The Week of 10/29-11/2

• Mon 10/29:  Turn in Paramecium Lab if not already.  Endomembrane system and cytoskeleton.  Start membranes.  Work on Cell Model Project.
• Tues 10/30:  Present cell models.  Walk around evaluation.  Turn in cell model write-ups.  Cell membranes and Bubble Lab.
• Thurs 11/1:  Transport across membranes.  Osmosis Lab.  Turn in Membrane worksheet.

The Week of 10/22-10/26

Mon 10/22:  More on Microscope Lab.  Observe and draw Volvox, Hydra, Paramecia, Euglena, and Amoeba.
Tues 10/23:  Oil Immersion Lenses and observing bacteria slides.  Finish drawing critters.  If time, paramecia eating yeast lab.  Turn in drawings today or Thursday.
Thurs 10/25:   Finish up microscopes.  Overview of cells:  prokaryote vs. eukaryote.  Plant vs. Animal.  Cytoskeletons.  Start Membranes.  Cell Models due next Tues 10/30.

The Week of 10/15-10/19

• Mon 10/15:  A Day.  Questions on Biochem Review?  Take Biochem Test.  Finish Cells Worksheet after the test.  Pickup of "How to Use a Microscope" and read it for tomorrow.  Start reading Chapter 6 in your text.
• Wed 10/17:  Test Day.  20 minute classes.  Turn in Cell Worksheet.  Introduction to Microscopes and Cell Model Project, due October 30.
• Thurs 10/18:  Start working with microscopes.  Make drawings of cork, onion, elodea, and start looking at critters.  Calculate magnifications.

The Week of 10/8-10/11

Remember that there is no school on Friday, so I will see you for full blocks on Monday and Wednesday this week!

Mon 10/8:  Food Tests Lab.  Bring in food to test if you like.  Otherwise, I will have a variety of foods to test.
Wed 10/10:  Review for Biochemistry Test, to be taken on Monday, 10/15.  Discuss Food Lab.  Write-up due Thurs 10/18.