Introduction

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Friday, December 13, 2013

Daily Summary 12-13

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT demonstrate knowledge of the structures/functions of major biomolecules, including enzymes, by getting 70% or more of questions on quiz 

– Warm-up: Biomolecules include __________, ________, ____________, and nucleic acids. [1]

– Biomolecules/enzymes QUIZ (take and correct) [30]

– Nutrition project, part 3: personal nutrient analysis [50]

– Finish Toothpickase Lab (if not yet finished) [~50]

– Polish your TSOTS blogs (check for all required posts, looks nice, posts are in chronological order, titles) [~50]

– Start going over your final exam review guide [~50]


HOMEWORK:

– TSOTS blogs (ready?), review for final



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: continue to familiarize yourself with the 3 major categories of biomolecules & start 2.2.3

– WARM-UP: What are the four major categories of biological macromolecules (a.k.a., biomolecules)?

– Start 2.2.3: Biochemistry of Food [90]

– Finish 2.2.2: Food Labels

– Last chance to organize your portfolios—they MUST be submitted TODAY (containing 1.1.1 – 2.2.2)

– Biomolecules Practice Quiz postponed to Tuesday

– Present your Insulin-Glucose Models [~20]


HOMEWORK:

– Review for biomolecules quiz to prepare for quiz on Tuesday



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PRESENTATION: Chemistry of Life

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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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PRESENTATION: Chemistry of Life


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Thursday, December 12, 2013

PROJECT: Eat with Your Mind Open: Part 3: Nutrient Analysis

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BIOLOGY / HONORS BIOLOGY
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PROJECT: Eat with Your Mind Open: Part 3: Nutrient Analysis

Use the guide below to help you create a profile, build meal lists, and generate food category and nutrient reports. Include these reports with your food log and food label analysis when you submit your project.

USDA SuperTracker Guide



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Daily Summary 12-13

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT demonstrate knowledge of the structures/functions of major biomolecules, including enzymes, by getting 70% or more of questions on quiz

– Warm-up: Biomolecules include __________, ________, ____________, and nucleic acids. [1]

– Biomolecules/enzymes QUIZ (take and correct) [30]

– Nutrition project, part 3: personal nutrient analysis [50]

– Finish Toothpickase Lab (if not yet finished) [~50]

– Polish your TSOTS blogs (check for all required posts, looks nice, posts are in chronological order, titles) [~50]

– Start going over your final exam review guide [~50]


HOMEWORK:

– TSOTS blogs (ready?), review for final



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT demonstrate knowledge of the structures/functions of major biomolecules, including enzymes, by getting 70% or more of questions on quiz

– Warm-up: Biomolecules include __________, ________, ____________, and nucleic acids. [1]

– Biomolecules/enzymes QUIZ (take and correct) [30]

– Nutrition project, part 3: personal nutrient analysis [50]

– Finish Toothpickase Lab (if not yet finished) [~50]

– Polish your TSOTS blogs (check for all required posts, looks nice, posts are in chronological order, titles) [~50]

– Start going over your final exam review guide [~50]


HOMEWORK:

– TSOTS blogs (ready?), review for final



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY' POST)



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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Daily Summary 12-11

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT explain the function of a catalyst/enzyme

– Warm-up: What does a catalyst do? Give an example of something that acts as catalyst. [3]

– Animation of enzyme model [3]

– Finish discussion of enzymes [15]

– Toothpickase Lab: Simulating Enzyme Function [50]

– Start watching Food Inc.

– Biomolecule and Enzyme QUIZ on Thursday/Friday


HOMEWORK:

– TSOTS blogs (ready?)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
– Objective: continue to familiarize yourself with the 3 major categories of biomolecules & finish 2.2.2

– WARM-UP: Which four foods did you select for your label analysis? What substances seemed to be present in large quantities in these foods?

– Finish 2.2.2: Food Labels [55]

– Organize your portfolios [20]

– Biomolecules Practice Quiz [15]

– Present your Insulin-Glucose Models [~20]


HOMEWORK:

– Review biomolecules pre-quiz to prepare for quiz on Friday



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