Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 - Day 2

Biology 12 - Period 5

• Basic chemistry review.  Also some info on acids, bases and buffers.  Please complete the protein handout for homework.  Link here for the protein handout.

Earth Science - Period 6

• Looked at the bright line spectra of some elements. 
• Continued with notes on the spectra of stars. 

Biology 11 - Periods 7 and 8

• Finished up with the scientific method.  Two worksheets - Dogged Investigation and Mosquitoes.
• Scientific method quiz next week (Wednesday, October 5th). Topics will include: steps in the scientific method, controlled vs experimental variables, hypothesis writing, writing a controlled experiment, data analysis and conclusion writing (support or reject hypothesis).

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 - Day 1

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 3

• More scientific method practice.  Quiz next Tuesday.  Analogies due today.

Biology 12 - Period 4

• Basic chemistry review powerpoint.  Please complete the protein booklet for next class.  Click here to link to the protein booklet.

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 - day 2

Biology 12 - Period 5

• Cell test today.  Hope everyone did well.  Biochem worksheet is due at the start of next class.   A link to the worksheet is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 6

• Watched some videoclips which discussed the Hubble Space Telescope.  Started notes on spectral analysis.  To be continued...

Biology 11 -Periods 7 and 8

• Cell quiz excitement to start followed by even more excitement.  The Scientific Method!  Oh yah.
• Curious about the recent speed of light discovery?  Check this link:  http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/basic-space/2011/09/23/faster-than-light-neutrinos-show-science-in-action/



Monday, Sept 26, 2011 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 3

• Cell Quiz to start.  A great way to start the class.  Followed by a "discussion" regarding the Scientific Method.  No homework!

Biology 12 - Period 4

• Cell test today.  Basic chemistry worksheet for homework.  This will be checked at the start of class on Wednesday.  Enjoy!  A link to the worksheet is here.

Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 - Day 2

Biology 12 - Period 5

Last day for cells!  Test next class.  Topics include:
- cell parts and functions
- plant vs animal cells (similarities and differences)
- prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells (similarities and differences)
- cellular respiration and photosynthesis - balanced chemical equations
- functional interrelationships - how organelles work together to keep cells alive (ex: organelles involved in the synthesis and secretion of proteins)

Earth Science 11 - Period 6

A couple of Hubble Telescope videos followed by some questions from the text:

Questions to be completed are:  page 364 #1, 3a and c, 4a and c and 6b.

Links for the Hubble Assignment:

• http://www.answers.com/topic/hubble-space-telescope
• http://hubblesite.org/the_telescope/hubble_essentials/
• http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/hdf/