Daily Summary 02-02

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/HW Check

- DNA structure and replication "QUICK QUIZ"

- Notes on Transcription and Translation (The CENTRAL DOGMA of molecular biology)


Homework:

NONE



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent Reading

- HW check

- Introduction to types of plants

- Observation of plant and fungus specimens from outside


Homework:

- Answer check for understanding questions on p. 39


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Daily Summary 02-01

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- DNA Replication Attention Game

- Part III of DNA bead activity

- Start HW in class


Homework:

- Read section 12-3 on "RNA and Protein Synthesis" AND answer section assessment questions 1-4 on p.306



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Check HW and go over

- Finish observations and sketches of plants outside


Homework:

- Answer "Check for Understanding" questions on p. 35


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Daily Summary 01-31

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/HW Check

- Review DNA replication process

- Go over first page of guided reading packet from Friday

- Introduce DNA Replication attention game


Homework:

NOTE: If you did NOT finish the guided reading study packet from Friday, finish it tonight--I will give you full credit for this assignment in the next HW packet (HW packet #2) IF it is included AND complete.



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent Reading

- Check plant drawing

- Review plant parts

- Real plant observations in garden


Homework:

Finish check for understanding questions on p.37


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Daily Summary 01-27

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up and HW check

- video clip on DNA coiling and replication

- DNA Bead activity, day 2


Homework:

NONE


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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- watch "Powers of Ten" video

- look at onion root tips under microscopes


Homework:

NONE


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Daily Summary 01-26

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- DNA Bead Activity


Homework:

- Read Section 12-2 (pp. 295 - 299)

- Answer "Interpreting Graphics" question in fig. 12-10 on p. 297

- Answer Section Assessment question #1 on p. 299



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent Reading

- Go over "Check for Understanding Questions" on Cell Division (Mitosis)


Homework:

None



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