Science Competitions

Are you interested in applying for a science competition? See below for details about various science competitions that are taking place this year.

1. Science Olympiad (Elementary – High School)

2. ExploraVision (Grades K-12)

3. Young Naturalist Awards (Grades 7-12)

Please let me know if you decide to participate!

More on lysosomes

Do you want to read the entire article about the self destructive behavior of lysosomes? Click here to read more.

What did you find more interesting about lysosomes?

Cell Models

Click here to view a model of a plant an animal cell.

Do you want to learn more about the difference between prokaryote and eukaryotes? Click here for more details.

After School Tutorials

**AFTER SCHOOL TUTORIALS BEGIN THIS THURSDAY, 10/14!**

See eboard for a permission slip. You will not be allowed to attend without a permission slip.

3:15-4:00pm, room 311

Enzymes

Here is example of an enzyme controlled reaction. In this reaction, maltose (a double sugar) is split into 2 glucose (single sugar) molecules. This is how our digestive system breaks down complex carbohydrates. What did you notice about the behavior of the enzyme after the reaction was complete?

Are you a pro-tein?

I know, it's not that funny, but I couldn't help myself!

Do you want to learn more about animo acids and protein structure? Be sure to click on the small yellow arrow on the left of the page to get to the next page on the site (I didn't see it at first!).

Did you know that proteins actually have 4 different structures? They are very complex molecules, indeed!

Organic Compound Videos

Do you want to watch the videos about organic compounds? Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, DNA, & RNA. Enjoy!