Biology 11

Answers to protein synthesis questions found HERE.    Today we took some notes on mitosis and meiosis to review how DNA replication affects chromosomes.  Next we took some notes on recombinant DNA and mutations.  Finally we got a practice test for the DNA test.   Reminder that the DNA section B test and Mold lab are both due on Friday, Oct. 11

Science 8

Block 7/8:  We looked at the Pond water and made microscope drawings and calculations.  Next we watched the amoeba sisters video on cells.    Homework:  Read page 22-25.  Do reading check page: 31 #1-3. 

Cell fun video games: https://biomanbio.com/students.html

Biology 11

Today we had time to work on our protein synthesis questions (Section B) that are due tomorrow. We got a review for the test on DNA/Protein Synthesis.  Test will be coming up on Friday. 

Science 8

Today block 7/8 went to an assembly and block 3/4 looked at pond water samples and then for classwork/homework:  read page 22-25.  Do Reading Check on page 31 #1-3

Science 8

Today we wrote a short quiz on microscopes.  Next we went outside to collect microscopic organisms in pond water and looked at them in the "hot tub" slides.  Any girls interested in having a STEM mentor apply online here: http://www.scwist.ca/programs-and-events/msinfinity/ementoring/

Biology 11

Today we wrote a short quiz on DNA structure and replication.  Next we made observations of our mold and started writing up the lab.  This lab is due on Friday, October 11.   Made sure you look back at your general lab guidelines as well as the mold lab guidelines.    Finally we worked on protein synthesis questions (Section B).  These are due on Tuesday, Oct. 8

Biology 11

Today we continued with the DNA power point notes by doing notes on transcription and translation.  Next we completed our cutting and pasting of DNA replication.   The assignment is found HERE.  Friday quiz on DNA replication.    We also watched some awesome DNA replication
songs......

Answers to DNA Unit 1 Section A questions found HERE.