Thursday 1/28

Journal:

Explain how to focus a microscope. Discuss which objective lenses should be focused first and last as well as which adjustment knobs to use with each objective lens.

I handed out new late passes and hall passes today so if you missed class, come see me to get them. We finished the Using a Microscope lab and turned it in today. For lab makeup, talk to me about coming after school to finish. We also made the onion slide for a new lab we'll finish on Monday:  Cheek and Onion Cell lab.

HW:  bring a specimen (living or once-living) to class by next Tuesday 2/2 to view under the microscope

Wednesday 1/27

Journal:

List as many cell organelles and their functions as you can from memory.

Today we finished the Microscope ppt and notes outline, then started the lab Using a Microscope. For lab makeup, come see me about finding a time after school.

HW:  none

Tuesday 1/26

Journal:

Write about your a) favorite thing and b) least favorite thing about MSI

Today we went through this powerpoint and used this notes outline to accompany it.

HW:  bring a piece of newspaper to class tomorrow