Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Photosynthesis & Respiration Introduction

Today in science we introduced our new unit on Photosynthesis.  Photosynthesis is the process by which a cell captures energy in sunlight and uses it to make its own food (a type of sugar called glucose).


As a class we focused on a few key terms to know when learning about photosynthesis such as autotrophs, heterotrophs, pigments, chlorophyll, and stomata.

Tomorrow, we will start to dive deeper into the the process of photosynthesis.  The reading for tonight will help reinforce our new understanding of how organisms get energy.  The reading will also introduce the two stages of photosynthesis.

Here is the link for the reading from our Science Explorer text.

Here is a great three minute video from Discovery's "Greatest Scientific Discovery" series that will introduce the experiments that enabled Priestly and Ingenhousz to "discover" photosynthesis.


Photosynthesis and Respiration Reading



Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Access Notes form Class on Scenarios and Post-Lab





Steps to take when you view a scenario:
1. Identify the molecules- pay close attention if they are large or small.
2. Identify high and low concentrations
3. Identify the direction of the concentration gradient
4. Identify if the molecules are moving with or against the concentration gradient
5. Decide if it is active or passive transport.
6. Be specific with the type of transport.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Potato Lab


Here is a direct link to the Potato Lab that we will be conducting tomorrow in class.  You will need to complete the Pre-lab for homework tonight.

Potato Lab Link

Potato Lab -Parts of an Experiment Document




Today we were introduced to the second form of cell transport, active transport.

Active transport is when energy is needed to be used to move molecules from low concentration to high concentration across a cell membrane.  Often in this form of transport, transport proteins are used to aid the process.


Here is an image of active transport.



Monday, March 16, 2015

Online Diffusion Webquest



Egg Osmosis Lab- Extension Project

Here is the link to the at home Egg Osmosis Lab if you want to attempt it.
Download the directions here.

Cellular Transport Reading

Here is a link to today's reading on Cellular Transport:



Cell Transport- Introductions


Today we will be starting a Unit on Cell Transport (active and passive).

Essential Question - How do the necessary materials get in and out of your cells.

Here are the notes from today's class.  Click here to access- blank document
Click here to click on class notes.

Today in class we will add to these notes filling in examples of each of the vocabulary terms from demonstrations performed in class.




Here are some interactive links showing diffusion of molecules - a form of passive transport.

Wisc-Online - The Cell Passive Transport Demo

Goldiesroom - Passive Transport Demo

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Review Jeopardy

Looking for one last way to study for tomorrow's Blood Quiz? Here are two Jeopardy Games from last year (when we did Cell Organelles and Blood as one quiz!). Only spend time on the Circulatory System Structure/Function, Blood Vessels, Blood Components, Blood Types, and Genetics categories.


Cells and Blood Unit Double Jeopardy

Don't do the cell stuff!

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Blood Vessel Notes

Here are the notes about blood vessels from today's class.

*If your copy is not complete, 
please use this resource to fill in the rest.
*Please put the Two-Loop System notes
 on the back of your vessels table!



Study Guide for next week's quiz

Here is the Study Guide for the Blood Quiz on Thursday, March 12th




You should be able to…

1. Describe the levels of organization found within the body.

2. Know the Structure and Function of the Circulatory System

3. Explain how Blood Types are determined

4. Apply learning on the Genetics of Blood

Study Guide for Blood Quiz 2015

Blood Quiz Study Guide- 2015


Circulatory System topics:
You should be able to…


1. Describe the levels of organization found within the body.
Hierarchy triangle


2. Know the Structure and Function of the Circulatory System


    What are the 3 structures and the 4 functions to the circulatory system?


Describe the structure & functions of the 4 blood components:
Copy of text-based reading, Class notes


Provide 2 examples of how blood components are used by patients after a donation at a Blood Drive.
Class notes


Blood Vessels - understand structure and function of the 3 types of blood vessels. - See Spreadsheet and class notes


3. Explain how blood types are determined:
Text-based reading, notes on back of simulation lab sheet


Explain what the Rh factor is & why it’s important to donations:
Text-based reading, notes on back of simulation lab sheet


Determine safe transfusions given patients’ blood types:
Text-based reading, notes on back of simulation lab sheet , practice page,


Explain the importance of Karl Landsteiner in the field of medicine:
Text-based reading, notes on back of simulation lab sheet


4. Apply learning on the Genetics of Blood:
Determine the possible blood types of a child given the genetic makeup of his/her parents using a Punnett square.
Punnett squares practice sheets