HONORS BIOLOGY SUMMER ASSIGNMENT
2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR
In Honors Biology at Churchill Junior High School you will be participating in numerous laboratory
experiences and projects that allow for higher levels of thinking and creativity. An inquiry approach is
frequently used in this fast-paced course while applying scientific content knowledge and concepts. Thus,
an excellent method for understanding such concepts is to gain first exposure to learning prior to class, via
readings and/or video lectures, then focus on the processing part of learning in class through problemsolving, discussion, or debates.
Therefore, to ensure that you have done the necessary preparation for productive class time, your summer
assignment will be to watch and take notes on several Khan Academy videos. The concepts in these
videos will be applied within the first weeks of school during a laboratory-style small group activity followed
by an individual graded assessment.
Below are the directions for accessing your Khan Academy account along with the recommended video
list. You must be logged into this account via the direction to verify you’ve viewed the videos.
Khan Academy Directions:
1. Go to https://www.khanacademy.org/
2. Click “Sign Up” at the top right corner.
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3. You must “Sign in / Sign Up” with your school email address (ex: [email protected]).
4. After signing in, you will notice your full name at the top right of the screen. Click on your name,
then click “Profile”.
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5. Finally, click on “Coaches” and add the following code in the “Add a coach” box to join the honors
biology summer assignment class. CODE: 4X9SSN
IMPORTANT: Add your parent’s email address so they too can view your progress and encourage
your learning.
Insert Code 4X9SSN and join the class
There is also a Khan Academy app that can be downloaded to your personal device to watch videos while
away from a desktop computer. Be sure to login with your school email account!
Khan Academy Video Watch list (Total viewing time 84:06mins):
Elements and Atoms:
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/atomic-structure-and-properties/introduction-to-theatom/v/elements-and-atoms (13:08mins)
Atomic number, mass number, and isotopes:
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/atomic-structure-and-properties/introduction-to-theatom/v/atomic-number-mass-number-and-isotopes (09:44mins)
Introduction to ions:
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/atomic-structure-and-properties/introduction-tocompounds/v/introduction-to-ions (6:36mins)
Empirical, molecular, and structural formulas:
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/atomic-structure-and-properties/introduction-tocompounds/v/empirical-molecular-and-structural-formulas (6:49mins)
Molecular mass and molecular weight:
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/atomic-structure-and-properties/introduction-tocompounds/v/molecular-mass-and-molecular-weight (7:21mins)
Drawing dot structures:
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/chemical-bonds/copy-of-dot-structures/v/drawing-dotstructures (14:41mins)
Ionic and covalent bonds:
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/chemical-bonds/types-chemical-bonds/v/ionic-covalentand-metallic-bonds (13:21mins)
Valence electrons and bonding:
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/ap-biology/chemistry--of-life/electron-shells-andorbitals/v/valence-electrons-lewis (10:56mins)
After viewing the videos and taking notes, you can test yourself using the link below:
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/ap-biology/chemistry--of-life