Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Biology 12 - Period 5

• New chapter today.  Transport Across the Cell Membrane.  Two worksheets which will be checked next class. 
• New powerpoint is here.
• First worksheet is called "The Cell Membrane" and can be found here.
• Second one is called "Diffusion and Osmosis" and can be found here.

Earth Science - Period 6

• Finished the Planet for Sale presentations today.  Good work everyone.
• We will continue with chapter 22 next class.

Biology 11 - Periods 7 and 8

• Finished chapter 14 today.  Chapter test will happen next Monday (November 29th).
• Chapter 14 powerpoint is here.
• Chapter 14 notes are here.

Friday, November 18th, 2011

Have a good weekend folks.

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 3

• Bird beak game today.  Which beak is best? 
• Chapter 14 test coming up next Friday (November 25th).

Biology 12 - Period 4

• Part 2 of Animal Pharm today.  Interesting...
• Cell membrane worksheet for homework.

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Biology 12 - Period 5

• DNA and Protein Synthesis test today. 

Earth Science - Period 6

• Planet for sale presentations today.  So far it's Saturn for $300 that has my vote.  If you did not present today, please be prepared for next Tuesday.

Biology 11 - Periods 7 and 8

• Finished up chapter 14 today.  Which means there will be a test coming up late next week.
• Chapter 14 powerpoint is here.
• Chapter 14 notes are here.

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 3

• Finished the chapter 14 powerpoint today. 
• Chapter 14 powerpoint is here.
• Chapter 14 notes are here.
• New worksheet for chapter 14.  I don't have a digital copy, so see me if you need one.

Biology 12 - Period 4

• DNA and Protein Synthesis test today. 

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Biology 12 - Period 5

• Watched the documentary "Animal Pharm".  Interesting info regarding genetic engineering.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis test NEXT CLASS (Wednesday, November 16th).  Please make sure you are prepared.
• Link to DNA powerpoint is here.
• Link to DNA powerpoint notes is here.
• DNA worksheets are here and                 here.
• For study topics, open the PDF document on the link below and visit pages 60-63 in the document.  http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/course.php?lang=en&subject=Sciences&course=Biology_11_and_12&year=2006
• Margaret Atwood - Oryx and Crake - An excellent novel which explores a possible future involving genetic engineering.

Earth Science - Period 6

• Holocaust Symposium today.
• Planet presentations will begin on Thursday.  Make sure you're prepared.

Biology 11 - Periods 7 and 8

• Influences on Darwin's ideas: Lyell, farmers, Malthus.
• More powerpoint. 
• New evolution powerpoint is here.
• New evolution notes are here.

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 3

• Influences on Darwin's ideas: Lyell, farmers, Malthus.
• More powerpoint. 
• New evolution powerpoint is here.
• New evolution notes are here.

Biology 12 - Period 4

• Watched the documentary "Animal Pharm".  Interesting info regarding genetic engineering.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis test NEXT CLASS (Wednesday, November 16th).  Please make sure you are prepared.
• Link to DNA powerpoint is here.
• Link to DNA powerpoint notes is here.
• DNA worksheets are here and                 here.
• Margaret Atwood - Oryx and Crake - An excellent novel which explores a possible future involving genetic engineering.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Biology 12 - Period 5

• Final part of the DNA unit today.  Recombinant DNA.  Genetic engineering.  Interesting stuff.  Start preparing for your next unit test which will happen Thursday, November 17th.
• Link to DNA powerpoint is here.
• Link to DNA powerpoint notes is here.
• DNA worksheets are here and                 here.

Earth Science - Period 6

• In the library again preparing for your Planet Powerpoint assignments.  You will be presenting next class (Tuesday, November 15th).

Biology 11 - Periods 7 and 8

• Started chapter 14 today.  More evolution.  Talked about Lamark's idea and did a peppered moth activity.  Fun!
• New evolution powerpoint is here.
• New evolution notes are here. 
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