September 20th

Test Review Material, Tutorials, Cell Project Assignment contained in links on this post

Do Now:
Diagram the process by which the cell turns glucose into energy.
Explain how ATP functions as a energy molecule for the cell.

Today in class we:
Discussed protein synthesis (Click this link for an excellent tutorial)
Practiced with concepts of transcription and translation

Introduced Cell Project and signed up for topics

Reminder of topics:
1. Charnelle and Keiko
2. Eric and Lynsey
3. Christen and Keshia
4. Alyana and Kalysa
5. Bryant and Lo
6. Jesse and Nora
7. Zach and Paul

Homework:
Study for Tuesday's Test
Additional Review Material
Tuesday morning review session 7:15- 7:45

September 18th

Today in class we:
Reviewed enzyme activity (Check out this enzyme link for an animated tutorial)
Discussed ATP as an energy molecule and its role in enzyme activity
Discussed Cellular respiration as a means for the cell to extract ATP for cellular metabolism
Performed Lactase Enzyme Lab

Homework:
Chapter 4 Review - due Next Tuesday

September 10th

Do Now:
What is homeostasis? Why is homeostasis an important component for maintaining life. How does homeostasis work; give an example.

Today in class we:
- Reviewed organic molecule quiz
- Discussed homeostatic mechanisms: receptor, set point, effector, negative feedback, positive feedback.
- Began small group project "The Chemistry of Cooley's Anemia"
1. Read the case study with your group
2. As a group discuss the questions at the end of the reading (each person should turn in their answers).
3. Each group should be prepared to share their answers with the class on Friday along with their decided action plan (#10). Group 1: 1-3, Group 2: 4-6, Group 3: 7-9

Extra Credit Opportunity: due Tuesday, September 18th (15pts possible)
1. Research and write a 2- page paper on anabolic steroids.
2. In your paper, address the following questions:
a. What are anabolic steroids and what are they used for?
b. What are the physiological mechanisms behind how anabolic steroids work?
c. What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of sustained steroid use?
d. What do you think.
3. Include in your paper 3- sources for your research
a. Sources must be appropriately cited within the body of your paper.
b. Work cited page should be included with your paper.
c. See links for writing resources.

September 6th

Today in class we:
- Took organic molecules quiz
- Finished organic molecules lab

* NO HOMEWORK, HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!

Tuesday, September 4th

Today in class we:
- Reviewed organic molecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
- Worked on Identifying Organic Molecules lab
- Turned in Most Wanted Molecules Poster

Upcoming:
- Thursday: Quiz on Chapter 2: Biochemistry
* Chapter 2 Review is due before quiz
* Finish organic molecules lab

For additional work on organic molecules, visit the Biology Animations website