DNA replication was reviewed and a film on Genetically Modified Foods was viewed. Tomorrow will be a research class for the rBST project.

The Extracting DNA from Onions lab was performed today. Please answer the lab questions and print off the DNA review for tomorrow's class.

Today we examined DNA replication in detail. Please complete the two sides of the handout from today's class. The DNA extraction lab is tomorrow.

Today we reviewed DNA structure and viewed a film called The DNA Obsession. DNA replication was introduced and will continue tomorrow. For homework, make sure you have read all of chapter 4.

Today, we finished our look at DNA's molecular structure. Students then used candy to create a "model" of their own. They then ate their models :) Finally, students completed a colouring activity on the DNA molecule. Over the weekend, please read chapter 4. (skim read the first section, 4.1, but read for meaning the remaining sections)

On Thursday, students began learning about DNA (unit 2 finally!). We discussed some of the historical events that led to the discovery of the double-helix model.

Today was the cell respiration and photosynthesis test.

Today we took up the photosynthesis textbook questions. Then we did a Jeopardy style review for tomorrow's test. Remember, tomorrow's test is on aerobic cellular respiration, anaerobic respiration and alternative pathways for triglycerides and amino acids, as well as photosynthesis. Answers to the review will be available tomorrow in the folder on the classroom door.

Today we finished photosynthesis. The assigned textbook questions will be discussed tomorrow. Be sure to print off the cell respiration and photosynthesis review for tomorrow's class.

On Friday, we finished the light reactions. The Calvin Cycle will be covered on Monday. Remember, test next week and application assignment is due.

On Thursday we began looking at the light reactions of photosynthesis. This is photosynthesis note 2.

Today we went over an introduction to photosynthesis....chloroplasts, leaf structure, chlorophyll, elecromagnetic spectrum. The homework from the past two classes will be discussed tomorrow.

Today we reviewed aerobic cellular respiration. Then we discussed metabolic rate, alternative pathways (lipid and protein catabolism) and anaerobic fermentation. There is one worksheet and some textbook questions to answer for homework.

Today students worked on their cell respiration maps, which are due on Tuesday. Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

Congratulations Kelly and Lindsay on your graduation!

Today we took up all the recent work related to the ETC. Remember, your cell respiration map is due on Tuesday. Bring your materials for this tomorrow to class.

Today was a work period for the massive amount of homework from the ETC section of the unit. You can also be working on your cell respiration "map" which is due on Tuesday. The homework will be taken up on Thursday.

Today we went over the ETC and watched 3 animations of the process. Students are working on the worksheet on the ETC, as well as textbook questions. Tomorrow is a work period to get all this ETC stuff finished.

Today we examined glycolysis and Kreb's cycle in detail. ETC tomorrow!

Students wrote the energy and enzymes test today. Cellular respiration, an overview was discussed at the end of the class. Please skim-read section 2.1 and thoroughly read section 2.2 (up to page 109).

Today was a research class for the unit 1 application project. Tomorrow is your energy and enzyme quiz!

On Tuesday we reviewed Biologically Relevant Reactions and Enzymes. We set a test date of Friday for the Energy and Enzymes quiz. We also began discussing an overview of cellular respiration. Thursday will be a research class for the unit 1 application assignment. Enjoy your day off school!