Homework tonight is pages 142-146.
Today we discussed the history of the discovery of DNA and the importance of ethics in scientific research. We also discussed the basic structure of the DNA molecule. We also began building an origami paper DNA. Directions can be found within the Labs/Activities folder.
Homework tonight is pages 142-146.
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Today we reviewed photosynthesis and learned about cellular respiration. Details regarding C.R. can be found within the applicable powerpoint in the notes folder. Students then read a PBS article entitled "How the Tylenol Murders of 1982 Changed the Way We Consume Medication". Then they completed a worksheet about these murders and how they relate to cellular respiration. This worksheet is due by the end of class. For homework, students will read the "Investigating Photosynthesis" lab (found within the labs folder). Any questions that are red in color need to be answered for homework. Make sure you read all directions for the lab tomorrow!! We discussed photosynthesis in GREAT detail today. If you were gone, please see Mrs. Smith asap! Everyone received a diagram of the process. This weekend, you should practice going through the diagram and explain it to someone. Practice, practice, practice! Homework this weekend is to read and take notes over pages 173-177 (cellular respiration). Today we looked over the test from yesterday...great job, guys!!
We then discussed the structure of a leaf and chloroplasts and discussed how light becomes color. The first portion of the photosynthesis powerpoint can be used to refresh this information. Homework tonight is pages 165-170. Today we finished our egg lab. We will discuss the egg lab write-up next week (Tuesday). We also completed a microscope lab where we looked at cells. Your task is to look at the following slides: 1. Cheek cells (you make) 2. Blood smear 3. Cork 4. Elodea 5. A random protist that has been given to you (Euglena, Amoeba, Vorticella, Paramecium, Volvox) You will look at it at the best magnification in order to see the cells (this will vary from slide to slide). You will use the Exo Camera app to take pictures and label the cells. You will insert your pictures into any presentation software (word, powerpoint, prezi, pages, etc.). Each image must include: - A label as to what is seen in the image (i.e., cheek cell) - At least one labeled cell part/organelle - The magnification used in the image You will turn this in on Thursday to google classroom. Here are example images of what you should see: |
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