Agenda: April 20-24

Life Science Agenda: April 20-24 2009
“Cells: The Basic Units of Life—and Cell Processes”


Monday:4/20
IN CLASS LEARNING
Structure and Function of Cell organelles

HOME- LEARNING
To review for the quiz tomorrow, complete Chapter Review questions 1-22 on page 78-79


Tuesday:4/21
IN CLASS LEARNING
-Quiz over Chapter Three
-Intro to “Exchange with the Environment”
*Cornstarch/Iodine Demonstration
-Define diffusion and osmosis-- Demonstration

HOME-LEARNING: NONE!


Wednesday: 4/22
IN CLASS LEARNING
Continue with “Exchange with the Environment”
-Passive Transport
-Active Transport
-Endocytosis
-Exocytosis

HOME-LEARNING: None!


Thursday: 4/23
IN CLASS LEARNING
Intro to Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
PS/CR as a cycle—compare with Fermentation
*Start PS/CR Lab

HOME-LEARNING
Chapter 4
Read p 88-91
Assignment: Create a diagram that compares photosynthesis and cellular respiration. What is the connection between these two processes?


Friday: 4/24
IN CLASS LEARNING
Finish PS/CR Lab

HOME-LEARNING
In the morning, right after you wake up, go to your spot and sit for 15 min. Record how many different birds/bird sounds you saw/heard.