Science 10

Today we looked at Dominant and Recessive Traits.  We watched THIS power points and filled in a note sheet to go along with it.  

Textbook questions page 39 # 4-7 were completed and turned in.

Catchy tune about DNA:

Science 10

Today we took notes on mutations.  Notesheet is found HERE.   Use the end of this POWER POINT for the notes. 

We practiced some Genetics Mutations by doing THIS worksheet.  KEY 

Finally we worked on our visual dictionary and watched the documentary below:

Science 10

If you are interested in Medical Sciences sign up for the Online Medical Symposium HERE.    We finished the note sheet from yesterday's post.   Next, we practiced some protein synthesis questions found HERE.   

Finally, we extracted the DNA from a strawberry, so amazing!!

If you are working at home do this lab if you can and then answer these questions

Some good videos to help us review RNA and Protein Synthesis:

Science 10

Today we started the Biology Unit by going through this power point up to the role of proteins.     The student note sheet is found HERE.  

We started the visual dictionary assignment.  This is due next Wednesday (Jan. 20).   It can be in many different formats:  Flash cards, poster, notebook etc.  You decide!

Finally we watched the Amoeba Sisters RNA vs. DNA

Science 10

Today we wrote the Energy Unit test.  When finished read page 10-18 in text and take notes.  This needs to be handed in for marks.  

Science 10

Today we played some review games to help us review for the Energy Test.  Here are the answers to the calculation section of the review.  

Next we watched the movie 2040 on sustainability.  If you are working at home, watch some clips of the movie to understand what some solutions for agriculture, transportation, energy could be.  

Science 10

Today we spent some time working on our Energy Unit review.  This is due on Thursday.   Your energy test is on Friday and although it isn't open book, you can write down any extra information on your data booklet.  Next we discussed the greenhouse effect and climate change by going through this power point and watching the following videos:   You are responsible for understanding the greenhouse effect and knowing what greenhouse gases are (the first two slides from the power point) for the test on Friday.