The Weeks of 9/12-9/23 (updated on 9/20)

Ok, so I know we have already finished one of these weeks, but I'm going to put down what we did anyway:

• Tues 9/13:  Complete Statistics Packet and get it checked off.  Check off the Brine Shrimp worksheet with TI-84 activity on the back.  Start Cell Worksheet.  Discuss Extra Credit opportunities.
• Thur 9/15:  Statistics Quiz.  Work on Cell Worksheet, due next Monday 9/19.  Prokaryote versus Eukaryote Cells.  Cell parts.  Read 1.1 and 1.2 in your text book for homework.
• Mon 9/19:  Difference between plant and animal cells.  Check off Cell Worksheet and go over.  Introduce Cell Model Project.  Start plasma membranes.  Read 1.3.
• Wed 9/21: Early Dismissal Day.  A little on history of membrane models.  Data-based question on pp. 28-30 done in your notebook.  If time, functions of membrane proteins and cholesterol.  Draw a diagram of the fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane.  Read "how to use a microscope" section of 1.1 (pp. 3-5) if not already.  Tell me your plan for your Cell Model Project.
• Fri 9/23:  Finish data-based question and membrane structure and get checked off.  Parts of a light microscope and how to use one.  Start microscope lab using cork slides, pond water, and onion skin.  Check in about cell model project due next Thursday 9/29.