Friday, Nov. 30th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Intro to viruses today.  Tiny, non living, yet very dangerous.  Frightening little particles aren't they.
• Working on virus projects next week.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Last day in the library working on Geologic Time assignments.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• New unit today.  The cell membrane.
• First cell membrane worksheet is here.

Thursday, Nov. 29th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• DNA and Protein Synthesis Test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Viruses!  A brief intro and then to the library to start your projects.  You should know your virus and how you are going to present.
• Have fun!

Wednesday, Nov. 28th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Classification quiz today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• We will also discuss your upcoming virus assignment.

Earth Science - Period 7

• In the library working on Geologic Time web assignment.
• Assignment is here.
• Website for assignment is here:  http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/geotime/gtpage1.html

Biology 12 - Period 8

• DNA and Protein Synthesis test today.  I hope everyone was well prepared and did well.

Tuesday, Nov. 27th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Review time to prepare for your DNA and Protein Synthesis test coming up next class.  Please come well prepared for this test as it will be challenging.
• You are not responsible for introns, exons, transposons or cancer.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint is here.
• Notes with the powerpoint are here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Classification quiz today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• Brief intro to viruses which we will continue next class.
• We will also discuss your upcoming virus assignment.

Monday, Nov. 26th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Prepared dichotomous keys for Pokemon today.
• Quiz next class.  Please prepare.
• Quiz topics are here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• In the library today.
• Mining quiz to start, followed by geologic time online activity.
• Link to activity is here.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Review block for your test next class.
• Please prepare for this test as it will be challenging.
• You are not responsible for introns, exons or cancer.

Friday, Nov. 23rd, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Recombinant DNA.  Combining DNA from 2 species.  Sounds creepy.
• Started Animal Pharm video.
• We are now finished this unit.  You will be writing a DNA and Protein Synthesis test next week (Thursday, Nov. 29th.).  Please start preparing.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Prepared dichotomous keys for Pokemon today.
• Quiz next class.  Please prepare.

Thursday, Nov. 22nd, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• More classification today.
• Also some work on using and constructing dichotomous keys.
• Classification (chapter 15) quiz will happen next week (Wednesday, November 28th).

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Chapter 6 questions today.
• Please complete the following for next class:
• Page 89 - #1-6
• Page 92 - #8
• Page 97 - #11,12,13,16
• Page 100 - #17
• Page 103 - #22,24,25

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Finished up with mutations today.  Understand the similarities and differences between point and frameshift mutations.
• Also learned about recombinant DNA.  Combining DNA from 2 species.  Sounds creepy.
• We are now finished this unit.  You will be writing a DNA and Protein Synthesis test next week (Wednesday, Nov. 28th.).  Please start preparing.

Wednesday, Nov. 21st, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Studied mutations today.  Understand the similarities and differences between point and frameshift mutations.
• Recombinant DNA is your last topic.  Combining DNA from 2 species.  Sounds creepy.
• Unit is nearly done, so start preparing for a chapter 24 test next Thursday (Nov. 29th).
• DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint is here.
• Notes with the powerpoint are here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• More classification today.
• Also some work on using and constructing dichotomous keys.
• Classification (chapter 15) quiz will happen next week (Tuesday, November 27th).

Tuesday, Nov. 20th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• First part of classification today. 
• Notes are here.
• See me if you need a copy of the worksheets.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• A couple of mining videos today followed by some assigned questions.
• Please complete p.89, questions 1-6 if you haven't already.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Some transcription/translation practice today.
• Started mutations which we will finish next class.
• Unit is wrapping up, so start preparing for a chapter 24 test next Wednesday (Nov. 28th).
• DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint is here.
• Notes with the powerpoint are here.

Friday, Nov. 16th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Translation - the coming together of mRNA, ribosomes, tRNA and amino acids to synthesize a protein.
• Complex and interesting.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint is here.
• Notes with the powerpoint are here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• First part of classification today. 
• Notes are here.
• See me if you need a copy of the worksheets.

Thursday, Nov. 15th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

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

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Mining notes and discussion today.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Translation - the coming together of mRNA, ribosomes, tRNA and amino acids to synthesize a protein.
• Complex and interesting.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint is here.
• Notes with the powerpoint are here.

Wednesday, Nov. 14th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Transcription - copying a DNA gene into a strand of mRNA. 
• See below for links to some transcription animations.
• http://www.stolaf.edu/people/giannini/flashanimat/molgenetics/transcription.swf
• http://www-class.unl.edu/biochem/gp2/m_biology/animation/gene/gene_a2.html
• DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint is here.
• Notes with the powerpoint are here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

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

Tuesday, Nov. 13th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Test coming up next class.  Please take some time to prepare.
• Test topics can be found here.
• See below for notes and powerpoints from the past unit.
• Evolution powerpoint #2 is here.
• Evolution ppt #2 notes are here.
• Evolution powerpoint #1 is here.
• Evolution ppt#1 notes are here.
• Evolution vocab list is here.
• Mutation notes can be found here.
• DNA powerpoint is here.
• DNA notes are here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Today was a chance for you to do some corrections and catch up on late work.
• We will continue to talk about mining next class.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• More DNA and protein synthesis today.
• A brief introduction to the genetic code, followed by a summary of transcription.  See below for links to some transcription animations.
• http://www.stolaf.edu/people/giannini/flashanimat/molgenetics/transcription.swf
• http://www-class.unl.edu/biochem/gp2/m_biology/animation/gene/gene_a2.html

Friday, Nov. 9th, 2012

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Introduction to the 3 types of RNA today and also a brief intro to the genetic code.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint is here.
• Notes with the powerpoint are here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Test coming up next class.  Please take some time to prepare.
• Test topics can be found here.
• See below for notes and powerpoints from the past unit.
• Evolution powerpoint #2 is here.
• Evolution ppt #2 notes are here.
• Evolution powerpoint #1 is here.
• Evolution ppt#1 notes are here.
• Evolution vocab list is here.
• Mutation notes can be found here.
• DNA powerpoint is here.
• DNA notes are here.

Thursday, Nov. 8th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Review today for your upcoming DNA and Evolution Test which will be happening in a week (Thursday, November 15th).
• Test topics can be found here.
• Designer animal will be due next week.
• See below for notes and powerpoints from the past unit.
• Evolution powerpoint #2 is here.
• Evolution ppt #2 notes are here.
• Evolution powerpoint #1 is here.
• Evolution ppt#1 notes are here.
• Evolution vocab list is here.
• Mutation notes can be found here.
• DNA powerpoint is here.
• DNA notes are here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Resource assignment today in the library.
• Assignment can be found here if you need a copy.
• Assignment is due next class.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• DNA video from crash course which you can find here.
• Then learned about DNA replication.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint is here.
• Notes with the powerpoint are here.

Wednesday, Nov. 7th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• DNA extraction lab.
• You can download a copy of the lab here.
• Due in class.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Review today for your upcoming DNA and Evolution Test which will be happening in a week (Wednesday, November 14th).
• Test topics can be found here.
• Designer animal will be due next week.
• See below for notes and powerpoints from the past unit.
• Evolution powerpoint #2 is here.
• Evolution ppt #2 notes are here.
• Evolution powerpoint #1 is here.
• Evolution ppt#1 notes are here.
• Evolution vocab list is here.
• Mutation notes can be found here.
• DNA powerpoint is here.
• DNA notes are here.

Tuesday, Nov. 6th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Finished the evolution notes today.
• Evolution powerpoint #2 is here.
• Today's notes from ppt #2 are here.
• Your test has been moved to NEXT Thursday (November 15th).  You're welcome.
• New assignment today:  Designer Animal.  You will have some class time on Wednesday to work on this.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Resource assignment today in the library.
• Assignment can be found here if you need a copy.
• You can continue to work on this next class in the library.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• DNA extraction lab.
• You can download a copy of the lab here.
• Due in class.

Monday, Nov. 5th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• DNA and protein synthesis are the topics which will be covered over the next few weeks.  An interesting and challenging unit.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint is here.
• Notes with the powerpoint are here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Finished the evolution notes today.
• Evolution powerpoint #2 is here.
• Today's notes from ppt #2 are here.
• Your test has been moved to NEXT Wednesday (November 14th).  You're welcome.
• New assignment today:  Designer Animal.  You will have some class time on Wednesday to work on this.

Friday, Nov. 2nd, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Breeding bunnies today.  You were a fox, the multicoloured rabbits were your prey. 
• Then some powerpoint
• Evolution powerpoint #2 is here.
• Today's notes from ppt #2 are here.
• You will write a DNA and evolution test next Thursday (November 8th).

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Rock test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• The following questions were due today.
• Page 68 - #2,3,4,5,8
• Page 75 - #9b,12a,13,15,16
• Page 79 - #19,20,22

Biology 12 - Period 8

• New unit today.  DNA and protein synthesis.
• Please complete questions 1-14 for next class.

Thursday, Nov. 1st, 2012 - Day 1

Short classes today due to parent-teacher interviews.

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Some intro questions for our next unit - DNA and protein synthesis.
• Please complete questions 1-19 for next class.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• More powerpoint!
• You will be writing a DNA and evolution test next week (Wednesday, Nov. 7th).
• Evolution powerpoint #2 is here.
• Today's notes from ppt #2 are here.