Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Strawberry DNA Extraction





Here are some links to the Strawberry DNA Extraction we will perform in class.

Here is a link to a video and pictures of the lab.  


Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Structure and Function of DNA and DNA Replication in the Cell Cycle (S phase).

Essential Questions:
What makes up DNA?
Explain the process of DNA Replication.

DNA Helix Game - Noble Prize

Cell Cycle Essential Questions and DNA Structure and Function Sheet Link 


Great Poster on DNA and Cell Cycle


DNA Replication with the Amoeba Sisters!


DNA Replication


DNA Replication Animation

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Mitosis Foldable



EQs- 
What happenes in each stage of mitosis?
In which phase does a cell spend most of its time in the cell cycle?
What needs to happen before cell division?




Use these images to help you complete your Mitosis foldable.
Examples of the foldable layout and look:
Picture, Labels, Description in each Phase



Cell Division - Front of Foldable





Mitosis- Inside Foldable


Helpful Videos







Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Onion Cell Cycle Webquest

The Onion Root - Cell Cycle Activity can be found on your Google Classroom under Science.
Or

Image of a Liver Cell's Cell Cycle.  This is the same as p. 60 in your text.

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Study Guide for Cell Organelle and Cell Theory Assessment


Cell History and Structure Function 2017

Cell-related Topics:

You should be able to explain...

1. How are cells classified?
Describe the classification of cells based on:
  • Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
  • Plant vs Animal

2. What makes up cells?  
Compare and contrast the structure and function of organelles found in plant and animal cells.
Know the 12 organelles on the Spreadsheet
Be able to list the function when given an organelle.
Identify the organelle by the structure.

3. What are the parts to the Cell Theory?
Understand the three parts of the cell theory.
Who were the scientists responsible for the cell theory?

4. What is the History of Science surrounding cells?
Who founded the first microscope?
Who was the first scientist to coin the term “cell?”

5. What are the parts to a microscope?

6. How do you correctly use a microscope?