Good afternoon everyone - I hope everyone had a relaxing break :)

Here is what is going on in class:

FORENSICS

In forensics we are finishing up with our unit on DNA this week.  We have discussed the basic structure of DNA, implications in solving crimes, and how to process the DNA with different techniques.  We have looked at a variety of cases studies and applications for DNA use and have discussed why it is so useful and significance to forensics.  Yesterday in class we watched  a video clip about how parents are cataloguing their childs' DNA for protection purposes and how they are able to obtain a sample.  After the video clip students worked together on a review worksheet about DNA for the upcoming quiz on Friday in this section.  Students will receive more study/quiz info later this week.  Today in class we too notes and considered the advantages and disadvantages of certain DNA processing techniques.  After taking notes students used the laptops to access and complete an online tutorial about gel electrophoresis, one of the most common and simple DNA processing methods.  We will finish this activity tomorrow and start reviewing vocabulary as well.

Homework

NONE


INTEGRATED SCIENCE

In integrated science we are continuing on with our section about water and its properties.  studying water is an effective transition between our units on chemistry and biology as we need to consider water at a molecular level to understand its implications and significance to life in biology.  Yesterday in class students watched several video clips about water to reinforce concepts and were presented with a mini project about a property of water.  In this assignment students (due Wed.) will choose a property of water and illustrate the property on a standard sheet of paper, making sure to give it a caption and a thorough explanation.  the students received a rubric about the assignment and should utilize it to make sure they are covering all the information required.  Students also completed a worksheet on water in class to reiterate the important properties.  Today in class students observed several demonstrations a out water properties and used classtime to complete a review worksheet on water as we will be having a quiz on this section on Friday.  Tomorrow we wills start reviewing vocabulary more and will review for the rest of the week.

Homework

Water image assignment due tomorrow

Reminders
Late Buses = Tuesdays & Thursdays
Homework Club = Tuesdays in room 219 for homework help from experienced students

Have a great day !