Reference Materials for Life Science 11

Thursday, 2 November 2017

Biology 11

Today we learned that the microbiology project has been moved until after term 1---due on Wednesday, November 15th.

I collected the viruses: structure and nature worksheet as well as the protist colouring sheet.

1) Microbiology review sheet- Due on Thursday, Nov. 9th.

2) Lab: Antibiotics vs. Bacteria

3) Lab: Actual Size and Drawing Magnification


Wednesday, 1 November 2017

Biology 12

Today we were all sleepy!   but we still managed to:

1)  Do Power Point notes on digestive enzymes

2)  Complete the Effect of Temperature on Enzymes lab.  "mini lab" format. 

3) For homework:  Module questions (C) Digestive enzymes

Homework quiz next class on structure and function of the digestive system

Monday, 30 October 2017

Biology 11

Today we watched the PBS frontline documentary on the Ebola outbreak.   The link is here if you missed it in class. 

Homework:  Viruses: Structure and Nature Worksheet

Biology 12

Today we started the Digestion Unit.  Next week fetal piggies!

Homework:  Review for the QUEST on DNA/Protein synthesis

Friday, 27 October 2017

Biology 11

Today we wrote a short quiz on bacteria

Next we worked on our microbiology projects.  Be sure to let me know if you need special items for your virus model.

Worksheet given out,  Viruses: Structure and  Nature.   This is due on Tuesday, October 31.

Biology 12

Today we corrected our mutations worksheet.  Make sure you understand the difference between addition, substitution and deletion mutations in DNA.

Next we worked on our Practice Test for the DNA/Protein Synthesis Quest.

Answers to MC section:
1)A    2)C    3)D    4)C     5)C    6)B    7)B    8)B    9)C    10)B    11)C    12)B    13)D    14)D

15)A    16)C    17)D    18)B    19)C    20)D    21)D    22)B    23)B    24)D    25)C    26)A  

27)D    28)D 

Last 45 minutes were devoted to the Genetics Power Point presentation

Thursday, 26 October 2017

Biology 12

Today we finished our Transcription/ Translation Cuttin' and Pastin' activity
and turned in the Mutations Worksheet

From Gene to Protein transcription and translation worksheet is due tomorrow

Next we started a Genetics Project.  The Power Point presentations will begin on Wednesday, November 9th.