Author Archives: mrkubuske

11.02.16
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Plan for 11/2

Sorry for not being there today. I am not feeling well and need to take the day to recuperate. In the mean time here is what I want you to work on while I’m out. Its separated by class:

Alpha:

    1. Watch the YouTube video on Active Transport (below) and take notes. If you want to download the notes page and take notes on notability it can be found by clicking this link.

  1. Then download (click here) and answer the review questions with your table mates… or “tates” as I like to call them.

As a reminder… your Unit 4 test is Next Tuesday!

A Period:

    1. Watch the YouTube video on Active Transport (below) and take notes. If you want to download the notes page and take notes on notability it can be found by clicking this link.

  1. Then download and complete the review activities below in Notability. Do this with your table mates… or “tates” as I like to call them, but everyone should complete their own.
    1. Review Questions
    2. Wordsearch
  2. We will go over both in class on Monday

As a reminder… your Unit 4 test is Next Tuesday!

10.26.16
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Osmosis in the Kitchen (Lab)

Today we’ll start section two of Unit 4 discussing Passive transport, or the movement of materials from high concentration to low concentration without the use of energy. There are three types of Passive Transport, all of which are related:

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  1. Diffusion: Movement of ANY material from High to Low concentration
  2. Facilitated Diffusion: Diffusion of large materials that requires a transport protein to move across a membrane.
  3. Osmosis: Diffusion of water across a membrane. In your cells, osmosis is a type of facilitated diffusion because it requires Aquaporins to move the water across the cell membrane.

For more information on this process please watch, and take notes on, the video below. When you are finished, please complete Directions of Osmosis Table (PDF) & the Passive Transport Review Questions (PDF).

10.13.16
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Common Assessment #1

Step 1: iOS 7 – Bring up the toolbar from the bottom of your screen and TURN ON your DO NOT DISTURB Button

iOS 6 – Go to your settings and TURN OFF notifications or TURN ON do not disturb.

Step 2: If there are people sitting behind you facing you, set your iPad flat on your table; otherwise set your iPad up so that it faces you. Make sure your screen is bright enough to see from this angle.

Step 3: Click the link below and begin your Fall 2016 Common Assessment

Fall 2016 Common Assessment – Google Form

Step 4: Please fill out honest the Student Feedback Form so that I can improve my teaching (or keep doing what I’m doing)

Student Feedback Form: Quarter 1 – Google Form

Step 5: Work on something Academic for the remainder of the time allotted.

09.26.16
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Catch Up with Cells

This is you playing catch-up obviously

After you Finish your Unit 2 test, we’re going to play a little catch-up with Unit 3… Cells.

Watch the video (or Click the link) below to be taken to our Unit 3-Section 1 Notes on the cell theory. Your assignment is to take these notes tonight and be prepared to discuss and answer questions on it tomorrow! Good luck!

YouTube – Cell Theory

09.07.16
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Organic Compounds & Carbohydrates!

Not quite how I pictured God looking but ok.

Okay, I know it doesn’t necessarily sound exciting… but keep in mind that organic compounds are what you and I and every living thing on the planet are made of! Kind of cool when you think about it… maybe it’s like God’s ingredients for life!

Anyways, today I’m going to introduce you to the idea of what an organic compound is, then we’ll cover the types, and finally spend some time going in depth into one of the most important organic compounds: Carbohydrates!

Carbs are pretty amazing in that its our body’s primary source of good clean energy. You’ll learn a lot more about them when you watch my video below. And speaking of… I would like for you to take notes on these topics using my youtube video which you can find at the bottom of this post. You should get a paper version of the notes or you can download a pdf version for notability by clicking this link. Either way, I hope you have a new appreciation for organic compounds soon! Bon Appetit!

08.16.16
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Lab Safety… it’s no Accident

Today we’ll be going over some important information about your safety in a Lab setting. After review the Lab Safety rules (check the documents page for your specific class for a PDF version), take a look at the image below. See if you can spot some incidences of failing to follow lab procedures for safety.

Reminder there will be a “Common Sense” Lab Safety Quiz!

08.12.16
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First Day of School (ok, the cycle)!

I know… I feel the same way.

Welcome to Mr. Kubuske’s Class Blog. First, please set a bookmark or a link to your home screen. After that feel free to browse this page. At the top are links to class pages where notes, assignments, and documents will be posted for you to download as we work through our curriculum. There’s a page for students, a page about Mr. K, and other resources available. On the right (or bottom if you are using Safari on the iPad) are links to my twitter and other information that will help you.

Next, there are 3 papers on the front table I’d like you to pick up. You will need to keep these papers all semester so put them in a safe place. Eventually, these papers will need to go in your Class 3-ring binder.

Once you have the papers you can complete the assignment titled “Biology Procedures Activity” that you picked up from the front table.

As a reminder, you will need to download your iBook at home or in a place where you can be on a wifi network for a long period of time.

Thanks for participating and we look forward to working with you this year!

05.23.16
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All Good Things Must Come to an End

Thank You, Thank You, THANK YOU for a fantastic school year. I had so much fun with each and every one of you. I loved getting to know you, what makes you tick, what inspires you, how you learn best, and so much more! My hope is that you got as much out of learning with me as I got from teaching with you. As a final gesture of goodwill, please take a second to fill out the form below to help me make this class even better than it has been. Have a fun and safe summer and I’ll see you next year!