Monday, March 30, 2009

Bio: Cellular respiration

Please go to this animation for an overview of cellular respiration.

And do this study sheet.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Bio: Photosynthesis!

Check out this great resource for Photosynthesis.

Follow the link to the tutorials and do the chemical cycling and energy flow activities.

Enviro Sci...Genetic engineering

Now that we have a basic understanding of what GMOs are, today we'll examine how this happens:

In groups of 3-4 students, use the following worksheet and links to research more about genetic engineering.

Worksheet
What is genetic engineering?
Transgenic Crops
Overview of Genetic Engineering
Bio Engineering

After you complete your research, in your teams, produce a poster, concept map, or other creative presentation to explain how genetic engineering is done. Some groups might choose to write a song, do a small skit, or act out the process. Each team should plan to display and explain their creative presentation by 9:10 today.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Bio: Photosynthesis

Today we'll be starting Photosynthesis. First, we'll be taking notes on the basics: hetertrophs v. autotrophs and ATP.

Next, we're moving on to photosynthesis. Please click on the following link for an introduction to photosynthesis.

If you happen to lose your assignment, here is.

Enviro Sci: GMO (genetically modified organisms)

Here is the link we will use for today's activity:

Harvest of Fear


And here is the handout.

The essay response is due Thursday.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Enviro Sci: Soil in Africa

Monday's assignment when you have the sub. Humanity Against Hunger

Please follow the directions. It leads you through the activity well. Be sure to write your responses on the worksheet provided to you. You may complete the computer form and print it out when you have completed the assignment.

See you Tuesday!

Ms. C

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Bio: organelle, transport practice tests

Bio-students,

Here are two tests that I used at my old school regarding organelles, transport and membranes. Copy and paste URLs

Organelles: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgz6rz42_449ssdwgft

Membranes, active and passive transport:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgz6rz42_47ffk9g2dz

Hope these help!

Don't forget to check out the biology book resources. Link can be found on the right-hand side of the blog.

Good luck!
Ms. Coleman

Tuesday, March 3, 2009