Thursday, Jan. 23rd, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Finished the chapter 4 (enzymes) notes today.  You will be tested on this material next Wednesday (Jan. 29th).
• Enzyme powerpoint is here.
• Enzyme note package is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Volcano documentary today.  We will get into some notes next class.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Started the class looking at your very own cheek cells.  Pretty cool.
• Followed by notes comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
• Cell parts and functions powerpoint is here.
• Please complete pages 8-13 in your workbooks.

Wednesday, Jan. 22nd, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Finished up the notes for the bacteria unit.  You will be writing a quiz on this material on Friday (next class).  Please take some time to prepare for this quiz.
• Also on Friday I will be collecting all of your bacteria work -  3 notesheets and the Sampling Bacteria/Bacteria Microslides package.  Please have this work completed and ready to hand in.
• Formal labs will be due next Tuesday (Jan. 28th).
• Bacterial Growth and Reproduction powerpoint is here.
• Other Bacteria powerpoint is here.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Finished the chapter 4 (enzymes) notes today.  You will be tested on this material next tuesday (Jan. 28th).

Science 8 - Period 8

• Started the class looking at your very own cheek cells.  Pretty cool.
• Followed by notes comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
• Cell parts and functions powerpoint is here.
• Please complete pages 8-13 in your workbooks.

Tuesday, Jan. 21st, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Today you were carrying out your controlled experiments using the enzyme catalase.  I think every group was able to collect some usable data, so now you can start thinking about putting together your formal lab.
• We will finish up the enzyme notes next class.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Plate Tectonics test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• We will start the volcano unit next class.

Science 8 - Period 3

• A few notes to start followed by the always popular Onion Cell Lab.
• I think everyone saw some onion cells and perhaps their nuclei.
• You will be handing in your completed lab at the start of next class.

Monday, Jan. 20th, 2014 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Today you were collecting the results for your bacteria lab.  You can now begin putting together your formal lab write up which will be due next week.
• Also some notes and powerpoint today in preparation for your Bacteria quiz which will be happening this Friday (January 24th).
• Bacterial Growth and Reproduction powerpoint is here.
• Other Bacteria powerpoint is here.
• Your midyear exam will be happening on Friday, February 7th.  It will cover all topics from the start of the year to now (bacteria).

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Today you were carrying out your controlled experiments using the enzyme catalase.  I think every group was able to collect some usable data, so now you can start thinking about putting together your formal lab.
• We will finish up the enzyme notes next class.

Science 8 - Period 8

• A few notes to start followed by the always popular Onion Cell Lab.
• I think everyone saw some onion cells and perhaps their nuclei.
• You will be handing in your completed lab at the start of next class.

Friday, Jan. 17th, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Some notes today on factors which affect the activity of enzymes.  Make sure you are familiar with and understand the graphs associated with these factors.
• Enzyme powerpoint is here.
• Enzyme note package is here.
• You also had the opportunity today to write the procedures for your controlled experiments which you will perform next class.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Review today for your upcoming Plate Tectonics Test which will happen next class (Tuesday, Jan. 21st).

Science 8 - Period 3

• Microscope quiz to start today's class.
• Cell parts and functions!  Worksheet and powerpoint.
• Cell parts and functions powerpoint is here.

Thursday, Jan. 16th, 2014 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Today you set up your controlled experiments.  Next class you will be collecting your results.
• We will be finishing the notes for this topic next week and you will write a bacteria quiz next Friday (January 24th).

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Some notes today on factors which affect the activity of enzymes.  Make sure you are familiar with and understand the graphs associated with these factors.
• Enzyme powerpoint is here.
• Enzyme note package is here.
• You also had the opportunity today to write the procedures for your controlled experiments which you will perform next class.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Microscope quiz to start today's class.
• Cell parts and functions!  Worksheet and powerpoint.
• Cell parts and functions powerpoint is here.

Wednesday, Jan. 15th, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Brainstorming possible variables for your Catalase Activity Lab.
• You will finalize your procedures next class and perform the experiment next week.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Last day of notes for Plate Tectonics.
• You will write a Plate Tectonics test next Tuesday (January 21st).
• Plate Tectonics powerpoint is here.
• Assigned text questions:
• page 235 #1-3
• page 239 #4-7
• page 244 #8-11

Science 8 - Period 3

• An intro to cells today.
• Microscope Quiz next class.  Please study parts and functions, magnification and proper use.