Genetics - In genetics today, we continued to work on Replication-Transcription-Translation. We looked at a few DNA sequences with different mutations as compared to the original and how those mutations would change the protein (amino acid sequence). Our DNA extraction lab is Friday and we started to prep this lab today.
Selected Topics in Science did a modeling lab today ... modeling molecules (urea, glucose, glycine and six more) using marshmallows and toothpicks. Sounds like ghetto biology but we do not have modeling equipment for a class of 30 ... you do what you have to do! Tomorrow we start on photosynthesis and respiration. The Great Plant Growing Contest starts on Friday. Our regeneration continues ... most groups have both halves of their planarian still alive. We changed water today.
Introduction to Computer Programming is preparing for the Grand Prix competition on Friday. Several students started to work on their advanced problems using decision statements. We are making good progress so far.
After school I went to the Clinic to get a bus driver's physical. I am not coaching this year but, may drive the bus on a science trip if we put one together. When I got home, I ripped up our Uncle Burl's turnip patch ... we will plant it around Labor Day.
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