Science 10

Today we did took some notes on genes, chromosomes and DNA.   Next we extracted DNA from a strawberry and kiwi fruit.  Yum!  Delicious looking......Finally we learned about human Karyotypes and cut out, paired up and placed in order the 46 chromosomes of a human Karyotype.   

Biology 11

Today we turned in page 74 #1-7.  Next we took some notes on Lamarck's theory to explain evolution as well as Darwin's theory of Evolution by Natural Selection.   Finally we had lots of time to work on our PBS evolving ideas video series-- analysis.   We also payed an evolution jeopardy game. 

Biology 11

Today you watched a movie and took notes on Evidence for Evolution.   Next you got to work on your Evidence for Evolution worksheet.  This along with questions # 1-7 on page 74 are due tomorrow. 

Biology 12

Today we finished notes on Biomolecules up to Proteins.    A copy of these notes are found HERE.  Next we made some posters to put up around class of a glucose molecule, a trigylceride, an amino acid and a dipeptide.   You should be finished your module questions up to and including iv)proteins #8

Science 10

Today we continued to work on the DNA model we started on Friday.   The criteria for the model is found HERE.  Next you had to read pg. 12- 15 and do questions #1-8 on page. 21. 

Science 10

Today I collected the gum lab as well as the investigating your data booklet assignment.  Next we continued watching the human evolution movie we started on Thursday.  Finally we took a few notes on DNA and then built our own DNA model.  Criteria:  Use different items for sugars, phosphates, Base A, Base T, Base G and Base C.  Your model should be able to "unzip" between bases and must contain at least 15 bases on one strand (30 together).  You will have time Monday to work on this. 

Biology 11

Your natural variations lab is due on February 4th (Monday).  Today we talked about the meaning of Evolution:  The process by which a population of organisms changes over a series of generations.   We looked at some evidence for the theory of evoution by completing the Evidence for Evolution worksheet.  (Due on Tuesday)