May Update

These are the activities that we did and will be doing in the next week or so:

• Mon 4/22:  Part I of DNA Fingerprinting Lab.  Notes on Genetic modification will we wait for samples to incubate.
• Wed 4/24:  Part II of DNA Fingerprinting Lab.  Load the samples into the gel!  Work on 194-195 DBQ and list Benefits and Risks of GMO crops while we wait.  Final Enzyme Lab due through turnitin.com
• Fri 4/26:  View the gels!  Process the data by measuring the bands on your screen with a ruler and recording the results.  Notes on Cloning.  Work on DNA Fingerprinting write-up, due Monday 5/6 through turnitin.com
• Tues 4/30:  Overview of Biotech and Enzyme Unit.  Kahoot review.  Time to work on DNA Fingerprinting Lab.
• Thurs 5/2:  Biotech and Enzyme Test.  Pick up Leaf Worksheet when you are done and do it.  Read 9.1 on Transport in the Xylem of Plants.
• Mon 5/6:    Notes on transport in plants.  Start seed germination.
• Wed 5/8:  No School.
• Fri 5/10:  DNA Fingerprinting Lab due by 4:00 pm through turnitin.com.  More on transpiration, including how to use potometers.  Plant your seeds!  Read 9.2 on Transport in the Phloem of plants.