Extended Day Program

Just a reminder to students that Extended Day programs begin this week after school! Mrs. E will be available at the following times:

TUESDAYS: Make-up missed lab investigations/AIS

THURSDAYS: Environmental Science (local credit)

Please take advantage of either or both of these opportunities if you need additional help!

Week of October 26

This week, students will begin the study of DNA and its structure, organization, and role in the cell and organisms.

If students are missing work (classwork, homework, or labs), it is their responsibility to set up a time with Mrs. E or Mr. G to come in and complete the assignments - let's get off to a great start this marking period and keep it going! Students can utilize study halls or come in after school to make up any missing work.

"Never give in! Never give in! Never, never, never, never - in nothing great or small, large or petty. Never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense." ~ Winston Churchill

Lab Work

On Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 the students will be completing two laboratories to help reinforce understanding of enzymatic activity and its application to everyday situations.

Thursday: Students will be exploring the activity of catalase by using hydrogen peroxide and examples of plant (carrot, potato) and animal (liver) cells.

Friday: Students will predict, observe, and explain the role of enzymes in laundry detergents and the removal of stains.

Tuesday, October 20

Today in Living Environment:

Period 2:

• Completed notes - B9: Chemical Compounds and Enzymes

Period 4:

• Completed notes - B8: Dehydration Synthesis and Hydrolysis
• Worked on Chemical Compounds review worksheet - if you have not yet completed this assignment, finish it tonight and turn it in tomorrow for credit!

Period 6:

• Completed notes - B9: Chemical Compounds and Enzymes

Period 9 (double block):

• Completed notes - B9: Chemical Compounds and Enzymes

This week students will be working on two laboratory investigations pertaining to enzymatic activity.

New Marking Period!

With the new marking period starting yesterday, let's all make a conscious effort to get ahead and stay ahead! Make sure assignments are completed on time and turned in, participate actively in class (it will make the experience more enjoyable, I promise!), and ask for help if you have questions or need further explanation - we're here to help you succeed!

That being said, students should have completed the following assignments:

All Classes:

• Diffusion Through a Membrane Student Lab Answer Packet
• Section 2-4 Chemical Reactions and Enzymes worksheet
• pg. 49 Vocab and p. 53 questions 1-4

Period 4 students should also complete the Chemical Compounds review worksheet and turn it in on Wednesday.

The Macromolecules Chart worksheet that was started in the computer lab last week can be completed and turned in anytime before Friday, October 23 for extra credit.

Macromolecules

1. All classes should be studying the notes B8 Macromolecules
2. Those classes that went into the computer lab to work on-line: worksheet will be graded as an extra credit assignment for the 2nd marking period
3. HW is section 2.4 p. 49 define the vocabulary words
p. 53 #1-4
Also explain how pH and temperature affect enzymes?
4. All classes will be studying the main proteins of enzymes

Wednesday October 14th

I will be out of the classroom accompanying the seniors to a career/college fair. All classes are either completing the questions to the NYS Diffusion Thru a Membrane lab or copying all answers onto the Final Student Answer Sheet that gets handed in for credit.
*Thursday Binder Check
*Friday end of 1st marking period

NYS Diffusion Thru A Membrane Lab

All classes are working on the 1st of 4 NYS Regents Labs: Diffusion Thru A Membrane
We are in various stages of completion and will be finishing up by Thursday the 15th.
Of note: the end of the marking period is Friday October 16th and a binder check will take place in all classes on Thursday the 15th.
Make sure your binder is up to date by checking the Assignment Log in the classroom.
Have a wonderful and safe (long) weekend and I'll see everyone on Tuesday :)

Wednesday, October 7

With the end of the marking period quickly approaching, students who are missing work and/or would like to raise their grade should make arrangements with Mrs. E or Mr. G to use available study halls and free periods to stop by to pick up missed assignments and/or complete projects, classwork, tests, and labs.

REMEMBER: Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential ~ Winston Churchill

Tuesday, October 6

Today we discussed the Kingdom Protista and some of the organisms which comprise this diverse group:

• ameoba
• paramecium
• euglena

Students should be able to identify the means by which these organisms obtain nutrients, locomote in their environments, and reproduce.

HOMEWORK - Questions #1-5 on page 198 in the textbook due tomorrow!

Studying for the Cell Exam

All class will be taking a cell unit exam on Monday, October 5. To study for this exam, Thursday and Friday classes will either be:

• creating a cell model with items brought from home
• going into the computer lab to complete an interactive study guide using CellsAlive Website.

Use materials provided in class as well as those posted on the blog to help you prepare!