Saturday, November 10, 2007

Week Sixteen


This week we continue our journey into DNA to discover how it copies itself and makes proteins. We will also begin to discover the secrets to cell reproduction through mitosis and meiosis.

A tentative schedule this week includes
:

Monday - DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis Notes/ DNA video
Tuesday - Finish DNA On-line Lab / Article on Franklin, Watson, and Crick / Work on DNA Study Guide
Wednesday - DNA Review / Finish Article / DNA video
Thursday - DNA Quiz / Mitosis Reading in Textbook
Friday - Mitosis and Meiosis Notes

Homework this week includes:

Get Progress Reports signed by Friday

DNA Essential Questions due Wednesday

DNA Study Guide due Wednesday

Study for DNA Quiz Thursday

Helpful Websites:

Watson Video

DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis Workshop
Protein Synthesis AnimationWeb Quest in Class Lab
Mitosis and Meiosis in Action
Cells Alive: Cell Cycle
Cells Alive: Mitosis
Cells Alive: Meiosis
The Division of Plant and Animal Cells
Onion root cells in cell division
Biology in Motion
Mitosis Animation
Meiosis Animation