Reminder of the QUIZ tomorrow on DNA replication and protein synthesis. Make sure you understand the structure of DNA, RNA and how they are different. Be able to explain the steps in DNA replication and the steps in protein synthesis.
Today we took notes on Punnett squares and variation through sexual reproduction. Next we worked on some genetics practice found HERE.
Finally we watched a video on evidence for evolution
Today Ms. Busch continued with notes on plate tectonics. These are found HERE. Next she played a jeopardy review game to go over the new concepts.
Today we finished off the notes from the double block class and practiced transcription/translation and what happens when there is a mistake in the DNA.......MUTATION! Two worksheets done in class the second one is due on Monday!!
Worksheet 1. Worksheet 2. CODON TABLE is required for this........
Today we continued our power point notes from Monday. We took notes on transcription and translation and then did a simulation where we made our own amino acid chains in small groups. Second block we worked on our bread mold labs. These are due on FRIDAY. See last week's entries for links to past student work.\\
Today we got a mark sheets with our marks so far. Next we took some notes on DNA replication. Note sheet found HERE and power point HERE. Next we did THESE practice problems on DNA (omit #22) these are due on the double block day. Finally we worked on the mold lab, due on Friday, March 4th.
Today we worked on our Mold Lab. Write up for this lab is due on Friday, March 4. HERE is an example of the lab write up from last year's class. HERE is another example with a graph embedded. See yesterday's entry for answer keys to reviews.