October 30, 2007

Introduction to Photosynthesis

Today in class we:
Handed back and reviewed Chapter 7 tests

Began discussion of photosynthesis:
- Autotrophs vs Heterotrophs
- Forms of energy: Light, heat, chemical energy
- Cell energy molecules: ATP and ADP

Finished watching Osmosis Jones

Homework due Thursday:
Typed corrections to Chapter 7 test
Read Sections 8.1(pg 201) -8.2(pg 207)
Complete section reviews 8.1, and 8.2

October 26, 2007

Movie Day!


Today in class we enjoyed the fruits of our hard work and watched the best biology movie ever made - Osmosis Jones!


Have a great weekend everybody

October 22, 2007

Cell Unit Review

Do Now:
Write three good review questions and include the answers. Turn in.

Today in class we:
Collected and reviewed Chapter 7 material on the cell
Played review game (see sidebar for a link to review game questions)

Homework:
Study for Wednesday's test

October 18, 2007

Osmosis, Facilitated Transport, Active Transport

Today in class we:
Reviewed diffusion
Discussed osmosis, facilitated diffusion, and active transport

Homework:
pg 197 (Chapter 7 Review) questions: 1-10, 11-22, 26-29

Upcoming:
Monday, 10/22: Review Chpt 7 material
Wednesday, 10/24: Test on Chpt 7

October 12, 2007

Passive Transport: Diffusion

Do Now:
Define selectively permeable. Why is this an important characteristic of the cell membrane?

Today in class we:
- Discussed the concepts of concentration, passive transport, and diffusion
- Worked on diffusion lab

October 09, 2007

Cell Membrane

Do Now:
List what you know about lipids. What role do lipids play in the cell?
Today in class we:
Discussed the structure and function of the cell membrane
Constructed the phospholipid bilayer from scrumptous components

Homework: Due Friday

pg 188: Data Analysis
pg 189: 7.3 Section Review

Cell Membrane PPT will be coming shortly

October 04, 2007

Cell Quiz and Extra Credit Opportunity

Today in class we:
Took a quiz on the following concepts:
- Classification of Living Organisms
- Characteristics of Living Organisms
- Cell Theory
- Anatomy of the Cell

Click Here for details about an extra credit opportunity that is available to you over the long weekend
Extra Credit due Tuesday, October 9th