Biology 11

Today we started our next section of Unit 1:  DNA.   We took notes from the DNA power point.  Note booklet is found HERE and the power point is HERE. 

DNA question booklet on replication is due on Wednesday.  That is all of A and B of section A. 

Make your observations of the mold lab day #3 today. 

Science 8

Today we started off with microscopes by watching a short video on microscope use.  Next we labelled parts and functions on the worksheet found HERE.  Use your text book on page 12 and 13 to help you. 

Biology 11

Today we started our bread mold lab.  Yummmmmy!   Next we finished off the NOVA video and worksheet.  If you want to get preview of our next unit, start by watching the first section of the powerpoint on DNA replication found HERE. 

Biology 11

Today we watched a video on endosymbiosis.  Make sure you can explain this theory and give evidence for it.  We also practiced actual size and drawing magnification by making drawings of some pond water protists.    Here are some videos to help you study for the Unit 1: Part A test coming up on THURSDAY!!    Go back through your notes, questions and prepare for the long answer questions.

Science 8

Today we practiced for the Scientific Method quiz coming up on Thursday (Block 7/8) or Wednesday (Block 3/4).  Make sure you review your practice quiz and go back to September 13th to do some online practice. 

Science 8

Today in block 7/8 we prepared for our Scientific Method Quiz by doing a practice test.  Make sure you complete this for tomorrow if you didn't finish in class.   

Block 3/4 we did the Scientific Method Lab.  This is due tomorrow if you didn't complete it. 

Biology 11

Today we are finishing off the cell metabolism from last week.  We will have a test on all of Unit 1: Part A on Thursday, Sept. 26th.   The answers to the cell metabolism concept check questions are found HERE.   Next use the online text Unit 1: Chapter 2 to answer any remaining questions from your note sheet:  Characteristics of Life.   Remember that the Unit Text is coming up on Thursday.   You got several review handouts today to help you study.   If you didn't get a mark for your Domain/Kingdom table make sure you make a table with the 3 Domains and 4 Kingdoms.     For each of these list the type of cell (prokaryote or eukaryote), type of reproduction, representative species, mode of nutrition.