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Those enrolled or interested in taking AP Biology feel free to post questions, comments, or concerns here. ~ Mr. Tate
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February 19, 2011 at 5:31 pm
cintya
Tate do you know how to do optimization problems is about advanced algebra:/?
Or how to contact Jackson…?
February 11, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Stephanie.H
Mr. Tate,
Do we really need to know about water potential?
Pages 740-742
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REPLY: ……….. Definitely! Remember the “Water Potential Lab?”
~ Tate
February 10, 2011 at 9:44 pm
mrtate
**UPDATE**
The exam will have TWO parts:
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1. Labeling pictures/diagrams
2. Short answer/fill in the blanks
*NO FREE RESPONSE TOMORROW ~ you’re welcome
~Tate
February 10, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Jorge
Tate for our test tomorrow is it going to be multiple choice and free response or how is it going to be?
February 10, 2011 at 5:27 pm
mrtate
Figures to know for Friday’s exam:
35.2, 35.4 thru 35.8, 35.10 thru 35.12, 35.15 thru 35.18, and 35.20
Let me know if you have questions. I will be on and off all evening
~ Tate
February 9, 2011 at 9:26 pm
mrtate
Sure I can come up with ideas .. but, what kind of energy are we talking about? Molecular energy, food energy, kinetic energy, total body energy? What is the project detailing?
Let me know, I would love to help!
~ Tate
February 7, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Michael Adkins
Hey tate. my sister is doing a science project and she wants a catchy title.
her project is about human energy and i told her to put the title as “human electron energy” but do you have any ideas on one?
February 6, 2011 at 6:05 pm
mrtate
AP BIOLOGY SCHEDULE is UP on BIOTATE!!
See you tomorrow!
~ Tate
February 5, 2011 at 1:59 pm
cintya
chapter 35 is due on thursday right>??
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REPLY: Yes, and Chap. 30 is Due Monday, tomorrow
I am going to go into my classroom this afternoon and then update the schedule on biotate after I do. See all of you tomorrow
~ Tate
February 2, 2011 at 9:38 pm
cintya
ohh ok got it:D
February 2, 2011 at 8:16 pm
cintya
thank you Tate:D
so the color we see
would be called visible light ??right :/
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REPLY: Actually, not correct. The “visible light spectrum” refers to the very narrow range of radiation that humans are capable of detecting. That 380nm – 750nm wavelength range that contains the colors ROYGBV. All of that is “visible light” and the green pigment is the refracted wavelength from the “menu” of visible light that we have can perceive. Hope that made sense
February 2, 2011 at 7:57 pm
cintya
Why is it that when we look at a leaf we see green instead of the absorbed colors??
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*didn’t mean to confuse … just a little philosophy*
REPLY: We cannot see what does not reach our eyes. Therefore, if red, orange, yellow, blue, and violet are ABSORBED, and green is reflected … the green wavelength is what reaches our eye. The “green wavelength” is then received by our eye and then we say that a leaf is “green”. Actually, when you think about it … what is color? And if leaves absorb red, blue, orange, yellow, and violet … then shouldn’t we say that they are all of those colors?
February 2, 2011 at 7:27 pm
cintya
Do you want us to know every single little thing about the botany units???
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REPLY: Only what I mentioned tonight. We have much more to go for Botany with Chapters 35 and so on. For tomorrow, chapters 10, 29, & 30 would be great! For the info on Chapter 30 of your book, the Powerpoint lectures will suffice.
February 2, 2011 at 7:21 pm
cintya
Tate when you were giving lecture last wednesday
you had the botany unit notes out right??
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REPLY: Yes, if you mean by that “did I show the Botany Unit Powerpoints”. I believe I went through Lecture II of the Botany Unit Notes on the Biotate website. Get them HERE
~ Tate
February 1, 2011 at 10:04 pm
mrtate
**APPLAUDS** Stephanie … you’re the winner!
I have not updated the schedule on the AP page since late November and NO ONE has said anything. I was wondering who I did it for and realized that I put in all that extra time for no one. Managing three websites along with all of the other commitments I have is a lot of work. It is worth it but, not when NO ONE looks at it. I would be happy to put the schedule up each week if I knew and believed that you guys used it. Let me know and before … but, I will only do it if several of you will use it and it can be verified.
~ Tate
February 1, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Stephanie.H
Mr. Tate you should really update the AP Bio schedule.
This week we summarize chapter 30?
January 29, 2011 at 10:22 am
mrtate
AP Biology Students ~
I will be in my classroom on Sunday from around 11 am – 5 pm if you need to come by for any help with the botany unit.
Jorge – Yes, I saw one of the two so far. VERY funny!!! Thanks
January 28, 2011 at 7:44 pm
Jorge
have u cheked those videos out?
January 24, 2011 at 7:48 pm
Sunny Patel
You are welcome. Just one of the perks of being able to have enlightening experiences in my Philosophy Class. =P
I just hope that it will be more interesting when I’m working on my Astronomy Minor. =D
January 24, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Jorge
check both of these out their halarious http://coonerytv.com/2010/12/20/kevin-hart-in-seriously-funny-full-video/, and http://www.in.com/videos/watchvideo-kevin-hart-im-a-grown-little-man-4121113.html
January 24, 2011 at 5:03 pm
mrtate
Chapter 29 is due Thursday
~ Tate
January 24, 2011 at 4:31 pm
ecota7
mr.tate what chapter do we have to summarize this week?
January 20, 2011 at 5:54 pm
mrtate
Cintya,
It would be a good idea to read and become familiar with the questions but, you should wait to answer them until you have completed the lab.
See you tomorrow
January 20, 2011 at 4:31 pm
cintya
Tate
are we supposed to do
the study guide for
lab#5
January 19, 2011 at 12:24 am
cintya
umm.. i think is too late for questions
so i’ll jsut ask tomorrow at lunch(:
January 18, 2011 at 8:48 pm
Jorge
Mr.tate on the first prompt for the test 2morrow when it says how it pre- and post- reproductive barriers relate to speciation is it asking about pre-zygotic and post-zygotic??
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Yes, Jorge … that’s correct
January 18, 2011 at 7:17 pm
Sunny Patel
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dr6w2M50_Xdk&h=d8679
it’s amazing when I was out on a hiking trip with a few of my friends, we were headed toward a beach without any tourists, just a local beach cove, and i looked up at the sky and it blew my mind just what I was looking at. Then after speaking to them for a few hours. One of them tell me how freakin crazy I think and how Naive I am. She she later sent me this link and told how I truly need to a Philosopher just not like this guy, I was told to be even better.
Very thought provoking and wonderfully intelligent! Loved it!
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Sunny ~ That video was freakin cool! Thank you for sharing
January 14, 2011 at 11:00 am
Tanya G
Hey Mr. Tate!
So I saw the powerpoint and i understand all of it, but what i don’t is the reason why blood O is not an acceptor. I mean it has no antigens… the only conclusion Ive come to is that because it has no antigens it sees everything else as foreign… I just don’t understand why it cant accept but it can give.
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Tanya,
I have searched for a site that would give a clear answer to your question and I have not found one yet. I think you’re on the right track since our bodies are delicately balanced by what is considered ‘ours’ and foreign. Type O blood is actually supposed to be called “Type 0″ (zero) blood because it has zero antigens on its surface. That’s a fact and many college professors would miss that one on a trivia test. I was stunned when I found out! It does make sense though. I would imagine that a Type 0 person’s immune system would see any hemocytes containing anitgens as foreign and attack them. That is what I would go with
. Sorry it took me so long to reply… finals coming and I was hoping to find something for you after more than an hour of searching. Hope all is going well with you!
~ Tate
January 8, 2011 at 12:46 pm
mrtate
Atiya,
I will be in my classroom on Sunday @ 1:00pm. Can you make it sometime after that or would later be better? I can come in later than that as well, just not earlier.
Let me know
~ Tate
January 8, 2011 at 10:06 am
a.strange
Hye Mr. Tate
i was wondering if you were gonna be in today
so i could come in and get help for the evolution test
January 5, 2011 at 6:55 pm
Tanya G
Hey Mr Tate!
So we’re learning about the ABO blood types and i dont really understand why type O blood is a universal giver if it doesnt relate to type A or B inthe way it’s shaped. Help please =)
Mr. Tate: Ok, Tanya …. “hey” by the way
The best thing to do is go to Biotate and View the Genetics Page. I cover blood typing on Lecture IV in the Genetics Unit. After you look at that powerpoint, let me know if you have any questions 
January 1, 2011 at 2:48 pm
mrtate
Vanessa,
At this point, it looks like the best we can shoot for is Monday. Sorry, I wish I would have known a week ago.
December 31, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Vanessa Rivera
Mr. Tate,
I was hoping to try and get it from you before school starts because it is due on the 3rd.
But if that’s not possible, then Monday when we go back to school would work.
December 30, 2010 at 11:01 pm
mrtate
As for spelling Na’avi names of animals etc. I think they are spelled correctly on the avatar wiki page.
That purple flying creature at the beginning is called a stingbat or something. My avatar book is still at school.
December 30, 2010 at 10:59 pm
mrtate
Vanessa,
I will try to get it done tomorrow. What is the due date on the letter again?
December 30, 2010 at 10:24 pm
StephanieH.
okay Mr. Tate, some of the na’vi names you gave us are spelled differently on the internet maybe it’s just me but do we spell it the way you gave it to us?
It’s killing me >.<
December 30, 2010 at 9:25 pm
StephanieH.
Is it que or queue?
December 30, 2010 at 4:56 pm
StephanieH.
Mr. Tate what are they animals called that show up in the beginning? Are they like mini ikrans? The purple ones
December 30, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Vanessa Rivera
Hi Mr. Tate.
When do you think I could get the letter from you?
Sorry, I know you’re busy. I didn’t mean to make it such short notice.
December 30, 2010 at 2:34 pm
mrtate
RE: “Introduction Paragraph and Which prompts do we write about?”
Know that BOTH prompts have crossover and blend into one another in many areas. The prompts, as I have mentioned multiple times, are starting points for your research. They are to guide you to the edge of a river of information with which you alone are to draw from and explore deeper. An AP student goes beyond the basics and demonstrates a deeper fundamental understanding of concepts in the subject he/she is working on.
A proper introduction paragraph gives the reader some clue as to what the literature is about and hooks the reader to want to read on. A great example of a hook paragraph would be the book cover to a really great novel like one of James Rollins’! Hook ‘em with your intro and dazzle ‘em with your conclusion! Remember, I want your conclusion to be AWESOME! And I want it to be 99% your thoughts, feelings, opinions, and understanding of the assignment!
I hope this helps
~ Tate
December 30, 2010 at 2:27 pm
mrtate
RE: “Do we write about ALL the animals?”
I would definitely like to see you cover the animals in the film, ALL of them. With regard to additional animals, I think it shows good research that you include some of the animals not mentioned or shown in the film. That will show me that you dug a little deeper and took the assignment a little more seriously. That can’t be a bad thing
~ Tate
December 30, 2010 at 11:58 am
StephanieH.
Mr. Tate, the intro pragraph it’s basically about your opinion and bringing up the project?
December 30, 2010 at 11:55 am
cintya
Tate do you want all the animals living in pandora or just the ones that come up in the movie>??
December 30, 2010 at 9:56 am
Vanessa Rivera
Hi Mr. Tate,
I’m so sorry it took so long for me to finally get on the blogs.
But for that letter or recommendation if you can still do it for me, I guess just focus on what it is about me that would make them think I would do well. Also, mention how hard I’ve worked, or you think I’ve worked, to do well in school and why I deserve the scholarship.
Please and thank you again, Mr. Tate. I’m sorry for the lateness. :/
December 29, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Michael Adkins
and do we have to write about ALL the animals?
December 29, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Ayana
hey tate
i’m a little confused about the promts
do we choose one or incorporate both into the essay?
December 29, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Michael Adkins
Mr Tate, what did you call the pro lemurs? they were the ? species.
Mr. Tate: “The prolemurs seem to be what is called a transitional species that signifies a link between them and the rest of Pandoran animalia with the Na’avi.”
December 28, 2010 at 9:09 am
mrtate
When thinking about your format, I want you to write a really nice Introduction Paragraph and you can follow that up with your own style of Body Paragraphs since there are many topics to cover. Make sure your Conclusion Paragraph(s) sings!
December 27, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Michael Adkins
Tate do you want the paper in essay form or in an outline form. im doing it in essay form but it seems hard.
December 27, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Michael Adkins
Alright then ill try to be there if that is ok
December 27, 2010 at 5:18 pm
mrtate
Yea Mikey~
I plan on being around my classroom on Wed. and Thurs. this week. Probably some time after 2 pm into the early evening.
Tate
December 27, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Michael Adkins
Hey Tate do you have anything else planned, like are you gonna be at the school again.
December 21, 2010 at 11:16 am
Michael Adkins
Im going to try to stop by Mr. Tate. My parents haven’t given me a yes or no yet.
December 19, 2010 at 4:18 pm
mrtate
AP Students … So, I am thinking I will be in my classroom this coming Wednesday. Most likely in the afternoon and into the early evening. Give me a heads up and let me know you’re coming by so I can expect you
~ Tate
December 16, 2010 at 6:35 pm
Melissa
Hey Mr.Tate I found an excellent website that will be helpful for the essay.It pretty much has most of the information from the book that you have(an activist survival guide).Hopefully this helps:)
http://james-camerons-avatar.wikia.com/wiki/Pandora
December 12, 2010 at 8:42 pm
mrtate
I know, right!
I am glad you liked it. We will break it down this week and your appreciation for it will grow even still!
December 11, 2010 at 2:23 pm
theekristina
Hey Mr.Tate i couldn’t wait i saw all of Avatar ITS AWSOME!!!!!
November 29, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Michael Adkins
Tate I filled out the whole packet already and im pretty sure i got it all right! I took a look at the tutorials and the labs kinda make more sense. See ya tomorrow!
November 28, 2010 at 12:27 pm
mrtate
Ayana,
Just do the calculation on your own and make a note of it on the short answer section. I will take that into account when I grade it
~ Tate
November 28, 2010 at 10:54 am
Ayana
mr.tate on the last lab i tried to change the temp and do it again but it wouldn’t let me change the temperature i tried it on multiple laptops and it still didn’t work
November 26, 2010 at 8:14 pm
mrtate
Dialysis tubing ….
The dialysis tubing replicates the cell membrane because it is semi-permeable and allows small molecules like glucose monomers and water through very small pores in the material. It does not allow larger molecules like starch through and that is what makes it semi-permeable.
Elaborate on that for your answer but, that is the main reason for the use of the dialysis tubing
~ Tate
November 26, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Ayana
tate, on the diffusion lab it asks why we use the dialysis tube for the cell membrane so i looked in the book and it said something about dye molecules in the water and a net movement….is that what i should put in the notebook?
November 26, 2010 at 5:30 pm
mrtate
Michael,
The questions are very similar if not exactly the same as the ones you will see when performing the actual lab in the classroom. If you do not understand the question, it is possible you did not understand the lab. I suggest going back into the lab and looking deeper. You will also want to compare your notes and possibly the sections in the book that deal with these concepts. I know the questions are tough, they truly test your knowledge of the concepts. After you have researched, re-read, and gone through the lab give your best answer. I will not give you a “zero” grade if you clearly tried. If you don’t try, you will get a “zero” grade for that question.
I hope that helped, Michael … what do you think “Vaness”?
~ Tate
November 26, 2010 at 4:32 pm
mrtate
To answer your question, Stephanie ….
You must complete Labs 1, 2, 3, and 5 as detailed in the post below. Each of those labs has multiple parts. The notebooks must be complete and all of the questions answered. This is not a slouch assignment and one that cannot be completed accurately in one day. Unless you spent the entire day doing them, maybe. I am glad you could log in. Get to work
Tate
November 26, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Michael Adkins
mr tate! alot of the analysis questions are kind of difficult and a little confusing. what happens if we answer them wrong?
November 26, 2010 at 2:32 pm
StephanieH.
We have more than 8 labs to do?
November 26, 2010 at 1:55 pm
StephanieH.
I was able to login!
November 26, 2010 at 8:56 am
mrtate
Casey,
I see that you have completed the Diffusion, Osmosis, and Water Potential Lab Notebooks.
Mr. Tate
November 25, 2010 at 10:13 pm
mrtate
Labs to Complete
You MUST complete all of the labs for Diffusion & Osmosis, Enzyme Catalysis, Mitosis & Meiosis, and Cellular Respiration.
Each of these categories has multiple online assignments to complete.
I hope this helps
~ Tate
November 25, 2010 at 9:58 pm
a.strange
Hey Mr. Tate
Im having trouble understanding the numbering for the Online Labs
I only see 4 labs
in class..i remember you saying we had a total of 8 labs
Help me figure this out please!
November 25, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Casey
Did you get all of the answers for lab 1? I re-did that lab so far.
November 25, 2010 at 6:22 pm
mrtate
**Lab Notebooks**
I have been able to view the lab notebooks and I see that some of you have made notations in the tables but, have not answered all of the questions. You MUST complete everything so that I can grade you. I can see that Casey has made some notes answering some of the questions but, everything needs to be completed by Monday.
Mr. Tate
November 25, 2010 at 10:40 am
Maria
Ugh I didn’t get anything Tate:(
I guess i’m just going to have to do the questions[=[
November 24, 2010 at 9:55 pm
mrtate
Maria ~ I sent your password to the email you used when you posted here
Cyntia ~ I wish I could make it work for you
It still won’t work for a student on my school computer. They work in the school library though (go figure)
Off to bed for me … g’night
~ Tate
November 24, 2010 at 9:46 pm
MariaGarcia
Tate, can u send me my password again. I want to make sure i’m putting the right one on there.
November 24, 2010 at 9:41 pm
cintya
ughh…Tate
I keep on trying and trying to log into the labs and my computer doesn’t
want to i’ll try again on my uncle’s computer and
if it doesnt want to i guess im gonna have to do
the questions:(
November 24, 2010 at 4:19 pm
a.strange
awwwe man..
i got ahead of myself
when i went to your room the lights were on
so i got all excited
haha unfortunately i couldnt make it today
babysitting
but monday ill be there 6th period
November 24, 2010 at 8:35 am
mrtate
*Online Notebooks for Labs*
I believe you, Casey. I am not sure why it says on my screen that it isn’t turned in. Maybe you can print your notebooks and bring them in on Monday? I will investigate a bit more to see what needs to be done
~ Tate
November 23, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Casey
Mr.Tate, I made marks in the notebooks and saved all of them when I did it.
November 23, 2010 at 8:10 pm
mrtate
~*Online Lab Alternate Assignment*~
For those of you that are unable to log in and complete the labs assigned for the Thanksgiving Break, here is what you MUST have completed by Monday Nov. 29th. **You do not need to write down the questions BUT each questions MUST be properly labeled by Chapter and Page Number**
Scientific Inquiry Questions:
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~ Chapters 3 – 9
> Pages: 57 (both), 67, 91, 123, 140, 159, & 180
Evolution Connection Questions:
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~ Chapters 4 – 9
> Pages: 67, 91, 123, 140, 159, & 180
Science, Tech & Society Questions:
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~ Chapters 4 – 9
> Pages: 67, 91, 123, 140, 159, & 180
All in all there are 20 questions to answer. Many of these questions have multiple questions within the original. Make certain you answer everything. Not doing this assignment OR the online labs will have drastic effects on your grade. Don’t wait until the last night …..
~ Mr. Tate
November 23, 2010 at 7:57 pm
mrtate
**AP Online Lab Update**
To answer your question Michael, I have a report on my login that shows me you completed 2 labs (Diffusion and Osmosis). Gabby has completed the Osmosis lab and Casey- Diffusion, Osmosis, Onion Cell Plasmolysis, and Water Potential. It tells me what time of day, how long it took, and I can see your notes. By the way, NONE of you show that you have made marks in your notebooks for any of the labs! Make sure you complete the notebook and save it!
I will be posting an alternate assignment tonight for those of you that cannot log in to the online labs. That does not mean you will be exempt from them in the future, this just means you have to have a product completed by the end of Thanksgiving Break like everyone else.
~ Tate
November 23, 2010 at 4:17 pm
StephanieH.
Sleep? :/
November 23, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Michael Adkins
Hey Tate I did two of the labs already and i dont know if i was supposed to send them to you or what? How do you know if we did them?
November 23, 2010 at 2:21 pm
mrtate
I am glad to hear that more of you are able to log in to the labs.
Atiya ~ If you read the post on the 22nd @ 4:23 pm I noted that I would not be in school until Wednesday. We are putting Simba to sleep today and I wanted to spend one last day with my boy.
I should be around my room on Wednesday. Maybe not exactly at 1 pm but sometime thereafter.
November 23, 2010 at 1:40 pm
a.strange
i was able to log in
heyyyy Mr. Tate i came to your classroom at 1
and you werent there
i knocked for 15 minutes
then i went around to the teachers lounge and you werent there either
November 23, 2010 at 11:38 am
mrtate
**Online Lab Software**
Try downloading and installing the Flash Player Update from Adobe if you are having trouble loading the lab program. If it says you’re logged in, you need to close all windows and try again. Make sure you “allow pop-ups” from that website as well. It should prompt you but, if not try to access the pop-up settings in Tools > Options > Content (for Firefox).
I am working on an alternative assignment for any who cannot get into the labs. Keep checking here for that assignment. I will also post it on Biotate.
~ Tate
November 23, 2010 at 10:56 am
theekristina
hey mr.tate ive been trying to log into the labs and i saw your blog post to wait till tuseday but im having the same problem i have tryed on two different computers to see if it will work but its not i log in and its just a blank white page and when i try to log in again it says im already logged in. thank you, kristina!
November 22, 2010 at 11:17 pm
S. Jauregui
I was able to log in Tate(:
November 22, 2010 at 5:00 pm
StephanieH.
Mr. Tate I can’t login.
I even allowed the pop ups and I started all over but just a blank page shows up. >.<
November 22, 2010 at 4:23 pm
mrtate
AP Biology Alert
I have only heard from 3 people about logging in to the labs. Unless I hear from 17 more by Tuesday, there will be a mandatory book assignment. Make sure you spread the word to everyone!
Due to a family emergency I will not be at school until Wednesday around 1 pm until around 5 pm.
~ Tate
November 22, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Michael Adkins
i was able to log in tate.
November 21, 2010 at 6:28 pm
ecota7
mr.tate i was able to log in and do the labs
November 21, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Casey
I am able to log in now after I allowed the pop ups.
November 21, 2010 at 11:12 am
mrtate
Logging In and Unblocking Content
After you successfully log in the “pop-up” that is the program is often blocked. Once you “allow pop-ups” from that site it will work BUT, you need to completely close the browser window and start over from the beginning. Ok?
Cyntia, I don’t know what to tell you
. I may have to assign some work from your book during the break after all. This internet thing is crazy!
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Here is what everyone needs to do. Try to log in to the online labs BEFORE TUESDAY. That means call or text your friends and make sure they try to get in!! EVERYONE MUST blog in here as to whether or not they are able to get into the labs. If more than 3 people cannot, I will assign summaries for all of you. If I don’t hear from at least 20 people, then I will automatically assign summaries! Got it??
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By the way, I will be in my classroom working on Tuesday from 1 pm to 5 pm if any of you would like to go over the results from the last exam or need any help with anything else.
~ Mr. Tate
November 21, 2010 at 9:54 am
Casey
When I try to log in it says that I am already logged in on the computer
November 20, 2010 at 5:44 pm
cintya
Tate I tried logging in and it doesn’t let me
is says
please select a school, then enter a valid user name and password
and there’s no place to select a school:/
November 20, 2010 at 5:14 pm
mrtate
Casey and Maria,
Please tell me exactly what it is saying when you try to log in. Both of your usernames are mariagarcia and caseyharper. Just like that. If you forgot your password, let me know along with your email address and I will email it to you.
I hope you guys can get online!
~ Tate
November 20, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Maria Garcia
Tate, i’ve tried logging to both of the links but it’s not letting me:(
November 20, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Casey
Hey Mr.Tate,
Did you use casey or cassandra for my username because it’s not working for either?
November 19, 2010 at 1:52 pm
mrtate
AP Online Labs
Try both of the links below this post and use the one that allows you to select “Indio High School” from the list of schools.
Remember: The labs 1(all of them), 2(all of them), 3(all), 5(all) are DUE by Monday Nov. 29th!!
~ Tate
November 19, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Tate
http://ineosci.schoolspecialty.com/ineosci/login.do
November 19, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Tate
http://174.120.133.210/academy/ProcessUniversalLogin.do
November 18, 2010 at 10:19 pm
cintya
Yes Tate that helps
Thanks!!!!:D
November 18, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Michael Adkins
Hey i tried logging in again and my computer says it needs a password to log onto the dsusd network or something like that
November 18, 2010 at 6:26 pm
mrtate
Try this link for the online lab –> Student login
There should be an arrow pointing down on the right hand side that will give you all the schools involved in the program. Just click on Indio High School
November 18, 2010 at 6:25 pm
mrtate
working on the answers for you guys, be just a minute. Nice rap by the way
I will put my answers within your original post to make it easy. (See below)
~ Tate
November 18, 2010 at 5:58 pm
cintya
Mr. Tate I don’t really get what an anticodon does can you explain it??
Sure
…..
Well, first you must know that a codon is a specific, triplet sequence that codes for a single amino acid. mRNA has codons that specify certain amino acids because they match up with the anti-codon at the base of the tRNA molecule. Like a puzzle piece that fits perfectly, the anti-codon on tRNA compliments the codon of mRNA. For example, and mRNA codon containing the sequence UAU would fit perfectly with the anti-codon sequence AUA on a tRNA molecule.
Let me know if I should explain this further please
~ Tate
November 18, 2010 at 5:30 pm
marlenne michael xina michael omar maria atiya
hey tate we have a question. What is RNA polymerase 2?
and we tried logging on but it didnt work. it just had westview high or something and i put that my username and my password and it didnt work
(michael adkins typed this)
November 18, 2010 at 5:25 pm
marlenne barajas
November 18, 2010 at 5:02 pm
marlenne michael xina michael omar maria atiya
hey tate we all have a question and i hope you answer it soon.
does the RNA polymerase start and the the promoter start or do they start at the same time? and what type RNA is produced after transcription? (michael adkins typed this o and by the way i like the lanyard)
Answers:
********
> The promoter region is a specific sequence on the DNA strand that initiates transcription. Like a big flag waving around that says, “come get your transcription on right here!” This is true of Prokaryotes only! Eukaryote transcription requires transcription factors, special proteins that are stuck to the promoter sequence that act as a signal or “flag waving around” to initiate transcription. Prokaryotes don’t require the transcription factor proteins. (Compare the two Figures 17.7 & 17.8)
> Transcription produces all types of RNA. The usual suspects are rRNA, mRNA, tRNA but, as we learned in this chapter there are many different types of small RNA molecules that function all throughout the cell. Look at the last sentence on page 315. It says that “RNA polymerase synthesizes not only mRNA but also other types”. Keep reading onto page 316 and it will tell you about the three types of RNA polymerase used in Eukaryote cells (I, II, and III).
Hope this helps
~Tate
November 17, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Tate
Go to the link below to log in for online AP labs. Your username is your first and last name, all lowercase, and no space in between.
Log in for Online AP Labs
Let me know if you have any difficulties
Tate
November 15, 2010 at 8:34 pm
mrtate
Richard Dawkins lecture @ TED
[ted id=98]
November 14, 2010 at 8:01 pm
mrtate
If a poem is a thousand words long it can convey the same meaning as one carefully written poem of only a few words.
That is what I mean. So, write it in as few words as you can while maintaining the thoroughness I want. However long it takes you to accomplish that, is long enough for me
~ Tate
November 14, 2010 at 7:52 pm
StephanieH.
Oh nevermind I get it!
I think…
November 14, 2010 at 7:51 pm
StephanieH.
So…no?
Mr. Tate you just confused me…
>.<
November 14, 2010 at 7:41 pm
mrtate
~*Laughs*~
There is something to be said for completeness with simplicity.
November 14, 2010 at 6:31 pm
StephanieH.
Mr. Tate,
For you how much is too much?
November 14, 2010 at 3:49 pm
mrtate
RE: Introduction Paragraph
When you write an introductory paragraph you want to give the reader an idea of what it is you are writing about. “Introduce” the reader to your paper. So, you have to have some idea of how your paper is going to flow from beginning to end before you write the ‘beginning’.
Hope this helps
~ Tate
November 14, 2010 at 3:45 pm
mrtate
RE: Melissa G.
Just have her turn in her paper hand written if she has a computer virus, ok?
~ Tate
November 14, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Maria Garcia
Tate, Melissa informed me to tell you that she’s having computer problems. She thinks her computer got a virus….??
November 14, 2010 at 11:00 am
Casey
Hey Mr. Tate
What type of things would I put in the intro paragraph for Judas Strain?
November 13, 2010 at 11:16 pm
mrtate
To answer all of your questions ….
No, I don’t want it to necessarily be 5 paragraphs. I want it to be complete. Your body paragraphs may be more than three. Think of it as One intro paragraph, several body paragraphs, and One conclusion paragraph.
You may want to mention the story of Marco Polo since it pertains to the main story of the novel in the Judas Strain and I would like it to be written in some kind of chronological order. The body paragraphs should flow in the order of the story and all of the plots with subplots.
Hope this helps
~ Tate
November 13, 2010 at 8:45 pm
StephanieH.
Mr. Tate,
On the report do you want us to write it like how the rubric has it or how the story flows?
November 13, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Bikis
Hey mr Tate I’m writing my book report for judas strain and I don’t know for main characters if you want us to talk about marco polo at all?
November 13, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Michael Adkins
Does the book report have to be 5 paragraghs?
November 13, 2010 at 2:14 pm
mrtate
June,
Yes, I would like all of the characters mentioned and/or described. If they play a super small role then die, don’t worry about it. If a character is mentioned multiple times then you better give a full description for full points.
With regards to Quantum Theory, refer back to the beginning and throughout where they compare the research between the German scientists on Quantum Theory and Albert Einstein with atomic theory. The Westerners adopted one while Germany the other. The book also explains why. All of this revolves around “energy”. Energy has to be the number one commodity in the world today as it relates to ALL things in the modern world.
I hope this helps
– Tate
November 13, 2010 at 12:30 pm
june m
Mr. Tate for the book report when we describe the characters do we need to describe ALL the characters and their roles or focus on the main characters?
also, im reading Black Order and the science in it is Quantum theory and im not exactly sure how to relate that to daily life…
help please?..
November 9, 2010 at 9:18 pm
mrtate
Stephanie,
It does not have a length requirement. Just make sure you describe what the article is about, provide details and arguments given in their research, and summarize the overall goal of the article. Then, make sure you provide your own input, opinion, and feedback regarding all of the topics mentioned in the article. Think to yourself, “how has reading this information changed my life?” Think of it like a journal in a way. The more detailed and involved you get with it, the better your paper.
I hope this helps Steph
I am off to bed after my 14 hour work day
. See you tomorrow
~ Tate
November 9, 2010 at 9:14 pm
mrtate
Marlene,
Of course
. Summaries that benefit you are great, especially if you are doing them that way versus not at all.
~ Tate
November 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm
StephanieH.
How long does the critical analysis paper have to be? At minimum.
November 9, 2010 at 7:46 pm
marlenne barajas
Hey Tate, I was wondering if I can do the summaries in my own format that benifits me instead?
November 8, 2010 at 10:02 pm
mrtate
Atiya,
I am just going to ask you a series of questions regarding the nature and purpose of the article. Knowing the article well will be a must. You are welcome to have cue cards that you turn in to me afterwards. I will also ask your thoughts on the article. Either you argue against it or for it, but make sure you have more to say than a few sentences. I want to have a philosophical discussion with you regarding the topic.
~ Tate
November 8, 2010 at 8:57 pm
a.strange
Mr.Tate
for this oral presentation
i need details…
what do you want?
a certain format?
que cards?
or just to summarize the article?
November 7, 2010 at 5:55 pm
mrtate
Great Questions, Xina
Yes, AP night is back to 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. I have also changed the schedule on the AP Schedule page to reflect what is happening this week.
See everyone Monday
~ Tate
November 7, 2010 at 10:35 am
Xina
Mr.Tate,
what will be the schedule for this upcoming week, such as summaries and any other assignments?
&& will the time for AP Bio Nite be changed?
November 6, 2010 at 6:46 pm
mrtate
Michael, *Edited*
That sounds great. In your critical analysis, I really want your own thoughts. How has reading that article and others like it opened your eyes? So much goes on that we take for granted and often don’t realize. It takes a critical analysis of our lives to uncover what is truly there. I like it, you should include it. Don’t stop there, of course.
~ Tate
November 6, 2010 at 6:44 pm
mrtate
Steph & Vaness,
I am pretty sure it is 15.2, 15.4, 16.1-16.2
“hi Vanessa”
~ Tate
November 6, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Michael Adkins
Is this a good intro paragraph for my analysis paper?
After reading the article “Reckless Medicine” I have a sense of what damage is being done to us patients on the United States. Medicine and special treatments are being given to doctors and they either don’t know any of the risks or they just don’t want to tell anybody about them. Since this happens, innocent people may get hurt or severely injured and they wouldn’t be like that if the doctors just told them the real risks. This shouldn’t be happening in the United States and it definitely shouldn’t be happening to innocent people.
November 6, 2010 at 11:20 am
Steph and Vanessa
Hey Mr. Tate,
What sections do we have to summarize for Monday?
I’m here at Vanessa’s house. She says hi.
-Thanks.
November 4, 2010 at 5:08 am
Bikis
Alright I’ll come see you bright and early(:
thanks!
November 3, 2010 at 10:30 pm
mrtate
Sorry for the late reply … I have family and friends visiting from out of the country. Yes, I want it typed, naturally. Bikis, see me tomorrow.
~ Tate
November 3, 2010 at 8:59 pm
a.strange
Hey for the Critical Analysis is there a certain format that you want this paper in?
you also want it typed right?
November 3, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Bikis
Okay mr Tate I have a serious dilema:/ I was writing my critical analysis paper in 6 period and I think I might have left it in there.. is there anyway I could get the article about the first 9 months and how to write a critical analysis paper?
thanks bikis
November 1, 2010 at 5:07 pm
mrtate
10 Most Amazing Animal Videos!!
~ you’re welcome
October 31, 2010 at 9:24 am
mrtate
So, I decided not to quiz you guys on Monday. It was an interesting day on Friday, so Monday I will lecture on genetics leaving some time for our ‘guest speaker’ as well. See you tomorrow
~ Mr. Tate
October 30, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Michael Adkins
TECHNO PARROT!!!
October 30, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Michael Adkins
Do we have a quiz on Monday?
October 26, 2010 at 7:33 pm
mrtate
Marlene,
There are 29 questions and, no, you don’t need to know the details of how the flagellum attaches
. I will be online until 10:00 pm if you have any other questions … everyone. Please use this valuable service 
~ Tate
October 26, 2010 at 6:59 pm
marlenne barajas
tate
how many questions will be on the quiz? Also should we exactly know how the flagellum attaches to the cell wall?
>.<
October 21, 2010 at 8:14 pm
mrtate
Con mucho gusto
**I am exhausted everyone … sorry.
I can hardly type right now. If anyone has specific questions or needs help, make sure you come in and see me at lunch tomorrow! I am off to bed … Good night ~ 
October 21, 2010 at 8:11 pm
StephanieH.
Yes this help alot. Gracias Mr. Tate(:
October 21, 2010 at 8:04 pm
mrtate
Stephanie,
Yes you come here for help.
It mentions the 40% energy transferred in your book on page 174 in the bottom left paragraph.
If you remember the energy laws in that energy cannot be created or destroyed but, it can be transferred or transformed; then apply that to the steps of cellular respiration beginning with a single Glucose molecule as the fuel source – you must know that it is impossible to transfer 100% of the energy from its source to its end product. For example, your book says that a car converts about 25% of the hydrocarbon energy in gasoline to actual power to drive your vehicle. In an ecosystem, less than 10% of the energy from each trophic level is transferred to the level that consumes it. What is happening to most of this energy? It is lost as heat, entropy, to the environment or surroundings. Cellular respiration is amazingly efficient at 40%!!
Let me know if this does not help and I can rephrase or reiterate
~ Tate
October 21, 2010 at 7:38 pm
StephanieH.
Mr. Tate, do we come here for help for the cellular respiration test?
Well I have one question. There’s a question that says,
“Approxmately what percentage of the energy of glucose is transferred to storage in ATP as a result of the complete oxidation of glucose to CO2 and water in cellular respiration?”
The answer is 40%, but how?
October 20, 2010 at 7:42 pm
mrtate
AP Biology Students ~
Make sure you check the AP Schedule on Biotate and see the changes made for this week! On Thursday, tomorrow, you will work in groups to freshen up on the Cellular Respiration standards so that you can do better on the ‘re-take’ that is now scheduled for Friday. The summaries for 12.2 are now Due on Monday and the Ch. 27 summaries on Wed. the 27th. See all of you when I return on Friday
~ Tate
October 16, 2010 at 6:19 pm
mrtate
AP Biology ~
I have put your Glycolysis exam in the grade book so make sure you see what an assignment of 50% weight does to your overall percentage. Congrats to Gabby and Jorge who received A’s on the Glycolysis Exam!! Way to go you two!
Your chapter 9 Cellular Respiration Exam is going to be moved back to Tuesday the 19th so that I can provide some more support on Monday. Make sure you treat the Cellular Respiration Exam with more reverence and respect than the last one so that your grade does not suffer again. Also, come to class on Monday with very specific questions regarding what you don’t understand so that I can fill in any gaps.
As for homework, you have two sections to summarize for Wednesday the 20th. Sections 11.1 and 11.3. I also expect you to turn in Section 12.2 on Friday the 22nd of Oct. The week following you have ALL of Chapter 27 (Prokaryotes) Due on Tuesday Oct. the 26th where you will also take the Prokaryotes Exam. Starting around Wednesday or Thursday Oct. 27-28th we will begin the unit on Genetics! Yay!
Have a biological weekend and feel free to blog me with any questions
~ Tate
October 16, 2010 at 11:18 am
Michael Adkins
All we have to do is study this weekend right? no homework?
October 15, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Vanessa Rivera
Nevermind Mr. Tate. I found him.
October 15, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Vanessa Rivera
Hi Mr. Tate.
Who was that guy on http://www.ted.com who was kind of like a magician? He had the girl break the glass bottle with her thoughts, and he made somebody else feel like they were being touched when they really weren’t. I don’t remember what else he did, but I was thinking about that video and wanted to watch it, but I didn’t know what or who to search. Let me know if you remember or even know who I’m referring to. Please and thank you.
October 14, 2010 at 7:05 pm
mrtate
AP Biology Students ~
If you have ANY questions regarding Friday’s quiz, make sure you ask them before 9:00 pm. Mr. Tate only had 4 hours of sleep last night and is going to bed early!
October 13, 2010 at 9:48 pm
mrtate
That is correct, Michael … but, I would make sure you have LOTS of time to study for the quiz on Friday. It will be a BEAST!
~ Tate
October 13, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Michael Adkins
The summary isn’t due until Friday right?
October 10, 2010 at 2:22 pm
mrtate
Yes, though I moved the summary due date to Wednesday. All of chapter 9 … 9.1 – 9.6.
You have a Chapter 8/9 Exam on Friday this week. Study often, study well!
~ Tate
October 9, 2010 at 10:58 am
StephanieH.
All of chapter 9 means 9.1 – 9.6 ?
October 6, 2010 at 9:52 pm
a.strange
Sherpa
Mr.Tate
a low paid tour guide who shows tourists the way up the mountain and helps them carry their bags
Dictionary
noun, plural -pas, ( especially collectively ) -pa.
1. a member of a people of Tibetan stock living in the Nepalese Himalayas, who often serve as porters on mountain-climbing expeditions.
2. ( sometimes lowercase ) an expert chosen by a chief executive to assist in preparations for a summit meeting.
October 6, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Ayana
an ethniciyt group from the himalayan mountains respected for thier high altitude abilities. oftenly hired to guide hikes
October 6, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Maria Garcia
EXTRA CREDIT!!!(:
Sherpa:
A Sherpa is an ethnic group from the Himalayan mountains. They are respected for their high altitude abilities and are often hired to assist expeditions to Himalayan peaks, including Mt. Everest.
October 6, 2010 at 7:09 pm
a.strange
A sherpa is a race of people from the himalayan mountains. the are often hired to help assist people on hikes because of their abilitiesin high alttitudes.
October 6, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Ayana
A Sherpa is an ethnic group from the Himalayan mountains. They are respected for their high altitude abilities and are often hired to guide expeditions to Himalayan peaks, like Mount Everst.
October 3, 2010 at 1:08 pm
mrtate
The AP Biology Schedule is up through October 11th !! Check it out
Also ~ Don’t forget you have your book report due on Nov. 15th!!
Mr. Tate
September 29, 2010 at 4:48 pm
mrtate
AP Students~
Due to a family emergency, there will be NO Cell Quiz tomorrow (Thursday). I am sure you are disappointed
See you in class tomorrow~
Tate
September 27, 2010 at 5:25 pm
mrtate
AP Biology Chapter 5 Quiz is on all of Chapter 5, not just lipids or carbs … the entire chapter in 10-15 questions
~ Tate
September 27, 2010 at 5:24 pm
mrtate
Kristina~
You have to click the button at the bottom that says “submit for grading” for it to go through. You don’t have to email anything. As of right now, it doesn’t show you as having completed any tests. Can you go through them again and click the button at the bottom, please?
Tate
September 27, 2010 at 5:06 pm
marlenne barajas
hey Tate, is our test tomarrow overall of chapter 5 or just on lipids?
September 27, 2010 at 4:21 pm
theekristina
mr.tate i did the hw online for self quiz pre test and chapter quiz and after i finished it, it didnt have a area to email it to you so i wanted to know if it just goes to you so i dont have to email it.
thank you,
kristina infante
September 26, 2010 at 6:26 pm
mrtate
AP Biology ~
I am not collecting summaries from Chapter 6 until Wednesday. I am currently updating the schedule on biotate for the week. Monday is a “Sugar Quiz” with Ch. 5 Lecture IV. Monday night you need to complete online work for Chapter 5 (three things): Pre-Test, Self Quiz, and Chapter Quiz.
See biotate for the rest …
~ Tate
September 26, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Cintya B.
tate are you collecting 6.1 through 6.4 on monday??
September 25, 2010 at 9:16 am
mrtate
AP Biology “Sugar Quiz” on Monday!! (Cell Anatomy is now on Tuesday)
Know ALL information on pages 70 – 74 in your AP Book!
~ Tate
September 25, 2010 at 8:40 am
mrtate
Check out Naturally7 on TED
[ted id=544]
September 25, 2010 at 8:29 am
mrtate
That is correct Stephanie
~ Tate
September 24, 2010 at 3:50 pm
StephanieH.
So for the chapter 6 summaries, we don’t do section 6.5?
September 20, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Cintya B.
i already submitted the test :/:)
September 20, 2010 at 6:11 pm
mrtate
AP Biology Kids ~
Like I told you last week on Friday, you must complete the 28 question Chapter 4 Quiz by Tuesday morning to receive credit. Only one person has completed it so far. This is your only homework assignment for tonight … it would be a shame to blow it!
* The Chapter Quiz is the last thing you can do for Chapter 4
~ Mr. Tate
September 20, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Melissa Gutierrez
Mr.tate do we have to do ch.4 quiz or pre-test???
September 19, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Michael Adkins
Check out Johnny Huang
September 18, 2010 at 7:22 pm
mrtate
Got it Michael
Get them in on time next time, ok
~ Tate
September 18, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Michael Adkins
Hey i just sent in my chpt 2 investigations tate did u get them
September 16, 2010 at 6:01 pm
mrtate
Don’t forget the Chapter 3 Summaries (ALL SECTIONS) are Due Friday ~ Tomorrow!
Also ~ you have the quiz over the 1st 20 Elements
~ Tate
September 15, 2010 at 6:57 pm
mrtate
Jauregui,
I did not receive it. Try sending it to both email addresses. mr-tate@biotate.com and jason.tate@dsusd.us
I hope it works
~ Tate
September 15, 2010 at 5:58 pm
S. Jauregui
Mr. Tate,
did you ever receive my investigations activity? I did it at lunch the day it was due…
September 14, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Cintya B.
Look Mr. Tate a song of the ten elements haha:D
September 13, 2010 at 6:10 pm
mrtate
AP Biology Students
When in doubt, google it!
Google this if you have trouble logging in or finding the page to log in: pearson biology 7th edition online
I hope this helps
Mr Tate
September 12, 2010 at 7:04 pm
mrtate
Marlene,
Read comment #63 please.
~ Tate
September 12, 2010 at 5:42 pm
marlenne
hey tate i tried exactly what u told me to do, i was still unable to sign in. i also tried on my brothers computer and the same thing occurs. what do you think i should do.
September 12, 2010 at 10:04 am
mrtate
Thank you for sharing the link Michael!
September 12, 2010 at 8:38 am
mikeyitd
hey i finally logged in and all i did was use one of the links from my email. it was this one: https://register.pearsoncmg.com/userprofile/up_account_summary.jsp
September 11, 2010 at 6:47 pm
mrtate
Mike,
Try contacting Pearson Ed. With everyone’s computers being so different, it is tough for me to diagnose the problem specifically. If you cannot get through to them via email or phone, email me at mr-tate@biotate.com with your phone number and I can try to call you and help you over the phone.
~ Tate
September 11, 2010 at 6:45 pm
mrtate
Sara,
I would try contacting Pearson Ed. Try to find their tech help using the website I gave you on Friday and I will try to contact them via my side when I go into school Sunday. In the meantime, you have summaries that you can do from your low-tech textbook
~ Tate
September 11, 2010 at 6:43 pm
mrtate
Melissa and Maria,
The guidelines I showed you in class were for your summaries that you do at home. When you take notes in class, it is a little different. The class notes should be supplemental to your home summaries. This will be more apparent starting next week. Yes, you have to include the drawings of diagrams etc. in your home summaries.
Chapter 2 in its entirety is due on Monday. I will do my best to grade all of them and get them back to your by Tuesday.
~ Tate
September 11, 2010 at 6:39 pm
mrtate
Marlene,
Try using the username and password directly from your confirmation email by using “copy-paste” and see if it works. Other than right-click select … you can highlight the word you wish to copy with your cursor and press Ctrl+C. When you go to paste it in just press Ctrl+V and it will paste it in. I logged in successfully using the confirmation email that you forwarded to me.
Tate
September 11, 2010 at 4:59 pm
marlenne barajas
tate im still unable to sign in it says “username or password incorrect/ case doesnot match.” im confused?
September 11, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Melissa Gutierrez
Mr.Tate Maria Garcia & I are a bit confuse with the summaries :what exactly are we suppose to have on the summary assignment that is due Monday. The thing that confused us is that you had us write down what the summary guidelines & expectations but you included for us to draw and label tables & copy all diagrams into notes? Do we include this in our summaries or was this just for our notes?Is our summary written like a paragraph or notes???
September 11, 2010 at 2:23 pm
mikeyitd
Its not letting me log in anymore because my computer doesnt accept cookies
September 11, 2010 at 12:24 pm
mikeyitd
Hey tate we only have the chapter two summary right
September 11, 2010 at 11:54 am
Maria Garcia
Mr Tate, I’m confused of what exactly we’re suppose to have on the summary assignment that is due Monday. The thing that confused me is that you had us write down what the summary guidelines&expectations but you included for us to draw and label tables© all diagrams into notes? Do we include this in our summaries or was this just for our notes?
September 9, 2010 at 8:02 pm
sara Bikis
hey mr tate,
still having trouble with signing in..
it said i didnt have cookies to support so my dad even added the cookies and tried it over and over and still continues not to sign me in.. any advice? very frustrating..
September 9, 2010 at 7:30 pm
marlenne barajas
well tate i sent u the confirmation of the program hopefully we can fix this problem?
September 8, 2010 at 6:45 pm
marlenne barajas
tate i still cant manage to get in. and im unable to change the password i dont know what to do?:(
September 7, 2010 at 7:48 pm
mrtate
Melissa,
The only HW would be for those that didn’t log into the book online. I also expect everyone to have completed the Chapter 1 Pre-Test, Investigation Activity, and Graph-it Activity.
Let me know if you have any more questions
~ Tate
September 7, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Melissa Gutierrez
Mr.Tate we do we have homework today???? & you know the binder for your class do we have to bring that everyday???
September 6, 2010 at 8:34 pm
mrtate
I am calling it a night …. see all of you tomorrow. Don’t forget to have questions ready for Daniel and Vanessa
~ Mr. Tate
September 6, 2010 at 8:33 pm
mrtate
Scroll down and click the button to “submit for grading”, Marlene. It works
September 6, 2010 at 8:05 pm
marlenne barajas
Tate i cant submit the activites and the quiz?
September 6, 2010 at 8:04 pm
marlenne barajas
hey tate i was wondering how to submit the activites and tests?
September 6, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Cintya B.
ohh.. yeah i remember now (my bad):/
September 6, 2010 at 4:37 pm
mrtate
Cintya,
Tomorrow we have Vanessa and Daniel visiting us to talk about their experience last year in AP Bio and Daniel’s trip to Costa Rica.
Atiya ~ I want you to complete the 2-3 questions at the end of each section (there are 5 sections) and #1-10 at the end of the chapter
~ Tate
September 6, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Cintya B.
Mr. Tate are you going to lecture on something tomorrow????
September 6, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Cintya B.
i just finished it again and i submitted answers for me and teacher.
Tell me if you got it with my name on it:)
September 6, 2010 at 3:13 pm
mrtate
I don’t know, you did it for the investigation but not for the Graph It. My view is from a teacher’s perspective … is there anyone out there that can answer the question? How do you put your name on the Graph It and Investigation Assignments?
**Update** The last one you sent had your email but, still no name. I know it is you though because no one else is doing it … yet. Good job on the 100% by the way
~ Mr. Tate
September 6, 2010 at 3:13 pm
m.serrano
hey tate i am trying to log on but it says that
“Multiple online products are associated with the access code you entered. We cannot determine which one you want to register for.
See the registration instructions provided with your access code to ensure you started from the correct URL and followed the appropriate steps.”
September 6, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Cintya B.
how do i put my name on it????
September 6, 2010 at 3:01 pm
mrtate
Make sure ALL of you take the Pre-Test for Chapter 1 Online!!
~ Mr. Tate
September 6, 2010 at 3:00 pm
mrtate
Of course you can do it again
*Make sure you fill out your name … the one you did came to me without a name on it*
I am all about retakes and mastery! When climbing a mountain it isn’t whether you stumble or stop but, rather, where you end up. Don’t quit until you’ve reached the top! ^
*Thanks for the feedback on the online book site
~ Tate
September 6, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Cintya B.
i got bad scores can i do it again????:/
September 6, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Cintya B.
I thought that it was pretty interesting i really liked it:D
I Just didn’t really liked the one titled “Graph it”:/
September 6, 2010 at 1:58 pm
mrtate
If anyone is having trouble viewing the activities then you need to update your flash player. Here are some links dependent upon your web browser:
Mozilla Firefox Updates
Internet Explorer Updates
I looked up the help page through the online book with regard to plugins and found a page that may be helpful. If you are having trouble playing the videos or conducting the activities, go here: Plugin Help
~ Tate
September 6, 2010 at 1:55 pm
mrtate
Cintya,
Yes
I received your submittal in my email, great answers! What do you think of the Investigation Activity?
~ Tate
September 6, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Cintya B.
so mr. tate when we finish each activity we just submit answers for grading and that’s it!??
September 6, 2010 at 1:25 pm
mikeyitd
the problem isnt the videos tate just some of the activities were blank and had an x in the corner
September 6, 2010 at 12:11 pm
mrtate
AP Biology Students
Only 10 of 26 students have signed in to the online book. This is for a grade and those of you that haven’t even signed in will receive an ‘F’ grade in the gradebook for not doing so. I suggest you contact your classmates and remind them of my expectations.
Mr. Tate
September 6, 2010 at 12:03 pm
mrtate
Ayana,
I may have fixed the link. Try using it again with your username and password. LOGIN
If this new link doesn’t work you may need to go through the registration process again from the beginning and after you give your access code, choose the option that says you already have an account username and password. You are going to need to figure it out. Try also going into the “Tools” tab for your web browser and check the box “enabling 3rd party cookies”. Keep trying Ayana
September 6, 2010 at 10:34 am
Ayana
it still doesnt let me sign in its says no cookie found
September 6, 2010 at 10:06 am
mrtate
AP Biology Book Online:
Make sure that you bookmark the login page so that you can go back to it, ok? I hope you also remember to write down your username and password even if your computer saves it!
Here is the link to the login page: AP Biology Book Online Login
~ Mr. Tate
September 6, 2010 at 9:44 am
Ayana
mr. tate
i dont know how to go back and login
so i can do the activities online
September 6, 2010 at 8:33 am
mrtate
That is a great question Lizbeth … I would like to open that up to the others in class and I also will ask you, “why do you think they have an advantage over smaller leafhoppers?”.
In answering this question, think about other animals and their body sizes. Then, think about how body size can be advantageous when chemicals or toxins are introduced to their habitat. You may want to think about it from the small leafhopper point of view as well. What disadvantages would smaller organisms have in a chemical laden environment?
I hope this cranks the gears in the cranium for you guys
~ Mr. Tate
September 5, 2010 at 10:06 pm
Lizbeth Contreras
What advantages do large leafhoppers have in comparison to smaller leafhoppers when the environment in being manipulated by the use of pesticides?
September 5, 2010 at 5:22 pm
mrtate
You probably need to update your macromedia flash player. Are you using Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox?
If it prompts you to “install missing plugins” make sure you do so. That should fix it.
Perform a search for “Macromedia Flash Player” or “Adobe Flash Player” and you should be able to get it up and running after you update yours.
Let me know how it works out for you
~ Mr. Tate
September 5, 2010 at 2:02 pm
mikeyitd
hey tate some of the activities aren’t working for me wat do i do
September 4, 2010 at 1:44 pm
mrtate
AP Biology Homework for the weekend:
1. Read ALL of Chapter 1 and complete ALL of the section questions as well as the 10 questions at the end of the chapter (you must write out the questions as well as your answers)
2. You MUST sign up for the online textbook with the new access code I gave you on Friday
3. Go through ALL of the activities and videos for Chapter 1 online (watch them)
4. Take the Chapter 1 Pre-Test online (submit answers for grading)
5. Complete both “Investigations” and the “Graph-it” Exercises for Chapter 1 and submit to me online
***You do NOT have to complete the Chapter Review items yet
Feel free to blog me if you have any further questions
~ Tate
September 4, 2010 at 9:38 am
M.Espinoza
what was the hw? and do we need the notes from friday’s lecture in order to complete it?
August 24, 2010 at 4:10 pm
mrtate
Bautista! I worked with Mrs DiBello this afternoon to add you to 5th period as my TA. You were TA 6th period for someone else and had graphic design 5th. See Mrs DiBello this week to pick up your new schedule
Tate
**Sierra ~ you didn’t show up anywhere as a TA for me. Come by my room tomorrow or see your counselor to figure out what happened if you are still wanting to TA for me.
August 22, 2010 at 10:18 pm
mrtate
Not yet … it remains a mystery
August 19, 2010 at 5:46 pm
erick
mr tate do u know who will Be the 5th period TA yet
August 6, 2010 at 3:37 pm
alejandro sierra
that is sad news
August 6, 2010 at 12:58 pm
mrtate
Erick and Alex … sad news … We are only allowed One T.A. per class period. So, we’ll see who ends up in there. Either way, I will prepare both of you to retake the AP Bio exam
~ Mr. Tate
August 6, 2010 at 12:57 pm
mrtate
Library and Campus opens on Monday August 16th
August 6, 2010 at 10:27 am
S. Jauregui
Mr. Tate, do you know if the library is open so we can go get the book for our summer assignment?
August 5, 2010 at 10:36 am
alejandro sierra
wooooo just a few more weeks and ill be a TA to!!! its going to be beast with erick and i for your 5th period TAs mr.tate
August 3, 2010 at 5:46 pm
erick
ok well thnks for the check, hopefully my schedule works out to have that class and i will definitely enjoy the time i have left
August 3, 2010 at 1:37 pm
mrtate
Erick,
I checked your schedule and all I can see is the schedule request. So far, you have me listed as being a T.A. for me, but we won’t know for which period until later this month. It looks like I will have AP Biology 5th period this coming year
Yay!
See you soon and enjoy these last couple weeks of freedom!
~ Tate
August 2, 2010 at 8:31 am
mrtate
Erick,
I don’t know yet but, I can look up your schedule when I go into school this week and check for you
. Send me your school ID# in the blog or email so I can find your schedule easier…. (I won’t post it in the blog … just read it in the pending folder and delete it)
~ Tate
August 1, 2010 at 1:57 pm
erick
hey so Mr. Tate do you know if I’m already in your AP biology class as TA
July 10, 2010 at 9:00 am
mrtate
Well, the scores are in and I have mixed feelings. I thought that they would be better but, I am impressed and not surprised by those that passed.
A BIG congratulations goes out to the three passing tests for Maria, Vanessa and Daniel!!!! Daniel and Vanessa even managed to pull 4′s !!!! Congratulations to all three of you! I am very proud of you!
Score Report: 30 Tests taken
(1) 23
(2) 4
(3) 1
(4) 2
~ Tate
July 9, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Vanessa Rivera
AP scores are in!!!
July 8, 2010 at 12:06 pm
mrtate
AP Students ~
In case you were wondering, the summer assignment info is posted on the AP Page of http://www.biotate.com. Let me know if you have any questions and have a great summer
~ Mr. Tate
June 24, 2010 at 8:30 am
mrtate
Cyntia,
Definitely! We would love for you to join the “AP Biology team”!
Who is your counselor? Do me a favor, email your request to be in AP Biology to mr-tate@biotate.com
*Important!! ~ Also mention which class you want to remove to add AP Bio
See you soon! ~ Tate
June 23, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Cintya B.
Hello Mr. Tate,
Well I was wondering if I
can still take the AP Bio class
even though I didn’t sign
up for the class during the school year???
June 21, 2010 at 3:14 pm
mrtate
AP Biology Summer Assignment for 2010
**********************************
Attention students, let me begin by saying welcome and thank you for checking the blogs. You should become accustomed to checking here often to communicate with me regarding anything to do with the class. I want to also let you know that the summer assignments being created are not mandatory but voluntary. I highly recommend them but, I am not going to require you do them. They will give you a head start in the class and also provide you with a “boost” in points following the first exam. The summer assignment is a tiered summer assignment. What does this mean? Well, you can choose to do the “easy” assignment, the moderate one, or the challenging one. They are incrementally worth more points. I have not decided whether or not I will award credit for doing more than one of the assignments yet. For now, you should narrow in one of the three. They are as follows:
1 – (easy) Define and draw a diagram showing the meaning of a list of vocabulary terms that will be uploaded to the AP Biology page of biotate
2 – (moderate) Put together a PowerPoint presentation on two of the multiple topics mentioned on the AP Biology page of biotate
3 – (challenging) Complete the assigned bookwork by checking out the Prentice Hall Biology text from the library and completing all of the assigned work detailed on the AP Biology page of biotate
**Note** The specifics will be updated either this week or this coming weekend due to a family vacation this week. Check often and message me here on the blogs if you have any specific questions
Thank you,
Mr. Tate
June 17, 2010 at 5:06 pm
mrtate
AP Biology students for 2010/11:
I will leave instructions for the summer assignment on the AP Biology Page by Tuesday June 22nd. *Note: It will be for extra credit only*
Mr. Tate