Flower Dissection Padlet Link

https://tinyurl.com/2s4k75yz

April 26/27 - Introduction to Meiosis

 Today in class we ...

• Watched the Amoeba sisters [Note taking sheet] (https://youtu.be/VzDMG7ke69g)
• Did the cut and paste activity [Blank] *Answers in the textbook
• Worked on the Meiosis Workbook Package [Blank] [Answers up to page 84]

For homework you should

• Complete the cut and paste activity questions
• Complete the workbook package up to page 84 and CHECK YOUR ANSWERS!!

Post Test Activity: Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction

Today in class we:

• Setup for the Mitosis "Quest"
• Wrote the Mitosis "Quest"
• Played with the Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction Applet: https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/basics/reproduction

After you complete the "Quest" you should be working silently on the following activity:

Play with the Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction Applet

https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/basics/reproduction

Activity:

• Work through each of the organisms presented on the applet. Guess whether the species reproduce sexually, asexually, or both
• Once you are given the correct answer record it in a venn diagram. The left bubble should be the sexually reproducing species and the right diagram should be the asexually reproducing species. The center overlap should contain organisms which use both methods of reproduction
• Record what patterns you observe. Are there any commonalities or similarities between the organisms in one bubble? You should use your observations and may wish to bring in outside sources of information to develop a sophisticated response. 
• Once all have completed the "Quest" we will discuss our observations as a class.

Test Outline

 The will consist of...

• 5 True and Correct the False Questions (5 marks)
• 10 Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)
• 1 Essay Question (5 marks)

Topics Covered by the test...

• Properties of DNA
• Mitosis/Interphase/Cytokinesis
• Purpose of Mitosis
• Role of the key parts of the cell for reproduction (eg. Nucleus, Chromosomes, Ribosomes, etc...)
• Types of Asexual Reproduction

April 20/21 - Gallery walk, Carcinogen, and Review class

 Today in Class we....

• Had a gallery walk
• Mutations Worksheet [Blank]
• Discussion about cancer and carcinogens
• Kahoot!
• Independent Review with the practice test [Blank][Key]
• Student Teacher Feedback Survey [Blank]

April 19 - Mitosis GIZMO

 Today in class we...

• Discussed missing work
• Participated in the Mitosis GIZMO activity [Blank][Activity]
• Username: Science_Biology9
• Password: Biology9

For homework you should:

• Complete Mitosis GIZMO activity
• Check MyEd for any missing work or grades that you think are recorded incorrectly.
• Study for Friday's Quest (halfway between a quiz and a test)

Asexual Reproduction and SARS-CoV-2 Timeline Workblock

 Today in class we...

• Did the sourdough and stick bug demonstration (thanks Luca, Fiona, and Ciana for being our volunteer demonstrators)
• Lesson on types of Asexual Reproduction [Blank Notes][Presentation]
• Introduced the (UN)wanted Poster assignment (opt. due Apr 20/21) [Assignment]
• Had a chance to work on the timeline assignment and ask questions.

For homework, you need to...

• Complete the SARS-CoV-2 Timeline assignment (due Tuesday)
• Optional: Complete the (UN)wanted Poster Assignment (due wed/thurs depending on your block)
• Study for the Mitosis and Asexual Reproduction "Quest" (Halfway between a quiz and test) which will take place next Friday (Apr. 22)

April 11 - Stages of Mitosis

 Today in Class we...

• Discussed the stages of mitosis and compared with our experimental findings [Blank notes][Slides]
• Cartooned the stages of Mitosis

For homework you should:

• Complete Mitosis cartoons
• Read SARS-CoV-2 articles and complete reading quiz questions

SARS-CoV-2 Timeline Rubric

The rubric can be found at the link; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ccfiNvp593EkSK31YOKfugt7Gayo5hPk/view?usp=sharing

Article's for 4-12-2022

 Mandatory articles:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/12/16/omicron-variant-mutations-covid/ (printed) (OMICRON)

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ID%2F131216 (printed)

Other articles to choose from (make sure to check for CRAAP):

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/health/coronavirus-mutations-B117-variant.html

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N4mXclsvgGYVwdCABHXvNfSCfekqcA1O/view?usp=sharing

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-021-00573-0#glossary

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bv3rvQHu90PQiH5FYOxx6rTZSg16Gr0c/view?usp=sharing

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/health/new-covid-strain-uk.html

https://gvn.org/covid-19/delta-b-1-617-2/ (info on DELTA)

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02275-2 (DELTA)

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/health/coronavirus-mutations-B117-variant.html (ALPHA)

https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/key-mutations-in-alpha-variant-enable-sars-cov-2-to-overcome-evolutionary-weak-points (ALPHA)

April 8: Allium Cell Lab Microscope Lab

 Block 6 please use this link to access the padlet: Block 6

Block 7 please use this link: Block 7

April 6 & 7 DNA to Protein synthesis

 Today in class we:

• Played a game of telephone
• Extracted the DNA from strawberries [LAB]
• Lesson on protein synthesis   [Slides][Notes]
• DNA Cutout Activity

April 5 - Grade 8 Biology Review PARTS OF THE CELL

 Today in class we...

• Played a card matching game with our partners [Key]
• Took notes on the Parts of the Cell used in cell division [Slides][Notes]
• Coloured and produced 3D projections of the cell using QuiverVision

April 4 - Post Test Activity

 Today in Class we...

• Wrote the Current Electricity Test

After you complete the test and for homework...

• Review the parts of the cell from grade 8
• Use the Quizlet "LEARN" function to practice reviewing the vocabulary 
• Once you are confident in the vocabulary play the "MATCH" game. This is a public Quizlet that I stole from another teacher and currently, their students have a top time of 6.7 seconds. Can we beat that?

Quizlet Link: https://quizlet.com/_zd7i6?x=1jqt&i=6yrp2

https://quizlet.com/59402814/learn

April 1 - Current Electricity Review Class

 Today in class we:

• Debriefed the inquiry project feedback
• Competed in the practice Kahoot! Congrats to our winners! Jamie, Julian, Liam, and Luca!
• Worked on the practice quiz in groups and independently [Quiz][Answer Key]

The overview for Monday's Quiz:

The content will cover:

• • Parts of a circuit and circuit symbols
  • Open Circuit vs Closed Circuit
  • Resistance
    
  • Definition
  • Units
  • Measuring device
    
  •  Voltage
    
  • Definition
  • Units
  • Measuring device
  • Current
  • Definition
  • Units
  • Measuring device
  • Ohm's Law Calculations using the GUESS problem-solving framework
  • Series and Parallel
  • Resistors in series and parallel

  
  
• The format will be very similar to the practice quiz including true and correct the false, multiple-choice, problem-solving, and written responses. It will be out of 30 points.