Unit+4-DNA+and+Mitosis

Monday, December 2nd

Today groups presented their Electrophoresis labs. For those who were absent or for those who want to view any again, here are the links:

3-4a [|Sickle Cell] [|Jesse James] [|Cancer] [|Paternity] [|Crime Scene] [|Small Pox]

4b-5 [|Cancer] [|Jesse James] [|Crime Scene] [|Small Pox] [|Paternity] [|Sickle Cell]

6b-7 [|Paternity] [|Small Pox] [|Cancer] [|Sickle Cell] [|Crime Scene] [|Jesse James]

Remember that any handwritten notes or post lab answers may be used on tomorrow's quiz.

Tuesday, November 24, 2013 Today we did "Where's the CAT"? Here are the documents you need to complete it on your own. You also will need a large piece of paper. Here are the DNA sequences you need:

Also, we measured the Standard DNA for our gels and saw the results for our case. If you were absent, you can either look at your gel tomorrow in class, or contact your group for the data. Tomorrow we will work on the short presentation on your case during the whole class time. The goal is to have it done before the long weekend.

Monday, November 23, 2013 Today we set up the electrophoresis for solving your group's case. If you were absent, be sure to watch the videos posted on Friday. We also got this post lab. The graph and data table are due on Tuesday before the quiz. The questions for the prefabs are not due but usable on Tuesday's quiz.

Friday, November 22, 2013 Today we took the Unit 4 Exam. The following assignment is due Monday: Virtual Electrophoresis lab

Also, watch at least one of the videos below: [|Gel Electrophoresis video 1] [|Gel Electrophoresis Video 2]

The research for your assigned scenario is due on Tuesday. If you were absent, contact me for your assigned scenario.

Thursday, November 21, 2013 Today we took vocab quiz 5 and reviewed a bit for the test. Remember to use the targets, wiki, book and ACTIVE study methods to prepare. Do not just use your eyes and ears--write, draw, test yourself....Prove to yourself you know the material. Try taking words in the unit and connect them through a concept map.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Today we counted cells in the various stages of mitosis and discussed the lab analysis. The answers to the lab analysis are on the AP Biology wiki page. Tomorrow is Vocab Quiz 5. Test is on Friday.

Tuesday, November 19 Today we took a prelab quiz on mitosis. If you were absent the quiz will be in the testing center. You may use your prelab on it. We then modeled mitosis using beads. If you were absent, you will have to be able to draw pictures of the chromosomes (like in the video below), nucleus and spindles in G1, G2, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase and cytokinesis. You will also have to show me that you can go through the Mitosis model manipulating the beads. Schedule a time with me to do this. Homework is to do the Mitosis lab questions. If you were absent, watch the first 5 minutes and 30 seconds of this video: [|Bead model mitosis]

Monday, November 18 Today we took a quiz on DNA replication. If you were absent, it is in the testing center for you. Tomorrow the prefab for the lab posted Friday is due. It can be used on the Pre-Lab quiz. There is a vocab quiz on Thursday and the unit test is Friday. We also went over these power points. Please watch all Mitosis and Cell Cycle video clips from the wiki.



Friday, November 15 Today we discussed DNA replication. If you were absent, read and watch all videos on DNA replication. We finished the powerpoint as well. There will be a short quiz over DNA replication on Monday. We also went over the DNA quiz and Cancer activity. Here is an activity to help you review: Also, the prelab for mitosis is due on Tuesday:

Thursday, November 14, 2013 Today there was a quiz on DNA structure and discovery (targets 1-3) The following questions were given out. If you were absent, please read the articles from the website below and answer all questions. Also do the crossword on cancer from the target packet. Website for articles: http://www.biotechinstitute.org/download/files/YourWorld/yw-111-cancer.pdf

Questions to go with articles:

Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Today we reviewed DNA structure and packaging and started replication using this powerpoint: We also used this quizlet for a game to review for the quiz over targets I-III tomorrow: http://quizlet.com/15912654/dna-discovery-and-structure-flash-cards/

I checked in the coloring as well.

Homework is to prepare for the quiz and to read and answer the questions for this article: Here is an activity to help you review. Ignore the part about having a partner.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Today we met in groups to make sure each person understood their assigned scientist. Then each group explained the scientists to each other. If you were absent, show me the work for your scientist for points. You will have to read info about all of the scientists to determine what each did and why it was important. Homework is to
 * Re-read text section 16.1; **
 * finish labeling & taking notes on picture handout related to ALL DNA experiments & scientists **
 * Print DNA diagrams (Ch 16 & section 5.5) **
 * Read text section 16.3 & create Venn diagram to compare prokaryote & eukaryote DNA packaging **
 * Read text section 5.5; **
 * And color the picture below after reading the information. **

Friday, November 8, 2013 Today we test journaled for the cells test. If you were not in class, you can get your mastery statement from me on Tuesday to do your Progress Points. Progress Points are due Friday. Homework is to read the information on your assigned scientist (if you don't know who yours is, contact me--if you were absent, check your e-mail.) Read and annotate the document below and also read any book info and any wiki resources about your scientist: Then, make sense of the picture about your scientist in the document below and answer the questions. This will be a 10 point completion grade.