Biology 11

Today we gathered some bacteria for the distribution of bacteria lab.  Yummy!

Next we took some notes on Monerans (Kingdom Monera)

Homework:  Complete the entire taxonomy worksheet (use the book to answer questions).

Short quiz tomorrow on Taxonomy

Biology 12

First we had a weeeeee homework quiz on DNA replication

Next we looked at the steps in translation--------sequencing amino acids to make proteins

Potato lab was due today

Homework:  Module Questions:  All of Protein Synthesis  
A) Protein Synthesis        B) Features of RNA         C) Process of Protein Synthesis

Biology 12

Today we continued with the DNA unit by looking at DNA transcription----DNA being used as a template to make mRNA.

We completed the cutin' and pastin' activity by doing the transcription section. 

Homework:  DNA module questions A) structure of DNA and B) DNA replication

Homework quiz tomorrow!

Biology 11

Today we started (and finished!) Taxonomy

In class we did a Dicotomous Key on shark identification and looked at a Cladogram

Homework:  Taxonomy Handout questions (#1-5)   You need your textbook for this

Biology 11

Today we wrote the Evolution Test and then went and saw some presentations by the Vancouver Aquarium.  Next we came back to class to continue watching the video "What Darwin Never Knew"

For Homework:  Read pg. 197-199.  Answers to skill testing questions will be your ticket into tomorrow's volleyball game.

Biology 12

Today we wrote the Unit test on Cell Organelles, Cell Membranes and Transport across the membrane.

Next block we reviewed the structure of DNA and did some cuttin' and pastin' to help us learn about DNA replication.  We left this in class so NO homework!

Swim Team

Great First Practice Swimmers

Remember to bring $10 to Ms. Wood if you want a swim cap.  

Revelstoke meet is on October 29

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