Einstein's Brain

I read this article today and I thought you may be interested.  Scientists Get a New Look at Einstein's Brain.
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Molecules of Life & Bag It

Today we began a discussion on the macromolecules that are pertinent to life, as we know it.  We're discussing carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.  I created a presentation years ago, when I was teaching 10th grade biology, that introduced this same topic, but at a much deeper level.  I'm including that presentation here, so that parents may view it to get an understanding as to what we're learning about in class.

Today we discussed carbohydrates and lipids.  Slides 3, 5, 10, 11, 27 and 35 may be useful to view.

Click here for the presentation.

In addition, students watched the documentary Bag It.  We will be discussing the science presented in this documentary in the upcoming weeks.  If you would like to borrow the DVD, please let me know and I can send it home with you!

Welcome

Thank you for stopping by this blog!  This site will be used as a virtual classroom for our middle school science class.  Here I will post information about class topics, post virtual desk assignments, mention homework assignments and update you about SSEP, the science fair and science in the news.  In addition, I would like to highlight various works that students produce as they develop as scientists and writers.

When we discuss topics in class that I feel need additional support outside of the classroom, I will come here.  I will post applicable videos and links that can be used to supplement the learning that went on in the classroom.  I suggest that you check regularly for information that may be helpful to you and/or your student.

I will label each post so that you can easily filter through them by clicking on the "label" links found in the right tool bar.

Welcome! :)