Friday, Nov. 29th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Today we decided how your virus project will be assessed.
• I also collected the first page of your homework and handed out the second.  Remember, you need to open the powerpoint using the link below and use it to fill in the blanks on your homework sheet.
• Virus powerpoint is here.  Please use it to complete your homework.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Continued to look at the cell membrane and some specific structures in the membrane.
• Please complete the 2 handouts if you haven't already.
• Cell Membrane Powerpoint is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 1 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 2 is here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Fluids flow!  Today we asked what affects the rate of flow.  Next class we will design an experiment to test your hypotheses.
• Good times!

Thursday, Nov. 28th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• New unit today!  The cell membrane and how things are transported across it.
• Cell Membrane Powerpoint is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 1 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 2 is here.
• Please complete worksheets 1 and 2 for next class.  I will check them for completion.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• In the library today looking at the history of the Earth.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Fluids flow!  Today we asked what affects the rate of flow.  Next class we will design an experiment to test your hypotheses.
• Good times!

Wednesday, Nov. 27th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Intro to viruses today and setting up your virus project.
• Please use the powerpoint to fill in the note sheet you received today.
• Virus powerpoint is here.  
• You will continue working on your project next class.  You should have an idea of who your target group is going to be, what virus you will be teaching about and how you will present your information.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• New unit today!  The cell membrane and how things are transported across it.
• Cell Membrane Powerpoint is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 1 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 2 is here.
• Please complete worksheets 1 and 2 for next class.  I will check them for completion.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Oh no!  Math in science!  Yes folks, it's true.  You had to do some math today.  P=F/A.
• The units for pressure are Pascals (Pa).  Don't forget.
• Chapter 8-2 powerpoint is here.
• Homework is Practice Questions 1-3 on page 296 of your text and questions 1-4 on page 120 of your workbook.  Please complete these before the start of next class.

Tuesday, Nov. 26th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• DNA and protein synthesis test today.  I hope everyone did well.
• We will be moving on to study the cell membrane starting next class.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Finished the History of Earth video today. 
• You will be working on a Geologic Time activity for the next couple of days.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Oh no!  Math in science!  Yes folks, it's true.  You had to do some math today.  P=F/A.
• The units for pressure are Pascals (Pa).  Don't forget.
• Chapter 8-2 powerpoint is here.
• Homework is Practice Questions 1-3 on page 296 of your text and questions 1-4 on page 120 of your workbook.  Please complete these before the start of next class.
• Imploding drum video is below.

Monday, Nov. 25th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Classification quiz today.  I hope everyone took the time to prepare.
• Viruses will be our next topic.  We will continue next class.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• DNA and protein synthesis test today.  I hope everyone did well.
• We will begin the cell membrane unit next class.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Intro to pressure today.
• You lifted a text book with air!
• See below for "Football to the Face" and "Imploding Pop Can".

Thursday, Nov. 21st, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Some time for you to prepare for your DNA and Protein Synthesis test next class.
• I will be collecting worksheets on the day of the test.  If you want the marks, please complete and hand in the sheets.  All or none.
• The DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint can be found here.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis notes from the powerpoint are here.
• Practice with the genetic code worksheet
• DNA worksheet
• Using the Genetic Code worksheet

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Resources and mining quiz today.
• We will finish the history of the Earth video next class.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Intro to pressure today.
• You lifted a text book with air!
• See below for "Football to the Face" and "Imploding Pop Can".

Wednesday, Nov. 20th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Finished up with your dichotomous keys today.
• You will write a chapter 15 quiz next class.  
• I will be collecting the 3 page booklet of worksheets on the day of the test.
• Topics will include:
• taxonomic levels
• binomial naming
• characteristics of the 5 kingdoms
• use of a dichotomous key

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Animal Pharm documentary today.
• You will be writing a Chapter 24 (DNA and Protein Synthesis) test next class.  This will be a challenging test, so please take some time to prepare.
• I will be collecting worksheets on the day of the test.  If you want the marks, please complete and hand in the sheets.  All or none.
• The DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint can be found here.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis notes from the powerpoint are here.
• Practice with the genetic code worksheet
• DNA worksheet
• Using the Genetic Code worksheet

Science 8 - Period 8

• Everyone had the opportunity to share their ideas for wind force measurers.  Nice work!
• Finished Chapter 8-1 today.
• Balanced and unbalanced forces.
• Chapter 8-1 powerpoint is here.
• Please complete the following for homework:
• Reading Check page 285 and
• Workbook pages 110-115.

Tuesday, Nov. 19th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Finished the genetic technology videos today.  I hope you found them interesting.
• Your chapter 24 test has been moved to next week (Tuesday, Nov. 26th).  You're welcome.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Mining info today.  A bit biased towards industry, but still informative.
• Mining notes can be found here.
• Mining powperpoint can be found here.
• You will be writing a quiz next class.  Please review the following:
• renewable/non renewable resources - definitions and examples
• fossil fuels - definition, formation, examples, uses, problems with use
• mining - process, environmental problems, acid mine drainage

Science 8 - Period 3

• Wind force o meter design.
• Balanced and unbalanced forces.
• Chapter 8-1 powerpoint is here.
• Please complete the following for homework:
• Reading Check page 285 and
• Workbook pages 110-115.

Monday, Nov. 18th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Dichotomous keys today.  We will  continue next class.
• Classification quiz next Monday (Nov. 25th).

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Recombinant DNA.  Notes followed by video.
• Chapter 24 test next Monday.
• The DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint can be found here.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis notes from the powerpoint are here.

Science 8- Period 8

• Finished up the force of gravity lab.  You should have handed it in today.
• Designed your "Force of Wind" measuring device which we will discuss next day.

Friday, Nov. 15th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Recombinant DNA.  Notes followed by video.
• Chapter 24 test next Thursday.
• The DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint can be found here.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis notes from the powerpoint are here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• In the library today completing your Mining research activity.
• If you did not hand it in, please have it done by next class.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Completed the Force of Gravity activity today.

Thursday, Nov. 14th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• More classification with Mr. Arena.  
• You should know the defining characteristics of the 5 kingdoms.

Biology 12 - Period 7

Mutations!  Changes in DNA.

The DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint can be found here.

DNA and Protein Synthesis notes from the powerpoint are here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Comparing weight and mass using Newton scales.
• Fun stuff!

Wednesday, Nov. 13th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Mutations!  Changes in DNA.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Online research looking at controversial mines.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Comparing weight and mass using Newton scales.
• Fun stuff!

Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• New unit today folks.  Classification!  See chapter 15 and continue to work on your note package.  This unit will only take a few days and then we'll move on.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Protein synthesis today folks.  Transcription and translation.  Difficult concepts to grasp.  Be sure to do the assigned practice for homework.
• The DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint can be found here.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis notes from the powerpoint are here
• Practice worksheets are linked below:
• Practice with the genetic code worksheet
• DNA worksheet
• Using the Genetic Code worksheet

Science 8 - Period 8

• Forces today folks.  Moving through Chapter 8.
• Homework:  Questions 1-5 page 281.

Thursday, Nov. 7th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Evolution test today!  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• If you missed the test please see Mr. Arena ASAP.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Protein synthesis today folks.  Transcription and translation.  Difficult concepts to grasp.  Be sure to do the assigned practice for homework.
• The DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint can be found here.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis notes from the powerpoint are here

Science 8 - Period 8

• Density quiz today.

Wednesday, Nov. 6th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Protein synthesis today folks.  Transcription and translation.  Difficult concepts to grasp.  Be sure to do the assigned practice for homework.
• The DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint can be found here.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis notes from the powerpoint are here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• In the computer lab today studying renewable and non-renewable resources.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Last day for the density mystery lab which will be due next class (if you didn't hand it in today).
• There will be a density test next class.  Please prepare.
• Study topics include:
• density calculations (D = M/V)
• use of correct units
• indirect volume calculations (displacement)
• indirect mass calculations
• graphing
• Homework includes:
• Density Mystery Lab
• Workbook pages 106-109
• Worksheet BLM 3-18

Tuesday, November 6th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Library class to work on classification activity.  
• Website can be found here:  http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/Trex/
• You are writing an evolution test next class.  Please take the time to prepare for this challenging test.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• A look at the "other" nucleic acid:  RNA.
• Crash Course DNA/Replication video is below.

• Also a very quick intro to the genetic code and the table of mRNA codons (see below).

Science 8 - Period 8

• Density with Mr. Arena
• You will be writing a density quiz next class.  Please take some time to prepare.

Monday, November 4th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• A look at the "other" nucleic acid:  RNA.
• Also a very quick intro to the genetic code and the table of mRNA codons (see below).

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Renewable and non-renewable resources.  Definitions and examples.
• We will be working in the computer lab next class.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Last day for "Density Mystery" measurements.  Please finish your bar graph for homework.
• We will complete the lab next class.

Friday, Nov. 1st, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Evolution review with Mr. Arena.  
• I believe you will be writing a test next week.  Please start preparing.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• DNA extraction from strawberries, but where was the DNA precipitate?
• I think Ms. Samra was able to come and show you how to get the DNA to precipitate.
• See below for what you should have seen...

Science 8 - Period 8

• More density!