Tuesday, April 19, 2016
3:30-4:30; 60 min.
Biology:
Classification -
Jack and I reviewed chapter 18, which explored the history of classification of living things. We concentrated on the area that focused on the differences between a clad system and a Linnaeus classification. Jack learned how to decipher cladograms, and we discussed how they can be used, in a more plastic manner, to trace any specific trait (or combination of traits), while the Linnaeus system is structured to show how living things are named, and cannot be manipulated.
-Building Vocabulary.
-Conjugation of boire and prendre.
-Partitives, and differences between indefinite and definitive articles.
-Workbook activities
-Reading comprehension
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
3:30-4:30; 60 min.
Biology:
Classification -
Jack and I reviewed chapter 17, which explored the history of classification of living things. I taught Jack the mnemonic device to remember the taxonomic classification system (Keep ponds clean or frogs get sick, to remember kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species). We then examined the way new genetic information from DNA analysis has changed this system. Jack learned to read a cladogram, that shows how different species are connected through evolutionary trees, based on DNA and genetic traits.
-Conjugation and application of Boire,Prendre, Apprendre and Aller + Book exercises
-Vocabulary building
-Reading comprehension
-Translating phrases from English to French
-Workbook activities...
-Formulating questions in present and inversions...
-Picking correct form of "Quel" ( keep an eye on gender and number agreement)...
-Reviewing prepositions...
-Chapter vocabulary building...
Monday, April 4, 2016
3:30-4:30; 60 min.
Biology:
Darwin -
Jack and I reviewed chapter 16, which explored the travels of Charles Darwin, his studies and theories about finches and tortoises in the Galapagos’ islands. We discussed natural and artificial selection, survival of the fittest, adaptation and biogeography.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
4:00 - 5:00; 60 min.
Biology:
Recombinant DNA -
Jack and I reviewed the beginning of chapter 15. We discussed Recombinant DNA: when scientists use restriction enzymes to isolate a segment of DNA for analysis and/or replication to be used in agriculture, medicine, and transgenics. The specific processes were outlined and processes were discussed, including the use of spider DNA in goats with the result of goat milk that can be used to create a super soft silk that the Canadian military uses for uniforms (true story!). The ethic of recombinant DNA is the next subject in chapter 15.
-Difference between à (preposition) and a (verb 3rd person)
-Conjugation and review of to be, to have and to go.
-Structure, form and use of near future tense + Exercises
-Vocabulary from unit 4 (Au cafè)
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
4:00 - 5:00; 60 min.
Biology:
Non-disjunction -
Jack and I reviewed chapter 14. We discussed non-disjunction: when chromosomes do not separate during meiosis. Jack examined and practiced reading a pedigree. Finally he researched how scientists use restriction enzymes to isolate a segment of DNA for analysis. Homework: Read and write out the definitions two times before the test.
Assignment
Read and write out the definitions two times before the test.
