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Monday, March 10, 2014

Daily Summary 03-10

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT describe the structure of a DNA nucleotide, the DNA double helix, chromatin, and a eukaryotic chromosome 

– Warm-up: From what you already know, come up with at least two factual details about DNA (its chemical composition, molecular structure, its function, etc.) [5]

– Turn in Mitosis Mini-book (now late)

– Turn in Assignment Stamp Log (now late)

– Introduction to DNA: the structure of a DNA nucleotide, the DNA double helix, chromatin, and a eukaryotic chromosome 


HOMEWORK:

– Sketch and describe the different levels of structure in a eukaryotic chromosome. Use p. 297 in your text and the internet (HINT: use the search phrase “chromosome structure”)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT describe the structure of a DNA nucleotide, the DNA double helix, chromatin, and a eukaryotic chromosome 

– Warm-up: From what you already know, come up with at least three factual details about DNA (its chemical composition, molecular structure, its function, etc.) [5]

– Introduction to DNA: the structure of a DNA nucleotide, the DNA double helix, chromatin, and a eukaryotic chromosome 


HOMEWORK:

– Draw (in detail) and describe the different levels of structure in a eukaryotic chromosome. Use p. 297 in your text and the internet to help you.



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT realistically describe in detail what life can be like for people living with sickle cell disease, including emotional aspects 

– WARM-UP: What do you think is the most difficult part of living with sickle cell anemia?

– Finish and submit Sickle Cell Diaries [30]

– Start lesson


HOMEWORK:

– Read introduction to lesson 3.2



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