Wednesday, Oct. 31st, 2012 - Day 2

Happy Halloween

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Bird beak activity today.  What type of beak would you want if you were a bird?
• Will continue with evolution next day.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Last day for rock ID today.
• There will be a chapter 5 (Rocks) test next class.
• Please complete the following questions for next day:
• Page 68 - #2,3,4,5,8
• Page 75 - #9b,12a,13,15,16
• Page 79 - #19,20,22
• Test topics can be found here.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Biomolecules test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.

Tuesday, Oct. 30th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Chapter 2 test today.  I hope everyone was well prepared and did well.
• We will start chapter 24 next class.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• More evolution today.
• A little bit of powerpoint.
• Evolution powerpoint #2 is here.
• Today's notes are here.
• Then some bird beaks.  Please complete the questions for next class.

Monday, Oct. 29th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Finished talking about the blue frogs and then more evolution.
• Evolution powerpoint #2 is here.
• Today's notes are here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• More rock identification today.
• Your rock test has been moved to Friday.  We will do some review next class.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Chapter 2 test next class.  Please be prepared.
• You will be handing in the Biological Molecules Homework Assignment at the start of next class.
• See below for the powerpoints and worksheets.
• Basic chem Powerpoint is here.
• Acids, bases and buffer ppt can be found here.
• Biomolecules powerpoint is here.
• Protein worksheet is here.
• Carbohydrate worksheet is here.
• Lipid sheet is here.
• Nucleic acids sheet is here.
• Water notes are here.

Friday, Oct. 26th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Review day for your Chapter 2 test next class.  Please take the time to prepare for this test as it will be challenging.
• Today's assignment will be collected at the start of next class.
• See below for the powerpoints and worksheets.
• Basic chem Powerpoint is here.
• Acids, bases and buffer ppt can be found here.
• Biomolecules powerpoint is here.
• Protein worksheet is here.
• Carbohydrate worksheet is here.
• Lipid sheet is here.
• Nucleic acids sheet is here.
• Water notes are here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Thinking like a scientist today.
• Why is this frog so blue?

Thursday, Oct. 25th, 2012

Biology 11 - Period 6

• A little bit of powerpoint today.
• Followed by the mystery of the blue frog. 
• We will continue next day.
• Powerpoint is here in case you didn't get enough of it today.
• Notes to go with the powerpoint are here.
• Evolution vocab list is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• We dropped everything and read for a bit today.
• Then some sedimentary rock powerpoint which is here.
• Continuation of rock id lab which you will finish next class.
• Igneous powerpoint is here.
• Metamorphic powerpoint is here.
• Rock notes are all here.
• There will be a chapter 5 (rock) test next Wednesday (Oct. 31st).

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Last day of notes for chapter 2 (biological molecules).
• Protein worksheet is here.
• Carbohydrate worksheet is here.
• Lipid sheet is here.
• Nucleic acids sheet is here.
• Biomolecules powerpoint is here.
• You will be writing a test next week (Wednesday, October 31st).

Wednesday, Oct. 24th, 2012

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Lipids today.  Almost done with this chapter.  You will write a chapter 2 test on October 30th!
• Protein worksheet is here.
• Carbohydrate worksheet is here.
• Lipid sheet is here.
• Nucleic acids sheet is here.
• Biomolecules powerpoint is here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Lots of powerpoint today folks.  It won't always be like that.
• Powerpoint is here in case you didn't get enough of it today.
• Notes to go with the powerpoint are here.
• Evolution vocab list is here.

Tuesday, Oct. 23rd, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Some notes on mutations to start.
• Mutation notes can be found here.
• Evolution vocab list is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Rock identification today.
• Igneous powerpoint is here.
• Metamorphic powerpoint is here.
• Sedimentary powerpoint is here.
• Rock notes are all here.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Lipids today.  Almost done with this chapter.  You will write a chapter 2 test on Halloween!
• Protein worksheet is here.
• Carbohydrate worksheet is here.
• Lipid sheet is here.
• Nucleic acids sheet is here.
• Biomolecules powerpoint is here.

Monday, Oct. 22nd, 2012 - Day 1

Welcome back everyone.  I hope you enjoyed your weekend.

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Basic chem quiz to start the class today.  Fun!
• Then some carbohydrate info.  More fun!
• carbohydrate worksheet is here.
• Biomolecules powerpoint is here.
• Lipid sheet for next class is here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Some notes on mutations to start.
• Mutation notes can be found here.
• Evolution vocab list is here.
• Slide show is here.

Thursday, October 18th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Earthquake drill today.  I hope everyone survived.
• Mutation notes to finish the class. 

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• First day rockin' the rocks.
• Intro to rocks powerpoint is here (without Sergio's additions).
• Please complete questions page 68 #2,3,4,5,8 from your text.  I will check these next class.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Basic chem quiz to start the class today.  Fun!
• Then some carbohydrate info.  More fun!
• carbohydrate worksheet is here.
• Biomolecules powerpoint is here.
• Lipid sheet for next class is here.

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012

Biology 11 - Period 6

• DNA notes and powerpoint today. 
• Powerpoint is here.
• Notes are here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Crystals and minerals test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• We will move on and begin studying rocks next class.  Please complete the vocab list for chapter 5.
• Vocab list can be found here.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Protein powerpoint today. 
• Also some general info regarding dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis reactions.
• Protein worksheet is here.
• New carbohydrate worksheet (due next class) is here.
• Biomolecules powerpoint is here.
• Don't forget to prepare for your chem/water/buffer quiz next class.
• John Kyrk's biology animations are here if interested.

Monday, October 15th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Buffer lab today.
• We will do a quiz next week (Monday, Oct. 22) on the basic chem, water and buffer stuff we have covered so far.
• Please have your protein handout completed for Wednesday.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Intro to DNA today, followed by some DNA cut and paste.  Nice strands everyone!

Friday, October 12th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Intro to DNA today, followed by some DNA cut and paste.  Nice strands everyone!

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Chemistry, Crystals and Minerals test next class.
• Topics can be found here.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Buffer lab today.
• We will do a quiz next week on the basic chem, water and buffer stuff we have covered so far.

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Cell quiz today.  I hope everyone was well prepared and found the quiz easy.
• DNA worksheet which was due in class today.
• A copy of the sheet is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Finished the mineral identification lab today.  Please have it ready to hand in next class.
• You will be writing your first test next Tuesday (Oct. 16th).  It will cover basic chemistry, crystals, minerals and mineral identification.
• A copy of the mineral lab can be found here.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Finished up the water lab today.  I hope you found it as wateriffic as I did.  Thanks to Ms. Samra for letting us use her lab.
• Acids, bases and buffer powerpoint today.  Buffer lab on Friday.
• Acids, bases and buffer ppt can be found here.

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Water lab today.  Make sure you finish up the questions and hand in the lab next class.
• Water notes are here.
• Video is right here.
• Check out the penny covered with water!  Nice work Kris and Jaya.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Cell quiz next class.
• Test topics can be found here.
• Eukaryopolis video can be found here.
• Plant cell video can be found here.

Friday, October 5th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Finished up the cell lab today and hopefully got it handed in.
• Cell test next class.
• Test topics can be found here.
• Eukaryopolis video can be found here.
• Plant cell video can be found here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Reviewed ways to identify minerals which led to the...
• Mineral Identification lab!
• Which we will finish next class.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Water notes, video and lab today.  How fun was that!
• Water notes are here.
• Video is right here.

Thursday, October 4th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Basic chem review today.
• Powerpoint is here.
• Also a short water crash course which can be found here.
• Water notes are here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Cell lab today.  Cheek and onion cells. 
• Please finish the lab for homework and hand it in next week.

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Cell lab today.  Cheek and onion cells. 
• We ran a little short of time today, so we will take the start of next class to finish up.
• See below for a sample of Surbhi's cheek cells.  Thanks to Elijah for the photo.

Earth Science - Period 7

• Finished up the Crystal Cave documentary.
• Started looking at the different strategies for identifying minerals.
• We will start a mineral id lab next day.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Carbon video today.  Very educational.
• A link to the video can be found here.
• Basic chem review today.
• Powerpoint is here.

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Some basic chemistry today.
• Link to carbon video can be found here.
• Basic chemistry worksheet can be found here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Cell parts and functions powerpoint today.  I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
• You can find the powerpoint here if you need to check it out again.
• Comparison of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells today.
• Handout can be found here.

Monday, October 1st, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Cell parts and functions powerpoint today.  I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
• You can find the powerpoint here if you need to check it out again.
• Comparison of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells today.
• Handout can be found here.

Earth Science - Period 7

• Finished up the Growing Crystals lab.  Nice work on the crystals by the way.
• Started watching the documentary about the Naica Crystal Caves.  We will finish this next class and begin discussing minerals.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Crash Course video on biological molecules.
• Visit the link here if you would like to enjoy this video further.
• Basic chemistry worksheet can be found here.

Friday, September 28th, 2012 - Day 1

Period 1 - Biology 12

• Cell test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• Biological molecules will be our next topic.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Sharing of analogies today, followed by some microscope review. 
• Cell lab coming up next week.