September 30th - In Class and Homework

The food labs were handed back. We began learning cell organelle structure and functions today using the wisconsin online site (I'll put the web site on the right margin so you can more easily access it). The homework is to read the next 2 sections (pages 102 - 108) and to complete interactive q's 6.1 - 6.4 from the book study guide (handed out in class today, as well as the structure and function handout).

September 29th in class and Homework

Today we had our test on Chapters 4 & 5. The homework is to look over pages 94 - 97, read pages 98 & 99, and to familiarize yourself with the diagram on pages 100 and 101.

September 28th in class and Homework

Today we practiced more test questions, put the answers on the board and went over the more challenging concepts. The homework is to study for tomorrow's test over Chapters 4 & 5 (summative assessment).

September 25th in class and Homework

The instructor handed out a data table with the results from yesterday's (period 7) enzyme lab. We spent the period graphing the data and beginning to answer some lab questions (as well as some basic questions about enzymes). The homework is to finish the questions (and the graph, if necessary).

September 24th in class and Homework

We performed the enzyme lab in class today using the vernier labquests and the oxygen probes. The homework is to study for next Tuesday's test

September 23rd - In Class and Homework

We did not do the enzyme lab today - we are sharing equipment among the department and will be able to use the data collectors tomorrow. Today in class we are preparing for next Tuesday's test by reviewing chapters 4 & 5 (connecting each objective to the page numbers in the book). Computers were also available to connect with the Campbell web site. Homework is to study for the test.

September 22nd - In Class and Homework

Today was a practice day for the enzyme lab. We used the hand held data collectors, oxygen sensors and potato for the enzyme (hydrogen peroxide is the substrate). At the end of class, an introductory reading for the lab (which we will do Thursday) was handed out to be read for homework. Also, the Test for Chapters 4 & 5 (a summative assessment) will be next Tuesday.

September 18th - In Class and Homework

Today was our second day of using the toobers - each student was given a 9 or 10 amino acid segment of the human alpha hemoglobin molecule. The class then used the guidelines for the formation of tertiary structure to build the entire molecule. The remainder of the period was spent working on a protein (structure and function) concept map. The homework is to complete this map.

September 17th - In Class and Homework

We introduced the topic of protein structure by viewing the campbell web site (on student computers) and paying close attention to 5.4 #2 (protein structure). Secondary and tertiary structure are the most challenging to learn, so the students were encouraged to spend more time on theses topics. After finishing this, the students completed a rather simple toober activity. A chapter 5 study guide was handed out at the end of the period, and the homework is to read page 28 and 29 of this study guide, and to complete interactive questions 5.6, 5.7 and 5.8 on these pags

September 16th - In Class and Homework

We had shortened periods today due to early release (approx 34 min per class). The food labs (table and answers to 3 questions) was collected. The majority of the period was spent viewing a powerpoint presentation involving carbohydrates and lipids with the teacher pointing out the most important information (students were monitoring their study guide on the same topics completed last Friday. The homework is to read section 5.4 - which deals with protein structure and function

September 15th - In Class and Homework

Day 2 of the food lab today. The rest of the tests were performed, and then a good cleanup. Homework is to complete the lab questions.

September 14th - In Class and Homework

Today we began a food (organic molecule) lab. We are testing for the presence of 2 types of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids in a variety of food. Today was primarily a set up day (preparing the food samples, etc.). Two handouts were given - the lab instructions and the data table / 3 questions. We will finish the data collection tomorrow. The lab will be due Wednesday (students were encouraged to begin question 1 tonight).

September 11th - In Class and Homework

Time in class today was used to work on a handout dealing with carbohydrates and lipids (from the reading last night). The homework was to complete any unfinished in class work. An expectations sheet for chapters 4 and 5 was also passed out to the students

September 10th - In Class and Homework

We picked up where we left off yesterday -putting together the 4 organic molecules, each with different functional groups, using the beads and the tubes. When ready, each student was "quizzed" on one of the molecules and its functional group. When successful, the properties for each molecule were studied and written down. We then looked at activity 4.2 from the Campbell web site - we went over each together. The homework is to read the 1st 2 sections of Chapter 5 (pages 68 - 74).

September 9th - In Class and Homework

(Office Hours / Homeroom today). We took a summative quiz (28 questions) covering the material from Chapters 2 & 3. The remainder of the period was spent getting acquainted with the organic functional groups using beads and tubes. The homework was to access the campbell web site and to watch and solve the isomer activity

September 8th - In Class and Homework

Today the students were given approx. 20 minutes to complete the book's version of the study guide (the matching section). At this point in time, the formative assessment was handed back and was discussed. The final 10+ minutes were spent going over the remaining questions from the chapter 3 study guide (that were not discussed last week). The homework is to study for tomorrow's Summative assessment (Quiz on chapters 2 & 3 - between 25 and 30 questions - multiple choice).

September 4th - In Class and Homework

Mr. B was absent today - so the assignment was to begin reading Chapter 4 in class and to complete the extended response study guide. After finishing this, begin the book version of the chapter 4 study guide and complete except for the matching (the last question. Finish this for homework - if necessary

September 3rd - Class Activities and Homework

We began today with a formative (graded and entered into the gradebook, but the score does not count toward the 9 week grade) quiz (19 questions) covering Chapters 2 and 3. Afterwards, we began to discuss (group participation) the answers to the assignments from yesterday, including viewing an animation about buffers. The homework is to read pages 48 - 52 (the 1st 2 sections in Chapter 4).

September 2nd - Class Activities and Homework

In class, 3 handouts were distributed (one a web site dealing with water and pH, one a concept map about pH and a chapter 3 study guide). The students had the period to work on these papers, as well as to read the remainder of Chapter 3. We will have a formative quiz tomorrow (as well as going over these assignments)

September 1st - Class Activities and Homework

Today in class, we began Chapter 3. This included handing out the chapter objectives, and we completed a "jigsaw" activity. Each student received a handout which included a set of questions about 4 important aspects of water (in relation to living organisms). Each student was responsible for reading about the information pertaining to 1 of these aspects, and then answering the questions. After approx 20 minutes, the students met in groups of 4 and explained their set of answers to the other 3 group members. The homework is to read pages 47 - 53.