HONORS BIOLOGY SUMMER ASSIGNMENT

2024-25 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 problem-
solving, 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 have viewed the videos.

Khan Academy Sign-up Directions:

1. Go to https://www.khanacademy.org/

2. Click “Sign Up” at the top right corner.

Click

3. Next, click “Enter class code”. Add the following code in the “Join a class” box to join the Honors
Biology 2024-25 Summer Assignment class.

Click

T W W M X R J E
Type
4. “Create a new account” or “Log in to your existing account”. Either way, you must use your school
email address (ex: jsmiths@ebnet.org) to sign up with the account. Make sure to edit your profile
(real name and username) to show you full first and last name.

5. Finally, click on “Assignments” to view your work for the summer assignment.

Click

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 73:16mins):

Elements and Atoms:

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/atomic-structure-and-properties/introduction-to-the-
atom/v/elements-and-atoms (13:08mins)

Atomic number, mass number, and isotopes:

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/atomic-structure-and-properties/introduction-to-the-
atom/v/atomic-number-mass-number-and-isotopes (09:44mins)

Introduction to ions:
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/atomic-structure-and-properties/introduction-to-
compounds/v/introduction-to-ions (6:36mins)

Empirical, molecular, and structural formulas:

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/atomic-structure-and-properties/introduction-to-
compounds/v/empirical-molecular-and-structural-formulas (6:49mins)

Atomic weight calculations:

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/atomic-structure-and-properties/introduction-to-the-
atom/v/atomic-weight-calculation (4:26mins)

Drawing dot structures:

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/chemical-bonds/copy-of-dot-structures/v/drawing-dot-
structures (14:41mins)

Ionic bonds:
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/chemistry-of-life/introduction-to-biological-
macromolecules/v/ionic-bonds (4:10mins)

Covalent bonds:
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/chemistry-of-life/introduction-to-biological-
macromolecules/v/covalent-bonds (5:42mins)

Valence electrons and ionic compounds:

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-chemistry-beta/x2eef969c74e0d802:atomic-structure-and-
properties/x2eef969c74e0d802:valence-electrons-and-ionic-compounds/v/valence-electrons-and-ionic-
compounds (7:54mins)

IMPORTANT:
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