Friday, October 29, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Cellular Respiration vs. Photosynthesis
After viewing the video below, post an initial comment outlining your understanding and misconceptions. After making your initial post, please respond to at least two (2) of your classmates' responses.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Enzyme Jeopardy
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Enzyme Jeopardy
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 -- B DAY
Objective:
Students will perform a lab investigation in order to calculate the rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reactikon and to observe the conversion of peroxide (H2O2) to water an oxygen gas by the enzyme catalase.
Warm Up:
Classwork:
Pre-Lab Quiz
Pre-Lab Video
Exercise 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D
Homework:
Study Guide Chapter 8
http://sites.google.com/a/pgcps.org/biobuzzwithberkeley/unit-2----the-cell-ch-6---12
Begin Reviewing for Exam Chapter 8
Research curare and potassium cyanide and determine how they are fatal to living organisms.
Students will perform a lab investigation in order to calculate the rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reactikon and to observe the conversion of peroxide (H2O2) to water an oxygen gas by the enzyme catalase.
Warm Up:
Classwork:
Pre-Lab Quiz
Pre-Lab Video
Exercise 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D
Homework:
Study Guide Chapter 8
http://sites.google.com/a/pgcps.org/biobuzzwithberkeley/unit-2----the-cell-ch-6---12
Begin Reviewing for Exam Chapter 8
Research curare and potassium cyanide and determine how they are fatal to living organisms.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 -- A Day
Objective:
Students will view a video in order to prepare for a lab on enzyme kinetics.
Warm Up:
Handout
Classwork:
Check Study Guide Ch. 8
Enzyme Lab #2 -- Video
Enzyme Quiz
Homework:
Only complete the FRQ handed out in class. There was a file error with the other FRQ. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Thanks!
SAT Word:
10/19 -- grotto -- n. -- a small care
Students will view a video in order to prepare for a lab on enzyme kinetics.
Warm Up:
Handout
Classwork:
Check Study Guide Ch. 8
Enzyme Lab #2 -- Video
Enzyme Quiz
Homework:
Only complete the FRQ handed out in class. There was a file error with the other FRQ. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Thanks!
SAT Word:
10/19 -- grotto -- n. -- a small care
Monday, October 18, 2010 -- A Day
Objective:
Students will complete an assessment in order to demonstrate an understanding of enzyme kinetics.
Warm Up:
Differentiate between competitive vs. non-competitive inhibition
Classwork:
Check Free Response Question
Section 8.5 Reading Guide
Quiz: Enzymes
Homework:
Study Guide Ch. 8
Section 8.5 (if not finished in class)
SAT Word:
gregarious -- adj. sociable
Students will complete an assessment in order to demonstrate an understanding of enzyme kinetics.
Warm Up:
Differentiate between competitive vs. non-competitive inhibition
Classwork:
Check Free Response Question
Section 8.5 Reading Guide
Quiz: Enzymes
Homework:
Study Guide Ch. 8
Section 8.5 (if not finished in class)
SAT Word:
gregarious -- adj. sociable
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 -- A Day
Objective:
Students will perform a lab investigation in order to conceptualize the effect of local conditions on enzymatic activity.
Warm Up:
1. Identify factors that affect enzymatic activity.
2. Explain how each factor either enhances or disturbs enzymatic function.
Classwork:
Toothpickase Lab Activity
Wall Wisher Exit Ticket
(http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/toothpicklab)
Homework:
Complete Data Analysis/Graph
Free Response Question
(Graph paper required)
SAT Words:
Tuesday, October 12 – GOAD (v.) – to urge, to provoke into action
It is the responsibility of the parent to goad their children into doing all their homework.
Wednesday, October 13 – GOURMAND (n.) – one who likes eating and drinking
If you consider yourself a gourmand, take one of the cooking classes offered at Parkdale.
Thursday, October 14 – GRANDIOSE (adj.) – extraordinary, grand in scope
Although his idea for the science fair seemed grandiose at first, the student executed his plan successfully
and won first prize.
Students will perform a lab investigation in order to conceptualize the effect of local conditions on enzymatic activity.
Warm Up:
1. Identify factors that affect enzymatic activity.
2. Explain how each factor either enhances or disturbs enzymatic function.
Classwork:
Toothpickase Lab Activity
Wall Wisher Exit Ticket
(http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/toothpicklab)
Homework:
Complete Data Analysis/Graph
Free Response Question
(Graph paper required)
SAT Words:
Tuesday, October 12 – GOAD (v.) – to urge, to provoke into action
It is the responsibility of the parent to goad their children into doing all their homework.
Wednesday, October 13 – GOURMAND (n.) – one who likes eating and drinking
If you consider yourself a gourmand, take one of the cooking classes offered at Parkdale.
Thursday, October 14 – GRANDIOSE (adj.) – extraordinary, grand in scope
Although his idea for the science fair seemed grandiose at first, the student executed his plan successfully
and won first prize.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Tuesday, Septem ber 28, 2010 -- A Day
Objective:
Students will learn to identify the monomers and polymers of each of the 4 classes of organic molecules.
Warm Up:
Concept Check 5.3
Classwork:
Notes: Ch. 5.2
Carbohydrate Model Building
Homework:
Study Guide Ch. 4
http://sites.google.com/a/pgcps.org/biobuzzwithberkeley/unit
SAT Word:
9/28 -- formidable -- adj. arousing fear.
Students will learn to identify the monomers and polymers of each of the 4 classes of organic molecules.
Warm Up:
Concept Check 5.3
Classwork:
Notes: Ch. 5.2
Carbohydrate Model Building
Homework:
Study Guide Ch. 4
http://sites.google.com/a/pgcps.org/biobuzzwithberkeley/unit
SAT Word:
9/28 -- formidable -- adj. arousing fear.
Monday, October 11, 2010 -- B Day
Objective:
Students will review concepts related to energy tranformations in order to understand how enzymes work.
Warm Up:
Differentiate between
a. potential vs. kinetic energy
b. endergonic v. exergonic reactions
Classwork:
Notes Ch. 8
Grade Exam -- Multiple Choice
Homework:
Holtzclaw Reading Guide 8.1 - 8.4/20 pts.
SAT Word:
Students will review concepts related to energy tranformations in order to understand how enzymes work.
Warm Up:
Differentiate between
a. potential vs. kinetic energy
b. endergonic v. exergonic reactions
Classwork:
Notes Ch. 8
Grade Exam -- Multiple Choice
Homework:
Holtzclaw Reading Guide 8.1 - 8.4/20 pts.
SAT Word:
Monday, October 4, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010 -- A Day
Objective:
Students will continue building models in order to understand nucleic acid structure & function.
Warm Up:
Concept Check 5.5
#1 -- Copy figure in WUP journal
Classwork:
Check HW
Notes: Nucleic Acids
Model Building DNA
Homework:
Form Study Group.
Begin studying for upcoming exam on Thursday.
Blog Post: Any topics you DO NOT understand (worth 10 pts.)
Students will continue building models in order to understand nucleic acid structure & function.
Warm Up:
Concept Check 5.5
#1 -- Copy figure in WUP journal
Classwork:
Check HW
Notes: Nucleic Acids
Model Building DNA
Homework:
Form Study Group.
Begin studying for upcoming exam on Thursday.
Blog Post: Any topics you DO NOT understand (worth 10 pts.)
Friday, October 1, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Objective:
Students will build molecular models in order to understand protein
structure and function.
Warm Up:
Using the molecular models provided, please build a molecule of alanine.
(Hint: Use your resources)...........
Classwork:
Paper Model building - Proteins
Notes
Homework:
Reading Guide
Reading Guide Concepts 5.4 - 5.5
SAT Word:
fortitude -- n. -- strength
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTDrgEpySBk
Students will build molecular models in order to understand protein
structure and function.
Warm Up:
Using the molecular models provided, please build a molecule of alanine.
(Hint: Use your resources)...........
Classwork:
Paper Model building - Proteins
Notes
Homework:
Reading Guide
Reading Guide Concepts 5.4 - 5.5
SAT Word:
fortitude -- n. -- strength
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTDrgEpySBk
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