Welcome to our class web page. Below is a day by day list of what we have covered. It is your responsibility to visit this often to make sure you have all the handout or notes from class. The calandar will have tentative test dates and project due dates. At the bottom is a list of links to answer keys and other web sites to augment the content we cover in class.
HO = Handout
PPT = Powerpoint Presenation
SBN = Smart Board Note
TBA = To be added
Explorelearning Website Codes
Chemthink Website Code
Sept 8
Class discussion - Introductions, Expectations, House Keeping
Class discussion Carbohydrates PPT and Student HO - got up to slide 19
HW begin to read chapter 1.2 and start (if needed) to make your own notes
Sept 9
Build a molecule of glucose group activity
Class discussion - finished Carbohydrates PPT and Student HO
HW continue with reading chapter 1.2 and (if needed) make your own notes
NOTE we will be only covering Carbs, Lipids and Proteins in detail and leaving Nuc Acids for Molecular Genetics Unit
Sept 10
Class discussion - Lipids PPT and Student HO
Showed some 3D structures from BioMolecular Explorer 3D: Explore the Molecules - Carbohydrates and fats
HW re-read chapter 1.2 and if needed make you own notes
NOTE we will be only covering Carbs, Lipids and Proteins in detail and leaving Nuc Acids for Molecular Genetics Unit
Sept 11
Independent work period
Read through text and use stickys and parking lot to identify terms, concepts etc that you are confused on.
HW re-read chapter 1.2 and if needed make you own notes
NOTE we will be only covering Carbs, Lipids and Proteins in detail and leaving Nuc Acids for Molecular Genetics Unit
Sept 14
Computer Lab to work on the following....you will have a few days in the lab to work on these
1) optional - Chemistry for Biology Students #1 and #2 LINK (see quizes at the end of each...print off and handin)
2) optional - Essentials for Bio for Dummies LINK
3) required - Biology Tutorials from Wiley Publishing LINK (chemistry, carbs, proteins and lipids...make sure you do the quiz at the end of each)
4) required - LAB TECHNIQUES - TUTORIALS LINK- Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) - review
5) GFP cut and paste - to be used later so hold on to it!!!!
6) HW questions from the text will be posted ASAP!!
Sept 15
Computer lab to work on items from Sept 14
HW questions from text
page 27 1
page 34 2-10
page 40 11,12,13,14,16
Sept 16
Class discussion Proteins PPT and HO
HW see Sept 15
HW questions from text
page 50
19,20,21,22,23,25,26
Sept 17
Class discussion Metabolism and Enzymes
HW
1) See link below called Biochemical Pathway, Feedback Inhibition of Biochemical Pathways, How Enzymes Work and Protein Denaturation Tutorials for tutorials to explain concepts from today
2) see Sept 15 and 16 for list of questions that you should be working on
Sept 18
Enzyme Controlled Reactions Virtual Lab plus HO WS
2) see Sept 15 and 16 for list of questions that you should be working on
Formative test on everything so far - NOTE Thermodynamics stuff omitted
Sept 21
Week 2 Formative Test
HW re-read 1.2 read 1.4
Sept 22
Equipment Demo - Micro centrifuge
Computer lab to work on the following
1) Micro centrifuge tutorial at NCBIO NETWORK LAB TECHNIQUES - TUTORIALS (see link below)
2) Enzyme Controlled Reactions Virtual Lab HO WS
3) Aspartame research project
Sept 23
Work period
Library to work on the following!!!
1) Aspartame project
2) Fluid Mosaic Model Tutorial (see our website www.quia.com)
3) Cell Structure Tutorial (see our website www.quia.com)
Sept 24
Work period - note no one present
Sept 25
Intro activity - Membrane Permeability Applet - Questioning, Observation and Conclusion activity
Class discussion - Cell structure and cell membrane structure and "how substances move across a membrane"
Handout given for content that you are responsible for
HW - see previous days posts for reading and HW questions that should be done by looked at by now!!!!!
Sept 28
Question, Observation and Conclusion Activity - Facilitated Diffusion Animation no sound and no text.
Class discussion - highlights from handout from Friday
Watched BBC Our Secret Universe The Hidden Life of the Cell up to 47 min mark
HW - see previous days posts for reading and HW questions that should be done by looked at by now!!!!!
Sept 29
Sole Lab - Macromolecule identification lab - What is the procedure activity.
HW - see previous days posts for reading and HW questions that should be done by looked at by now!!!!!
Sept 30
Computer lab to work on the following
7. Aspartame project - DUE MONDAY OCT 5th
8. Posted Enzyme Controlled Reactions Virtual Lab ANSWER KEY Membrane HO ANSWER KEY…can used time to record answers
HW - see previous days posts for reading and HW questions that should be done by looked at by now!!!!!
Oct 1
Test review - test scheduled for OCT 8th
High level overview from text book up to proteins
Stopped at b pleated sheets and alpha helix will finish next week
HW - see previous days posts for reading and HW questions that should be done by looked at by now!!!!!
Oct 5
Test review up to membranes NOTE membrane content only from handout NOT IN TEXT
TEST will cover Carbs, Lipids, Protiens, Enzymes and Membranes
HW - see previous days posts for reading and HW questions that should be done by looked at by now!!!!!
Oct 6
Computer lab to work on the following
1) Cell Defense: The Plasma Membrane GAME - print off or make PDF copy and save to your drive or the hand in folder result page
2) From the NCBIO NETWORK LAB TECHNIQUES - TUTORIALS link below please do the
ZOMBIE LAB and Pipetting virtual labs - print off or make PDF copy and save to your drive or the hand in folder result page
HW - see previous days posts for reading and HW questions that should be done by looked at by now!!!!!
Oct 7
TEST MOVED TO FRIDAY
Class time to study and or ask questions
Class discussion GIE answer format for tests
NOTE List below for lab videos / tutorials that you will need to watch. NOTE as well the ones that you need to hand in virtual lab book information from and or tests and or certifications
1) Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) - Nothing to hand in
2) Centrifugation - Certification
3) Zombie College: The 5 Rules of Lab Safety - Certification
4) Pipetting - Certification
5) Filtration -Certification and Lab notes
HW
STUDY!!!
Oct 8
Computer lab to study or work on lab tutorials (see Oct 7th post)
HW
STUDY!!!
Oct 9
Summative Test Unit 1 Biochem
Oct 13
Summative Test Unit 1 Biochem - DAY 2
Very brief overview of Unit 2
HW please read 2.1 and 2.2
Oct 14 - Note - University Presentation
Class discussion Chapter 2.1
HW - see Oct 13....I am expecting that you will re or re-read and begin your own notes
Oct 15
Class discussion Chapter 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 very high level overview of the entire process of cellular respiration
Viewed as a class the following tutorials
1) Glycolysis Tutorial LINK
2) Glycolysis Tutorial from Biology Tutorials from Wiley Publishing LINK
HW - see Oct 13....I am expecting that you will re or re-read and begin your own notes
Oct 16
Class discussion on Unit 2 Assessment strategy - more emphasis on performance/portfolio assessment with MC testing periodically given
Will have to understand content in chapter 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3
Class time to work on Summarizing Chapter content in to high level overall concepts that will need to be broken down into sub concepts and knowledge and skills
HW
read as much of chapter 2 that you can re-reading will only help
make list of concepts or knowledge that you are unclear on or that are confusing
Oct 19
Reviewed posting for OCT 16th
Computer lab 14
to work on chapter 2 information acquisition activity
HW
read as much of chapter 2 that you can re-reading will only help
make list of concepts or knowledge that you are unclear on or that are confusing
Oct 20
Watched Ted Talk Siddhartha Mukherjee: Soon we'll cure diseases with a cell, not a pill
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=07487d1456302a286cf9c4ccc&id=2968b1ba34&e=270f6a847a
Computer lab to work on
- chapter 2 information acquisition activity
had check in using Evernote
HW
your choice to read as much of chapter 2 that you can
re-reading will only help make list of concepts or knowledge that you are unclear on or that are confusing
Oct 21
Computer Lab to work on
- chapter 2 information acquisition activity
Did mini lesson on overall oxidation process (Where are the atoms in glucose and electrons going/ending up and why?)
Floated the Children's book idea for LEVEL 4 option
HW
your choice to read as much of chapter 2 that you can
re-reading will only help make list of concepts or knowledge that you are unclear on or that are confusing
Oct 22
Computer Lab to work on
- chapter 2 information acquisition activity
Did mini lesson on overall oxidation process (Where are the atoms in glucose and electrons going/ending up and why?)
HW
HW
your choice to read as much of chapter 2 that you can
re-reading will only help make list of concepts or knowledge that you are unclear on or that are confusing
Oct 23
Unit 2 Memory Quiz 1 - Formative
HW
2.1 section questions 1-5
2.2 section questions 1-18 (I heard that....yes....a lot of questions but the answer key is posted below!!!)
Oct 26
Computer lab to work on
- chapter 2 information acquisition activity
NOTE Please see OCT 23 questions that were assigned
Oct 27
Computer lab to work on
- chapter 2 information acquisition activity
NOTE Please see OCT 23 questions that were assigned
NOTE virtual labs that you will need to hand in certificates and or notes
1) Pipetting
2) Zombie Lab Safety
3) Filtration
Note - Assigned Carbon Transfer Through Snails and Elodea Virtual Lab - Lab book needs to be handed in
HW
your choice to work on the above now to stay ahead of the game or not
Oct 28
Computer lab to work on
See Oct 27th
HW - your choice to work on the above now to stay ahead of the game or not
Oct 29
Computer lab to work on
See Oct 27th
HW - your choice to work on the above now to stay ahead of the game or not
Oct 30
Decompression Day
Outside with the DC class
HW - your choice to work on the above now to stay ahead of the game or not
Nov 2nd
Unit 2 Memory Quiz 2 - Formative
HW - your choice to work on the above now to stay ahead of the game or not
Nov 3rd
Computer lab to work on the following
Chapter 2 Summary activity
Also assigned 2nd filtration tutorial on NCBIO NETWORK LAB TECHNIQUES - TUTORIALS
HW - your choice to work on the above now to stay ahead of the game or not will be finishing off with a short lesson on photosynthesis and then we will discuss how to do our summative.
Nov 4th
Work period
NOTE - We started the summary process on Oct 14 (officially we began the computer lab work on the Oct 19)...so.....as of today that would make it 13 days ago. By my count 2.1-2.3 is about 17-18 (back and front) pages making the number of pages per day that you would need to have summarized less than 2 a day....not including weekends.
YOU ALL SHOULD BE DONE AT THIS POINT!!!
Please see below chapter 2.3 questions
2.3 page 1-12 answer key is posted
Nov 5th
Work period
Please do photosynthesis tutorial from Wiley Publishing
Please see Nov 4th post
Nov 6th
Watched- BBC HORIZON's 2012 DOC - THE TRUTH ABOUT EXERCISE
@ - http://www.disclose.tv/action/viewvideo/128481/BBC_Horizon_2012__The_Truth_About_Exercise/
Nov 9
Handed back UNIT 1 TEST SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
NOTE - we will discuss tomorrow upgrading procedure
HW
See link above for short answer question SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Nov 10
1) Class discussion - Unit 1 Test Upgrading procedure - test corrections 1) write out why your answer is incorrect and a new correct answer. We will have a conference for me to assess your new understanding
2) Class discussion - Snail Lab - did as a class for "in light" condition. Will need to do for "in dark" condition for me to assess.
NOTE - Please be mindful of your hypothesis and your answers to the questions as you are being marked on how thorough and concise your answers are.
Class discussion - Counting Cells Using a Hemocytometer - went through this as a class. You will need to do by yourself and print off certificate. Also will need to work on Determining Glassware Accuracy - Certification print off needed to be handed in.
3) NOTE LINK for short answer questions SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT has been fixed you will be asked to add your first and last name. Please take a look at the questions and come to class tomorrow prepared to ask for clarification if needed.
Nov 11
Class discussion - rethink for Snail Lab - negative control and positive control.
You will need to redo with proper set up...only changing on factor with negative control and in the light and dark.
Class discussion - see list below for all virtual labs that you will need to complete
Nov 12
Class time to sign up to GOOGLE CLASS ROOM and QA for Unit 2 Short Answer Quia COMM and THINKING test - SUMMATIVE
HW - see previous days posts for things you can be working on
Nov 13
Class time to work on Unit 2 Short Answer Quia COMM and THINKING test - SUMMATIVE
NOTE - we will be moving on to unit 3 next week please skim through 4.1 we will have a class discussion about what you will need to know and understand for 4.1
4.2 and 4.3 will be where we concentrate our efforts
HW
Please have 1st draft for the Quiz: SBI4U Unit 2 Communication / Thinking Summative Take Home Test done for MONDAY.
As well I will be recording the final pictures of any notes for UNIT 2 and discuss SUMMATIVE procedures
Nov 16
Introduction to Molecular Genetics
Video http://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/cheat-sheet/videos/what-is-dna/
What interesting facts were from the video
DNA building group activity
Read chapter 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3
Question for HW - again to be clear...your choice to copy into notes
Chapter 4.2 page 216 1-7
Nov 17
Class discussion using link below - DNA replication Tutorial 2 to do high level overview of DNA replication, transcription and translation. We will now have to go back into the specifics to fully understand the process and what is happening at each stage.
HW
NONE
Nov 18
Watched The case for engineering our food @ https://www.ted.com/talks/pamela_ronald_the_case_for_engineering_our_food
Class time to do the following
1) Finish - Unit 2 Communication / Thinking Summative Take Home Test - draft answers are now due...GET THIS DONE
2) Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration ONLINE TESTS - see links below - you need to print off and hand in for FORM MARKS
3) Review - DNA Tutorials for understanding - expectation that you are making notes if needed and or asking questions as you go through for clarification.
please re read 4.2, 4.3 please start on chapter 5. Do a high level read through. We will continue to pick apart the specifics as we go back through the steps
Nov 19
Class discussion - Biology Colouring Book WS
HW
Please see NOV 18 posts for work that you should be working on
Nov 23
Class discussion Biology Colouring Book WS (transcription)
Went through as a class From Gene to Protein - Tutorial from Biology Tutorials from Wiley Publishing
HW
Please see NOV 18 posts for work that you should be working on
NOTE I will be posting tonight chapter questions that you should begin to look at and do a self check via the answer key below.
I am planning a memory quiz for Wednesday - Formative
Chp 4.3 Q 2,4,5,6
See Chapter 4 self quiz page 229
Chap 4 review - 4,5,6,10,13,14,17
Nov 24
Computer lab to work on the following
They can view the following tutorials, videos and or do formative test.
Expectation that you are making notes if needed to ask for clarification and or for test purposes. We will discuss the points that may contradict the text and or specific tutorials.
1. transcription and translation AKA protein synthesis tutorial
2. transcription and translation AKA protein synthesis tutorial 2
3. transcription and translation AKA protein synthesis tutorial 3
4. transcription and translation - student project example
5. transcription and translation - as close as it gets video
6. DNA RNA formative quizzes - 6 in total for you to do - DUE MONDAY NOV 30th
Nov 25
Class review of DNA sequencing using tutorial below.
HW
Those that are not yet done the SBI4U Unit 2 Communication / Thinking Summative Take Home Test - if it is not done by FRIDAY I will be adding questions to it!!!!!
Nov 26
Class time to work on SBI4U Unit 2 Communication / Thinking Summative Take Home
Macromolecule Lab - Day 1 introduction
HW see post later for questions from text
Chap 5.1 most of 5.1 is the scientists and their experiments...we will revisit these later
Chap 5.2 page 241 2,4,5,6,7, 10
Chap 5.3 page 249 1-5 and 8
Chap 5.4 page 254 1,2,3,4 and 6
Nov 27
Macromolecule Lab - Day 2 - how to make it quantitative via serial dilutions
NOTE posted below a list of assessments and how I am planning to give you summative marks.... ie "what I need to have done
1) Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis Unit
Memory Formative Quizes held on Oct 23 and Nov 2 - I have your results.
Snail Lab - WS
Unit 2 Short Answer Quia COMM and THINKING test - SUMMATIVE
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration MC test posted below
Student Teacher Conference to review your notes and discuss what have learned from this unit. Will start these next week.
2) Molecular Genetics
DNA RNA formative quizzes - 6 in total for you to do
Areas of concentration for understanding will be 4.2, 4.3, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.6 (see need to still do 5.6)
We will discuss next week how we want to assess this content !!!!!!
NOTE - List below to NCBIO NETWORK LAB TECHNIQUES - TUTORIALS - content from these will be assessed via lab test at the end of the semester...listed again below with what I need from you.
1) Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) - Nothing to hand in
2) Centrifugation - Certification
3) Zombie College: The 5 Rules of Lab Safety - Certification
4) Pipetting - Certification
5) Filtration -Certification and Lab notes
6) Filtration #2. - Certification
7) Counting Cells Using a Hemocytometer - Certification
8) Determining Glassware Accuracy - Certification
Nov 30
Lab Day - Identification of Macro Molecules
Expectations - that you can perform the test if and when asked for summative marks.
HW see posts above for work that will need to be submitted
I have added due dates
Dec 1
Chrome books to work on the following
1) NCBIO NETWORK LAB TECHNIQUES - TUTORIALS - content from these will be assessed via lab test at the end of the semester...listed again below with what I need from you.
1) Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) - Nothing to hand in
2) Centrifugation - Certification
3) Zombie College: The 5 Rules of Lab Safety - Certification
4) Pipetting - Certification
5) Filtration -Certification and Lab notes
6) Filtration #2. - Certification - forget this one for now!!!!!
7) Counting Cells Using a Hemocytometer - Certification
8) Determining Glassware Accuracy - Certification
2) Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis Unit
Memory Formative Quizes held on Oct 23 and Nov 2 - I have your results.
Snail Lab - WS
Unit 2 Short Answer Quia COMM and THINKING test - SUMMATIVE
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration MC test posted below
Student Teacher Conference to review your notes and discuss what have learned from this unit. Will start these next week.
All due this FRIDAY!!!
2) Molecular Genetics
DNA RNA formative quizzes - 6 in total for you to do - DUE THIS FRIDAY - you will need to show my screen captures or print off of your results.
Areas of concentration for understanding will be 4.2, 4.3, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.6 (see need to still do 5.6)
We will discuss next week how we want to assess this content !!!!!!
TOMORROW - Memory QUIZ 4.2 and 4.3 - form or summ...you choose
Dec 2
Memory Quiz for 4.2 and 4.3
HW
Please read through 5.6 for tomorrow
Dec 3
Edpuzzle sign up - class code "bohihgi". Please view videos for MONDAY.
HW
Please also do self check for chapter questions posted above!!!
Dec 4
Chromebooks to work on EDPUZZLE videos
HW
Edpuzzle videos
Please also do self check for chapter questions posted above!!!
Dec 7
Class review of Nova's RNAi Short 15 min
Class discussion Chapter 5.6
Class discussion and review of Epigentics Video (content will be testable)
Class discussion - Type of Pipettes and Macromolecule Lab - Do you know what was done and why. For the test and the serial dilution addition.
Class discussion - ISP roll out - DUE DATE JAN 8th (first friday back)
HW
Chapter 5.6 Q 2-7 page 263
Dec 8
Class review of Gene Expression and the Order of the Operon from the Amoeba Sisters
Your choice to review and make notes on videos posted to EDPUZZLE.com
I have posted below questions from chapter 5.5 that assess your understanding via the video that we watched today.
page 258 1-4
NOTE SEE POSTS ABOVE (DEC 1st) FOR OUTLINE ON ASSESSMENTS THAT ARE DUE!!!
HW see above
Dec 9
In class assignment
WoW Lab Virtual Labs - Gel Electrophoresis - need to hand in report SUMMATIVE
NCBIO NETWORK LAB TECHNIQUES - TUTORIALS - Media Preparation - number 9 in our list - since we did as a class you will not need to hand in a certificate. If you want you can I will add to my "extra marking" folder.
Dec 10
ISP Work Period #1.
Chromebook lab to work on the following
1.Review chapter 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 notes for formative test on tomorrow
2.Work on ISP. Instructions are on google classroom.
HW
STUDY
Dec 11
Memory Quiz - Chapter 5.2., 5.3 and 5.4
HW
Study for Chapter 5.5 lac operon only and 5.6 mutation and causes memory quiz
Dec 14
Chapter 5.5 lac operon only and 5.6 mutation and causes memory quiz - postponed until tomorrow!
Chromebook lab to work on ISP
HW
Study for quiz
Dec 15
5.5 lac operon only and 5.6 mutation and causes memory quiz - formative only!!!!
I will redo a lecture of this tomorrow and then redo the test
HW
read or reread 5.5 and 5.6
review edpuzzle videos
posts some tutorials below on the lac operon you can also view
Dec 16
Class reivew of 3 lac operon tutorials and quizes completed as a class
HW
we will have a work period tomorrow for the ISP....
Dec 17
Work period ISP
Dec 18
NO CLASSES
Jan 4
Homeostasis Unit Day 1 - HO from ILC.
Bozeman Science Video http://www.bozemanscience.com/positive-and-negative-feedback-loops
HW
Please review notes from today. Your call to make summaries. Remember any hand written note can be used on test day. This includes the exam. Be prepared to ask questions from the handout that you are not clear on.
We will be starting tomorrow a 3 day activity. Tue, Thurs and Fri....each of the 3 systems will be "learned" by 2 students and then on the 4th day you will teach what you have learned to the class. I will be assessing you on your understanding of the content based on the knowledge rubric from the curriculum docs.
Jan 5
Day 1 of 3 day activity "quick learn" for one of the three systems from unit 4
HO - all three systems
Class time to read and ask questions for clarification
Jan 6 - ZOO trip
Jan 7
Day 2 of of 3 day activity "quick learn" for one of the three systems from unit 4
HO - all three systems
Class time to read and ask questions for clarification
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