Coach Butcher's Biology Class 2007-2008

Closing in on the finish line

2009-04-24T04:55:00.000-07:00

Ok so we are in our last unit before SOL review begins.

Next week we will completing our computer lab on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be Test review, and a Test on Thursday.

Remember no school next Friday.

After next Thursday we will have 13 days before the SOL.

We will spend those 13 days reviewing information, talking about how to take the test, and how to read charts and graphs.

Big Big Week

2009-04-06T05:45:00.001-07:00

So we have a monster week before we all take our much needed break from the grind!

Monday-Finish the lab and talk about what to expect with the Lab practical
Tuesday- Lab practical (it is a doozie people please please study!!!)
Wednesday- Test Review
Thursday- Test
Friday- Chapter 21 Overview

Enjoy your spring break!

March 30th thru April 3

2009-04-01T08:12:00.000-07:00

Monday Protist notes
Tuesday Finish Notes and begin the LAB
Wed, Thur, Fri Finish the Protist Lab.

As was explained last week and at the begining of this week, if you miss even part of the lab you will be required to write the research paper instead. We are working with living specimens so this is the alternative assignment.

Protist Paper

In lieu of completing the lab you must write a paper with a minimum of 5 pages. This paper will include information explaining each of the following bullets. Also all papers will be checked vigorously for plagiarism.

For each of the listed organisms please discuss each:
• How does this organism move?
• What structures does each have?
• What is the function of each of these parts?
• What Phyla does each organism belong to?
• How does each of these organisms reproduce?
• Is each organism a Protozoan, and Algae, or a Slime Mold?
• Please also find a picture of each..

List or Organisms:

Amoeba Paramecium Blepharisma
Stentor Euglena Volvox
Didinium Stemonitis Spirogyra
Plasmodium

March 23-27

2009-03-23T05:06:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the absence hopefully I am back on track now. If anyone is reading this that is.

Monday- Test Review with a focus on the short answer portion of the test.
Tuesday- Bacteria Test
Wednesday- Protist Overview
Thursday Protist Overview
Friday- Protist notes

Next week we will be doing a lab with live specimens you cannot miss next week PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Interims week

2009-02-17T05:09:00.000-08:00

So later this week we will be sending out interims.

The schedule fo rthis week is as follows.

Monday- No school
Tuesday- Finish Dichotomous key Lab and start Test review
Wednesday- Complete and go over test review
Thursday- Chapter 18 Test
Friday- Virus video

Just a note next Monday and Tuesday I will be out at a technology conference. As always I expect nothing but the best behavior from my students when there is a sub.

A return from a brief hiatus

2009-02-09T04:38:00.000-08:00

We are 2.5 weeks into the second semester and have completed our first unit. The performance on the first test of the semester has reminded me of a quote I heard back in high school, "Results will never change if the actions don't."

It is still unbelievable to me how many absences I have in my classes, and how much apathy these kids have. The amount of missing work already is inexcusable. And just a heads up in that department. Any work not turned in by the day AFTER the test will no longer be counted. The kids have known this since the first day of the semester.

Onto the results from this first unit. As with this country the divide keeps getting wider and wider. I have kids that absolutely crushed this test and got 100's. They really got the material. Then I have the kids that couldn't reach my age on the test, and I am only 36. Those are also the same kids that didn't do any of the work that went along with the unit. I have no compassion at this point for them.

OK so here is what the notebook should look like next Monday for the first quiz.
15 Overview
15 Notes
16 Overview
16 Notes
15&16 Test Review
15&16 Test

Schedule for the week.
Monday and Tuesday Chapter 18 Overview
Wednesday Notes
Thursday finish Notes and start Dichotomous Key Lab.
Friday finish Dichotomous Key Lab.

Last week of the semester

2009-01-13T05:11:00.000-08:00

Here we are the last week of the first semester.

Monday -Notes on protein synthesis
Tuesday- Computer DNA/RNA Lab
Wed- DNA/RNA activity
Thursday-Test Review
Friday Test

Chapter 11 Notebook stuff
Rest of Chapter 11 Overview
Chapter 11 Notes
Baby Making Lab
Punnett Square Worksheet
11 Test Review
11 Test

Chapter 12 Notebook stuff
Chapter 12 Overview
Chapter 12 Notes
DNA Cut Out Lab
Protein Synthesis Computer Lab
DNA/RNA Activity
Chapter 12 Test Review
Chapter 12 Test

Finishing up the Semester

2009-01-06T05:26:00.000-08:00

So we now have 9 days left before Exams and here is the schedule.

Yesterday and Today we will finish up our Chapter 12 overview.

Wednesday we will be taking notes on DNA.

Thursday and Friday we will be doing a DNA Lab.

Next Monday we will be tasking notes on Protein Synthesis.

Next Tuesday we will be doing an Internet lab found at this web site:http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/dna/protein.html

Next Wednesday we will be completing a DNA review activity.

Next Thursday will be a test review.

Next Friday will be Chapter 12 test.

This will run us right into exams. Remember the exam is open note and will be 100 multiple choice questions.

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-19T08:24:00.000-08:00

From my family to yours I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The last week of the year!!!!!

2008-12-15T05:56:00.000-08:00

So here it is the final school week of 2008. This week hopefully will go quickly (so I can head of to the sunny beaches of Florida)

Here is this weeks schedule.

Monday- Baby making lab (dont worry parents we are using coins not people!!!)

Tuesday- I will not be here (Dr appt) but they will be doing a Punnett Square worksheet

Wednesday- I will make sure they know how to do punnett squares, and answer all their whiny questions. The baby making lab is due this day as well.

Thursday- The rest of Chapter 11 Test review

Friday- I send them off to Christmas break with a test. Due this day is the Test Review and the Overview.

Happy Holidays everyone and I hope Santa brings you a new centrifuge or maybe an Electron Microscope!

10 days to go!

2008-12-08T07:23:00.000-08:00

This week is a tough one.

Monday- Test Review and get all late work in!
Tuesday- Chapter 10& 11 Test
Wednesday- Chapter 12 Overview
Thursday- Chapter 12 Overview and start the Notes
Friday- Notes

Please be ready for the test tomorrow.

The Holiday grind

2008-12-02T08:00:00.000-08:00

Ok so Thanksgiving is over and we are into the three week Holiday Grind. We have lots to get thru in the coming days so please be here!!!

This week:
Monday- Mitosis Notes
Tuesday- Mitosis Lab
Wednesday- Meiosis Notes
Thursday Meiosis Lab
Friday begin test review

Next Monday Dec 8 Finish reviewing for test
Next Tuesday Dec9 Test Chapter 10 and 11
Then we will go into Genetics and test on Friday Dec 19th.

This weeks schedule

2008-11-18T09:44:00.001-08:00

Monday we took notes and started our ATP lab.
Tuesday we finished the ATP lab and started on the test review.
Wednesday we will be completing the test review and reviewing for the test.
Thursday will be test day. The students will be turning in Chapter 9 overview, the ATP lab, and Chapter 9 Test Review on Thursday.
Friday the students will begin the Chapter 10 & 11 Overview.

For our notebooks here is the order for Chapter 8 and Chapter 9

Chapter 8: Chapter 8 Overview
Chapter 8 Notes
Chapter 8 Test Review
Chapter 8 Test

Chapter 9: Chapter 9 Overview
Chapter 9 Notes
ATP Lab
Chapter 9 Test Review
Chapter 9 Test

I will not be here on Thursday and Friday and the kids know how I feel about mistreatment of subs!!!

The test questions

2008-11-11T07:09:00.000-08:00

I gave the kids the four short answer questions on the test tomorrow.

Here they are for the parents to help them study:

21) What is the balanced chemical forumla for photosynthesis? (10 points)
22) Where do the extra carbons needed to make Glucose in the Calvin Cycle come from? (10 Points)
23) Draw the Light Dependent Reaction. (20 points)
24) Draw the Calvin Cycle. (20 points)

This will seem like a long week!

2008-11-10T06:01:00.000-08:00

After the three day week last week this one will be rough lol!

OK for the schedule

Monday We will take a quiz on Photosynthesis and begin our Test review
Tuesday we will finish the Test Review and do a review activity
Wednesday will be the Test on Photo synthesis (10 mulitple choice 10 matching and 4 short answer, I will tell them on Tuesday what the short answer questions will be so they can review Tuesday night!!!!!)

Thursday Overview Chapter 9
Friday Notes

For those overacheivers next week will be Notes, a lab, a test review, a test and another overview!!!!

Short short week

2008-11-06T07:52:00.001-08:00

Ok so here we are after the election and have a three day week.

We took Wednesday and discussed how we could do some things differently in the class so we could all be successful.

Thursday and Friday will be notes both days!

Interims will be sent home tomorrow

A New week :)

2008-10-27T04:10:00.000-07:00

Ok here is the schedule for this week (I know its amazing that I am on top of things this am!!!)

Monday- We will be begining our computer project
Tuesday- We will be completing the computer project
Wednesday - Test Review Activity
Thursday- Chapter 7 Test
Friday- Chapter 8 Overview Topic is Photosynthesis

Interims will be coming out next week!

OK so I am a little late with this

2008-10-22T04:51:00.000-07:00

None the less here is the schedule for the week.

Monday-We finished up our notes for Chapter 3
Tuesday- We began our cells lab (looked at the onion and the potato)
Wednesday- Day 2 of the Lab most finished the potato and looked at the banana and the carrot

Thursday- Day 3 of the Lab we will be looking at Elodea, blood cells and cheeks cells

Friday will be a crazy crazy day. We have an assembly and a funeral for one of our Glass students. We will be working on the questions from the lab.

2nd six weeks

2008-10-15T04:21:00.000-07:00

Ok so here we are 2 days into the six weeks.

First here is the schedule for this week

Monday- No school
Tuesday- Chapter 7 Overview
Wednesday- Finish Chapter 7 Overview
Thursday- Notes
Friday- Notes

OK so here is part 2 to this post. Too many of you all have thrown away check grade points. On assignments like Overviews all you have to do is complete it and turn it in and you will get full credit. But last six weeks counting all check grade assignments we had more zeros than 100's on check grade assignments. This is an issue!!

Also I wanted to say thank you to the 4 out of 120 parents that have been in for parent teacher conferences!

Some have asked

2008-10-08T07:15:00.001-07:00

For those interested in the school in Africa here is the website that you can findout more info!

http://www.mercycarecentre.com/

The last week

2008-10-06T05:07:00.000-07:00

Today marks the beginning of the last week of the six weeks. As a result we have a shortened week.

Monday- Notes
Tuesday- Test Review
Wednesday- Test Review activity
Thursday- Test

Thursday you will be turning in your test review

Friday only I have to be here, enjoy your 4 day weekend!

Chapter 3

2008-09-30T04:30:00.000-07:00

Ok so here is the schedule for the week.

Monday andd Tuesday they will be completing the Chapter 3 Overview.

Wednesday we will be taking notes.

Thursday and Friday we will be doing a computer project.

This is not a good week to miss class!

For those parents

2008-09-24T10:30:00.001-07:00

For the Parents that were interested. Here is the items from Chapter 2 that should be in the notebook. I would suggest that this be the order as well.

Chapter 2 Overview
Chapter 2 Notes
Chapter 2 review Sheet
Quiz Part 1
Quiz Part 2
Chapter 2 Test Review
Chapter 2 Test

Tuesdays News

2008-09-23T06:04:00.000-07:00

Ok so first I want to say thank you for the 10 sets of parents that showed up last night. Thats right people 10 out of 120 students were represented at back to school night. Quite the impressive turn out! (Sarcasm!)

OK so on to the real news the schedule.

Tuesday- Today we are working on the second part of the review sheet

Wednesday- I will answer any questions on the review, we will have a short quiz, and begin the test review. Busy busy day for sure.

Thursday- We will be completing the test review and doing a review activity for the test.

Friday- Test day. Also you will be turning in The Review sheet (both sides completed) and the test review.

Week 5

2008-09-22T08:15:00.000-07:00

Ok another beautiful weekend here in Central Virginia and now we are back to the grindstone.

Schedule for the week:

Monday- Biochem notes (last bit of notes for this Chapter)
Tuesday- Review Sheet Part 2
Wednesday- Test Review
Thursday- Review activity for the test
Friday- Chapter 2 Test

Big big week for the kids grades!!!!!

A beautiful Thursday!

2008-09-18T05:10:00.000-07:00

Today Chapter 2 Overview is due.

I am also allowing most of the time in class to be used to finish the first review sheet as notes took a few days longer than I had anticipated. So Tomorrow will be notes and Monday will be working on the review sheet.

Any questions please email me at butchercr@lcsedu.net

The fourth week!

2008-09-15T08:50:00.000-07:00

Here it is Monday and we have made it to the first set of interim reports and through our first test.

So far out notebooks should look like this.

Syllabus
Graphing Skills Lab
Penny Flip Lab
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Notes
Is It Alive
Microscope E Lab
Experimental Design
Gel Electrophoresis Computer Lab
Test review
Test

The schedule for the week looks like this.

Monday- Completing Chapter 2 Overview
Tuesday- Taking Notes
Wednesday- Review Sheet 1
Thursday-Notes and turning in Chapter 2 Overview
Friday- Review Sheet 2

The pace is really going to pick up and I would advise not to miss the class if at all possible!!!

Wednesday!!

2008-09-10T05:26:00.000-07:00

Ok so today we are finishing the online lab. I hope you found it to be as cool as I did!

Tomorrow (Thursday) we will be turning in 3 items:
1) Chapter 1 Overview
2) Experimental Design Worksheet (4 scenarios A B C D)
3) Chapter 1 Test Review

These are all check grades so dont blow it!!!!

Also we have our first and easiest test of the year so make sure you do well!!!

PARENTS EXPECT PROGRESS REPORTS HOME MONDAY VIA EMAIL IF YOU GAVE IT TO ME OR PRINTED OUT IF YOU DIDNT!!

Ahhhhh Its Monday!

2008-09-08T04:30:00.001-07:00

OK so a new fresh week. Here is the schedule:

Today: we will be finishing the microscope lab from Friday. I will collect these today so after tomorrow they are late!

Tuesday: We will complete an online gel electrophoresis lab. The website that we will be using is http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/biotech/gel/

Wednesday: We will have our test review and you will be given a chance to complete any work you may be behind with!

Thursday: Will be Chapter 1 Test. This isnt a difficult test if you actually DO the test review.

Friday: We will be begining Chapter 2 Overview.

Dont forget also that by the end of the week we will almost be to the first round of progress reports. Parents, expect them to be printed or emailed by next Monday the 15th!

Im a slacker!!!

2008-09-05T06:06:00.001-07:00

OK trying to adjust to this new schedule (aka having a first period) has thrown me. Hopefully from here on out I will stay up to date. So far this short week we:

Tuesday- We started taking Chapter 1 notes
Wednesday- We did a few notes and the Is it Alive Worksheet
Thursday- We took a few notes and did the Experimental Design Activity
Friday- We started the Microscope Lab

Hopefully this updates the few of you that actually check this!!!!

A rainy Wednesday

2008-08-27T05:13:00.000-07:00

Today we get our first experience with computers here in the class room. We will be learning how to create a graph using excel. Hopefully after tomorrow we will all be comfortable with graphs and charts and ready to move on!!!

Day 2

2008-08-26T08:59:00.001-07:00

Only 88 more days in the semester but who is counting? Today we did our first lab. It was on graphing skills. Hopefully all we have this done for me to collect tomorrow. Tomorrow we jump into another lab and dont forhet Thursday is drill day, wear your walking shoes!

Day 1

2008-08-26T08:57:00.000-07:00

So it was back to the grind stone. We got thru the day relatively unscathed and hopefully tomorrow will be even better. Dont forget to get your syllabus signed!!!!

A New begining

2008-08-19T15:52:00.000-07:00

We begin a new year on Monday. I hope all will keep updated with this blog, and will help us all to have an enjoyable year!

Vocabulary Review

2008-05-12T06:03:00.000-07:00

I have dissected all of the SOL tests from 2000 til 2007 and I have come up with a list of the most commonly used vocabulary on the SOL test. You are responsible for defining each of these for a test grade!!!

Vocabulary Review

1) Autotroph
2) Heterotroph
3) Prokaryote
4) Eukaryote
5) P Generation
6) F1 Generation
7) Hypothesis
8) Conclusion
9) Experiment
10) Dependent Variable
11) Independent Variable
12) Photosynthesis
13) Cellular Respiration
14) Cell Theory
15) Spontaneous Generation
16) Mitosis
17) Meiosis
18) Virus
19) Bacteria
20) Fungi
21) Protist
22) Plant
23) Animal
24) Homeostasis
25) DNA
26) RNA
27) Nucleotide
28) Phospholipid Bilayer
29) Nucleus
30) Ribosome
31) Mitochondria
32) Vacuole
33) Cell Wall
34) Osmosis
35) Diffusion
36) Crossing Over
37) Heterozygous
38) Homozygous
39) Genotype
40) Phenotype
41) Capsid
42) Genus
43) Species
44) Producer
45) Consumer
46) Herbivore
47) Carnivore
48) Omnivore
49) Symmetry
50) Mutation
51) Evolution
52) Sucession
53) Charles Darwin
54) Gregor Mendel
55) Fransico Redi
56) pH Scale
57) Saprophyte
58) Fertilization
59) Gamete
60) Chromosome

SOL Review

2008-05-06T05:27:00.001-07:00

We have 12 days left until the SOL. From now until then I will be reviewing old tests with you all, as well as giving you assignments that will refresh your memory on critical vocabulary. It is crucial that you are here EVERYDAY!!!!

Test Review Day

2008-04-29T07:09:00.002-07:00

So today we tackle the last test review of the year besides the SOL. Here it is make sure it is done by tomorrow!!!!

Chapter 21 Test Review

1) Draw the life cycle for a typical Ascomycete.
2) Draw and label a typical Basidiomycete (include all 6 structures).
3) How are fungi grouped into the 4 different Phyla?
4) List the 4 Phyla and their example characteristics.
5) Draw the life cycle for a typical Basidiomycete.
6) What are mycorrhizae? How is it beneficial to a plant?
7) Draw the life cycle of a typical Zygomycete.
8) What are conidia, basidia, and ascongonia?
9) List 2 ways fungi can be harmful and 2 ways fungi can be beneficial.
10) Create a concept map with the following term:
Mycelium Basidiomycota
Zygospores Ascomycota
Septa Hyphae
Ascus Basidium
Zygomycota Dueteromycota
Fungi Saccahromyces
Rhizopus Agaricus
Penicillium
11) Dueteromycota A) has ascospores
12) Saccahromyces B) group of hyphae
13) Hyphae C) Basidiomycete
14) Mycelium D) Cell Wall
15) Saprophyte E) Fungus anchor
16) Zygomycota F) Ascomycete
17) Septum G) Gets nutrients from dead organisms
18) Rhizoid H) Imperfect Fungi
19) Rhizopus I) Strand of cytoplasm
20) Ascomycota J) Symbiotic relationship
21) Agaricus K) Rhizoids connected together
22) Basiomycota L) Dueteromycete
23) Penicillium M) Zygomycete
24) Stolon N) Common Molds
25) Lichen 0) Stinkhorn

test Review Day

2008-04-29T07:09:00.001-07:00

A big softie!!!

2008-04-28T11:25:00.000-07:00

OK so I broke under the pressure and I am letting everyone finish their computer projects. Tomorrow and Wednesday will be test review with Thursday being the last real test of the year!!!

Please dont miss the rest of the week!

Its Friday!!!!!

2008-04-25T10:22:00.000-07:00

Fungus Computer Activity

Part 2

Please set up your computer and open word.

You will be examining the 4 phyla in this exercise.

For each of the following Phyla, Zygomycota, Basidiomycota, Ascomycota, and Dueteromycota complete each of the following tasks.

1) Find 5 examples Genera for each Phylum.
2) Find one picture for each Phylum.
3) List 5 facts about each Phylum.
4) List 2 uses or concerns for mankind from each Phylum.

Here is the answer sheet!!!

Fungus Computer Activity
Answer Sheet

Zygomycota:

Example Genera: 1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Picture:

Facts: 1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Uses/Concerns: 1)
2)

Basidiomycota:

Example Genera: 1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Picture:

Facts: 1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Uses/Concerns: 1)
2)

Ascomycota:

Example Genera: 1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Picture:

Facts: 1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Uses/Concerns: 1)
2)

Deuteromycota:

Example Genera: 1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Picture:

Facts: 1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Uses/Concerns: 1)
2)

Computer Lab

2008-04-24T08:55:00.001-07:00

Fungus Computer Activity

Part 1

Please set up your computer and open word.

You will be creating lifecycle presentations for the following genera: Rhizopus, Saccharomyces, and Agaricus.

How you go about this is entirely up to you. You can create a slide for each step in the lifecycle and explain what is happening and why, you can create a diagram in paint and insert it onto your slide and then include your explanation, or any other method that you may wish to do.

You have all of the information in your notes and you should be able to get all three created today. Part 2 will follow tomorrow and will take the entire period so do not take the approach that you will finish Part 1 tomorrow because you will not finish the entire project if you do so. Friday I will grade what you have NO EXCUSES!!!!

Tuesday and Wednesday

2008-04-23T05:20:00.001-07:00

The final two days of notes for the year! We will finish the notes on Wednesday and then have a computer lab on Thursday and Friday. Please dont miss!!!!

Last Unit

2008-04-21T10:15:00.000-07:00

Today we begin the last new unit before we kick into SOL review. The unit is on Fungi. And here is the Chapter 21 Overview!

Chapter 21 Overview

Key Terms : Saprophyte Zygospore
Hyphae Basidium
Septum Ascus
Mycellium Budding
Fruiting Body Lichen
Rhizoid Mycorrhiza
Stolon Mycologist
Chitin Gametangium

Questions:

1) What are the characteristics of members of the Kingdom Fungi?
2) Describe how fungi obtain their food?
3) How do the following relate to each other: septum, hyphae, and mycelium?
4) List and explain the four ways Fungi can reproduce.
5) List the 4 Divisions of Fungi, giving characteristics and examples of each.
6) Give examples how fungi can be beneficial and non-beneficial to society.

Friday's Test

2008-04-21T10:14:00.000-07:00

Mr Graham completed his tenure with us today. He gave us the test on Protists. The scores were ok, but not great. I know the end of the year is coming but we still have work to do!!!!

Lab Practical

2008-04-17T10:53:00.000-07:00

Today was the dreaded lab practical. The one big thing it outlined was most kids didnt even bother to think! The scores were dissappointing and that is a shame, this should have been an easy way to pad your grade!

Study for the written part of the test tomorrow!

Test Review

2008-04-16T07:38:00.000-07:00

Today and tomorrow after the Lab Practical portion of the test we will be completing the following test review. Please do not miss tomorrow.

PROTIST TEST REVIEW Name _______________

Answer the Following Questions

1. What are the three subgroups of Protists
2. How are Protists classified?
3. What are the four subgroups of Protozoans and how do each move?
4. Explain the life cycle of Malaria
5. Give a definition for a heterotroph, an Autotroph, and a decomposer.
6. What type of algae live in the deep parts of the ocean?
7. What type of algae are the biggest?
8. What type of protests give off light?

Label the different types of protests as Animal – like, Plant – like or Fungus – Like

1. Volvox
2. Paramecium
3. Amoeba
4. Zooflagellate
5. Plasmodium
6. Spirogyra
7. Stentor

Tuesday notes

2008-04-15T06:40:00.001-07:00

Today Mr Graham basically finished his last lecture. Tomorrow will be a review for Thursday's lab practical. I hope you took my warnings and took your time on your drawings!!!

Lab, lab and more lab!

2008-04-15T06:38:00.000-07:00

Friday and Monday we finished the lab. You should have 14 drawings and 10 questions answered!!!

Remember two part test coming on Thursday and Friday!

Protist Lab

2008-04-10T07:44:00.000-07:00

Protist Lab

Name:_____________

Genus: __________________ Genus: __________________
Group: __________________ Group: __________________
Slide Type: __________________ Slide Type: __________________

Genus: __________________ Genus: __________________
Group: __________________ Group: __________________
Slide Type: __________________ Slide Type: __________________

Genus: __________________ Genus: __________________
Group: __________________ Group: __________________
Slide Type: __________________ Slide Type: __________________

Genus: __________________ Genus: __________________
Group: __________________ Group: __________________
Slide Type: __________________ Slide Type: __________________

Genus: __________________ Genus: __________________
Group: __________________ Group: __________________
Slide Type: __________________ Slide Type: __________________

Genus: __________________ Genus: __________________
Group: __________________ Group: __________________
Slide Type: __________________ Slide Type: __________________

Using the computer find a microscopic picture of a Euglena and a Plasmodium.

Genus: __________________ Genus: __________________
Group: __________________ Group: __________________
Slide Type: __________________ Slide Type: __________________

Questions:

1) How did the living specimens compare to the preserved?
2) What structure does Paramecium use for locomotion?
3) What are the three main subgroups of Protista?
4) Using the three main subgroups, group each of the 14 drawings.
5) How doe an Amoeba move?
6) Which of the specimens were considered to be colonial? Why?
7) Why is Plasmodium such an important Protist to human beings?
8) A Euglena moves by using what structure?
9) Euglena is green, just by the color what can you assume is happening?
10) What characteristics do all Protists share?

Wednesday

2008-04-10T07:43:00.001-07:00

Today Mr Graham started his final lecture lecture with us. He covered general characteristics of protists, and wen tin depth into Protozoans! More to come but tomorrow will be a lab day.

The wonderful world of Protista!

2008-04-07T06:17:00.000-07:00

Today we began Chapter 20 with the following overview.

Chapter 20 Overview
Define these terms.
1, Protozoan 2,Sarcodinin 3.Pseudopod
4. Algae 5. Zoofalgellate 6.Ciliate
7.Macronucleus 8. Mirconucleus 9,Conjugation
10. Sporozoan 11. Plankton 12.Malaria
13. Giardia 14. Dinoflagellate 15. Diatom
16. Thallus 17. Phytoplankton 18. Decomposer
19. Plasmodium 20. Pseudoplasmodium

Answer the following questions

1. In what Kingdom are Protists found?
2. Describe all characteristics that all Protists have in common
3. What are the three main subgroups of Protists
4. Describe reproduction in a Paramecium
5. Draw and label a Paramecium
6. Describe the lifecycle of Plasmodium

Test Day

2008-04-04T07:03:00.001-07:00

Today you get to impress me with your unbelievable knowledge of all things that are prokaryotic!!!

Hope you studied!!!!

Chapter 19 Bacteria Test Review

2008-04-02T06:08:00.000-07:00

Bacteria Test Review

Archaebacteria
Cyanobacteria
Spirilla
Chemohetrotrophs
Binary fission
Conjugation
Prokaryote
Sexual
Asexual
Obligate anaerobes
Flagella

1. What are the 4 groups of archaebacteria and give a definition for each.
2. What are the 4 types of bacterial reproduction and give a definition for each.
3. What are the three basic shapes of bacteria?
4. Draw and Label a gram + cell wall
5. Draw and label a gram – cell wall
6. What type of layer is different in a gram – wall the a gram +?
7. How does Cyanobacteria get its energy?
8. What are the three ways that a prokaryote is classified?
9. From the movie what was the percentage of bacteria that actually caused disease.
10. From the movie there are more germs in our mouth then?

Bateria Shape Lab

2008-04-02T06:01:00.000-07:00

Tuesday and part of the day Wednesday

Part 1

Examine and draw on both high and low power typical coccus, bacillus, and spirillus shapes. Please label and draw in detail!!!! (6 total drawings)

Part 2

Examine and draw a Gram + coccus bacteria and a Gram - coccus bacteria. (2 total drawings)

Part 3

Find the diagram of a bacterial cell in your book. Sketch and label all the parts. (Pg 472)

Part 4

Analysis
Answer the following questions:

1) What are the three typical shapes and how would you describe each?
2) What is the difference in appearance of Gram + and Gram - bacteria?
3) What is the difference in the structure of Gram+ and Gram - bacteria?
4) Explain the gram stain process. (Pg 473)

Welcome back!

2008-03-31T06:31:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-21T06:09:00.000-07:00

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.

2008-03-20T14:27:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-19T07:37:00.000-07:00

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!!!

2008-03-18T07:39:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-03-17T06:21:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-13T06:23:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-13T06:21:00.001-07:00

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

2008-03-11T11:22:00.001-07:00

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?

2008-03-06T16:57:00.001-08:00

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

2008-03-05T05:49:00.000-08:00

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

2008-03-04T05:53:00.001-08:00

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

2008-03-03T08:42:00.000-08:00

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

Finishing 19 Overview and other things

2008-02-29T09:44:00.000-08:00

Ok so today was a day to kind of catch our breath and try and catch up. We finished Chapter 19 overview, then there was time to try and complete make up work. This is starting to become very frusrating. More and more of you just aret doing anything and I am contemplating making everything that we turn in to be homework!

Viruses Are they Alive?

2008-02-28T08:18:00.000-08:00

Today we began our study of viruses. We started the overview. We will look to finish it tomorrow. Then lecture Monday, Tuesday, and probably part of the day Wednesday. Look for labs Thursday and Friday. Followed by test review on the following Monday and Tuesday and a test on Wednesday.

Here is the Chapter 19 Overview.

CHAPTER 19 Overview
VIRUSES
Define: Virus-
Capsid-
Bacteriophage-
Parasite-
Prophage-
Retrovirus-
Viroid-
Prion-

Are Viruses alive or not? Please Discuss,

List the Four general observations made of viruses

Draw and label the Lytic Lifecycle of a Virus

Draw and label the Lysogenic Lifecycle of a Virus

Discuss the differences in the two lifecycles.

Draw a Retrovirus and explain the process that it follows

List several diseases caused bv viruses.

Classification Test

2008-02-27T11:22:00.000-08:00

Today we finally took the classification test, even though Mr Graham was still sick. The class averages were great!!! i guess spoon feeding really does work at times! Dont get used to it though!

Tuesday

2008-02-27T11:21:00.000-08:00

Mr Graham was sick today so I postponed the test and for the kids that actually showed up I did a GREAT test review!! Hope you study it for tomorrow!

Its Definitely a Monday

2008-02-25T07:55:00.000-08:00

Today has been tough to get motivated. Not just me but the kids as well. We finished up the Dichotomous Key Lab, and they began the test review, which I will post below. Be prepared for the test tomorrow. Sorry I am not gonna post that today! Good luck tomorrow!

Chapter 18 Test Review

Define these key terms

Carl Linnaeus
Binomial Nomenclature
Dichotomous Key
Taxonomy
Clad gram
Evolutionary Classification
Phylum

Answer the following questions

1. Name the three domains

2. Name the 7 Kingdoms in order

3. when using binomial nomenclature what are the three rules for scientific naming.

4. How to scientists classify animals now?

5. Name the 4 kingdoms and give at least two characteristics and two examples of each kingdom.

6. Using the computer find out what 7 classifications a white tail deer belongs in.

The Ice Day that almost was

2008-02-22T08:54:00.000-08:00

So we all were hoping for a day off today but alas it didnt materialize. So today we finished up the dichotomous key lab and hopefully everyone answered the questions at the end of the lab as well.

Dichotomous Key Lab
Rules:
1- Each step in the key has a part A and a part B.
2- Part B is a not statement of Part A.
Materials
Paper
Pencil
Specimens
Procedure:
1- Observe the specimens supplied, and record all observations such as
color, texture, size, and shape.
2- Using your recorded observations divide the specimens into two large
groups.
3- Divide the two large groups into two smaller groups.
4- Keep dividing until all specimens have been separated.
5- Using the rules of creating a Dichotomous Key organize your data into
a key.
6- Exchange your key with another person and try to identify each
organism using the other person's key.
Questions:
1- Was your key exactly the same as the key created by your classmate?
2- List the characteristics that you used to identity the specimens.
3- Why are Dichotomous Keys important to scientists?
4- Would it be difficult to add additional specimens to your key? Is this a
problem that scientists face everyday?

Name
Process Skills Worksheet 16- 1
Classifying Based on Observations
At one time, most organisms were classified based on their physical appearance. Today, scientists use
other information to classify organisms. For example, scientists study the embryonic development of
animals and chemical analyze their DNA and proteins. Such evidence has led to the reclassification of
many organisms.

Here is your set of organisms!

Bull, Panda, Kiwi, Sea star, House Cat, Bison, Sea Turtle, Moth, Cocker Spaniel, Lion, Frog, Spider, Duck Billed Platypus, Large Mouth Bass, Cora Snake, Coackroach, Koala Bear, Hermit Crab, Shrimp, Jellyfish, Zebra, Penguin, Walrus, Octopus.

Dichotomous Key

2008-02-21T08:06:00.000-08:00

Today Mr Graham is at an activity at Liberty University. So anyways today we learned how to create a dichotomous key using all the students as the organisms.

Then we started the lab that we will finish tomorrow.

I hope we all had fun today and pray that it snows!!!

The 6 Kingdoms

2008-02-20T08:08:00.000-08:00

Today Mr Graham went into detail about each of the six kingdoms. He covered Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protists, Fungi, Plants, and Animals.

Now today was just a brief intro to all the kingdoms and we will go much more in depth over the course of the rest of the semester, but you should at least understand why things are grouped into the kingdoms that they are!

Classification Notes

2008-02-19T07:46:00.000-08:00

Today Mr Graham lectured on classification. If you were absent please get the notes from someone.

Friday

2008-02-19T05:11:00.000-08:00

I was absent on Friday attending a funeral, but Mr Garham had you all finishing up your overview and he claims that all periods except 6th did very well. 6th period this is your warning you will not behave like that again!

Classification

2008-02-14T05:31:00.000-08:00

OK the test scores were better for the most part, and grades should only go up from here out!

Here is the Chapter 18 Overview:

CHAPTER 18 OVERVIEW

Define these key terms

Diversity
Carolus Linnaeous
Binomial Nomenclature
Dichotomous Key
Genus
Taxonomy
Cladogram
Class
Order
Evolutionary Classification
Phylum

Answer each of the following questions

1. The Molecular Clock model uses DNA to measure what?

2. What do the genes of organisms compare?

3. List the 6 Kingdoms of classification

4. What classifies an organism in the domain Eukarya?

5. Why do biologists assign an organism an universally accepted name?

6. What characteristics are used to an organism in the domain Bacteria?

7. What characteristics differentiate the Kingdom Fungi and Plantae?

8. How is a cladogram used in classification?

9. What are the three domains?

10. How are Prokaryotes Identified?

Test Day

2008-02-13T06:28:00.000-08:00

Well if you checked this blog last night you would have seen that Mr Graham decided to post the test to see how many actually check it! Today we are testing and I know this is a difficult subject, fight thru it it gets easier and more interesting starting tomorrow!!!

A treat for anyone that checks this!!!

2008-02-12T06:16:00.000-08:00

This is not cheating Mr Graham and I wanted to see who might be checking this!!!

Test #1 NAME__________________
Multiple Choice. Choose the correct answer. 4pts
1. _________ What is the branch of biology that studies the forms of like that existed in former geologic columns
a. Biology c. Paleontology
b. Archeology d. Histology

2. _________ Process by which unrelated organisms independently evolve similarities when adapting to similar environments.
a. Convergent evolution. c. adaptive evolution
b. evolution d. none of the above

3. _________ Theory the eukaryotic cells formed from a symbiosis among several different prokaryotic cells.
a. Cell Theory c. Endosymbiosis Theory
b. Evolution Theory d. Convergent Theory.

4. _________ A full range of physical and biological conditions in which an organism lives and the way in which the organism survives.
a. Niche c. Biome
b. Environment d. Home
5. _________ Structures in an animal the does not serve a specific purpose.
a. Homologous structures c. vestigial structures
c. Analogous structures d. Embryological structures.
6. _________ Term used to refer to a structure that has died out.
a. Dead c. Extinct
b. Terminated d. Diseased.
7. _________ Which scientist worked with raw meat and used the presence of maggots to disprove spontaneous generation.
a. Redi c. Needham
b. Spalanzani d. Pasteur
8. Remains of imprints of organisms that have been preserved by natural processes are called what?
a. Half Life c. Carbon Dating
c. Fossils d. Potassium Argon Dating
9. What type of cell does not contain a nucleus?
a. Prokaryote c. Eukaryote
b. Nukaryote d. Glykaryote
10. A body part with the same basic structure as that of another organism is
a. Homologous Structure c. Analogous Structure
b. Vestigial Structure d. Phylogenetics

Answer the question as True or False 4 pts each

11. ______ Eukaryotic cells are said to have evolved over 3 billion years ago.
12. ______ Radiometric dating is a much more accurate way of dating rock then relative dating.
13. ______ Resin Water and Ice are three ways fossils are formed.
14. ______ Macroevolution is evolutionary change usually on a small scale.
15. _______ Prokaryotic cells are the simplest type of cells and do not contain a nucleus.
16. _______ Evolution is not a fact.
17. _______ Biogenesis is the theory that life came from non living matter
18. _______ Francisco Redi was the French chemist that disproved the theory of spontaneous generation.
19. _______ The process of fossilizing a plan or animal that existed in some earlier age is called paleontology.
20. _______ Convergent evolution is the process by which unrelated organisms come to resemble one another,

Short Answer 5 pts each

21. What are the two types techniques for dating fossils.

22. How did Louis Pasteur prove that spontaneous generation was false. (Hint Chicken broth experiment)

23. If Uranium 400 has a half life of 14 million years what would the half life of Uranium 400 be at 7 million years?

24. Explain the difference between Microevolution and Macroevolution.

25. What is a vestigial structure, and give of example of a vestigial structure.

Tuesday's Review

2008-02-12T06:13:00.000-08:00

Yesterday Mr Graham did a great job of reviewing th eprevious material and finishing up all the notes. Today we completed the test review which I will post below. Please please please study tonight for this test!!!!!

TEST REVIEW
Make Sure you know and can define these terms.
Convergent Evolution. -
Homologous Structures -
Analogous Structures -
Vestigial Structures -
Adaptive Radiation –
Fossilization –
Relative dating-
Radioactive Radiation-
Endosymbiosis Theory-
Biogenesis-
Spontaneous Generation-
Niche-

Answer the Following Questions

When using relative dating what are you doing to date the fossil or rock?

When were the first prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells thought to have evolved?

What is the difference between Macro and Micro Evolution?

What was Franscisco Redi’s Experiment? And what was he trying to disprove?

What is a vestigial structure, and give of example of a vestigial structure.

If Uranium 200 has a half life of 14 million years what would the half life of Uranium 200 be at 7 million years?

How did Louis Pasteur prove that spontaneous generation was false. (Hint Chicken broth experiment)

Explain how a Turtle might be fossilized in a lake or stream

What are the three ways we talked about that fossils can form

Spontaneous Generation Anyone?

2008-02-08T08:03:00.000-08:00

Todays lecture including Louis Pasteur, Fransico Redi and spontaneous generation. Great job by Mr Graham and alot of that info will be on the SOL!

Assembly day

2008-02-08T08:00:00.000-08:00

Todays assembly was very powerful. I hope each of you took away the important message of please get help with your issues.

Mr Graham did a fine job delivering his first lecture. If you were absent please get the notes from a class mate.

Chapter 17 Overview

2008-02-08T07:56:00.000-08:00

This is Mr Grahams first day and below is the overview.

CHAPTER 17 OVERVIEW

1. Define Key terms using your textbook or Google.
Comparative Science

Paleontologist Macroevolution

Punctuated Equilibrium Coevolution

Half Life Microevolution

Relative dating Convergent Evolution

Geologic Time Scale Adaptive Radiation

Radioactive Dating Endosymbiosis

2. How does radioactive dating differ from relative dating?

3. What are the two basic divisions of the geologic time scale?

4. During what era did marine life become diverse?

5. What is the difference between comparative science and experimental?

6. Use an example to describe Convergent Evolution

Quiz Day

2008-02-08T07:55:00.000-08:00

Today (Tuesday) we took a quiz on Darwins Theory of Natural Selection. Grades werent stellar but they will do.

Tomorrow Mr Graham takes over!

My last lecture

2008-02-04T11:57:00.000-08:00

So today we finished the evolution notes. tomorrow we will have a quiz and begin the next unit. Also tomorrow Mr Graham will be taking over!!

Charles Darwin

2008-02-01T07:35:00.000-08:00

Today we talked about the infamous Charles Darwin. I hope we got a better understanding about what Darwin said and what his Theory of Natural Selection really means. He really was a brilliant man!!!

I have been very upset by the lack of students taking notes though. I know their memories arent that good!

One little known fact though: As with most brilliant people Charles Darwin was a Kentucky fan!

2nd Semester!!!!

2008-01-31T07:37:00.000-08:00

So today we begin a new era!

We completed the Overview for the next section which is on Evolution. And no that isnt a bad word I promise!!!

Here is the overview!

CHAPTER ELEVEN OVERVIEW

Key Terms : Evolution Genetic Drift
Natural Selection Species
Niche Divergent Evolution
Gene Pool Adaptive Radiation
Genetic Equilibrium Convergent Evolution

Questions:

1) What was Lamarck’s hypothesis and why was it disproven?

2) What are the 4 main points of natural selection?

3) Explain Directional, Disruptive, and Stabilizing Selection.

4) What conditions are required to maintain genetic equilibrium?

5) What is usually the main reason for speciation?

6) How did Darwin’s voyage shape his theory of evolution?

Review Day

2008-01-24T08:01:00.000-08:00

Today was a day filled with lots of make up work (what do I expect when there are almost 1000 absences in the semester) and organizing the notebooks. Next stop is the exam and it will be open note, but it has to be your notes and materials!!!! Make sure you have them with you because you aren't leaving my class once you show up!!!

Friday Jan 25th 2nd and 3rd period exam
Monday Jan 28th 1st period exam
Tuesday Jan 29th 4th and 5th period exam
Wednesday Jan 30th 6th and 7th period exam

Last Test of the semester

2008-01-23T07:46:00.000-08:00

So today was test day and everyone should have done well since I read the test to you yesterday and told you what was on it!!

But alas some didn't care enough and failed miserably, but most did well. Exams are coming hope you kept everything!

5 day weekend

2008-01-22T11:48:00.000-08:00

We all should be well rested after the lengthy break!!! Well we have a new exam schedule and it goes like this Friday is 2nd and 3rd. Monday 1st. Tuesday 4th and 5th. And Wednesday 6th and 7th.

Tomorrow we will test on Chapter 12. Thursday is exam review. Today we went over some more test review!

Will it snow?

2008-01-16T11:46:00.000-08:00

We began our test review today. Weather permitting we will keep reviewing tomorrow and test Friday. If not we will test when we get back!!!

Tuesday News and Views

2008-01-15T11:40:00.000-08:00

I forgot to mention yesterday that we have a student teacher, Chris Graham from Liberty University. He will be with us until sometime in May.

Today we finished our last lab of the semester. Tomorrow we will begin our test review and will hopefully test on Friday weather permitting.

The Last Week begins

2008-01-14T08:27:00.000-08:00

Today we finished up our computer lab, then we began out DNA cut out lab. We will finish the cut out lab tomorrow. Then on Wednesday and Thursday we will review for the test on Friday. This will be the last grade of the six weeks.

Next week is exams and please remember my exam is open note!!!!

Computer Lab

2008-01-11T08:26:00.000-08:00

Today we completed a computer lab that dealt with DNA replication and Protein Synthesis.

You can see the website at: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/dna/#

Monday we will begin our last lab and finish it on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday will be review days and a Test on Friday.

The following week we have Monday off and Tuesday is exam review day. Then Wednesday thru Friday will be exams!!

Wed-2nd and 3rd period exams
Thur 4th and 5th period exams
Fri- 6th and 7th period exams
Mon 1st period exams (all other students do not attend!)

A Long Thursday!

2008-01-10T06:29:00.000-08:00

Today was a review of DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis. It is posted below.

DNA and RNA
Assignment

1) What four nucleotides make up DNA?
2) How are two amino acids joined together?
3) When does DNA replication take place?
4) What are the four nucleotides found in RNA?
5) What are the three types of RNA?
6) Which cell structure is responsible for making proteins?
7) What is protein synthesis?
8) List 4 similarities and 4 differences between DNA and RNA?
9) Using the strand of DNA from the board please show the process of DNA replication.
10) Using the strand of DNA from the board please list the appropriate codons, anticodons, and amino acids. Then please show the protein that would be produced.

DNA Strand
CG
GC
TA
GC
GC
GC
AT
TA
AT
GC
CG
GC
TA
AT
GC

Quick review for Tuesday and Wednesday

2008-01-10T06:25:00.000-08:00

Both Tuesday and Wednesday were lecture days. We talked about DNA, RNA, Amino Acids, Ribosomes, Interphase, Chromatin, Chromosomes, Protein Synthesis, DNA Replication and a whole host of other topics. As you can see if you miss your really really behind!

A new year

2008-01-07T07:31:00.000-08:00

OK see we started the new year off by beginning the Chapter on DNA and RNA and all their quirks. I will post the overview below. I hope everyone had a great break and now are ready to work with finals 2 weeks away!!!

Also next week will be the start for my student teacher. His name is Chris Graham. He wont take the classes over until after finals but he will be your teacher very soon. I cant wait to meet him and hopefully having an extra pair of hands will really help us!!!

More tomorrow!

Chapter 12 Overview

Key Terms : Transformation Exon
Replication Intron
Protein Synthesis Gene
Messenger RNA Mutation
Transfer RNA Polypoidy
Transcription Operon
Codon Differentiation
Translation Anticodon

Questions:

1) What makes up DNA?

2) How are DNA and RNA similar? How are they different?

3) Explain the process of protein synthesis.

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4) Why are Watson and Crick so important to genetics?

5) Explain the process of Replication?

Test Day

2007-12-21T06:36:00.001-08:00

So we got off to a late start (I needed the extra sleep) but everything is running smoothly now.

Test was taken today I hope all did as well as they should have.

Everyone have a Merry Christmas and be ready to work when we get back!

Dissappointing Day!

2007-12-20T11:47:00.000-08:00

So I made a deal with all of my classes yesterday. I told them that everyone in the class would simply complete their test review I would read the test to them today so they would have an easier time. An early Christmas present if you will. But low and behold after being given 55 minutes in class and an entire evening NO class even came close to fulfilling their end of the deal.

So today we went methodically thru the test review. There is not one single thing on the test that wasnt reviewed today. If they will take the time to actually study tonight they should do quite well!!

Heres to hoping they do!