November 21, 2025  9-10:30 am                                           

DNA

  In this session we will begin Module 6, DNA, Proteins and the Cell Cycle   focusing on DNA today and Protein Synthesis. This is a foundation module. Much of what we will be learning from here on is based on what you learn in this module.

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  You will do one experiment that is not in the workbook called; How To See Your Own DNA Without A Microscope.​ I will provide you with all of the materials. 

 

Together we will watch the next 6 Apologia Videos of Module 6 and discuss DNA and begin Protein Synthesis.

 

  Please watch the following YouTube Videos to prepare.

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1.  DNA Structure (press)

2.  See Your Own DNA Lab (press) 

3.  DNA Replication (press) 

4. Introduction to Protein Synthesis: From DNA to Protein (press)

5. The following activity is extremely important to fully comprehend and is the foundation for all of modern biology, Building a DNA Model(press)

6. DNA Bonding(press)

 

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November 14, 2025  9-10:30 am

 

            A Mitochondrion ----

 

 

  In this session we will continue Module 5, Cellular Respiration, focusing on the production of Cellular Energy.

 

  You will do one experiment that is in the workbook called;  Experiment 5.2, Cellular Respiration and Fermentation in Yeast.​ I will provide you with all of the materials. You will do this experiment at home because it requires data to be collected in intervals of 4, 8, 12 and 24 hours. 

 

Together we will watch the next Apologia Video of Module 5 and discuss Cellular Respiration and the processes that are going on within the Mitochondria. The video is the Apologia Version of the 2 YouTube videos you will watch below and will also show you how to do the lab. 

 

  Please watch the following YouTube Videos to prepare.

 

1. Cellular Respiration, The Amoeba Sisters (press)

2. Fermentation, The Amoeba Sisters (press) 

3. YouTube version of the lab you will be doing.(press) 

4. Endosymbiosis Theory(press) 

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November 7, 2025  9-10:30 am

 

  In this session we will continue focusing on Module 5 Cellular Energy focusing on Photosynthesis.

 

  You will do one of two experiments that are not in the workbook called;  

 

1. Photosynthesis, Making Oxygen at Home (press).

2. Photosynthesis 3 (press). 

 

  I will provide all the materials and a brief pre-lab preparatory explanation. We will watch the next Apologia Videos of Module 5 together prior to doing the lab.

 

  When baking soda 𝑁𝑎𝐻𝐶𝑂3 is added to water, it forms carbonic acid 𝐻2𝐶𝑂3 which then quickly decomposes into carbon dioxide 𝐶𝑂2 and water H2O

The reaction can be represented as two steps: first, the mixing of baking soda and water, and second, the breakdown of the carbonic acid. 

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A Chloroplast

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    (Memorize This)

 

 

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October 31, 2025  9-10:30 am

 

   This session we will begin Module 5 Cellular Energy focusing on Photosynthesis. We will do Module 5 Experiment 5.1,  Pigments of Photosynthesis Paper Chromatography on pages 405-408 in your Student Workbook. 

   I will provide all the materials and a brief pre-lab preparatory explanation. We will watch the first three Apologia Videos of Module 5 together prior to doing the lab.

• Watch the Amoeba Sisters Photosynthesis YouTube video taking note of the different reactions within and its relationship to Cellular Respiration.(press)​

   

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October 24, 2025-​

 

   This session we will be completing the unfinished Cell Transport processes labs.

We will complete, Module 4, Experiment 4.2, Osmosis in Animal Cells and begin and complete Experiment 4.3, Plasmolysis in Plant Cells. I will provide all the materials and a brief pre-lab preparatory explanation. 

• You will begin the Cell Analogy Team Project at home. Take a look at an example of a project (press).

• To help you organize your project, download, print and fill out the worksheet. You will create a poster during our session as your project.(press)

• Please spend time previewing and studying the following YouTube video. Use this video to help you fill out the worksheet. 

  • Study the following YouTube to familiarize yourself with the parts of

                    the cell (press)​

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                              A Plant Cell 

                                                                         

 

An Animal Cell

October 17, 2025-​​​​​​

                                     

   This session we will be focusing on the Cell Transport processes, and the many ways a cell gets the materials in needs through the outer membrane and moves  those materials within the cell. 

   We will be working on two Labs today, Module 4, Experiment 4.2, Osmosis in Animal Cells and Experiment 4.3, Plasmolysis in Plant Cells. I will provide all the materials and a brief pre-lab preparatory explanation. Approximately 2 hours. 

Please spend time previewing and studying the following YouTube videos.

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• The Cell Membrane, Crash Course (press) 

• Cell Transport, Amoeba Sisters (press)​

• Hypertonic, Hypotonic and Isotonic Solutions!, Bogo Biology (press)

  • Plasmolysis,  Deplasmolysis and Endosmosis (press) ​

  • Solute, Solvent, Solutions (press) 

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1. Module 4, Experiment 4.2, Osmosis in Animal Cells is found in your text and in your Student Workbook on pages 399-401. Please read and look at it before we do the lab.

   • This Lab proceeds in 3 steps taking nearly a week.

     • You will do Step 1 today.

     • I will do Step 2 during the week and keep records.

     • You will do Step 4  next week and complete the Lab.

2. Module 4, Experiment 4.3, Plasmolysis in Plant Cells​ is found in your text and in your Student Workbook on pages 403-403. Please read and look at it before we do the lab.

   • You will be doing this entire Lab.​

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