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Join this optional accompanying lab for High School Biology with Dr. Hamilton, with video meetings on osmosis, fermentation, mitosis, genetics, and more.
Total classes: 7
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th
Suggested credit: One full semester Biology Lab
Description
There will be 6 labs that are explicitly aligned with the Biology Part One classes. Biology Part One Labs are to be performed with minimum equipment and will consist of common household supplies. A list provided in the syllabus.
Outline
Week 5 – Osmosis Lab – In this investigation, we will use a hen’s fresh egg to determine what happens during osmosis and diffusion across membranes.
Week 7 – Fermentation – We will set up a fermentation in a closed system and capture the generated carbon dioxide to carbonate root beer.
Week 8 – Mitosis Flip Book – We are drawing our own, moving cell division!
Week 9 – Punnett Square – Applying our knowledge of phenotypes and genotypes to complete a worksheet.
Week 10 – Genetic Match – Students will determine the presence of certain high-frequency traits in themselves and their family members.
Week 11 – DNA Extraction – We will be creating a mixture to extract DNA from a strawberry!
Week 13 – M&M Lab – Activity to simulate the process of radioactive decay and to illustrate the concept of half-life.
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: Lab Booklet, https://www.amazon.com/Biology-Lab-Part-Homeschool-Connections/dp/B09BY852BJ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF
