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Today Mr Graham refreshed your memory on Bacteria. This is going to be a quick hard working week so be prepared and please dont miss!

Bacteria Research

Today we did an Internet research lab. I have posted it below. As well as the Answer sheet!



Bacteria Research
Activity


Warning those not working on this assignment will be issued a zero and will not be allowed to use the computers in my class anymore!

1) Begin by logging on the computer if it is not already logged in.
2) Double click on the my computer icon.
3) Then double click on dfs on ‘lcsedu.net’(R:)
4) Then double click on sites.
5) Then double click on ECG.
6) Then double click on Resources.
7) Then double click on Student Resources.
8) Then double click on Class Activities.
9) Then double click on Butcher Biology 1.
10) Finally Double click on Bacteria Research.
11) You have just opened your formatted research sheet that you will insert everything that you are required to find.
12) Click on the line below Bacteria Research in the Word Document, and type your name.
13) You will now open Internet Explorer and begin your research.
14) You are required to find the following things
15) A Genus for each of the 6 types that I have given you. Please type the genus correctly in the space provided on your research sheet.
16) You must find a picture of each of the 6 types that I have given you. Please insert the picture below the type and above the numbers 1,2,3.
17) To inset the picture simply right click on the picture and select copy. Then go to the spot in the word document that you want to insert click once there then right click again and select paste. You can then re size the picture by clicking once on the picture and grabbing a corner and dragging it.
18) Then you must find three facts about the Genus that you have chosen. Please place these facts in the spaces provided 1,2,3.
19) Be aware that your research sheet is 3 pages long and you do have 6 types to perform each of these tasks for. Use your time wisely and stay on task.
20) When you are ready to save the file please follow these instructions very carefully.
21) Go up to file and select Save As
22) Then select your classes folder.
23) Look down in the box that has the file name and it should read bacteria research. Add your first and last name to the end of that file name. Now click save.


Bacteria Research

Name:________________________


Gram + Coccus: Genus
Species












Facts: 1)
2)
3)





Gram - Coccus: Genus
Species












Facts: 1)
2)
3)









Gram + Bacillus: Genus
Species












Facts: 1)
2)
3)






Gram - Bacillus: Genus
Species












Facts: 1)
2)
3)













Gram + Spirillus: Genus
Species












Facts: 1)
2)
3)







Gram - Spirillus: Genus
Species












Facts: 1)
2)
3)

Notes and quite a speaker.

So today Mr Graham finished a section of notes, so please if you were absent get those from someone. Tomorrow we will be doing a Internet research lab. It is not a good idea to miss tomorrow, but as usual we will see who actually shows up. See you tomorrow, one more day to go!

Movie and Notes

Kudos to Mr Graham for finding a video that is a great intro into the world of Bacteria. I hope you paid attention because you may see some of that info on the test!! hint hint


Also you began notes today. As always please get the notes from a classmate if you were absent today.

100th post to this blog!!!

So today was an assembly day which means kids are crazy and the schedule is thrown all off. But alas we must overcome. We finished the Chapter 19 Overview from yesterday. I hope you all remember my new make up work policy. I have to have the work when it is due!!! Also please let your parents know about the tardy policy, and remember you all are the ones that brought it on yourself!!!!

Bacteria Bacteria they are everywhere!

Today we begin our trip into the wonderful world of Bacteria. Below is the Overview please get it done on time.

Chapter 19 Overview


Key Terms : Prokaryote, Obligate Aerobe,
Bacillus, Obligate Anaerobe
Coccus, Facultative Anaerobe
Spirillium, Binary Fission
Chemoautotroph, Conjugation
Photoheterotroph, Endospore
Photoautotroph, Nitrogen fixation
Bacteriophage, Prophage
Pathogen, Antibiotic






Questions:

1) Describe the five methods of reproduction for bacteria.
2) Draw and label a typical bacteria (pg 472).
3) Draw the three shapes of bacteria.
4) Why are bacteria important?
5) How do we as humans use bacteria?
6) Describe the differences between Archaebacteria and Eubacteria.
7) Draw and label a Gram + cell wall.
8) Draw and label a Gram – cell wall.
9) List and describe the characteristics that we use to classify Bacteria.
10) Describe the four methods of metabolism in bacteria.

Test Day

So today we tested on viruses. Everyone is doing fairly well on the test, but you should have with all the review we did. Now I know next week is the last one before spring break but we will be making some changes as to how we do things. Tardies will result in 15 minute detentions after school, and no late work will be accepted. It is time to grow up people!

Wednesday's gift

Mr Graham was extremely nice to you all today. He allowed you to complete make up work today, or complete an extra credit assignment for your test tomorrow. No late work will be accepted after tomorrow (Thursday). We will also have some new expectations for the class come Monday!

Monday and Tuesday update

This six weeks ends on Thursday. We have a test Thursday as well. All make up work is due and there is a ton of it out! So Monday and Tuesday we have been reviewing for the test. It is simply amazing how many kids choose not to even copy the review stuff down even though it contains test questions.

What on Earth is a lifecycle?

Ok so we struggled with the labs and drawing of the two lifecycles. Bu then it hit me, we didnt know what a lifecycle was. It is how something reproduces. Hopefully today's lecture from Mr Graham put us back on the right track!!!

The Lysogenic Lifecycle

Today we did a Lab on the Lysogenic Lifecycle.


Directions:

1) Draw out the Lysogenic Lifecycle. Be sure to include all the phases: Attachment, Penetration, Pre-Replication, Replication, Assembly, Cell Division and then kicks into the Lytic Lifecycle starting with the Pre-Replication stage.

2)For each stage please discuss what is actually happening in detail.

3) Write a paragraph that explains why a virus using the Lysogenic Lifecycle is more difficult for a human being to deal with. Also give at least 4 examples of viruses that use the Lysogenic Lifecycle.

4) As we stated yesterday those with the greatest detail and with inclusion of color will receive the higher scores.

Lytic Lifecycle Lab

Today we did a Lab on the Lytic Lifecycle.


Directions:

1) Draw out the Lytic Lifecycle. Be sure to include all the phases: Attachment, Penetration, Pre-Replication, Replication, Assembly and Release.

2)For each stage please discuss what is actually happening in detail.

3) Write a paragraph that contains why the Lytic Lifecycle is better in the long run for humans. Also give at least 4 examples of viruses that use the Lytic Lifecycle.

4) Those with color and detail will receive the higher scores.

Virus Lecture

Mr Graham began the lectures on Viruses today. Tomorrow will begin a lab that looks in depth at the Lytic and Lysogenic Lifecycles!