Thursday, September 22, 2011

week of 9/26/11

Biology
Welcome to the last week of September and a topic that's new to our bio course ...Biochem. Hopefully you have some background from 8th grade but just in case we will be starting at the beginning with the periodic table and study of matter. Worksheet on Bohr models due Monday.Tuesday we will discuss properties of water and its' importance to life. Lab on properties of water QWednesday report due Thursday. Thursday will also be quiz day! After the quiz we will attempt to balance some chemical equations which includes a worksheet due Friday.

AP Biology
Hopefully you are enjoying the familar topic of cells. They will be our focus for the entire week.Expect a minimium of 2 or 3 labs, cellular in nature,throughout the week with a due date to be announced. Remember there is an organic quiz on Monday.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Week of 9/18 /11

BIOLOGY
We will be completing our lecture on characteristics of life on Monday.Tuesday will be a quiz followed by notes on the microscope. Wednesday and Thursday will be lab days using the microscope. Have lab report ready to hand in on Friday. Friday we will review in prep for Mondays Test.



AP BIOLOGY
Monday and Tuesday will be 1/2 lecture and 1/2 labs on polymers.Review and lab wrap up is scheduled for Wednesday test chapters 1-2-3. Thursday will start a lecture on cells from text chapter 4. Friday will be a lab day on coacervates to support our lecture,

Friday, September 2, 2011

Week of 9/6/11

Biology
Hope you had a great week last week! I was very pleased with all of your effort! Keep up the good work. This week starts with a lab on experimintal design Finished report due Wednesday. Wednesday we will finish the lab and have our first QUIZ. Thursday begins a new topic with lecture on the characteristics of life which will carry over onto Friday.

AP BIOLOGY
Well we have 2 chapters of notes under our belts... Only 24 to go. Tuesday will be lab day on pH. Remember notebooks are due Friday. Wednesday Quiz on Themes and properties of water. Second period will start our new lecture on organic compounds. Polymer lab is scheduled for Thursday with lecture on amino acids an nucleic acids on Friday. A friendly warning Stay current with your assignments or you will get sooooooo overwhelmed it won't be pretty.