Archive for March, 2016
DNA Test Tomorrow!
Today we played Kahoot in class for extra credit.
You can find the link here: Kahoot Review
(There seemed to be an issue with the link. Hopefully it should work now!)
Study guides are due tomorrow also…
DNA Test on Tuesday! Study Guide Due Tuesday!
There will be a DNA test on Tuesday of next week. Students received a study guide in class today, that is due on the day of the test. I will upload the study guide this weekend.
RFLP DNA Fingerprinting
Yesterday we went over vocabulary related to the topic of RFLP (Restrictive Fragment Length Polymorphism). Today we took notes on the process and did an in class activity to simulate the process.
Extracting DNA from a Strawberry & DNA Quiz tomorrow!
We reviewed the steps involved in extracting DNA from a strawberry using this youtube video clip. We also reviewed for a short quiz tomorrow on DNA structure.
DNA from Strawberries
Today we extracted DNA from strawberries. Most students got good results from the experiment. Students worked on analysis questions in groups.
DNA Graphic Organizer
Create a graphic organizer (bubble map, tree map, etc.) using the following words:
DNA
DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID
WATSON & CRICK
BASES
SUGAR (DEOXYRIBOSE)
PHOSPHATE
BASE
BACKBONE
HYDROGEN BONDS
NITROGEN BONDS
ADENINE
THYMINE
GUANINE
CYTOSINE
COMPLEMENT
NUCLEOTIDE
NUCLEUS
CHROMOSOME
POLYMER
MONOMER
DNA Notes
Today we did some guided notes on DNA and started working on a paper model of DNA.
DNA
Today we started discussing DNA in class using a brainstorming activity and text. We also watched this short video clip.