I hope that everyone is able to enjoy this beautiful weather - I am not convinced it is December!
Monday 11/26:
Thanks to Jackie T. from 5th hour…
Today we finished the lab from last week about Mitosis. We learned about the different stages of mitosis, which are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase. In the lab we saw what they look like in a cell. Afterward, we began the "Time For Mitosis" packet which we went on the website http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/activities/cell_cycle?cell_cycle.html in order to complete. In this packet we learned that Interphase requires the longest time for completion, and Prophase requires the longest time for completion in Mitosis.
The homework is to complete the packet if you didn't finish in class, and to study for the quiz tomorrow.
Monday 11/26:
Thanks to Jackie T. from 5th hour…
Today we finished the lab from last week about Mitosis. We learned about the different stages of mitosis, which are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase. In the lab we saw what they look like in a cell. Afterward, we began the "Time For Mitosis" packet which we went on the website http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/activities/cell_cycle?cell_cycle.html in order to complete. In this packet we learned that Interphase requires the longest time for completion, and Prophase requires the longest time for completion in Mitosis.
The homework is to complete the packet if you didn't finish in class, and to study for the quiz tomorrow.
Tuesday 11/27:
According to Christina T from 5th hour…
On Tuesday, 11/27/12, we had a mitosis quiz. First, we handed in our packets. The Mitosis Packet and the Time for Mitosis Packet. Then, we took the quiz. We had to take two parts to this quiz, the written multiple choice portion and the viewing under the microscope portion. In the microscope part of the quiz we looked under a microscope seeing various cells in different stages of mitosis and answered questions about it. After the real mitosis quiz, we took the district assessment quiz which was 20 multiple choice questions about cells in general. We had no homework!
Wednesday 11/28:
Today the students had the period to research and become an expert on one topic involving enzymes. They used multiple text books and the internet to find out information about chemical reactions and energy, enzymes and their substrates and factors that affect enzymes. Their homework was to finish any of their topic that they had not completed.
Thursday 11/29:
Today the students were grouped so that there was one “expert” from each topic and the experts taught the other students about that part of enzymes. The students did a good job of explaining material and some even got creative trying to compare enzymes to a bit Mario Kart metaphor!
Friday 11/30:
Since I had not taught the students enzymes but they rather learned them on their own, I started today’s class as an open forum for questions and I was happy to explain anything that students still felt fuzzy on. Then the students took a formative assessment on enzymes which they could use their notes on. This was a way for both the students and I to see if they understood enzymes and where any gaps in knowledge existed. After the assessment, students were able to start reading answering prelab questions. The homework was to watch a prelab video and answer a survey which can be found on the website.
According to Christina T from 5th hour…
On Tuesday, 11/27/12, we had a mitosis quiz. First, we handed in our packets. The Mitosis Packet and the Time for Mitosis Packet. Then, we took the quiz. We had to take two parts to this quiz, the written multiple choice portion and the viewing under the microscope portion. In the microscope part of the quiz we looked under a microscope seeing various cells in different stages of mitosis and answered questions about it. After the real mitosis quiz, we took the district assessment quiz which was 20 multiple choice questions about cells in general. We had no homework!
Wednesday 11/28:
Today the students had the period to research and become an expert on one topic involving enzymes. They used multiple text books and the internet to find out information about chemical reactions and energy, enzymes and their substrates and factors that affect enzymes. Their homework was to finish any of their topic that they had not completed.
Thursday 11/29:
Today the students were grouped so that there was one “expert” from each topic and the experts taught the other students about that part of enzymes. The students did a good job of explaining material and some even got creative trying to compare enzymes to a bit Mario Kart metaphor!
Friday 11/30:
Since I had not taught the students enzymes but they rather learned them on their own, I started today’s class as an open forum for questions and I was happy to explain anything that students still felt fuzzy on. Then the students took a formative assessment on enzymes which they could use their notes on. This was a way for both the students and I to see if they understood enzymes and where any gaps in knowledge existed. After the assessment, students were able to start reading answering prelab questions. The homework was to watch a prelab video and answer a survey which can be found on the website.
What to watch for....
Monday 12/3:
Today we are going to be completing a lab that looks at what types of fruit juices have enzymes, how heat affects enzymes and how pH levels affect enzymes. The students will each be conducting different components of the experiment and then we will compile the data together.
Tuesday 12/4:
Unfortunately I have to attend an IHSA meeting for speech because we are hosting the regional tournament this year so the students will have a sub. Today they will see which set of test tubes still had working enzymes and which ones allowed the gelatin to gel. Once they have collected the data they will have the period to write up the lab. This should be a more formal lab report that is typed. We will discuss the write up on Monday.
Wednesday 12/5:
Today we will take some time to review enzymes and then take the 20 question enzyme quiz. After this, we will talk about the structure of a leaf in preparation for a lab tomorrow.
Thursday 12/6:
Today we will run a chromatography lab where the students will separate the pigments in a spinach leaf. While the pigments are separating we will also do a second lab where the students examine leaf structure underneath a microscope.
Friday 12/7:
After going over any questions concerning the lab, we will use today to talk about the light reactions of photosynthesis. Early next week (Tuesday or Wednesday) the students should expect a quiz on photosynthesis.
Today we are going to be completing a lab that looks at what types of fruit juices have enzymes, how heat affects enzymes and how pH levels affect enzymes. The students will each be conducting different components of the experiment and then we will compile the data together.
Tuesday 12/4:
Unfortunately I have to attend an IHSA meeting for speech because we are hosting the regional tournament this year so the students will have a sub. Today they will see which set of test tubes still had working enzymes and which ones allowed the gelatin to gel. Once they have collected the data they will have the period to write up the lab. This should be a more formal lab report that is typed. We will discuss the write up on Monday.
Wednesday 12/5:
Today we will take some time to review enzymes and then take the 20 question enzyme quiz. After this, we will talk about the structure of a leaf in preparation for a lab tomorrow.
Thursday 12/6:
Today we will run a chromatography lab where the students will separate the pigments in a spinach leaf. While the pigments are separating we will also do a second lab where the students examine leaf structure underneath a microscope.
Friday 12/7:
After going over any questions concerning the lab, we will use today to talk about the light reactions of photosynthesis. Early next week (Tuesday or Wednesday) the students should expect a quiz on photosynthesis.