Tomorrow we get our books, make sure to bring your ID cards and leave the book at home ( we have class sets). 

The field of microscope work is called "Microscopy"

Today many of you were able to properly focus in on a specimen at 40 magnification, some even up to 400!  If you haven't been checked off yet be sure to get it done tomorrow in class.

The Scanning Electron Microscope is the most powerful microscope.
Here's a video of some amazing images into the micro world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIOOLXbwWME


Have a great weekend!

8/20/13

There will be a short quiz this Friday on the seven properties of life, this is what you need to know

 

Chpt.1-4: Properties of Life Notes

 

What is biology?

Biology is…………………

 

The study of life

 

There are many branches of biology that scientists study because life is so diverse!

 

 

Properties of Life

1. CELLULAR ORGANIZATION

Living things are made up of units called cells

The basic structure of cells is the same in all organisms

Examples: People, plants, animals

 

2. HOMEOSTASIS

 Living things maintain a stable internal environment. A stable internal environment is needed or organisms to function.

 

3. METABOLISM

Living things obtain and use materials and energy.

Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions carried out in an organism.

 

4. RESPONSIVENESS

Living things respond to their external environment

Example: Plants bend toward sunlight

 

5. REPRODUCTION

Living things reproduce. Reproduction is when organism make more of their own kind from one generation to the next.

 

6. HEREDITY

Heredity is the passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring.

This explains why children look like their parents

 

7. GROWTH

All living things grow and develop

As organisms grow, they change. This is called development.

8/19/2013

Welcome to the new school year!

Please be sure to check this site regularly for course information, assignments, necessary information, and interesting stuff.

I look forward to getting to know you all.

Already heading into the fall break then just a few more weeks until the end of the semster.

Here's an intersting look into genetics and evolution.

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/variation/misconceptions/


There will be a quiz this Wednesday on the structure of DNA, and translation/trascription.
 

10/17/12

Benchmark is this Friday, be sure to study the two study guides you have, and DO YOUR BEST!

 

Study guide and vocabulary is due before the test on Friday.

 

 

Here's the link to the extra credit rap by a few students we saw a few days ago.

 

http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?videoId=dqtSK8ahxWo

10/10/12

Unit 4 test this Friday, you can use the study guide.

Packet due before the test.

Next Friday is quarter 1 benchmark exam, it will NOT be on quarter one grades which will be recorded next Wednesday.

10/2/12

UNIT 4 packet pick up and 9.1 notes.  Vocabulary is due tomorrow (Thursday) at the start of class.

Here's a thorough oveview of photosynthesis for the new unit "energy systems" starting today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g78utcLQrJ4