Mr. Jenks Class Blog

Dearborn High School

   Apr 24

Forensic DNA Binder Organization

Binder Organization

All Bellwork (Have this week on top)

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1. DNA and Chromosomes Picture/Notes

2/3. Genetics: Some of the Basics Reading and Questions

4. DNA Technology History Notes

4a. Forensic Files – Bad Blood and Tight Fitting Genes

5. RFLP Notes (8 steps)

6. RFLP Simulation Lab

7. DNA Fingerprinting Case Analysis

8/9. Identical Twins DNA Reading and Questions

10. PCR Notes

11. Electropherogram Results and Table

12. Capillary Electrophoresis Pictures

13. mtDNA vs. nDNA Notes

14. Reading Pedigrees Notes and mtDNA Examples

15/16. Romanov Reading and Questions

17. Forensic Files – Sealed with a Kiss and A Daughter’s Journey

18. A Not So Perfect Match Video Questions

19. DNA Study Guide


   Mar 27

Biology – DNA, RNA and Protein Synthesis Binder Organization

DNA, RNA and Protein Synthesis Binder Organization

All Bellwork (Have this week on top)

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1. Biomolecule Concept Map

2. Constructing a DNA Molecule

3. DNA Structure Reading Responses

4. DNA Structure Paperclip Activity

5. DNA Notes

6. Constructing a RNA Molecule

7. DNA vs. RNA Differences Reading and Questions

8. Transcription: DNA –> mRNA Webquest

9. Transcription Notes

10. Steps of Genetic Transcription – Central Dogma Transcription

11. Translation Webquest: mRNA –> Protein

12. Translation Notes

13. Transcription and Translation Practice

14. Protein Synthesis Race

15. Protein Synthesis Sentences Practice

16. DNA Mutations Notes

17. DNA Mutations Practice Worksheet

18. Mutation Station Answer Sheet (I still have this)

19. DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis Study Guide

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   Mar 20

Forensics – Glass, Impressions and Prints Binder Organization

Binder Organization – Glass, Impressions and Prints

All Bellworks (This Week on Top)

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1. What is Glass? Reading

2. Glass Analysis Background

3. Glass Analysis CWP

4. Forensic Glass Analysis Packet

5. Glass Analysis Check for Understanding

6.Index of Refraction Demo and Practice Calculations

7. Forensic Files – Shattered Dreams and Dirty Laundry

8. Unknown Glass Analysis Lab

9. Forensic Glass Review (1-25)

10. Fatal Phonebooth CER

11. Density and Becke Lines

12. Forensic Files – Catch 22

13. Shoe Impressions and Prints Guided Notes

14. Shoe Impressions and Prints CWP

15. Shoe Casting and Inking Lab (I still have)

16. OJ Simpson Case Study Reading and Questions

17. Individual Shoe Print Comparisons

18. Tracking Down Tires Guided Notes

19. Characterizing and Using Tire Tracks Reading and Questions

20. Tracking Down Tires CWP

21. Crime Scene Tire Analysis Lab

22. Individual Tire Tread Comparison

23. Forensic Files – Treading Not So Lightly

24. Took Mark Reading Questions and CWP

24. Screwdriver Comparison Lab (I still have)

25. Test Review Stations Lab

26. Glass, Impressions and Prints Test Review

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   Mar 07

Cellular Respiration Binder Organization

Cellular Respiration Binder Organization

All Bellworks (Have this week on top)

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1. Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration POGIL

2. Cellular Respiration Webquest

3. What is Cellular Respiration? Reading and Q’s (If you have)

4. Cellular Respiration Guided Notes

5. Cellular Respiration POGIL with Concept Map on Back

6. Cellular Respiration Virtual Lab

7. Cellular Respiration Review Questions

8. Planet Earth II: Grasslands Video Questions

9. Cellular Respiration Foldable (Place in front pocket)

10. Photosynthesis and Respiration Study Guide

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Class Syllabus


   Feb 13

Forensics – Intro and Soil Binder Organization

Binder Organization – Intro Crime Lab Units/Specialists and Soil

All Bellworks (this week on top)

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1. Intro to Forensic Science 2 Notes

2. Crime Lab Units Guided Notes

3. Crime Lab Specialists Guided Notes

4. Crime Lab Unit/Specialists Matching

5. Intro and Crime Lab CWP

6. Careers in Forensic Science Reading and Questions

7. Forensic Files – The List Murders

8. Soil Collection, Preservation Methods and Tests Video Questions and Soil CWP

9. Forensic Geology Reading

10. Physical Properties of Soil Lab

11. Texture of Soil Lab – Sieve Lab

12. Case Study – The Silent Witness Reading and Questions

13. Forensic Files – Grounds for Indictment and Muddy Waters

14. Chemical Properties of Soil Lab Procedure

15. Chemical Properties of Soil Lab Data Table

16. Intro, Crime Lab and Soil Study Guide

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Signed Syllabus

Brain Teasers


   Feb 11

Photosynthesis Binder Organization

Photosynthesis Binder Organization.

All Bellworks

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1. Lost on the Moon Discussion Activity

2. The Water Cycle Reading

3. Carbon Video Summaries

4. Carbon Cycle Game

5. The Carbon Cycle Reading

6. The Carbon Cycle Homework Questions (11-20)

7. Photosynthesis Reading and Questions (Mars or Farming)

8. Where Does Biomass of a Plant Come From?

9. Leaf Photosynthesis Computer Activity

10. Factors that Affect Photosynthesis Lab (I Have This )

11. Photosynthesis Reading and Questions 1-8

12. Photosynthesis Notes

13. Photosynthesis Cut and Paste

14. Photosynthesis Review Questions

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Signed Class Syllabus


   Dec 17

Biology – Ecology Binder Organization

Ecology Binder Organization

All Bellworks (This week’s on top)

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1. Energy Stations Data Sheet

2. Abiotic vs. Biotic Factors Notes

3. Aquatic Ecosystem Simulation Activity

4. Ecological Pyramids Virtual Lab Activity

5. Energy Pyramid Notes

6. Living Players Vocab

7. Build a Food Web Activity

8. Energy Through Ecosystems Worksheet Review

9. Yellowstone national Park Trophic Cascades

10. Be Careful of What You Eat! Activity

11. Amoeba Sisters Video Recap – Biomagnification

12. Exponential Population Growth and Virtual Lab

13. Worksheet – Population Dynamics

14. Population Ecology Graph Worksheet

15. Exponential vs. Logistic Double Bubble Map

16. Symbiosis Reading and Annotations

17. Symbiosis T-Chart

18. Symbiosis Card Game

19. Ecological Succession Readings and Practice

20. Succession Cut and Paste

21. Biomanbio Computer Activity 2 Paragraph Summary

22. Mt. St. Helens Video Questions

23. Ecology Study Guide

References


   Dec 17

Forensics – Document Analysis Binder Organization

All Bellworks (This Week On Top)

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1. Forensic for Dummies Document Analysis Questions

2. Own Handwriting Analysis Lab

3. Methods of Forgery Paper

4. 12 Criteria for Analyzing Handwriting

5. Handwriting Analysis Lab

6. Forensic Files – Last Will and Sign Here

7. Check Forgery Lab

8. Document Analysis Lab

9. Chromatography Notes

10. Station Review Activity Notes

11. Document Analysis Study Guide

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   Nov 15

Forensics Blood Unit Binder Organization

Blood Unit Binder Organization

All bellworks (have this week on top)

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1. The Forensics of Blood Article and Questions

2. Blood Paints a Picture Article and Questions

3. Blood Characteristics Notes and CWP

4. Identification of Blood Reading and Questions

5. Presumptive Blood Testing Demos

6. Animal Blood Comparison Microscope Lab

7. Blood Typing Notes

8. Blood Typing CWP and Blood Type Review

9. Jeffrey MacDonald Case Study and Questions

10. Simulated Blood Typing Lab

11. Forensic Files – 2nd Shot at Love and Pinned by the Evidence

12. Blood Transfusions Notes

13. Blood Transfusions Problems

14. Blood Transfusion Practice Homework Problems

15. The Genetics Behind Blood Typing Notes

16. Genetics of Blood Typing Practice Problems

17. Blood Statistics

18. Blood Review Stations

19. Blood Unit Study Guide

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   Nov 09

Biology Evolution Part 2 Binder Check

Evolution Part 2 Binder Organization

All Bellworks (This week’s on top)

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1. Whales in Transition – Fossils

2. Evidence for Evolution Station Packet

3. Evidence for Evolution Stated Clearly

4. Evidence for Evolution Notes

5. Evidence for Evolution Reading and Questions Worksheet

6. Evidence of Evolution Review Sheet

7. Introduction to Cladograms Notes – Separate sheet of paper with Minions

8. Telephone Cladograms

9. Cladograms Practice Packet

10. Patterns of Evolution Notes

11. Patterns of Evolution Vocabulary 4 Squares

12. Patterns of Evolution Card Sort Sheet

13. Convergent/Divergent/Coevolution Case Studies

14. Cladogram and Patterns of Evolution Practice

15. Speciation Webquest

16. This Ant Species May Support a Controversial Theory on Evolution Reading and Summary

17. Evolution Part 2 Study Guide

18. Evolution Part 1 Work

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