This week we will finish up chapter 13 and 14. Please start studying for a three chapter test( chapters 12-13-14) on Monday March 3 rd (period1) and Tuesday March 2nd (period 4). If you have not yet turned in your essay on "Whether GMO need stricter controls or not" please do so ASAP. Please refer to last weeks blog for details.
After Genetic Engineering we will move on and begin our discussion on evolution.
Homework Due Friday 2/29
Read chapter 13 and 14 and define all vocabulary words.
Answer questions on page Page 337 numbers 1-14, and answer questions on page 363 numbers 1-14.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
February 119th - 22
We are beginning chapter 13 this week - Genetic Engineering. We will discuss molecular biology and stem cell research, cloning, and cellular transformations. You need to read chapter 13.
Homework
Page 330 presents Issues in Biology - "Do Genetically Modified Foods Need Stricter Controls?"
Read this short article, use your class notes from our discussion on genetically modified foods and come up with a four paragraph essay that supports your position. Remember to answer the Question either - Yes, Genetically Modified Foods Need Stricter Controls or NO Genetically modified Foods Do Not Need Stricter Controls.
Provide a Reason - Detail and Fact for at least TWO reasons you give. Remember your four paragraph essay must have an introduction , body and a conclusion!
DUE: This Friday - Lab Report DNA Extraction
Due Friday - Essay on Genetically Modified Foods.
Homework
Page 330 presents Issues in Biology - "Do Genetically Modified Foods Need Stricter Controls?"
Read this short article, use your class notes from our discussion on genetically modified foods and come up with a four paragraph essay that supports your position. Remember to answer the Question either - Yes, Genetically Modified Foods Need Stricter Controls or NO Genetically modified Foods Do Not Need Stricter Controls.
Provide a Reason - Detail and Fact for at least TWO reasons you give. Remember your four paragraph essay must have an introduction , body and a conclusion!
DUE: This Friday - Lab Report DNA Extraction
Due Friday - Essay on Genetically Modified Foods.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
February 11th-15th
Hi Everyone:
This week we will be folding origami models of DNA, and extracting DNA from fruit cells or your cheek cells.
Wednesday prepare for a quiz on chapter 12, Friday we will be doing the Lab. You are expected to provide a full Lab Write up due on Friday 02/22. This includes the following seven sections - Title, Hypothesis, Objective, Materials, Procedure, Results, and Conclusions. All of this will be written in your hand in INK - no typed reports will be accepted. Please see the blog for the grading rubric if you have any questions.
Homework
Page 313 presents an activity for Modeling DNA replication using construction paper. Follow the instructions step by step writing down the answers to questions 1-4. Bring your models to class on Friday and turn it in with your answers.
Due- Report on famous African American Scientist.
This week we will be folding origami models of DNA, and extracting DNA from fruit cells or your cheek cells.
Wednesday prepare for a quiz on chapter 12, Friday we will be doing the Lab. You are expected to provide a full Lab Write up due on Friday 02/22. This includes the following seven sections - Title, Hypothesis, Objective, Materials, Procedure, Results, and Conclusions. All of this will be written in your hand in INK - no typed reports will be accepted. Please see the blog for the grading rubric if you have any questions.
Homework
Page 313 presents an activity for Modeling DNA replication using construction paper. Follow the instructions step by step writing down the answers to questions 1-4. Bring your models to class on Friday and turn it in with your answers.
Due- Report on famous African American Scientist.
Monday, February 04, 2008
First Week Of February
We are going to be busy with the California High School Exit Exam this Tuesday and Wednesday. Please rest and eat!
Tuesday is an early release day. Students will be released at12:25. Thursday and Friday are School Holidays. There is no school!
Homework
In Honor of African American History Month I would like each student to research a famous African American Scientist in the field of Biology or Biochemistry. I would like you to display the scientist that you found on a 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper or construction paper (larger size is OK). There are several formats you can use.
This is due Next Monday 2/11.
A Newspaper Article - write information about your scientist like you would if you were writing it for a newspaper
Resume - Make the poster in the form of the scientists resume
Picture - make a poster showing the scientists working or his/her accomplishments.
web site with ideas.
Tuesday is an early release day. Students will be released at12:25. Thursday and Friday are School Holidays. There is no school!
Homework
In Honor of African American History Month I would like each student to research a famous African American Scientist in the field of Biology or Biochemistry. I would like you to display the scientist that you found on a 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper or construction paper (larger size is OK). There are several formats you can use.
This is due Next Monday 2/11.
A Newspaper Article - write information about your scientist like you would if you were writing it for a newspaper
Resume - Make the poster in the form of the scientists resume
Picture - make a poster showing the scientists working or his/her accomplishments.
web site with ideas.
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