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Click the picture below to link to a game to build your own DNA molecule.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
DNA Structure
Yesterday (or today for H period), we started 3.3 finished DNA structure. After finishing 3.3 we spent the last 15 minutes of class reviewing 3.2.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Building Molecules & Wrapping up 3.2
On Friday students used molecule kits to practice building amino acids, triglycerides and glucose. Amino acids were linked together to form dipeptides and students acted as enzymes removing water for a condensation reaction.
Over the weekend please study for your test on Topic 2 on Wednesday.
Over the weekend please study for your test on Topic 2 on Wednesday.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Topic 3.2: Carbohydrates, Lipids & Proteins
Today we learned to:
distinguish between organic and inorganic compounds
identify amino acids, glucose, ribose and fatty acids from diagrams showing their structure.
outline the role of condensation and hydrolysis creation/breakdown of macromolecules.
Tonight for homework complete 3.2.3 and 3.2.4 from the syllabus. In the notes box on your syllabus you will see 3.2.3 already listed for you, just put these in your notes.
For 3.2.4, consider using a chart like the one below to organize your notes.
Tomorrow we will spend time in class working with models to build the structures of various macromolecules. We will also wrap up Topic 3.2
distinguish between organic and inorganic compounds
identify amino acids, glucose, ribose and fatty acids from diagrams showing their structure.
outline the role of condensation and hydrolysis creation/breakdown of macromolecules.
Tonight for homework complete 3.2.3 and 3.2.4 from the syllabus. In the notes box on your syllabus you will see 3.2.3 already listed for you, just put these in your notes.
For 3.2.4, consider using a chart like the one below to organize your notes.
| Name | Found in | Function |
| Glucose | animals | |
| Lactose | animals | |
| glycogen | animals | |
| Fructose | plants | |
| sucrose | plants | |
| cellulose | plants |
Tomorrow we will spend time in class working with models to build the structures of various macromolecules. We will also wrap up Topic 3.2
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Properties of Water
Today students had a short quiz the importance of water's high specific heat and how ice floats. We discussed the thermal, cohesive and solvent properties of water.
Tonight you should review 3.1.4, 3.1.5 and 3.1.6. The PowerPoint from class today can be found in the post below, additionally click on the pictures to link you to helpful animations.
Properties of Water (text and animations)
Tonight you should review 3.1.4, 3.1.5 and 3.1.6. The PowerPoint from class today can be found in the post below, additionally click on the pictures to link you to helpful animations.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Homework for Wednesday
Tomorrow we will finish 3.1 by learning about the properties of water. Take notes using this animation on the properties of water. You will have a short (10 minute) quiz on the information. Any notes you take you can use.
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| The properties of water are so important, you can even buy a book about them here! |
Elements in Living Things
Today we started Topic 3: The Chemistry of Life. The most common elements in living things are C, H, N, O, P and S. Mr. T's PowerPoint below has the information we talked about in class as well as upcoming information on the properties of water.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Mitosis, Microscopes and Cancer
Reminder: Your rewrite of the Design Lab is due on either Monday or Tuesday depending on when you have class.
Yesterday H period worked with microscopes to look at mitosis in onion root tips, today E period students had the opportunity to work with microscopes.
After identifying the stages of mitosis, we wrapped up Topic 2 by learning about cancer.
Both classes watched William Li's Talk "Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?"
H period also watched Jay Bradner's talk "Open Source Cancer Research."
Imagine how you much more informed you could be if you watched even just one TED talk per week. Find all of the talks at www.ted.com
Yesterday H period worked with microscopes to look at mitosis in onion root tips, today E period students had the opportunity to work with microscopes.
After identifying the stages of mitosis, we wrapped up Topic 2 by learning about cancer.
Both classes watched William Li's Talk "Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?"
H period also watched Jay Bradner's talk "Open Source Cancer Research."
Imagine how you much more informed you could be if you watched even just one TED talk per week. Find all of the talks at www.ted.com
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Mitosis
Mitosis is essential to embryonic development. Watch the clip below to see how a blastocyst forms.
Bacteria divide by binary fission. How fast can one bacteria turn into many bacteria? Watch the clip below to find out.
Below is a video on the stages of Mitosis
Tomorrow we will spend the day learning about cancer.
Bacteria divide by binary fission. How fast can one bacteria turn into many bacteria? Watch the clip below to find out.
Below is a video on the stages of Mitosis
Tomorrow we will spend the day learning about cancer.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Topic 1 Quiz
Today students had a quiz on Topic 1 (Statistics). For next period, please make sure you have completed the notes for 2.5.1, 2.5.3 and 2.5.4.
Remember that on Monday or Tuesday of next week, your (practice) Design IA rewrite is due.
Still confused about the cell cycle? Try this tutorial on Mitosis & the Cell Cycle. Want to test yourself? Try this quiz, if you answer incorrectly, you an explanation will pop up.
Remember that on Monday or Tuesday of next week, your (practice) Design IA rewrite is due.
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| Click on the picture to link to a game that will help you learn about the cell cycle. |
Still confused about the cell cycle? Try this tutorial on Mitosis & the Cell Cycle. Want to test yourself? Try this quiz, if you answer incorrectly, you an explanation will pop up.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Welcome back to Topic 2.5
Today student's experimental designs were returned and we discussed what improvements needed to be made. While I checked in with students individually, the rest of the class worked independently on sections 2.5.1, 2.5.3 and 2.5.4. You need to finish these sections for Thursday.
All classes have a quiz on Topic 1 on Wednesday.
The rewrites of the experimental design are due for E Period on Monday Jan. 23 and for H period on Tuesday Jan. 24.
Please make sure to include background information, a scientifically appropriate title and uncertainties in your design (in addition to what is listed in the guidelines).
You do NOT need to include a protocol diagram in your rewrite.
You MUST turn in your original design with the rewrite or you will not receive credit for the assignment.
All classes have a quiz on Topic 1 on Wednesday.
The rewrites of the experimental design are due for E Period on Monday Jan. 23 and for H period on Tuesday Jan. 24.
Please make sure to include background information, a scientifically appropriate title and uncertainties in your design (in addition to what is listed in the guidelines).
You do NOT need to include a protocol diagram in your rewrite.
You MUST turn in your original design with the rewrite or you will not receive credit for the assignment.
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