Monday, September 7, 2009

Fall 2009

Welcome to our fall biology class. We look forward to
teaching you this semester. We will be beginning the year
with a microscope lab to reintroduce you to the proper techniques
necessary in our biology class.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Second Semester Biology

Welcome to our 2ND semester Biology Class.
These are the chapters that we will cover this semester:
Ch.9 Protein Synthesis
Ch. 10 Genetic Engineering
Ch. 11 Evolution
Taxonomy Overview
Bacteria/Viruses
Protists
Plants
Animals
Rat Dissection

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Happy Homecoming: Twin Day Beld and Lokken "Siamese Twins"

Thursday, September 18, 2008

September 18, 2008

1. Biodevices just invented the _____ Jacket, a t-shirt that continuously monitors ___ and ECG waves.
(Vital, heart rate)
2. Researchers at UT have invented a credit card size ___ and a patient's __ to diagnose a ___ in 15 minutes.
(Microchip, saliva, heart attack)


**Take care of plants, collect data
**Bonding videos on atoms bonding
** In class work 2.1 & 2.2 Study Guides
**Homework: 2.2 Question worksheet
*******QUIZ TOMORROW 2.1, 2.2**********

September 17, 2008

1. New research shows that vitamin ____ can reduce your risk of several cancers by ___ to ___%.
(D, 30, 50)
2. You should take ___ IU per day and look for D3 - the kind made naturally by the _____
(1000, sun)

**Corrected 2.1 Worksheet, (Turn in for grade)
**One sided discussion on chapter 2.1 and 2.2 (Get notes)
** Homework Fill in element squares on worksheet

September 12, 2008

CE
1. Eat ____ and drop your vhances of breast cancer by _____%
(Choline, 24)

2. It is found in _____, fish, lean meat, collard greens and _______.
(Eggs, beans)


** Take care of plants, collect data
** Fun Fact Friday
** Test Monday!!!
** Biology Study tips
** Review Sheet for Test Monday, Study session 7:30 Monday morning

Thursday, September 11, 2008

September 11, 2008

Current Event
1. An active ingredient in chili peppers ___________, can temporarily reduce pain associated with ________ nerves.
(Capsaicin, skin)

2. __________ found in curry, has anti-inflammatory properties.
(turmeric)

**Set up the plant lab.

**Homework from yesterday (1.5 powernotes) due tomorrow

**Chapter 1 test postponed until Monday.