Good afternoon,

Here is what is going on in class so far this week:

FORENSICS

This week in forensics we have started our next unit on DNA after finishing up our unit on fingerprinting last week. So far we have taken notes about how DNA can be used in forensics, the  general structure of DNA, and the significance of DNA to biometrics. We watched a quick video clip about a cold case in which DNA may have helped solve had the technology been developed yet.  Today we will continue with this unit by taking a look at famous cases in which DNA was a critical factor in solving and will read an article about the OJ Simpson case and how DNA evidence can be compromised.  Throughout the week we will take a look at a variety of case studies and continue getting into detail about DNA in our notes.

Homework

Finish OJ Simpson articles response

INTEGRATED SCIENCE

This week most classes are finishing up with our section on chemical reactions.  For the last week we have defined different chemical reactions and identified equations as different types.  We have looked at a variety of video clips that show examples of chemical reactions/changes taking place and have seen a few demos preformed in class.  Classes have also done a lot of practice with balancing equations and we will conclude this section with a quiz on all of this content today. After this section on chemical reactions we will delve into information about water and link our units about chemistry and biology together focusing on this important molecule.

Homework

C,D, & E - Read article about Water and answer questions to discuss tomorrow
G - Worksheet about balancing equations

Reminders
Homework Club - Tuesdays in room 218 !
Late Buses - Tuesdays & Thursdays

Have a great day & be kind to others !