tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87127084327577835482024-03-18T12:29:16.817-07:00EA BiologySullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08754866993076703215noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712708432757783548.post-88817527689496014822010-02-14T09:06:00.001-08:002010-02-14T09:11:52.275-08:00H1N1 HomeworkIn moving from genetics to organisms, we did a little reading on H1N1: a virus (packaged DNA) that affects humans. We also are taking a look at the difference between "what we know" and "what we think we know" as part of a scientific literacy example<br />Here's the assignment that is due on Friday Feb 19.<br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/H1N1%20reading.pdf">H1N1%20reading.pdf</a>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343207469981961504noreply@blogger.com106tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712708432757783548.post-28450578831351015562010-02-03T15:01:00.000-08:002010-02-03T15:14:34.935-08:00Chemistry!This week is a wash of CAHSEE tests, field trips and parent conferences. Class time is significantly reduced. As a result, we will be completing one lab, (the final lab) and reviewing for the test that will be Monday/ Tuesday Feb 8/9.<br />All updated class notes are available right here:<br />Previously posted:<br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Basic%20Chem.pdf">Basic%20Chem.pdf</a><br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Rnx%20types.pdf">Rnx%20types.pdf</a><br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Chem%20bonding.pdf">Chem%20bonding.pdf</a><br /><br />New post:<br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Acid%20:%20Base.pdf">Acid%20%3A%20Base.pdf</a><br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Chem%20bonding.pdf"><br /></a>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343207469981961504noreply@blogger.com248tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712708432757783548.post-65669077196781153482010-01-22T15:51:00.000-08:002010-01-22T16:00:54.285-08:00Back at it, S2Semester 1 was a success, with 61% of students earning an A or B. Pretty good for a hard class.<br />Semester 2 began today with the introduction of pf the pBLU genetic engineering lab. In this extended lab, students are challenged to genetically modify E. Coli bacteria. We will test the bacteria to see if it worked. This is a challenging experiment using specific techniques. It requires serious attention to detail, and serious study time.<br />The attached notes explain some of what we read in class.<br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/pBLU%20b-gal%20animation.pdf">pBLU%20b-gal%20animation.pdf</a>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343207469981961504noreply@blogger.com111tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712708432757783548.post-46683576243204449912010-01-10T12:42:00.000-08:002010-01-10T12:50:03.187-08:002010We have completed the Scientific Literacy paper. Your revisions must be done by Friday Jan 15 in order to upload the papers to your digital archive.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Success Day:</span> the only acceptable thing for seniors is a late reflection or a late paper. No late homework from 2009.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Final Exam.</span> Attached is the review guide. Everything on the review guide is on the final.<br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Biology%20S1%20exam%20review.pdf">Biology%20S1%20exam%20review.pdf</a><br />And here's the review guide vocabulary we made on Friday:<br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/p4%20review%20vocab.pdf">p4%20review%20vocab.pdf</a>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343207469981961504noreply@blogger.com87tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712708432757783548.post-25810894372830191702009-11-20T15:17:00.000-08:002009-11-20T15:20:02.486-08:00Science Lit (Genetics) papersNothing new to say, just reminding everyone that this paper has been the focus of our class for the last few weeks, and will continue to be such for the next 2 academic weeks. A first draft is due on Tues Dec 1, and the final due date is Fri Dec 11. These dates are printed on the student calendar that went out Oct 30.<br />All support docs are posted on Oct 30 (see below)<br />Questions? e-mail me: daniel@envisionacademy.orgDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343207469981961504noreply@blogger.com81tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712708432757783548.post-34003487852072863372009-11-05T18:01:00.000-08:002009-11-05T18:02:37.571-08:00OutlinePosted here is the large outline that is due on Wed Nov 11. All due dates are on the student calendar<br /><br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Outline.pdf">Outline.pdf</a>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343207469981961504noreply@blogger.com106tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712708432757783548.post-47508526986190233662009-10-30T17:19:00.000-07:002009-11-05T18:01:17.799-08:00Research paper materialsHere's a pile of handouts that scaffold the research paper.<br />The project overview explains what is expected (defines the assignment)<br />The calendar explains what happens when.<br />How to research explain just that.<br />The source evaluations help you decide if a website is credible (good; believable)<br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Sci%20Lit%20Project%20overview.pdf">Sci%20Lit%20Project%20overview.pdf</a><br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Student%20calandar.pdf">Student%20calandar.pdf</a><br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/How%20to%20research.pdf">How%20to%20research.pdf</a><br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Web%20Source%20Evaluation.pdf">Web%20Source%20Evaluation.pdf</a><br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Sci%20Lit%20Project%20overview.pdf"><br /></a>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343207469981961504noreply@blogger.com224tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712708432757783548.post-17062058340460781852009-10-23T14:16:00.000-07:002009-10-23T14:28:16.233-07:00Fatty Review guideHere's a pdf of the Fatty Boom-Batty review. We completed this in class today. Use the questions marked as pre-writing to guide your essay.<br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/G2P%20notes%20review.pdf">G2P%20notes%20review.pdf</a>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343207469981961504noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712708432757783548.post-64847481568385068092009-10-21T17:40:00.000-07:002009-10-21T17:42:50.416-07:00Gene to Protein"The central dogma of modern biology" (F. Crick, 1959)<br />Loads of lecture notes attached... All the Keynotes form the G 2 P stuff is in he pdf here:<br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Gene%20to%20protein.pdf">Gene%20to%20protein.pdf</a>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343207469981961504noreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712708432757783548.post-23208889180073494472009-10-08T23:26:00.000-07:002009-10-08T23:32:42.059-07:00Test 1 BoosterA few students (5 or 6) have expressed concern about their grade; they feel they let themselves down on the first test and have asked for options. Here is the option: Complete the Booster assignment super-well, and you may be able to raise your test grade by 10% (C- to B-).<br />If you got a B- or better on the test, I wouldn't spend the time on the booster; it's hard because I have very high expectations.<br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Test%201%20booster.pdf">Test%201%20booster.pdf</a>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343207469981961504noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712708432757783548.post-77720999790504465572009-10-07T16:15:00.000-07:002009-10-07T17:18:03.009-07:00notes and moreCheck out the PDF of the class notes!<br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Organelles%20protein%20pathway%20notes.pdf">Organelles%20protein%20pathway%20notes.pdf</a><br />And the PDF of the review page we all filled out...<br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/protein%20pathway%20organelles.pdf">protein%20pathway%20organelles.pdf</a>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343207469981961504noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712708432757783548.post-60888480699390576672009-09-28T10:20:00.000-07:002009-09-28T22:51:13.393-07:00test on ThurdasayBecause of the irregular schedule this week, we will meet on Thursday. AND there will be a test covering the following material:<br /> Macromolecules<br /> Intro to cells<br /> Laboratory safety<br /> Membranes<br /> Microscopy<br />The test is vocabulary-heavy, so study your vocabulary. There will also be a skills portion to demonstrate your lab proficiency.<br />Review guide posted below<br /><a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Test%20Review%20macro%20cells.pdf">Test%20Review%20macro%20cells.pdf</a>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343207469981961504noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712708432757783548.post-65848687833847002012009-09-24T09:45:00.000-07:002009-09-24T10:00:53.703-07:00Week 4Laboratory skills.<br />One of the learning objectives for this year's 12th graders is to develop independent laboratory skills. As a result, we will be completing many laboratory studies. I will be focusing on the essential skills to be successful in a 100-level (101, 103, 105, etc.) university science class.<br /><br />As a result, being absent is FATAL to a student's success. You cannot do these labs at home.<br /><br />This week, we are working with microscopes. We practiced make wet-mount slides, proper handling of a compound microscope. These are skills that take practice to master.<br /><br />Tuesday's lab:<a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Microscope%20lab%201.pdf"> Microscope%20lab%201.pdf</a><br /><br />Dialysis lab from last week:<a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Dialysis%20membrane.pdf"> Dialysis%20membrane.pdf</a>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343207469981961504noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712708432757783548.post-83428140538163317652009-09-16T21:22:00.000-07:002009-09-24T09:29:23.811-07:00Week 3Homework:<br />Paraphrasing is the most important science research skill. Paraphrasing is when we take someone else's words (written or spoken) and put them into our own words. Paraphrasing captures ideas and details; it is never a summary. This is particularly important to 12th graders because the graduation portfolio task of "Scientific Literacy" is planned for November. Students will write an original research paper that synthesizes research from multiple sources. Students need proper college research skills to be successful.<br /><br />Attached here are the paraphrasing homework assignments we have used to develop our skills so far.<br />Paraphrasing 1:<a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Paraphrasing%201.pdf"> Paraphrasing%201.pdf</a><br />Paraphrasing 2:<a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Paraphrasing%202.pdf"> Paraphrasing%202.pdf</a><br />Paraphrasing 3:<a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/Paraphrasing%203.pdf"> Paraphrasing%203.pdf</a>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343207469981961504noreply@blogger.com161tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712708432757783548.post-48649759711695454502009-09-02T16:02:00.000-07:002009-09-02T16:06:37.543-07:00Week 1Welcome to 12 grade biology, 2009-10. This class is designed to prepare students with laboratory skills and critical-thinking skills for science classes at the 100-level in a university. Attached, find the course syllabus:<a href="http://www.envisionacademy.org/blogs/mcdonnell/biology/ud%20biology%20syllabus.doc">ud%20biology%20syllabus.doc</a>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343207469981961504noreply@blogger.com707