Today students went through a note on viruses. They viewed two on line animations about viruses as well. The note can be found posted here on the blog under course notes. Students answered #1-3, and 6-8 on page 107. This is homework if not done.

Today we viewed an episode of the Nature of Things on microorganisms. Students then completed activity 2.2 in the textbook...another dichotomous key activity. This is homework if not done. Remember to print off the virus note for tomorrow's class.

On Friday, students wrote the membrane transport and cell respiration/photosynthesis test.

On Thursday we began the new Microbiology unit. We took a note on Taxonomy and then did a fun alien dichotomous key activity.

On Wednesday we reviewed for Friday's test.

Today we reviewed cellular respiration and photosynthesis first by completing a Gizmo on the SmartBoard. We took up the worksheets from yesterday. We also set a test date for this Friday. We will review tomorrow for this test. REMINDER: Your osmosis lab report is now overdue!

On Monday, students completed an activity on cellular respiration and photosynthesis using their textbooks.

Today students worked on writing up the analysis/evaluation/synthesis of the osmosis lab. This lab report is due on the monday when you return to school. Remember, you must create two graphs for the two parts of the lab. When you do this, put % mass change on the y-axis and solute concentration on the x-axis for part 1, and temperature on the x-axis for part 2.
Have a wonderful, safe and restful holiday!

Today students completed part 2 of the osmosis lab. Tomorrow, you will be analysing the results, so bring your lab sheets to class with you.

Today students learned more about osmosis. They were then given an open book "pop quiz" on the membrane transport mechanisms. We then began planning an osmosis lab that will be performed tomorrow.

Today students completed two "gizmos": one on diffusion and one on osmosis. They then read a handout about osmosis and answered questions related to osmosis.

Today students shared their summaries on their assigned membrane transport mechanism. They created notes on the Smart Board and this note will be provided to everyone on Monday. It was too large a file to share on the blog so I've printed a copy for each of you. Remember to finish your Food Journal activity sheet if you haven't already handed it in.
Have a great weekend!

Today we took up part of the cells test. Students then paired up and worked on summarizing a type of membrane transport mechanism. Pairs of students will then present their summaries to the class tomorrow.

Today students wrote the cells, microscope and macromolecules test. Absent students will write it tomorrow.

Today we played a jeopardy review game in preparation for tomorrow's test. Study tonight!

On Monday, students reviewed for Wednesday's test.

On Friday, students completed the Testing for Nutrients lab and answered the questions. The completed lab was due on Monday.