Wednesday, 27 April 2022

April 26/27 - Introduction to Meiosis

 Today in class we ...


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


Friday, 22 April 2022

Post Test Activity: Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction

Today in class we:

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

Play with the Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction Applet

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.



Thursday, 21 April 2022

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]


Tuesday, 19 April 2022

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)


Thursday, 14 April 2022

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)



Farewell

I want to take the time to say thank you to each and every one of you for giving me the opportunity to teach you this semester. It has been ...