Mon Sept. 30th

DNA Replication

Agenda:
1.)  Warm Up #9
2.)  DNA Replication notes (fold-able)*

DNA Replication Help: Bozeman Science Video

*Please ask a partner for notes from the fold-able.

Study Games For Tomorrow's Quiz

See what you know about genetics so far using the following games.

DNA Structure Hoop Shoot
Wild Wild Taxi
Wanna be a Billionaire

Thurs. Sept. 26th

DNA Extraction From Wheat Germ Lab

Agenda:
1.)  Warm Up #8
2.)  Review Lab
3.)  Lab Time!
4.)  Post Lab Questions

Wed. Sept. 25th

DNA Structure and Function

Agenda:
1.)  Warm Up #7
2.)  DNA Structure and Function Notes
3.)  DNA Extraction Background Info
4.)  Pre-lab for Tomorrow's lab
                        - Questions

Tues. Sept 24th

Secret of Photo 51 & DNA Models

Agenda:
1.)  Quick Review of the video
2.)  Finish Secret  of Photo 51 & Questions (tape questions into notes)
3.)  Build a model of DNA

Homework:
Finish your Model

Heads up!!!
Quiz Friday on History of DNA and Structure & Function of DNA (SEC 10.2-10.3 in book)

Extra Credit

Come in at Lunch Wednesday and Help Grade Lab Reports.

You get points for every report you grade so come early!  It is ok to bring your lunch with you. 

Mon. Sept. 23rd

New Unit: Genetics (History/ Structure/ Function)

Agenda:
1.)  New Unit= new seats
2.)  Pass Back Unit 1 Quizzes (Exams still being graded)
3.)  Secret Photo 51Video/ Questions

Friday Sept. 20th

Exam #1

If you missed the first exam you will need to come in at lunch and make it up.

Thurs. Sept 19th

Classification Continued

Agenda:
1.)  Finish Army Men Lab
2.)  Radiolab: Mutant Rights

Tues. Sept. 17th & Wed. Sept 18th (Min. Days)

Classification and Dichotomous Keys

Agenda:
1.)  Warm Up # 6
2.)  Group Key Example
3.)  Key Practice (Norno & Pamishan)
4.)  Arm Man Classification Activity (Finished on Thursday if unfinished in class)

Graph and Data Table Help

Here are a few links to help you make a graph for your lab report.  For more help please see me at lunch this Thursday or make an appointment to see me another day at lunch

-step by step #1
-step by step #2
-video

Mon. Sept. 16th

Classification

Agenda:
1.)  Warm Up #5
2.)  Classification Notes
3.)  Bozeman Science Review Video
4.)  Classification Article

Friday Sept 13th

Agenda:
1.)  Quiz #1
2.)  Lab Report Info (see previous posts)

Project #1 Pill Bug or Bubblegum Lab Report

Using the Rubric on the previous post you will be graded on your ability to write a formal lab report for the Bubblegum or Pill Bug Lab (your choice).

The final (typed!) report is due Friday Sept. 20th in class.  If it is not turned in IN CLASS on Friday it is late. All late work will receive a 10% penalty each day it is late. 

Your lab report must have the following:

1.  A Title Page with the title of the lab, your name, period and the date it is due.  A picture is also a good ifea but is not required.

2.  Title: (yes again) with the word Title  bolded and underlined.

3.  Statement of the Problem: see your objective as a place to start.  What question(s) are you trying to answer? Include any preliminary observations or background information about the subject.

4.  Hypothesis: Write a possible solution for the problem.
* Make sure this possible solution is a complete sentence.
* Make sure the statement is testable, an if-then statement is recommended to illustrate what criteria will support your hypothesis (and what data would no support the hypothesis).

5.  Materials:  Make a list of ALL items used in the lab. Alternatively, materials can be included as part of the procedure.

6.  Procedure: 
* Write a paragraph (complete sentences) which explains what you did in the lab as a short summary.
* Add details (step-by-step) of your procedure in such a way that anyone else could repeat the experiment.

7. Results (Data): Computer Generated NOT HAND DRAWN
* This section should include any data tables, observations, or additional notes you make during the lab.
* You may attach a separate sheet(s) if necessary.
* All tables, graphs and charts should be labeled appropriately.

8.  Conclusions:
* Accept or reject your hypothesis.
* EXPLAIN why you accepted or rejected your hypothesis using data from the lab.
* Include a summary of the data - averages, highest, lowest..etc to help the reader understand your results. Try not to copy your data here, you should summarize and reference KEY information.
*Include any analysis questions and answers in your explanations.
* List one thing you learned and describe how it applies to a real-life situation.
*Discuss possible errors that could have occurred in the collection of the data (experimental errors)


Format:
* Times/ Times Roman Font size 12
*  Double Spaced
* All work (including data tables and graphs) are computer generated.
* Any pictures that you hand drew should be either scanned or redrawn with labels

Writing A Lab Report

As part of the Scientific Methods Part of the Class you will be learning how to write a Lab Report. 

 The Following Links will be helpful in Writing your report and in grading.

How to Write a Lab Report (Info)
Rubric For Lab Reports

Study Games for Review

GAMES!!!
Scientific Methods Review Games
Characteristics of Life Review Game

Play games to Help you study...No Really.

Thurs. Sept 12th

Pill Bug Lab

Today in class you will be collecting data for the pill bug lab.

Homework:
  - Complete the graphs and analysis questions for the pill bug lab (see yesterdays post for the lab handout)

Homework (Due Thursday) Q&A in Notebook or Glue in a copy

 Characteristics of Life

Reinforcement

Identify the feature of life that is illustrated by each of the following statements. NOTE: You may use terms other than the 5 characteristics of life!!

1. __________________ “That boy shot up five inches in only one year.”
2. __________________ “Our cat had a litter of kittens yesterday.”
3. __________________ “My dog has become much less clumsy now that he is a year old.”
4. __________________ “Eat a good breakfast and you will be able to run longer.”
5. __________________ “When that car pulled in the driveway, my cat ran to hide under the porch.”
6. __________________ “That owl’s night vision allows it to see the movement of

mice on even the darkest night.”

7. __________________ “Single-celled organisms live in the pond behind school.”
8. __________________ Your body normally maintains a temperature of 98.6^OF.
9. __________________ A giraffe uses its long neck to eat from the high branches of a tree.
10. ______________________________ is another name for “living thing.”
11. Determine if each of the following describes a stimulus or a response.

1. the recess bell ringing in an elementary school
2. your mouth watering at the sight of food on a plate
3. a sudden drop in air temperature
4. a flu virus entering your body
5. getting “butterflies” in your stomach before giving a speech.

12. Determine if each of the following describes a living or nonliving thing.

1. rust eating a hole in a metal bucket
2. an apple on a tree
3. bacteria
4. lightning
5. a dinosaur fossil
6. a wasp

Wed. Sept 11th

Pill Bug  Lab Set Up

Agenda:
1.)  Homework Check (Identifying Variables and controls/Simpson) Key
2.)  Start Pill Bug Pre-lab/ gum lab finish
   - Instructions from class for Pre-lab
Homework:
Characteristics of life Questions (see worksheet post)


No Pre-lab  = No Lab!  Make sure you get it done before coming to class

Tues Sept. 10th

Characteristics of Life

Agenda:
1.)  Warm Up #4
2.)  Characteristics of Life Notes (old ppt/same info)
3.)  Finalize Gum Lab

10 minutes will be given in class tomorrow to finish graphs.  If you need more time, please work on them at home.

Mon. Sept. 9th

Bubble Gum Lab Continued:

Agenda:
1.)  Warm Up#3 (See assignment 6-10)
2.)  Bubble Gum Lab Part 2

Homework (Due Wednesday)
Control & Variable Assignment
 - Complete in Notebook
 - Questions and Answers for credit(ok to print and glue in notebook)
 - You do not have to redo the questions from the warm up.

Class Averages form today:
Per 2
Per 3
Per 4
Per 6

Heads Up!!!
Quiz Friday on Scientific Method and Characteristics of Life (topic taught on wed.)

Super-Mega Extra Credit!!!!

Next Wednesday we will be starting a lab where we need Pill Bugs (Roly polys).  Bring in the little buggies and get extra credit!  You get credit for real roly polys not their look-a-like friends.  Use the following info to help you...

You can start bringing bugs in Monday.  All bugs must be in class by Wednesday 2nd period for credit.

Not a Pill Bug/ Roly Poly

Roly Poly/ Pill Bug

Friday Sept. 6th

Science of Gum!!!

Agenda:
1.)  Warm Up #2 (see below)
2.)  Dependent vs Independent variables (help)
3.)  Part 1 of Bubble Gum Lab - Determining who in your group is the best bubble blower

Warm up #2
1. )  Mark the following as a QUALITY or  a Quantity
a. what is the best soda?
b.  how many L are in a cup?
c.  what brand of bubblegum makes the biggest bubbles?

2.)  Does Science use qualities or quantities? Explain your answer?

Thurs. Sept. 5th

Mrs. Spendlove was absent today.  Sorry Guys!

Agenda:
1.) Warm Up #1
        In notebook:
            1.  Based on previous knowledge, what is the "scientific method"?
            2.  What is a hypothesis?
            3.  How is a hypothesis and a theory different from each other?
2.)  Review section 1.1-1.3 in book
      - copy and define and BOLD TERMS in your notebook
3.)  Complete part 1 of Scientific Methods in Action Worksheet

Wed. Sept. 4th

Safety Quiz and Bacteria!

Agenda:
1.)  Warm Up / Set Up Notebooks
2.)  Safety Review / Safety Quiz
3.)  Data Collection/ Check plates

Note:
The link to the safety contract has been updated.  Please check yesterday's post to find the new safety contract link.