Central Dogma Web Comic Assignment:
Task: WITH a PARTNER (2 people MAX), 
create a 6 box comic strip, with drawings AND captions for each box, showing the steps of central dogma. LEAVE the last box blank. We will discuss it on Monday. Also, include key vocabulary.

Mini-Rubric:
Worth 25 classwork points

15- did you show understanding of the process and get into detail with what happens
(you have at least 6 unique steps-leave last box blank for NOW) (2 pts per unique step).
5- includes key vocabulary and scientific language
5- artistic/creativity/neatness

Please peruse the following websites to help you complete the task:

• 3D animation
• Simple Description
• Central Dogma Overview Slides (click through concepts)
• Interactive: transcribe and translate a gene
• what makes a firefly glow
• What is a protein?
• DNA/RNA/Proteins and the first molecules on earth
• Protein Synthesis in 2 step  
• Central Dogma Story in Flash
• 3D Video of Central Dogma
• Crick's paper describing Central Dogma for the first time

DNA's Structure

3. DNA’s Structure

By reading and answering the questions below, you will “create your own” lab reading section.

https://www.dnalc.org/resources/3d/23-dna-unzip.html video intro
http://www.eurekascience.com/ICanDoThat/dna_structure.htm   This is a fun cartoon introduction to DNA.

These websites all provide good visuals on DNA structure.

http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/dna/DNAi_building_blocks.html

http://www.chemguide.co.uk/organicprops/aminoacids/dna1.html

https://highered.mheducation.com/sites/9834092339/student_view0/chapter3/dna_structure.html

Take an online “tour” of the basics of DNA science at  http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/tour/

http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/basics/dna (about the DNA as a code)

Microscopes!

Use the following links to help you with the Lab Procedure:
Parts of a microcsope and handling:
http://schools.dcsd.k12.nv.us/dhs/class/MOLSEN/Life%20Science/Life%20Science/Unit%201/Chapter%201/Microscope%20Techniques%20Lecture.pdf

Preparing a slide for viewing:
http://utahscience.oremjr.alpine.k12.ut.us/sciber00/7th/cells/sciber/slidepre.htm

ppt on organic compounds

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6qxU-6hsTngMUFnUEJ6T3FWdm8/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6qxU-6hsTnga0p1VUh0ejlUVXc/edit?usp=sharing

Hudson River Foundation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hudsonmap.png


http://www.hudsonriver.org/download/hrfpcb102901.pdf

Biomagnification

1A)What are some common human released toxins present in ecosystems? (do a google search) 

1B)View these three images: answer the questions below in your notes

1B.1) Explain the process of biomagnification in terms of the food chain.

1B.2) Why does the biomagnification pyramid appear to be the opposite of an energy pyramid?

2) Read this website, play the game, and answer the 5 questions at the bottom of the page in your notes. Try these without clicking "check answer" first.

http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/edu/learning/player/lesson13/l13la1.html

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pre-Lesson

Food Webs (part 1 continued from Thursday)
9-4: Please complete through problem 7 any that you did not finish on thursday. Then we will stop and go over the answers.

1) definitions:
a) Producer
b) Consumer
c) Decomposer
d) Carnivore
e) Herbivore
f) omnivore
g) ecosystem
h) autotroph
i) heterotoph

2) Do a word dissection on the following two words using the links.  Which words from #1 are they synonyms of?

a) Autotroph: http://bioetymology.blogspot.com/2011/07/autotroph.html

b) Heterotroph: http://bioetymology.blogspot.com/2011/07/heterotroph.html

3)  http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/foodchain/
Define the term: Trophic Level

4) What does a food chain show?

5) How is a food web different than a food chain?

6) Play the food web game: 

http://www.coolclassroom.org/cool_windows/home.html

7) Game analysis: What is the difference between the 4 levels of consumers?

8) Draw an energy pyramid in your notebooks like in the website: Energy Pyramids

http://www.learner.org/courses/essential/life/session7/closer5.html

a)why is the energy pyramid shaped like a pyramid?

b) What is the relationship between the levels of an energy pyramid

c) Why are there so many fewer organisms in each ascending level of the pyramid?

LESSON PART 2:

1) Read this website, play the game, and answer the 5 questions at the bottom of the page in your notes. Try these without clicking "check answer" first.

http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/edu/learning/player/lesson13/l13la1.html


2) Biomagnification article annotation:
A) Go to this website, and create an account for rap genius. Use your mbhs email and create a nickname with your name in it So i can easily identify you and give you points for making annotations.

Rapgenius is an annotation site that allows you to annotate any text in a cloud.  We will be using this service today and in the future.


B) Go to this article: http://news.rapgenius.com/Mr-post-john-s-grays-biomagnification-in-marine-systems-the-perspective-of-an-ecologist-lyrics

find my nickname on the side and follow me.
Then create two annotations with your partner on the article.

LESSON PART 3:

1) Brooklyn bridge park:

http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/

check out the website for the park we will be visiting on monday.

a) why do you think we are visiting this park for Biochemistry Class?

b) Write down 2 facts and 2 questions you have about the park

Food Web Quest

Complete the following questions on Food Webs:

mbhsbiochem1.blogspot.com:
1) Read the following website to refresh your mind about ecosystems and food webs:  http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/foodchain/


2) Define the following terms and give an example of each type of organism (keep your definitions short)
a) Producer
b) Consumer
c) Decomposer
d) Carnivore
e) Herbivore
f) omnivore
g) ecosystem

3) Do a word dissection on the following two words using the links.  Which words from #2 are they synonyms of?
a) Autotroph: http://bioetymology.blogspot.com/2011/07/autotroph.html
b) Heterotroph: http://bioetymology.blogspot.com/2011/07/heterotroph.html


4) Define the term: Trophic Level

5) What does a food chain show?

6) How is a food web different than a food chain?

7) Play the food web game: 
http://www.coolclassroom.org/cool_windows/home.html


8) Game analysis: What is the difference between the 4 levels of consumers?


9) Draw an energy pyramid in your notebooks like in the website: Energy Pyramids
http://www.learner.org/courses/essential/life/session7/closer5.html

a)why is the energy pyramid shaped like a pyramid?

10) Brooklyn bridge park:
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/
check out the website for the park we will be visiting on monday.
a) why do you think we are visiting this park for Biochemistry Class?
b) Write down 2 facts and 2 questions you have about the park

Periodic Table Introduction

Question 1:
Venn Diagram of electrons/ protons/ neutrons

Fill in everything you can
at least 2 details per circle, and at least 1 detail in the joint circles.

Use these websites:
http://www.universetoday.com/82128/parts-of-an-atom/
http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/multimedia/chapter4/lesson1#protons_and_electrons
http://education.jlab.org/qa/particlemass_02.html


Question 2:
What information is contained on the periodic table? List everything
use these websites:
http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/multimedia/chapter4/lesson2
http://www.amnh.org/ology/features/stufftodo_einstein/atommobile_read.php
http://chemistry.about.com/od/periodictable/ss/How-To-Use-A-Periodic-Table.htm
http://www.chemicool.com/

Question 3:
What makes each element/ type of atom different?
http://chemistry.about.com/od/periodictableelements/a/What-Are-Elements.htm


Question 4:
What information can you find in each box on the periodic table?
http://www.sparknotes.com/chemistry/fundamentals/periodictable/section2.rhtml
http://www.amnh.org/ology/features/stufftodo_einstein/atommobile_read.php

5. Mendeleev:
Click through the powerpoint about the periodic table.
Write down 
1)Who created the first periodic table?
2) How are the elements organized?
3)How to find # of electrons, # of protons, # of neutrons
4) complete the practice problems (no need to copy, just practice)

Ecological Footprint Quiz

In your notes Write "Ecological Impacts of Humans"

1) Go to http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/10-ways-man-destroying-environment.htm

a) Do a quick click through the slideshow and Read the top ten ways that humans impact their ecosystems

b)Choose Just 2 impacts that are most unfamiliar to you and write a short description of each.

c)Be sure to read some of the comments section underneath the article.

  

Go to:

2) http://myfootprint.org/en/visitor_information/

a)In your notes Write "Ecological Footprint Quiz"

Write: Score_____

b) As you take the quiz, list the factors in which you impact your ecosystem.  Circle the areas in which you make the biggest impact on your local ecosystem

c) When you finish the quiz record your footprint score in your notes with units.  

Atoms, Elements, Compounds, Mixtures, Measurement

aim: Lesson:____

Name_________________

Use a laptop and your lab 1 packet to help you answer the questions below.  Do Part 1 first, then we will discuss your answers to part 1 as a class discussion.  Please prepare for discussion by Table-Talking your answers with your group members before you write them down.  After Part 1 discussion, move on to part 2, which we will then discuss, and finally, we will hit part 3.

Part 1

:http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/atoms/elements.html

http://pslc.ws/macrog/kidsmac/atoms.htm

1.  What is an atom?

2.  What is the difference between a single atom and a compound?  

3. Name 3 different chemical compounds, write their chemical formulas here: You may not use water or salt. Then describe its function or use.

https://depts.washington.edu/soundcit/data/compounds/a-z-chemicals/

4. Choose three different types of Atoms, and using the link at http://www.rsc.org/periodic-table describe 5 physical properties of each, and 1 historical fact of each:

Element:	Element:	Element:
Fact:

5. Choose one of the elements above and do an internet search to discover ONE of its chemical properties.  Describe it here.  

6. How are physical changes different than chemical changes?

Part 2:

7. Visit this website and read through it. http://www.kentchemistry.com/links/Matter/ClassifiyingMatter.htm.   Sorry the videos don’t work, just start at “How do we classify matter? and answer questions 5, 6, 7:

8. What is the key difference between a mixture and a pure substance?

9. Fill in the T-Chart Below by describing traits of each.

	Elements	Compounds	Substances	Homogenous Mixtures	Heterogeneous Mixtures
Definition: Characteristics: Examples:

10. What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

11. Using colors, indicate the molecular configuration of a mixture with at least 3 substances. In the other box, draw the molecules of a PURE substance.

Part 3:

12.  Use a ruler to measure the length of this paper:  ____ cm.

Is it possible to get an exact measurement of the length of the paper? Why or why not?

The relationships between Enzymes and Proteins:

Answer the following questions using the links in today's post:

1)What is the relationship between proteins and enzymes? 

2)What is the relationship between enzymes and traits? 

3)How does an enzyme’s structure allow it to perform its job? 

4)Why is an enzyme considered a catalyst?  

5)Why do you think that macromolecules require enzymes to be broken down or built up? 

6) What are the building blocks of proteins and how does the body acquire ALL of the amino acids it needs?


Links to use: 
1) Basics on enzymes Animated Enzyme Tutorial
Enzymes are like Wrenches
Enzyme Basics Article
How Enzymes Work As Catalysts
2) Protein Structure
Levels of Protein Shape/Structure
Picture of different levels of protein shape and structure
3) Examples of Enzymes and How they can determine specific Traits and functions
Enzymes Determine Plant Pigments
Enzyme Example Reactions
Digestive System Enzymes

The Mouth: Web Assignment

Instructions:

• You have 20 minutes to research and find the answers to the following questions with your partner, using the links below.  
• Answer the questions in your notebooks
• 12 classwork points (2 pts. each) + 2 e.c.

1. Describe the basic anatomy of the mouth.
2. How are the dental structures among carnivores, omnivores and herbivores different?  
3. What is mechanical digestion?  
1. What structures in the mouth are responsible for mechanical digestion?  
4. What is chemical digestion?  
1. What structures in the mouth provide materials for chemical digestion?
5. Why do you require both mechanical and chemical digestion?
6. Why does food need to be digested?
7. Bonus question: Are humans evolved to be meat eaters? Cite specific evidence.

Links to use:
(basics of the digestive system and mouth)
http://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/digestive/
Mouth anatomy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Image
Mouth Anatomy
(Types of teeth and their uses)
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/picture-of-the-teeth
http://users.forthnet.gr/ath/abyss/dep1151.htm
(comparisons of different mouths)
World of the Wolf - wolf skull
http://www.vegantraveler.com/2012/03/herbivore-or-carnivore/
The Comparative Anatomy of Eating
carnivore - National Geographic Education
(types of digestion)
http://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/digestive/regions/mouth.html
http://www.slideshare.net/brucecoulter/mechanical-chemical-digestion