12/20 genetics review

In-Class:
Hours 1,2,4 and 6 completed review questions 11-21 from p.106 in the text. Hours 3 and 7 completed p.106 (11-16,17,18) and p. 107 (1-5)
Homework:
Make sure your work is organized and ready to pick up after winter break.

The TEST over genetics will take place the Wednesday or Thursday after return from break.

Tomorrow, Thursday, I will only meet with hours 1,2,3,4. Release time is 11:00am.

12/19 genetics review

In-Class:
played QUIZMO, the vocabulary game, for review of genetics.
Homework:
Review genetics notes and handouts.

Genetics TEST will be given the Wednesday we return from winter break. Students have today and tomorrow to review as well as the Monday before the TEST.

12/18 RNA

In-Class:
Introduced the four nitrogen bases of RNA; reviewed meiosis; related changes in DNA structure to changes over time in organisms. Busy day!
Homework:
Review vocabulary and read pp.97-103. Be able to identify the difference in structure and function of DNA as compared with RNA.

12/17 meiosis

In-Class:
Discussed the relationship between meiosis and mitosis. Students completed a guided reading exercise to study pp.92-96 in the text.
Homework:
Complete vocabulary from Thursday in notebook.

12/14 offspring lab

In-Class:
Laboratory: Students tossed coins to select traits for their paper "offspring."
Homework:
None

12/13 genetic crosses

In-Class:
Determined, "Should This Dog Be Called Spot?" Practiced producing offspring with punnett squares.

Students received a list of Genetics vocabulary they will have until Tuesday to complete. The vocabulary may be completed using drawings OR diagrams OR examples OR by writing out the definition for the word. Vocabulary will be completed in the student notebook.
Homework:
Study material through p.89 in text

Second hour must show their completed "Genetics Quiz" worksheet #3-8 tomorrow in class in order to participate in the laboratory.

12/12 genetics

In-Class:
Took notes on genetics and practiced making genetic crosses in class.
Homework:
Review pp.76-81.

Thursday - Paper DNA Model DUE IN BIN. No late work will be accepted.

12/11 Genes&Chromosomes

In-Class:
Completed notes on the video Genes & Chromosomes. Worked on completing DNA paper model.
Homework:
Complete paper DNA model DUE IN BIN Thursday. Review pp.64 - 72. Preview pp.73 - 81.

Band and Choir students who missed class due to their field trip are responsible for copying the video notes from another student's notebook.

12/10 Genes&Chromosomes

DeoxyriboNucleicAcid

In-Class:
Students watched the first half of Genes & Chromosomes video and took notes in their notebooks. Students also received DNA chain handout and instructions. The DNA chain is DUE IN BIN Thursday. Turning it in early is a great idea. Late assignments will not be accepted because of the extended time given to complete the assignment.

Instructions:
Use colored pencils to code the following -
Adenine - Red
Cytosine - Blue
Thymine - Green
Guanine - Orange
Phosphoric Acid - Brown
Deoxyribose - Yellow

Cut out the molecules along the solid black line. Use tape to attach the molecules together in a chain. If done correctly, one side of the chain will have words that are upside down. The parts fit together like puzzle pieces but you can look on p.61 of the text if needed.

Homework:
You will be responsible for reading pp. 64 through 81 by Thursday.
Thursday, December 13 - DNA chain DUE IN BIN

12/7 WebQuest cell cycle

In-Class:
Periods 1,3,4,6,7 spent their time in the computer lab completing a computer scavenger hunt (or WebQuest) using sites related to the study of cell processes.

Instructions for WebQuest participants who have made it to this stage:
Copy the topics from this site's posts from the week of December 3, 2007.

Turn in Cell Cycle Flip Chart in BIN.

Homework:
None

12/6 Cancer

lung cancer cells

In-Class:
Students discussed the science of cancer including tumors, chemotherapy and mutation. We watched a ten minute DVD clip about the cell cycle related to cancerous cells and discussed friends and family members whose lives were touched by cancer.
Homework:
Complete Cell Cycle Flip Chart DUE FRIDAY

12/5 cell cycle

In-Class:
Students reviewed the Cell Cycle and received instructions and an example for completing the cell cycle flip chart.

instructions
Students will use the six squares on their handout to create a flip chart. The front of each square will have the name of the phase and a colored diagram of the cell in that phase. The back of each square will have a summary of what is taking place during that phase. A hole will be punched in the upper left hand corner of each of the six squares and yarn or string will be threaded through the hole to tie the six squares together to create the flip chart. Student name must be written on the final page of the flip chart and initials should be included on the back of every square in case the chart comes apart. I will provide students with yarn to tie the chart together but any type of string can be used from home.

DUE FRIDAY IN BIN (20 points)

Homework:
Work on Cell Cycle flip chart.

Please visit http://www.webgrader.com/ for information on absent work recording policy.

REMINDER: Cell projects must go home. Any cells left in the laboratory will be thrown out Friday, December 7.

12/4 Cell Division

In-Class:
Students studied the Cell Cycle with a Guided Reading assignment.
Homework:
Complete Cell Processes and Energy, Guided Reading and Study sheet. Refer to Textbook pp. 55-62. DUE Wednesday.

REMINDER: You must take home cell projects.

I was not present in class today in order to attend a conference where I secured more than $300 in lab supplies for our students. Yay!

12/3 Exhaling CO2

In-Class:
Exhaling Carbon Dioxide Laboratory.
Students demonstrated how exercise increases the amount of CO2 present during exhalation and related it to cellular respiration.
Homework:
Lab write ups (5 questions) are DUE IN BIN Wednesday.

Cell Models must be taken home.