Friday, April 7, 2017

Metacog-what?

Goals:
Articulate the benefits of metacognitive reflection.
Identify the characteristics of a good metacognitive reflection writing.
Engage in productive metacognitive reflection about their badge work.

Agenda:
Upload
Warmup
Reading/Discussion
Deconstruct Exemplar
Write

Download:
Metacognitive Reflection Handout - Open in Notability

Warmup
Complete “Before” column of the anticipation guide, noting if you agree or disagree with each statement.

Reading/Discussion
What is metacognitive reflection? Why do the badges require metacognitive reflection?

In the Metacognitive Reflection Handout:
1. Read the article, “The Role of Metacognition in Learning and Achievement” and annotate with those two questions in mind.
2. Complete think-pair-share discussion to answer the previously posed questions. During this they complete the “Think-Pair-Share” graphic organizer. Share your thoughts with the class.

Deconstruct Exemplar
Read and highlight the Example Metacognitive Reflection, following the directions in the Metacognitive Reflection Handout.

Upload
Make sure the following things are uploaded to Badgelist Analytical Techniques 2. No reflections needed

Process:
1. Tutorial - you made this last week
2. Concentrations Calculations Work - Screenshot Page 14 of the packet showing the calculations you did to prepare your stock and dilutions of your standards for the Bradford Assay lab.

Product:
Standard Curve + Calculations - Upload a photo of your standard curve from the Bradford Assay Lab and the calculations you did to approximate the concentration of the unknown protein sample. You can just screenshot Step 6 parts B and C from the packet.

Write
Write your metacognitive reflection for the Analytical Techniques 2 badge using the prompts I give you. Make sure to answer ALL questions.

Closure
1. Complete the "After" column on the anticipation guide, noting if you agree or disagree with each statement.
2. On the back, please provide feedback on the new badge reflection.

  • Are they better or worse than before? 
  • What do you like? 
  • What needs improvement?

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Finish the Lab

Goal:
Generate a 5-point standard curve.
Calculate the concentration of an unknown solution using a standard curve.

Agenda:
Warmup
What does it mean?
Finish Lab

Download:
Capercard App - it's an iPhone only app

Warmup
Share your lab results in this Google Form.
View the class results. Discuss any anomalies.

What does it mean?
I'm going to talk about these slides. You're going to answer the questions using the Capercard app.


Finish the Lab
Complete the last two pages in the packet. Please ask for help if you need it.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Bradford Assay

Goal:
Carry out a Bradford Assay to determine the concentration of an unknown protein.

Agenda:
Warmup
Lab

Warmup
Complete all calculations on page 14. Make sure to show your work. That is part of the competency.

Lab
Follow the procedures on pages 14-15 to collect data.

Monday, April 3, 2017

Pre-Lab

Goal:
Perform calculations using  C=m/V.

Calculate the concentration of a dilution using C1V1=C2V2.

Agenda:
Quiz
Lab Calculations
Update Badge

Quiz
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Lab Calculations
Complete the calculations outlined in page 14 of the packet (Bradford Assay Lab). You must have the correct answers before you walk out today.

Update Badge
Upload the process pieces to the Analytical Techniques 2 badge.