Monday, Nov. 3rd, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 11 - Period 1

• More evolution powerpoint today
• Evidence of evolution.
• Also discussed your adaptations and animals.
• Evolution powerpoint is here.
• Evolution notes are here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 3

• Looking at rocks.  They sure look spectacular under a dissecting microscope!
• We will look at the 3 classes of rocks next class.

Biology 12 - Period 4

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

Friday, Oct. 31st, 2014 - Day 2

Happy Halloween!

Biology 11 - Period 5

• More evolution powerpoint today
• Evidence of evolution.
• Also discussed your adaptations and animals.
• Evolution powerpoint is here.
• Evolution notes are here.

Biology 12 - Period 6

• A closer look at the molecule we call DNA and also a review of how it makes copies of itself (replication).
• You are writing a Biological Molecules test next class.  Please take the time to prepare for this challenging test.
• I will be collecting all 3 review sheets on the day of your test.

Earth Science - Period 8

• Looking at rocks.  They sure look spectacular under a dissecting microscope!
• We will look at the 3 classes of rocks next class.

Thursday, Oct. 30th, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 11 - Period 1

• Started the exciting Evolution Powerpoint!
• Evolution powerpoint is here.
• Evolution notes are here.
• Discussed the adaptations of different organisms.

Earth Science 11 - Period 3

• Looking at rocks.  They sure look spectacular under a dissecting microscope!
• We will look at the 3 classes of rocks next class.

Biology 12 - Period 4

• Finished up with your molecular modelling today.  Lots of nice maltose and neutral fat molecules.
• Also some time to work on your review sheets which will be due the day of your test.
• Speaking of tests, you will be writing your chapter 2 (Biomolecules) test next week (Monday, Nov. 3rd)  Please start preparing ASAP.
• Nucleic acids worksheet is here.
• Lipids worksheet is here.
• Carbohydrates worksheet is here.
• Proteins worksheet is here.
• Biological Molecules powerpoint is here.

Wednesday, Oct. 29th, 2014 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 5

• Started the exciting Evolution Powerpoint!
• Evolution powerpoint is here.
• Evolution notes are here.
• Discussed the adaptations of different organisms.

Biology 12 - Period 6

• Finished up with your molecular modelling today.  Lots of nice maltose and neutral fat molecules.
• Also some time to work on your review sheets which will be due the day of your test.
• Speaking of tests, you will be writing your chapter 2 (Biomolecules) test next week (Tuesday, Nov. 4th)  Please start preparing ASAP.
• Nucleic acids worksheet is here.
• Lipids worksheet is here.
• Carbohydrates worksheet is here.
• Proteins worksheet is here.
• Biological Molecules powerpoint is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 8

• Minerals quiz today!  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• We will start looking at rocks next class.

Tuesday, Oct. 28th, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 11 - Period 1

• A quick review of how mutations and sex provide the genetic variation required for evolution.
• You were provided with an evolution vocab sheet which will be checked next class.
• A copy of the evolution vocab sheet is here if you need it.

Earth Science 11 - Period 3

• Minerals quiz today!  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• Started some rock observations today.
• Please complete the rock vocab list for next class.

Biology 12 - Period 4

• Finished up with our last class of biological molecules:  nucleic acids and nucleotides.
• Now that we are done with the notes for chapter 2, you will be writing a unit test next week (Monday, November 3rd).
• You can start preparing for this test by working on some of the review handouts you received today.
• Next class you will have time to complete the molecular modelling assignment which was started today and do some review.  
• Nucleic acids worksheet is here.
• Lipids worksheet is here.
• Carbohydrates worksheet is here.
• Proteins worksheet is here.
• Biological Molecules powerpoint is here.

Monday, Oct. 27th, 2014 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 5

• A quick review of how mutations and sex provide the genetic variation required for evolution.
• You were provided with an evolution vocab sheet which will be checked next class.
• A copy of the evolution vocab sheet is here if you need it.

Biology 12 - Period 6

• Finished up with our last class of biological molecules:  nucleic acids and nucleotides.
• Now that we are done with the notes for chapter 2, you will be writing a unit test next week (Tuesday, November 4th).
• You can start preparing for this test by working on some of the review handouts you received today.
• Next class you will have time to complete the molecular modelling assignment which was started today and do some review.  
• On Friday we will be starting the next unit.
• Nucleic acids worksheet is here.
• Lipids worksheet is here.
• Carbohydrates worksheet is here.
• Proteins worksheet is here.
• Biological Molecules powerpoint is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 8

• Last day for mineral ID.  You should have completed and handed in your labs today.
• Next class you will be writing a quiz.  The topics are listed below:
• 5 characteristics of a mineral.
• Mineral formation.
• Mineral identification.
• Identification of a described mineral using an ID chart.
• Metallic/non metallic lustre.
• Explain cleavage vs. fracture.
• Use Moh's scale of hardness and explain how to use it.
• Please complete as many of the following questions as possible before next class:
• page 37 #8,12
• page 41 #13
• page 52 #2-5

Thursday, Oct. 23rd, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 11 - Period 1

• A little bit of DNA today as an intro to evolution.
• A quick look at how mutations and sex provide the genetic variation required for evolution to occur.
• DNA powerpoint is here.
• DNA and DNA Replication worksheet is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 3

• Last day for mineral ID.  You should have completed and handed in your labs today.
• Next class you will be writing a quiz.  The topics are listed below:
• 5 characteristics of a mineral.
• Mineral formation.
• Mineral identification.
• Identification of a described mineral using an ID chart.
• Metallic/non metallic lustre.
• Explain cleavage vs. fracture.
• Use Moh's scale of hardness and explain how to use it.

Biology 12 - Period 4

• More molecules!  Lipids today.  Neutral fats, emulsifiers, phospholipids and steroids.
• Please complete the Nucleic Acids worksheet for next class.
• Nucleic acids worksheet is here.
• Lipids worksheet is here.
• Carbohydrates worksheet is here.
• Proteins worksheet is here.
• Biological Molecules powerpoint is here.