Biology (Period 1) Assignments
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- 2013-2014
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- Science
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Past Assignments
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- DNA FINGERPRINTING http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/education/body/create-dna-fingerprint.html
- Gel Electrophoresis and PCR http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/
- Newborn Genetic Screening http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/screening/
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- RNA
- Central Dogma
- DNA and Genes (if you need to review these topics) and write a paragraph of what you have learned from each lesson. Type this work on a word document and turn it in by Monday, April 7
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- RNA
- Central Dogma
- DNA and Genes (if you need to review these topics) and write a paragraph of what you have learned from each lesson. Type this work on a word document and turn it in by Monday, April 7
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· Read the following article (click the link), http://www.all.org/nav/index/heading/OQ/cat/MTkw/ Stem Cell Research
· View the following video clips seminar
· http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmKHRxA2WwcDebate Over Embryonic Stem Cell Research (vs Adult Stem Cells)
· http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f30QqYrBtNkEthics of Embryonic Stem Cell Research
· Then, go over the “10 Myths…” click the link http://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/library_article/964/Ten_Great_Media_Myths_in_the_Debate_Over_Stem_Cell_Research.htmlTen Great Media Myths in the Debate Over Stem Cell Research
Write a summary of what you read and watched of each item and respond to the following:
1. What is embryonic stem cell research?
2. What is adult stem cell research?
3. Why are some people opposed to embryonic stem cell research, and why do others believe it is unethical to not pursue such research? What about adult stem cell research, does it use embryos for experimentations? Is it unethical to use adult stem cell research? Explain.
4. Which do you agree, embryonic stem cell research or adult stem cell research? Support your answer.
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http://video.pbs.org/video/1841308959/ worksheet completed due
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- Read the lab "Extracting DNA from Anything Living"
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/extraction/howto/
thoroughly and click on all the links of questions to prepare better for the lab.http://video.pbs.org/video/1841308959/ Cracking the code of life
and begin worksheet attached. Answer the questions on a copied worksheet document. Then, watch all the rest by Thursday, March 27 and finish worksheet to turn in on Thurs, 3/27.
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- Do online lab on Mitosis - Turn in conclusion ("quick write"} and analysis of results, and table completed
- View tutorial lessons on Meiosis and other topics and write a summary ("quick write") from each item in the list that you do and work out for homework what you do not finish in class until fully understand the similarities & difference between mitosis & meiosis (chapter 11.4, pp.323-327
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- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmKHRxA2WwcDebate Over Embryonic Stem Cell Research (vs Adult Stem Cells)
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f30QqYrBtNk
Ethics of embryonic stem cell research
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- virtual lab on the phases of mitosis
- interactive activities on the cell cycle and stem cells
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- draw and explain each part of the cell cycle
- answer questions on the section assessment
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- Ch9 assessment, #'s 1-32, pp.268-269, all section assessments, and workbook sheets compiled in a folder due. Write items (a check list) inside your folder on a sheet of binder paper
- Begin ch10, Cell Growth and Division
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- Review cellular respiration
- Solve the chapter mystery, p.269
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- presentation of fermentation project: yogurt and bread.
- check recipes posted on January 21
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- Chapters 9.1 & 9.2 quiz. See video clips below that will help you in reviewing your concepts
- lesson on fermentation, ch 9.3. HW Answer 9.3, #'s1-3, section assessment & 9.3 workbook sheets
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- http://www.life123.com/food/recipe-top-10/other/homemade-yogurt.shtml?o=2800&qsrc=999&ad=doubleDown&an=apn&ap=ask.com Yogurt
- http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2013/05/homemade-yogurt-recipe/
- http://allrecipes.com/recipe/best-basic-sweet-bread/
- http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2011/08/08/top-10-best-yeast-bread-recipes/
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- Presentation of projects and Gallery Walk to see Projects
- Do not forget to bring your ipad or lap top to show your project for the gallery walk!