what kind of diagram you say......

well -

you can do any kind you like from, ven to linear, from icons to thought bubbles.

be the artist you can be!

Chapter 11

Chapter 11
Please make sure that i have all of your SQ3R notes for chapter 11 - genetics. This was due last week Your homework will be different this week. I would like you to make a diagram to explain Mendel's principle of dominance and segregation. Your diagram should show how alleles segregate during gamete formation.

We will finish the mitosis/meiosis lab this week and the lab write up is due this Friday

HOMEWORK:
Diagram showing dominance and segregation. see page 266 in text.
Lab is due on friday.

Final Exam

Hi

just wanted to give you the heads up for the Exam.
We will review for the final Monday and Tuesday....Bring your questions so I can answer them
Your exam will be 80 questions of multiple choice.

good luck studying

Back to School

Also means back to work for you and Biology class. We are starting on chapter 10 "Cell Growth and Division". You will be responsible for making a mitosis flip book - outlining the different phases of mitosis. More details to follow on the 5th.
Keep in mind your upcoming finals - start studying now as research shows 1/2 hour for 8 days goes twice as far as one 4 hour cram session!


Looking for mitosis links click here!

HOMEWORK
1) Chapter 10 read and turn in SQ3R notes.
2) page 243 questions #1-4
3) 249 questions # 1-6, writing in science - 3 paragraphs please


questions email me!


HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Winter Break

There are many things that one can do while lazying about your house over break.
1) look up your missing assignments on webgrade and do them and have them ready to turn in on the 5th.

2) if you don't know what is missing go through the old blog pages and find out all of the assignments, they are all there and you will recognize what you are missing. Chances are if you did it you will remember doing it/answering the questions/ taking notes......

3) Study for your Final , it is a comprehensive final. The material will be from the first day of school through chapter 10. To help you prepare -
1) Go through your class notes and sq3r notes, cross reference your notes with any handouts you have received from me and homework that has been returned.

2) take notes from your notes and go over these, many times

3) practice taking multiple choice tests by taking the chapter assessments at the back of chapters
1, 2, 7,8,9,10.

4) read chapter 10, take SQ3R notes and have them ready to turn in.

email me with questions

Ms. T

Dec 15th

We are days away from our winter break and please use these two weeks to review your Biology material from the beginning of the year since your final exam will be cumulative. Have a good time too!

Homework for this week includes tying up any loose ends - papers that haven't yet been turned in, notes that need to be written and turned into me, things like that.

DUE THIS Friday

I would like the formal lab write up for our most recent lab involving the three types of bacteria. Please include a background section that refers to the type of bacteria culture we used, the procedure for having a sterile work area,preparing the petri dish, inoculation of the petri dish, incubation at 37 degrees, sealing of the petri dishes with perifilm and finally looking under the microscipe at the different species of bacteria.Also make sure you include any drawings you may have made and observations. Please include the above mentioned items IN ADDITION to the normal formal lab report.

contact me with questions...

TEST THIS WEDNESDAY
Study up! 30 multiple choice questions based on chapters 8 and 9- photosynthesis and respiration. You are allowed to use a 1/2 sheet study guide made by you, to be turned in once test is over.. don't even think of making an extra copy for your friend .

Dec 1st

We are starting our study of Photosynthesis this week with chapter 8 in our text book and further exploration during several laboratory experiments.

Since you have already read up through page 207 in your text and should have an essay prepared that discusses the relationship between heterotrophs and autotrophs we will proceed directly into the reactions of photosynthesis.

Homework: Due; Friday Dec. 5th
Read pages 208-215 taking SQ3R notes on those pages.
Answer questions on page 214 1-5.
Going further---for those who dare
Answer the question How would you design an experiment that could examine one of the factors that effect the rate of photosynthesis?
think independent and dependent variables, any background information you may have, the time this would take and what would your procedure be?
Type this and have it ready by friday to turn in for a grade.

Thanksgiving Homework

As you know we are beginning our study of photosynthesis.Part of this study includes knowing the difference between a food producer and a food consumer. Food producers are referred to as autotrophs and consumers are heterotrophs.

I would like you to scour the internet and use your text book to help you to craft a paper on the relationship between producers and consumers. This can be a straightforward essay on this relationship or it can be a summary of an article that you found while surfing, reading the paper or looking at a magazine.

I need to see an introductory paragraph which needs to include your main topic and what you are going to say. Then the next paragraph or two should be the body of your essay - telling everything. The final part of your essay needs to be a conclusion, telling me what you just tried to say. All of this needs to be
TYPED
SINGLE SPACED
12 POINT FONT.
DUE Monday Dec.1st

email me with questions

November 16th

This week we will finish up chapter 7 and begin a discussion of Photosynthesis and Respiration - Chapter 8. Monday will conclude our three day lab that looked at osmosis through a semi-permeable membrane. We will take finial observations on Monday-Tuesday and the Formal Lab Write up is due Wednesday of this week.

Homework:

Lab write up due Wednesday

Due Friday
SQ3R notes pages 200-207 -
Questions page 203 numbers 11-5
Extra Credit - connecting concepts page 203.

Cells

This week we will be showing how bacteria grow and reproduce. We have been discussing eukaryotes (organisms with a defined nucleus. This week we be focusing our attention on organisms that are called prokaryotes (unicellular organisms that lack a nucleus).
To go along with this please read and take SQ3R notes on pages 470-477.

Homework- Due Friday 11/7
page 477 questions 1-6
sq3r notes for pages 470-477

October 27th

This week we will be going over exactly what the functions are of the carious cellular organelles. Last week's lab that investigated plant and animal cells is due this Friday along with your Cell Project (Thursday for period 3).
Please see me if you are in need of materials supplies or ideas.

Homework
Due this friday (Thursday per 3) the cell project - see last weeks post for more details. Remember to receive full credit you need to present your project to the class on friday along with the brochure.

Animal vs Plant cell lab is due this Friday. This should be pretty much finished. Please see me if you require more time.

October 20th

This week we will continue chapter 7 and our discussion on cells. Since so much of what we are going to talk about over the next few months relates directly to cells - let's make sure we get off to a good start.
Complete your labs - due This Wednesday is the Microscope Lab
Complete your Homework including your SQ3R reading notes and any other work we do.

Homework and Quiz

The cell project is due next Thursday and Friday. Please make sure that you check in with me in the next few days and let me know what you are working on and if you have a partner. (see the previous post for more details!)

Quiz on the Microscope - This Wednesday!!!!

October 15th

We are beginning our discussion of cells and cell biology. This relates to chapter 7 in your text book. Please keep up with all of the readings and remember that your lab reports are also due (usually wednesday).

On the 30th (per 3) and 31st(per 1 and 4)your cell project is due. Please click here for more info on the cell project.


HOMEWORK - Due Friday

read pages 168 - 174 and turn in SQ3R notes.

Enzyme Lab

Looking for the lab or extension questions?
click here

October 6th

This week we will be investigating enzymes and have a test on chapters 1 and 2. Please come to class prepared to get right down to work.

Monday:
Discuss the effects on enzymes. The role the pH and temperature play in the effectiveness of enzymes.

Wednesday:
Enzyme Lab - lab report will be due the following Wednesday.

Friday:
Test on chapters 1 and 2. Come to class prepared to take the test, it is a 40 question multiple choice test with two essay questions.

Homework due Wednesday:
Formal lab write up of last weeks the "Corn to Milk" lab.

thanks!

Chapter 2

This week we will be finishing up chapter 2 and you will be tested on chapter two next Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure that all of your reading and homework are up to date as this Friday October 3rd marks the end of our 6 week grading period.

This week we will be learning about macromolecules, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. This includes art projects, laboratory experience readings and lecture.

This week we will be having another lab on Wednesday the write-up will be due the following Wednesday. This lab will be the investigation of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. I will start to explain the lab on Monday.

Looking for the Power Point on Macromolecules to help you study?
Click Here

Due Wednesday
Your Lab on pH is due Wednesday
-Homework Due Thursday - Read pages 49-55 and take SQ3R notes. Turn in assessment on page 57 Questions 1- 15.

Sept 24th -

This week I saw great success with your chapter 1 quiz - keep up the good work. If any of you wish to take the quiz over for a higher grade, you may do so. Please see me regarding this matter.

This week we will begin to discuss chapter 2 - The Chemistry of Life.
Remember
Monday your Periodic Chart Element is due
Wednesday we will have our first pH lab - please be prepared with your lab notebook.

Homework
SQ3R Method pages 49-54

Due this Friday is Page 39 questions 1-6,
page 43 questions 1-5
page 48 questions 1-5
Please answer in complete sentences!

Ms. T

Sept. 15th - Monday

Hi

This week we will start chapter 2. Chapter 2 provides an introduction to atomic theory. So, to reinforce this we will be learning about atoms and elements. Wednesday of this week we will head into the computer lab. I will assign each of you a special element to study. Please click here to find out more details.

Friday 9/19 you will have a quiz on chapter 1.
Looking for study notes to chapter 1 click here

EXTRA CREDIT: Beach cleanup is this saturday 9/20 from 9 - 12. help clean up and get extra credit details click here!

Homework
Due thursday - per. 3 or friday per1 and 4 are SQ3R notes for pages 35-43.
Due monday - your 4 x 6 card representing your element.

September 8th

This week we are starting our first lab report and that means our first lab. I plan on going over how i want you to write up all of your lab reports for the school year. We are also going to start chapter one notes, to get you ready for your first test on Wednesday October 1st. The exam will cover chapters 1 and 2 from your textbook.


Homework due Thursday or Friday (sept 11th 12th)
Read pages 20-28 (SQ3R method) and answer questions on page 31, # 11,13,14,17,19.

Lab Report Due Friday:

SQ3R Power point

If you need to take a look at SQ3R again please check out this link.

click here

Remember Metrics quiz, homework and re-take the safety test if you did not score 100%.

thanks

ms.t