Microscope Lab

Hi
We spent two days fine tuning our microscope skills and now everyone should be able to
1) make a wet mount slide
2) focus on low, medium and high power
3) find the field diameter in microns using any power
4) find the total magnification


This week we will be looking at the properties of water, carbon compounds and enzymes.

Homework
the lab paper is due FRIDAY - please remember to answer all questions in complete sentences
Chapter 2 notes are due friday - so please read chapter 2 and answer the questions.

Ms. Trusso

Happy Monday

Hi
Grades will be posted in the classroom on Monday. I'm working on the micrograde distribution.
This week we will be doing a microscope lab that we will begin on monday and turn in on Friday.
We are also going to study the properties of water. We are going to try to squeeze in another lab towards the end of this week, showing the basic ideas of enzymes.

Looking for a real cool link showing the water property of surface tension???

Have a nice one!

Ms. Trusso

Triple Beam Balance

Hi

Wednesday and Friday we will be starting the laboratory experience. Plan on starting with the triple beam balance. If you have forgotten how to use a balance click here and use this cute utility

Please don't forget about the homework and the quiz on Friday. (check yesterday's blog for homework stuff)


Ms. Trusso

Chemical Bonding

hi folks:
today we are going to start with chemical bonding.
If you want to check out a real cool chemistry web site

click here

don't forget
Friday
1) quiz on metric conversion - you can use notes
2)Homework - vocabulary
3) Food Irradiation worksheet

Wednesday we will get familiar with measuring tools and Friday we will see how the microscope works
thanks
Ms. Trusso

Welcome to Chapter 2

Hi
Today we start to understand the chemistry of life. We will begin with atoms and move into carbon based molecules. This is a fast moving chapter however it is essential that you understand it.

We will also begin our Biology Laboratory experience this week with Identifying a Biologists tools and understanding how the microscope is used.
To see video of chemistry ch 2 click here
once image appears click on top and the animation will start!
Homework

Due Friday:
1) Vocabulary from chapter 2. Please define through a drawing, use in a sentence or the textbook definition. You can submit this on 3 x 5 cards if you need this to help study.
2) The questions from the article on food irradiation.
3) The Biologist tools lab on page 23, questions are due.

Thank you and please remind your parents to attend Back To School Nite this Wednesday

Ms. Trusso

Biotech mania

Hi
Well we all survived our first "Exam" on chapter 1. The tests should be graded and ready to hand back on Monday. Normally I will try to administer tests on Monday's so you can study all weekend!

Today I spent the morning at Lincoln High School and with the Biotechnology Teacher. I am very pleased to say that my students at the Academy will have the opportunity to explore the world of biotechnology. I am planning on having our classes perform two laboratory experiments using biotech during our study of molecular biology!

Some final notes regarding lab safety, several students did not take and/or pass the laboratory safety quiz. If you find your name on the board you need to see me prior to attending any lab.

Weekend homework read chapter 2 section 2-1.

Have a nice weekend
Ms. Trusso

Check Out the Chapter notes to help study

Remember our first exam is this Wednesday. Need help???
Check out the study notes. Click on the link below.

chapter1 study notes

Friday Sept 8th

Today we had our first laboratory experience. The measurement lab will be written up as a whole class next week. I want everyone to write it up together so we can share our experiences about how we devised our measuring tools and units.

Next Week
Exam Chapter 1 Wednesday 9/13

Turn in Lunch forms, signed parent contracts, emergency cards.

Back to School Night in Wednesday Sept 20, please tell your parents so they all can plan to attend.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Trusso

End of Chapter One

HI!
The Lab Safety quiz went well and I hope to start lab's this friday.
We will finish chapter 1 and get ready for the exam.

Some reminders:

Homework:
Due Friday 9/8, Chapter 1 notes, Worksheet (characteristics of living things)
Exam Wednesday 9/13 Chapter 1
During the Exam there will be a binder check. Make sure your binder is in order.

Please bring in from home signed parent student contracts, free/reduced lunch forms and yellow emergency cards, as soon as possible.

Characteristics of living things

HI
We spent time today going over the characteristics of living things. Wednesday ( tomorrow) we will be having a quiz on lab safety and begin our introduction into the laboratory experience.

Homework due Friday - chapter 1 study notes!
Wednesday Sept. 13 Exam chapter 1

First Quiz, First Exam and Binder Check

We made it through the first week of school! We studied the scientific method and applied it to our lives. Next week we will begin understanding the characteristics of living things.

Wednesday there will be a quiz on lab safety. Everyone needs to pass this quiz prior to lab work. Friday we will learn about the metric system.

Homework due Friday: Worksheet review notes for chapter 1.

September 13th chapter 1 exam and binder check ( your science binder will be graded).

The school wide Micrograde site is not yet functional. When it is, you will be issued a password and will be able to check on all your grades and assignments.