.  Use her response s a guide if you need help answering this question.  Just click on the image above to enlarge her response. **

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Follow the Daily Pacing Guide to Complete Unit 2 Assignments:

2.0 Introduction to Unit 2 - Complete 9/22

2.01 Identifying Nutrients Lab - Start 9/23 and Finish 9/26

2.02 Carbohydrates Lesson - Start 9/27 and Finish 9/28

2.03 Lipids Lesson - Start 9/29 and Finish 9/30

2.04 Proteins Lesson - Start 10/3 and Finish 10/4

2.05 Nucleic Acids Lesson - Start 10/5 and Finish 10/6

2.06 Biochemical Reactions and Enzymes Lesson - Complete 10/7

2.07 Quizlet Unit 2 Review Activities - Start 10/10 and Finish 10/11

2.08 Unit 2 Benchmark Test - Complete 10/12

Assess Your Learning Survey - Complete 10/12

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Everything you need from Unit 2 on the EOC is on this document. Be sure you print the document, place it in your notebook, and use the information on the document to help you with your Unit 2 lessons.

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It is evident in every assignment that you submit that you expect great things of yourself.  Keep expecting great things of yourself and no obstacle will ever be too difficult to overcome.  You can and will be successful in Biology!

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A huge Shout-Out to Eli for his amazing response to Q1 on Assignment 1.01.  Eli thoroughly described a problem that he has solved in his life, and he identified the steps of the Scientific Method he used to solve the problem.  Thanks for your hard work, Eli!  Keep it up! :)

**If you struggled to answer this question, be sure to check out Eli's response above.  Simply click on the image to enlarge it.**

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You have two attempts on assignments, but it is so important that you 1) wait for me to grade your first attempt and 2) review the feedback I leave on your first attempt before starting your second attempt. If you do those things, you will make a higher grade on your second attempt. Watch the video above to learn how to review feedback on assignments.

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Biology 1 CP_How to Review Feedback on Attempts

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Biology 1 CP_How to Review Feedback on Attempts

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1.0 Introduction to Unit 1 - Complete 9/12

1.01 Scientific Method Lesson - Complete 9/12

1.02 Developing Hypotheses by Using Models - Complete 9/13

1.03 Metrics Lab - Complete 9/13

1.04 Using Lab Equipment  - Complete 9/14

1.05 Graphing Data  - Complete 9/15

1.06 Lab Safety  - Complete 9/16

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Be sure to have all assignments in the Course Overview & Introduction Unit completed by 11:59 PM tonight, Friday, September 9.

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If you missed the Open House last night, please view the recording above. :)

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0.1 Welcome Questionnaire
0.2: Introduce Yourself! Open Forum
0.3 How to Take a Screenshot

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Watch this video to learn how to get started in your course!

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-Course Overview
-Meet Your Teacher
-Student Orientation
-Are You Ready for Biology 1 CP?
-Gizmo Login Directions for Students -- Login Code is TDJXMZ
-Biology CP Pacing Guide
-Biology CP Course Syllabus
-VirtualSC Course Help Page
-Finding Your Grades!
-Media Citations
-How to Login SC Discus – SC’s Virtual Library

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Intro Video for Course Overview & Introduction Unit

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Intro Video for Course Overview & Introduction Unit

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Click the link above to learn how to complete the assignments in the Course Overview and Introduction Unit.

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Biology_Course Overview and Introduction Unit Video

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Biology_Course Overview and Introduction Unit Video

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Wednesday, September 7 is the first day of class!

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Wednesday, September 7 is the first day of class!

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September 20:  Last day to withdraw from course without penalty

November 21-25:  Thanksgiving Break / Complete Missing Work

December 8 - January 8:  Winter Break / Complete Missing Work

April 3-7:  Spring Break / Complete Missing Work

May 4:  Last Day of Class and Last Day Coursework is Accepted

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Keep up with your due dates by following the pacing guide. Click the document above to open the pacing guide.

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Biology 1 CP Daily Pacing Guide 2022-2023

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Click on the document above to access the Welcome Letter to learn how to have a successful startup in Biology.

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Sign up to receive text reminders about due dates and important course updates. Click the document above to open the PDF with the information you need to sign up.

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Click the document above to open the course syllabus.

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1. Make a study plan.
2. Manage your time carefully.
3. Find a quiet place to study.
4. Eliminate distractions.
5. Take good notes!

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Welcome to Biology!  I look forward to working with you and getting to know you this school year.  Please send any questions or concerns you have through your Student Dashboard in Genius.