GAMES WEBSITE: http://www.quia.com/pages/achien16/seniors
Required Quizzes: Due by Next SUNDAY.
Ecology Quiz
Evolution Quiz
Human Reproduction Quiz
Physiology Quiz
Reproduction Wiki Construction Activity - assessment statements with homework
Nervous system and hormones - Assessment statements for homework
Already done IB Biology Wiki
STUDY VIDEOS
**GREAT Animations: Click here - On your left, browse through chapters and look for topics you would like to review.***
Organs of Digestion Animation
Kidney Lesson Online
How does alcoholism affect the liver?
DNA Replication
Protein Synthesis
Cell Respiration - Overview, also, click here for another good animation review
Photosynthesis: Big Review (Ten Minutes)
Cardiac Cycle Animation: Click here
Conducting Systems of the Heart Animation: Click here
Action Potentials and Muscle Contraction: Click here, also click here for sacromere contraction animation
Mitosis animation: Click here
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CLASS ACTIVITIES
Plant Unit Stuff
Powerpoints download here
Exam on Monday, SECOND period. We will have a 30 minute review in the first mod.
Evolution of Eye Video
GMO Analysis Activity:
Multiple Viewpoints on Genetically Modified Organisms
Click below to view videos
ARCHIVES
Summer Assignments
Book Reviews: Due 9/8/2009 (first day of school)
Extended Essay: Actual essay is due 9/8/2009
Extended Essay Presentations: To be scheduled week of 9/14/2009
FILE DOWNLOADS - CLICK HERE
Cell Division Links
- Just Meiosis
- Just Mitosis
- How cells divide: Mitosis vs. Meiosis
- Comparison between Mitosis and Meiosis
- Mitosis vs. Meiosis: Cool Video
Protein Synthesis Assignments
Protein Synthesis Powerpoint (updated 5/7/2009) - CLICK ON FILE DOWNLOADS ABOVE!
Firefly Concept Map (Due Wednesday, 5/6): Construct a concept map of the words below to show how protein synthesis makes a firefly glow. Use this website animation to help you construct the map. THE WORDS: nucleus, DNA, RNA polymerase, Genome, Amino acids, Luciferase enzyme, LUC gene, mRNA, transcription, cytoplasm, ribosome, translation, Functional protein, Luciferin, Oxygen, Oxyluciferin, energy
Resources to help you understand Protein Synthesis
- Transcription and Translation Interactive Activity Online
- Protein synthesis: Nice translation Video (NOTE! Its translation only)
- Check out the Video below:
ASSIGNMENTS DUE THURSDAY :
(1) Biomass Lab is due ANYTIME this week!
(2) DNA Replication Concept Map due THIS THURSDAY
a. Create a CONCEPT using the terms on page 11 in your UNIT 3 STUDY GUIDES.
b. Fill out the second diagram on page 12.
References to help on concept map
- Video of DNA Replication (Also Video displayed below)
- Animation of DNA Replication (no sound, you have to interact with it by pressing on the “PLAY” button on the left)
- Image on a Summary DNA Replication
- Textbook (Campbell): See Chapter 16, Concept #16.2
Thursday: Photosynthesis Quiz
Mini-lab FULL DRAFT is due Thursday
Cells Exam (Tuesday, 3/3) Review Materials
- Great Review Website: Click here
- Use your REVIEW PACKET for help
- Sodium Potassium Pump Animation/Video
- Factors affecting Water Potential
- Closer Look: Concentration Gradient
Jesica and Liane’s Experiment Images
Problem: Design an experiment that would determine the effectiveness of an enzyme substrate reaction. Download the class handout.
Peer-Informal Meeting: This Friday, 1/16/2009
Full Draft: Next Friday, 1/23/2009
Final Lab Report: Monday, 1/26/2009
Hair Science Research Sources
* Loreal Hair Science
* Microscopy of Hair: Hair forensics
* Why do Europeans have so many hair and eye colors?
* Genes and Hair
* Cancer Drug Restores Hair Color
Molecule Log
* A molecule log is due every Monday.
* Download assignment sheet here.
Sources Online to Select and Conduct Your Weekly search:
* Molecule of the Month
* Occasional Molecule of the Month
* Drugs of the Day
* Molecule of the Month (They have mostly protein molecules are extremely complex, but very interesting. If you want a challenge, these molecules are the way to go)
ARCHIVES:
* Click here for your soy bean experiment photos
* Data for Alex's team | Data for Shannon's team | Data for Erin's team