Monday, January 22nd

Do Now:
What are enzymes? What type of molecule are enzymes made of? What do enzymes do for the body?

Today in class we:
Discussed the structure and function of organic molecules: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids
Began enzyme lab

Homework:
Chemical Compounds in Cells Worksheet
Study for quiz on Thursday (will cover section 1: Chemical Compounds in Cells)

Reminder to students and parents
The remainder of Rapture Marine tuition is due this week. Please
contact me with any questions or concerns

Attention Parents

Tuesday, January 16th

Do NOw:

What is the difference between an element and a compound? Can you give an example of each?

Today in class we:

Finished science fair presentations

Discussed Elements, compounds and molecules

Homework due Thursday:
Pg 30 #1 and 2

Attention Parents: This is a copy of went home to your student today

January 16, 2007

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome back for the second half of the 2006-2007 school year here at St. Joseph High School. Here is an update of some of our upcoming events.

Rapture Marine

Our trip on the Rapture Marine vessel is soon approaching. We are scheduled to depart St. Joseph School by 5:30 am on Monday, February 26^th on our way to Kona. We will be aboard the Rapture Marine vessel from 8:00 am on Monday to 6:00pm Wednesday evening. Due to the number of participants that have been booked aboard the boat during our dates the final tuition for the trip is $395. This will cover the three days on the boat as well as transportation to and from Kona. The remaining $295 of the tuition for both students and chaperones is due no later than Tuesday, January 23, 2007. If you paid more than the $100 deposit last semester, please adjust your current payment accordingly. If you did not sign up and pay a deposit, but are now interested in going please send a check for the full amount. Checks should be made out to St. Joseph High School.

More information will be forthcoming concerning trip itinerary and packing list. Parents and students should be aware that 3^rd quarter progress reports will be issued February 6^th and any students earning Ds or Fs in any classes will be required to conference with me and Sr. Marion to discuss eligibility for the trip. Feel free to contact me by phone or email if you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming trip.

Science Fair

This Thursday, January 18^th is St. Joseph High School’s annual science fair presentation and competition. Our students have worked very hard over the last semester in preparation for this event and have turned out some excellent projects that exemplify the scientific method. The science fair competition will be going on during the school day on Thursday, and will be open for the general public in the gymnasium until 6:30pm. We hope you can attend this event in support of your student and all of the participants in this year’s science fair.

Thank you for your continued support of your student and St. Joseph High School as we strive to provide exciting and enriching opportunities that broaden student’s horizons in science,

Katie Virkus

St. Joseph Science Department Chair

Web Resources for Chemical Compounds in Cells

Hi Class,
I encourage you to check out the following websites to help you understand the structure and function of the various chemical compounds we have been talking about including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids

Structure of Proteins
http://mama.uchsc.edu/vc/cancer/proteins/p1.cfm

Lipids
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objid=AP13204

Carbohydrates
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/bio_carbos.html

Molecules of Life
http://faculty.nl.edu/jste/biochem.htm

Thursday, January 12th

Today in class we:
Prepared and shared our science fair projects with small groups in the class.
All students should have turned in presentation outlines and grading sheets


ST. JOSEPH SCIENCE FAIR THURSDAY, JANUARY 18TH.

SET UP IN THE GYM AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17TH

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL 6:30PM

Tuesday, January 9th

Do Now: 1. Set a goal grade for yourself for 3rd quarter
2. List 3 specific ways in which you will accomplish your goal.
3. List at least one thing Ms. Virkus can do to help you accomplish your goal.

In class today we:
Set grade goals
Handed out text books
Set criteria for science fair presentations
Worked on sciene fair presentation outlines

Homework due Thursday
- Finish science fair poster boards
- Finish science fair presentation outlines
- Be prepared for presentations on Thursday