Science 8

Today we started our Gummy bear lab and collected the data required to write a conclusion.  Bring your lab back on Friday!!    Next we practiced the scientific method by doing a worksheet.  Finally we watched Bill Nye!!   Cells

Biology 11

Today we had a quiz on cells and organelles.  Next we did two microscope labs.  Make sure you have figured out how to determine actual size of an organism.   Next we started watching the NOVA documentary on the origins of life on earth.  We will keep watching on Friday.

HOMEWORK:   Make a table with the 3 Domains and 4 Kingdoms:  Archea, Bacteria, Plantae, Fungi, Animalia and Protista.  List some representative species, type of cells (uni or multi-cellular), mode of nutrition and type of reproduction for each of these categories. 

Science 8

Today we checked homework page 476 instant practice, wrote the safety quiz and finished the scientific method notes from last class.  Next we started our design your own lab experiment....what will happen to a gummy bear in different solutions. 

Biology 11

Today we completed more of the note sheet about cells.   We also watched two videos to review for our CELL QUIZ TOMORROW.  They are found below.  Homework:  Answer Review questions 3a-5c in your note sheet.




HERE is a quizlet to help you practice some cell organelles for tomorrow's quiz. 

Biology 11

Today we continued with notes from our note sheet.   We filled out Types of Cells and "Why are cells so small".   For homework you need to do:   The first and third tables in your note sheet---Spectrum of Biology (starting with atom) and Cell Organelles.  Make sure you fill in the function and a picture for each of these.   Textbook link found HERE.

If you need to add some songs to your play list, there are two great ones to help you review cell organelles.

Science 8

Today we started notes on Scientific Method.  Make sure to bring these notes back tomorrow.   Homework: Read page 476-477 and do instant practice on page 476, write out observations.

Science 8

Today we practiced our WHMIS symbols with a game found HERE.  Next we had a desk partner practice game where we moved around the room in order to identify lab equipment.   Safety quiz with safety rules, equipment and symbols is on Tuesday.