Chapter 10 Test

Today (and tomorrow) students will have a test on chapter 10. A friendly reminder that I will only preview labs if they are sent to me before 7pm this evening.

Chapter 10 wrap up for D block & Lab Analysis for C block

Today D block will wrap up Chapter 10 by learning about HIV & AIDS. We will continue to learn about HIV and AIDS next week.

D block your Chapter 10 test will be on Friday January 23rd.

C block analyzed their pGLO lab today and.........there was SUCCESSFUL TRANSFORMATION!

Conroy Visitor

Today Christopher Buckley spoke as the winter Conroy Visitor, as a result C block did not have class today.

D block wrapped up the bulk of chapter 10 by creating a review (pictorial, written or some combination of the two) of DNA replication, transcription & translation.

A block finished through sections 10.14 and for homework needs to create a summary review of DNA replication, transcription & translation.

A & D blocks also voted to move their chapter 10 test up, so to have more time to review for the mid-year exam. After C block votes tomorrow I will update the calendar.

(image from Men's Vogue)

Plugging away with Chapter 10

Today students had a quiz on sections 10.1 through 10.7. Overall the results were very good, many people earned a 100%.

C block: make sure that you complete the prelab for Wednesday and come prepared to focus in lab.

A & D blocks: please bring your books to class tomorrow.

All classes: Watch the short Translation Animation

DNA Replication

Today (A block) and tomorrow ( C and D blocks) we will be learning about DNA replication and transcription. We first heard about DNA replication when we learned about the cell cycle (Chapter 8). Recall that DNA is replicated during the S phase of the cell cycle. But how does it actually happen?Transcription
In order to make proteins, DNA must first be transcribed into a strand of messenger DNA. This mRNA can leave the nucleus and head for a ribosome.

Homework:
A & D block: Complete the DNA Replication WebQuest which has been emailed to you. This is due in class on Monday. You also have your prelab to complete due on Saturday.

C block: Complete the DNA Replication WebQuest which has been emailed to you. This is due in class on Monday.

Reminder: You will have a quiz on Monday in class on Sections 10.1-10.7. You will NOT be allowed to use any notes and the quiz will not take the whole period, so please make sure you bring the packet.

DNA review and Start of Chapter 10

We started off class today with students writing down their New Year's resolutions. These include:
* Be well prepared for class and speak more
* Review my notes on the same day I learned the material to reinforce what I learned
* Ask questions in class when I do not understand something
* Study in chunks rather than cram
* Arrive to class on time / don't bag

My New Year's resolutions are to give smaller, more frequent assessments and to do a better job of putting in attendance the day it happens.

Next we...
1. Reviewed the differences between DNA and RNA
2. Learned how experiments showed that DNA (not protein) is the genetic material by watching this video clip.
3. Examined the structure of DNA to understand how the strands are antiparallel with a 5' and 3' end.

NOTE: D block even got ahead of schedule completing an overview of 10.5

Homework All Classes: Read pages 182-183 in your book and write down three things you learned. There is space for you to do this on page 1 of the packet.

C Block: check your email this evening for information about tomorrow's lab.

New Year's Resolutions & A Busy January

Happy New Year Everyone! When we return you will be asked to write down a new year's resolution for class. Please think carefully about what you would like to improve.

You have been emailed the packet for chapter 10. The trial run of the packet for chapter nine seemed to go well, so we'll keep doing this. Please print this out and bring it to class on Tuesday.

January is a very busy month, we don't have nearly as much class time as you might think. Below is a calendar with the plan for the month. Click on the picture to make it larger.