Friday, October 30th In class and Homework

We began class by watching part 2 of the Respiration series of videos (about the 1st 1/2 of glycolysis), and then we used the computers to peruse some respiration web sites (particularly in connection to glycolysis). We answered some questions related to these sites (on page 1 of the handout). The homework is to finish the 1st side of the handout (if necessary, and to read 9.3 and 9.4 (pgs. 167 - 174).

Thursday, October 29th - In class and Homework

A 2 page handout was given to the students allowing them to write what they remembered about the basics of aerobic cellular respiration. Then, a 10 minuter video introducing cell respiration was shown. Finally, the Diffusion / Osmosis Lab was handed back. The homework is to read the 1st 2 sections of Chapter 9 (pgs 160 - 167).

Wednesday, October 28th - In class and Homework

We had a class discussion about energetics, the free energy equation, ATP and phosphorylation. The homework was to finish the rest of Chapter 8 (reading).

October 27th - In Class and Homework

We used the computers in class today. We visited the campbell site and went through the last 3 activities in Chapter 8 dealing with energetics, ATP function and enzymes. We then visited a number of site reinforcing how enzymes work and how they are regulated (the sites are listed on a handout - I will attempt to put them on a "gadget" to be included at the right side of the blog. The tests were handed back the last 10 minutes of class. The homework is to finish the study guide that handed out in class yesterday.

October 26th - In Class and Homework

We began with an introduction to chapter 8 - with the instructor providing an overview (the 1st 2 laws of thermodynamics, the free energy equation, enzymes and ATP). The students spent the remainder of the period working on a study guide which dealt with these topics. The homework is to finish reading chapter 8.

Friday, October 23rd

Test today on Chapters 6 & 7. The homework is to read pages 141 - 147 (sections 8.1 and 8.2)

Thursday, October 22

A continuation of review for tomorrow's test. We went over the concepts of hypertonic, hypotonic and isotonic; as well as completing the chapter 7 study guide. Questions about tomorrow's test were answered. The homework is to finish preparing for tomorrow's test (Chapters 6 & 7).

Wednesday, October 21st

We went over the concept map on the 1st page of the chapter 7 study guide, we viewed some cell membrane animations (cotransport, ion pumps, endocytosis) and began to go over the answers to other questions in the study guide. The homework is to continue to study for Friday's test (Chapters 6 & 7).

Tuesday, Oct 20th

A computer day today (in the computer lab). We completed all the Chapter 7 activities and began working on the Chapter 6 student quizzes (formative assessments). The homework is to complete the self quizzes and to check the results.

Thursday, October 15th

A day to work on the lab graphs and questions, and to receive help from the instructor if necessary. The Lab is to be completed and turned in Tuesday (No school Friday and Monday)

Wednesday, October 14th

Day 3 of the diffusion / Osmosis Lab. Collect Data, Gather class data and use for graphs and to answer questions. The homework is to work on your graphs and ansers to the lab questions.

October 13th - In Class and Homework

We continued our diffusion / osmosis lab today. We observed the iodine / starch and sugar interaction in the big beaker after 24 hours and discussed why it behaved the way it did. We set up the materials for parts 1B and 1C using the dialysis bags and the different molar sucrose solutions; and we used 4 potato cores. The homework is to think through what should happen in each case, as well as review chapter 6 and/or chapter 7 (Test next week - Wed or Thur)

October 12th - In Class and Homework

We completed Part 1A of the Diffusion / Osmosis Lab (by watching a demonstration). We also prepared for Part 1B by making different molar solutions for sucrose, as well as preparing dialysis bags. Our homework is to answer the 5 questions for part 1A of the lab.

October 9th - In Class and Homework

We used the computers today to study and take notes regarding 3 cell membrane animations (structure and function as well as a look at the principles of diffusion and osmosis). We also passed out A diffusion and Osmosis Lab. The homework is to finish the animations and to read the 1st 2 parts (1A and 1B) of the Lab.

October 8th - In Class and Homework

Mr. B was under the weather today - we will put up our cell membrane posters tomorrow. The students worked on completing their reading of Chapter 7, and worked on completing the Chapter 7 study guide. The homework is to finish each of these.

October 7th - In Class and Homework

Today is Day 2 of our Poster In class mini project. The artwork for each poster should be finished today. The captions / descriptions should be finished by the beginning of class tomorrow. In addition, the homework is to pick up the chapter 7 study guide and complete Interactive Q's 7.1 - 7.5.

October 6th - in class and Homework

We began our cell membrane class posters today. Groups were chosen randomly (groups of 2 or 3) Each group worked on one of the features or processes involving the cell membrane. We will continue this tomorrow. The homework is to read the next 2 sections (7.2 and 7.3) of Chapter 7.

Monday, October 5th - in class and homework

We viewed some power point slides dealing with cell structures, paying particular attention to the cytoskeleton and cell - cell connections. We then viewed the Harvard cell animation (music edition). We spent the remainder of the period going over the Chapter 6 study guide. The homework is to read the 1st section of Chapter 7.

October 1st - In class and Homework

We had access to the laptops again today, so we continued to look at cell organelles using the same site as yesterday. In addition, a handout detailing the particular chapter 6 activities to cover from our Campbell web site was distributed. By Monday, all the chapter 6 reading should be finished, as well as the two handouts (the interactive questions from the chapter 6 study guide, and the cell structure / function handout). The campbell web site activities should be finished as well.