Course outline and evaluation guide
Graph paper MLA bibliography instructions. Remember that you can also use web resources such as "BibMe" to help you to create your bibliography.
Bacteria powerpoint presentation
Disease storybook criteria and instructions sheet
Note-taking fact sheet for disease storybook
Cellular respiration powerpoint presentation
animation is at: http://www.science.smith.edu/departments/Biology/Bio231/etc.html
Cellular respiration worksheets: Intro and glycolysis (p. 101 and 102 only)
: Krebs cycle and ETC (p. 104 - 106 only)
Cellular respiration review quizzes: http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/cellresp/quiz.html
http://www.hbwbiology.net/quizzes/ch9-cell-respiration.htm
Science skills (scientific method p. 553 - 556; graphing p. 562 - 567; variables p. 566; scientific drawing p. 568 - 569; microscope use p. 577 - 578)
"Investigating the Invisible" bacteria lab - PowerPoint instructions
"Controlling bacterial growth" lab - PowerPoint instructions. See also Senior lab experiment report format.
Outline of study topics for microbiology test (Jan 31, Feb 1) - may not be all inclusive!
Protist fill-in package. This will be checked!!
Intro to animals package. And the introduction to animals presentation.
During the Animal Kingdom unit, we will watch a number of videos. These are from the PBS Series called "The Shape of Life." If you miss a video or would like to watch it again, most of these have been uploaded to YouTube. Search "shape of life" and "origins" (sponges), "life on the move" (cnidarians), "the first hunter" (flatworms), "the survival game" (molluscs), "the conquerors" (arthropods), and "the ultimate animal" (echinoderms).
Invertebrate survey project outline and evaluation. Projects due April 19/20.
Phylum Echinodermata PowerPoint presentation.
Plants:
Kingdom Plantae project outlines. (You MUST discuss your project plan with your teacher. If you are growing a plant from a seed, see your teacher for materials; here are some instructions to help you.) These projects will be due the first week of June - please see your teacher if you are having any problems.
Plant Notebook:
During the Kingdom Plantae unit you should be creating a booklet of your notes about plants. This will be collected at the end of the unit. Here is a brief description of what each section should include. Keep watching; there will be more sections added each class!
Section 1: brief intro to plants. Where do plants fit in with other living things (evolution)? What are the major groups of plants and when did they evolve? What is a plant (definition)? What do plants need to survive?
Section 2: Photosynthesis. What it is, how it works (steps/reactions/equations), why it’s important. (See guiding questions for level of detail.) Try the photosynthesis quiz to see how you're doing!
Section 3: Algae. Labeled diagram of algae (seaweed). What are the major groups of algae and their defining characteristics (chart to help you is here). In what ways are algae well-adapted to their life in the water? Significance of algae (ecological, industrial, etc.).
Section 4: Plant Reproduction. Asexual vs Sexual reproduction. Sexual: What is the basic plant life cycle, including the alternation of generations? Refer to the Plant Life Cycle Template to help you.
Section 5: Bryophytes. What is a bryophyte? What are the main groups of bryophytes? Labelled drawing of a moss plant. Moss life cycle diagram. Where do bryophytes, like moss, live? What's their environment like? What adaptations allow them to be successful in their environment.
For a bigger picture of how awesome moss is, try watching "Moss: A Tribute"
Section 6: Seedless vascular plants. General characteristics of this group, including a list of phyla and a description of vascular tissue (xylem and phloem). Labelled diagram of a fern plant. Fern life cycle diagram. Where do ferns live and how are they well adapted to this environment?
Section 7: Gymnosperms. Seed plants! Different phyla with examples. Life cycle of gymnosperms (beware - this gets a bit complex! Be able to describe new structures such as cones, pollen and seeds.) Where do gymnosperms live and how are they well adapted to their environment (consider special adaptations for cold and dry environments)? Be able to identify some important West Coast gymnosperm species.
Section 8: Angiosperms. Phylum Anthophyta is very large and diverse - list a few ways to classify within this group. Define important structures: flower (labelled diagram); pollen; seed; endosperm; fruit (with examples, see some here). Angiosperm life cycle. Differentiate between pollination and seed dispersal (worksheet to get you started here.) Understand the concept of co-evolution (define, describe, and provide specific examples). Detail the stages of seed germination (monocot vs dicot). Environments that angiosperms live in and adaptations to those environments (Private Life of Plants video "Surviving" to give some ideas).
Sections 9: Seed Plant lab. We will complete this lab over a couple of classes - you should prepare a report with your lab answers and observations to be included in your plant notebook. If you would like to print the lab outline and questions in advance, it is here.
Important dates:
Plant projects due: June 1 (Periods 1, 2, 4); June 4 (Per 6)
Ready to present sections of plant projects: June 5/6 (in class)
Hand in plant notebooks: June 5/6
Note: if you need your plant notebook to study for your test, I will accept it BEFORE your test. There will be NO notebooks accepted after the beginning of the regularly scheduled test for your class (see below) - no exceptions.
Plant test: June 7/8 (in class)
Remember that I'm happy to meet with you to discuss your work on these assignments in advance of handing them in and writing your test.
Biology 11 Final Examination:
Tuesday, June 19 at 8:30 a.m. in the Large Gym
(Textbooks can be returned at 8 a.m.)