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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Daily Summary 03-11

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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: About 6 feet (1.6 million micrometers) of DNA can be found in the nucleus of a typical human cell, but the cell itself is usually no bigger than 10 or 20 micrometers in diameter. Explain how this is possible. [5]

– Turn in Mitosis Mini-book, Assignment Stamp Log (now late)

– Continue introduction to DNA [15]

– DNA Bead Activity, Parts I and II [55]

– DNA Origami (BONUS CREDIT) [25]


HOMEWORK:

– Sketch and describe the different levels of structure in a eukaryotic chromosome. Use p. 297 in your text and the internet (DUE THURSDAY/FRIDAY)



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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 AND explain DNA replication, including the main enzymes used

– Warm-up: About 6 feet (1.6 million micrometers) of DNA can be found in the nucleus of a typical human cell, but the cell itself is usually no bigger than 10 or 20 micrometers in diameter. Explain how this is possible. [5]

– Briefly review DNA basics [10]

– DNA replication overview [10 - 15]

– DNA Bead Activity, Parts I, II, & III [45 - 55]

– DNA Origami


HOMEWORK:

– DNA Origami



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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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