Friday November 29th, 2013

SBI4U
1. Red Onion Plasmolysis Activity
2. Assigned work (due Monday).
Read 9.4.  "Water Balance"
Write Definitions for:
Hypertonic
Hyperosmotic
Hypoosmotic
Isoosmotic
Osmoregulation
Excretion
Also do p. 445 # 2,3


SNC2D
1. Quiz
2. Microscope work: Find Onion Cell on high power & observe visible parts.
3. Assigned work: Read 2.3, do p. 37 # 1-5

Thursday November 28th, 2013

SBI4U
1. Lesson/Note: Thermoregulation
2. Assigned work: Read 9.3, do p. 441 # 1,2,4,8,11
Additional Optional Readings:
Homeotherm vs Endotherm
Temperature Regulation

SNC2D
Microscope Worksheet & Activity - Measuring & Calculating Field Diameter

Wednesday November 27th, 2013

SBI4U
1. Assigned work: Read p. 426-435, do p. 431 # 2,7,9 & p. 435 #3,4,7
2. Summary Note: Homeostasis & Feedback Mechanisms

SNC2D
1. Take up cell parts worksheet.
2. Lesson/Note: Significant Digits.
The following file can help you with metric conversions: Conversion Line

Tuesday November 26th, 2013

SBI4U
Metabolic Processes Test

SNC2D
Intro to proper use of microscopes
Microscope Activity: Viewing magazine pieces
Reminder: Cell Parts & Their Functions Worksheet due tomorrow.

Monday November 25th, 2013

SBI4U
Metabolic Processes Review. Unit Test tomorrow.

SNC2D
1. Lesson/Note: The Cell Theory
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 2.1, do p. 32 # 2-8
Assigned work (due Wednesday) Cell Part & Their Functions Worksheet.
3. Movie & Worksheet: Cells - An Introduction

Friday November 22nd, 2013

SBI4U
1. Hand in Cellular Respiration lab report.
2. Lesson/Note: Photosynthesis: A Closer Look



SNC2D
Weather/Climate Change Test

Thursday November 21st, 2013 - Midterm Report Cards sent home

Short classes - Assembly Day Schedule

SBI4U

Work period for textbook work from section 5.2 & Cellular Respiration lab report.  Lab report due tomorrow.

SNC2D

Review for Climate Change Test. 

Test tomorrow.

Wednesday November 20th, 2013

SBI4U
Work period:
1. Cellular Respiration Lab.  Due Friday.
2. Assigned work: Read 5.2, do p. 228 # 1,3-5,8
Links to Photosynthesis Movies:
Light Reactions I
Light Reactions II
Calvin Cycle


SNC2D
1. Hand in lab report: Do the Dew
2. Work period: A) Read 10.2 & 10.3, do p. 417 # 3 & p. 422 # 2,3,6
B) Climate Change Unit Review sheet handed out.  Unit Test Friday.

Tuesday November 19th, 2013

SBI4U
1. Finish Photosynthesis note & lesson
2. Work on cellular respiration lab.  Due tomorrow.
Link to Photosynthesis Intro movie

SNC2D
Literacy Test (OSSLT) practice:  Passage reading; multiple choice questions & short written answers.

Monday November 18th, 2013

SBI4U
1. Lesson/Note: Photosynthesis: An Introduction
2. Assigned work: Read p. 210-219, do p. 219 # 3-8
3. Work on Cellular Respiration lab. Due Friday.

Link to optional reading on NADH and NADPH
Detailed Reading on Photosynthesis


SNC2D
1. Lesson/Note: Weather Systems
2. Climate Change Assignment due tomorrow.
3. Do the Dew Lab report due Wednesday. Discussion in class today.

Link: Types of Clouds

Friday November 15th, 2013

SBI4U
Lab: Observing the Products of Cellular Respiration (p. 199-200)
Lab report due Friday Nov. 22

SNC2D
Lab: Do the Dew. Lab report due Wed. Nov. 20

Thursday November 14th, 2013

SBI4U
1. Lesson/Note: Anaerobic Pathways
2. Mini-lab: Observing Evidence of Respiration, p. 177
3. Assigned work: Read 4.4, do p. 194 # 1-5

SNC2D
1. Finish Note: Natural Factors Which Affect Climate
2. Movie Clips: "An Inconvenient Truth".
3. Assigned work: Read 9.6, do p. 395 # 1-3.

Wednesday November 13th, 2013

SBI4U
1. Finish Note from yesterday.
2. Assigned work: Read 4.3, do p. 189 # 1-4
Useful Interactive Video link:
Cellular Respiration

Learning Goal: To understand the overall 4 processes of cellular respiration, and how molecules other than glucose can enter the cellular respiration pathway.


SNC2D
1. Lesson/Note: Natural Factors That Affect Climate

Learning Goal: To examine several factors which contribute to natural long term cycles of climate change.

Tuesday November 12th, 2013

SBI4U
1. Lesson/Note: Aerobic Cellular Respiration Continued
2. Assigned work: Read p. 174-182, do p. 182 # 3,4,6-10
Useful Videos:
Citric Acid Cycle
Electron Transport Chain

Learning Goal: To understand the 4 step process of cellular respiration.

SNC2D
Computer lab research period to work on Climate Change Assignment.

Learning Goal: To research several factors currently contributing to climate change on a global scale.

Monday November 11th, 2013

SBI4U
1. Lesson/Note: Glycolysis
2. Assigned work: Read p. 172 - 177, do p. 182 # 1-3.
Glycolysis Animation
Glycolysis Overview Video

SNC2D
Computer Research period to work on Climate Change Assignment

Friday November 8th, 2013

SBI4U
1. Metabolic Processes (Ch. 3) Quiz
2. Movie: Energy & the Cell
3. Make sure all previously assigned work is complete.

SNC2D
1. Climate Change Quiz 2
2. Computer lab period to work on Climate Change Assignment.  Assignment due Tues. November 19.

Thursday November 7th, 2013

SBI4U
1. Read Section 4.1
2. Summary Note: Introduction to Cellular Respiration & Fermentation
3. Do p. 171 # 1-3

Useful videos:
Intro to Cellular Respiration 
Oxidation & Reduction from a Biological Perspective
Oxidation & Reduction in Cellular Respiration


SNC2D
1. Make a standard curve line graph using data for the maximum amount of water vapour held by air of various temperatures.
2. Lesson/Practice: Relative Humidity calculations.
3. Movie: Storms
4. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 8.10, do p. 357 # 1-4,7.

Wednesday November 6th, 2013

SBI4U
1. Lesson/Note: Food as Fuel.
2. Assigned work: Read 3.4, do p. 155 # 1-5,7,8

SNC2D
1. Lesson/Note: Cloud Formation.
2. Cloud in a bottle demonstration.

Tuesday November 5th, 2013

SBI4U
1. Note: Enzymes & Activation Energy
2. Assigned work: Read 3.3, do p. 150 # 2-5 (due tomorrow).
Also, catch up on past work and finish correcting Unit 1 test if necessary.

SNC2D

Work period.

Read 8.9, do p. 353 # 1-8.   Also read p. 354  

Monday November 4th, 2013

SBI4U
1. Lesson/Note: ATP
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 3.2, do p. 145 # 1-5, 8, 11.  Also, use your notes, textbook, & other resources to fully correct the Unit 1 test.

SNC2D
1. Lesson/Note: Prevailing Winds.
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 8.8, do p. 347 # 1-7.

Friday November 1st, 2013

SBI4U
1. Take up p. 133 practice question # 1
2. Lesson/Note: 2nd Law of Thermodynamics
3. Assigned work (due Monday): Read p. 134-140, do p. 140 # 1,2,5-7.
Additional Resources:
Definition of Enthalpy
Definition of Exergonic Reaction
Prepare for next week by watching this video on ATP
More detailed video on Gibbs Free Energy, Spontaneity, Enthalpy & Entropy

SNC2D
1. Quiz
2. Movie: "Atmosphere"
3. Tim to work on assigned work: Read 8.6, do p. 342 # 1-6