In ClassSept 26--Chemistry and Water Quiz (approx 25 marks) Sept 25--Do review hand out up to Question 23 Sept 21--Biologist Like Me assignment due Sept 19--complete water lab; work on research assignment due Thurs, Sept 21. Sept 18--read pages 20-25; complete as many questions as possible on Water Lab Activity. Sept 15--Use reviews at right if needed to complete q 6-9 on the Chemistry Review sheet; Formative quiz on drawing Bohr models of neutral atom or ion up to #22. Sept 14--Research notes due, Biologist Like Me Sept 13--Return Walking Field Trip Form Sept 12--Read Biologist Like Me Project Outline (handed out in class, but you can find it HERE). Research notes template HERE. Sept 11--Complete the research pre-assessment (copies given in class, but you can find it HERE) ALSO, pick a scientist to do your "A Biologist Like Me" assignment (which will be introduced on Monday). Ideas can be found here: Video Profiles Famous Scientists 50 "Most Influential"--not a diverse list 50 Influential Women Scientists --not very culturally diverse Nobel Prize Winners Sept 8-- (per 4 complete 6-10 on the scenario sheet) Period 1 and 4: Read the article or watch the video: A lady tasting tea A lady tasting tea--the video September 7-- Read this article six_criteria_of_science.docx before class. |
Useful Links and Resources
Course Outline--detailed outline of our course. (Coming soon) Nature of Science A lady tasting tea A lady tasting tea--the video A bit of background on Biology Research Skills The CRAAP Test Video about the CRAAP test UNIT 1: Water and Biochemistry Basic Chemistry for Biology Students --a bit more background and some on-line practice if you need a review of your Gr 10 chem. Water Buffering Water & Hydrogen Bonds All the Chem you need to understand biology A Great interactive review of chemistry--goes a little deeper Dehydration Synthesis and Hydrolysis Protein Folding—look for the icon to press, but this is a nice visual animation of protein folding. Biomolecules—the carbohydrates Biomolecules—the lipids Biomolecules—the proteins DNA Anatomy |