One more instruction....you should work on your Disorder project over the holiday. It will be due for presenting on Monday January 12th. Reminder, you can do a poster for a "gallery walk", or you can do a computer "slide show/powerpoint" for presentation to the class. Remember to have info on all the required criteria from the assignment sheet. If you've lost this sheet, I will post it on the blog later today.

Good morning SBI3C students. Happy Snow Day! The lab report Effect of Exercise on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate will be due on Tuesday Jan. 6th. I recommend that you work on this report over the holiday. Students who were present on Thursday know what to do. Absent students will have to get the data from someone. I will post a document under Class Notes to help you with this graphing of this data. You can post a comment to me through this blog if you have any questions/problems regarding this lab write-up.
Have a Merry Christmas and a safe and restful holiday. See you on Jan 5th.

On Thursday students performed the Effect of Exercise on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Lab. Data was gathered on 3 students who ran for varying intervals of time. See next post for more info on this lab.

Today we took up the first anatomy test. Then students wrote a design and procedure for a lab called the Effect of Exercise on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate. This lab will be performed tomorrow.

Today students had their second research class for their disorder project. There will not be any more class time to work on this project. It must be completed for homework. See your teacher if you have any questions about it.

On Monday students completed a worksheet on circulatory disorders and technologies.

On Friday, students finished the note on the circulatory system. We then dissected a cow heart and examined the external and internal anatomy of the heart.

On Thursday students continued to copy a note on the cardiovascular system. We also performed several smart board activities on heart anatomy.

Today students began researching their chosen disorder for the Anatomy and Physiology unit application project. This project (a visual product and an oral presentation) will be due the week following Christmas break.

On Tuesday, students learned about blood types, then 2 members of the Canadian Blood Services gave a presentation on blood, donating blood, and then did a diagnostic test to determine the blood types of interested students.

On Monday, students wrote the first anatomy and physiology test. At the end of the period they finished their heart diagrams.

Today we created a study outline for Monday's test. Use this outline to prepare for this test. We then viewed an Eyewitness video on the human body.

Today students completed a digestive system disorders "match-up" activity. These disorders will be on Monday's test. We then created a note about the Human Circulatory System. Tomorrow, we will review for the first anatomy and physiology test and we will continue looking at the heart.

Today students created a note on Crohn's disease using page 189 of their textbook. They then began to colour and label a diagram of the human heart. This will continue tomorrow. A test date for the first anatomy and physiology test was set for Monday Dec. 8th.

Today we discussed the summary table on the digestive organs, their features and their roles in ingestion, digestion, absorption, and egestion. We then collaborated on creating a new table that showed how and where carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are digested, including the names of the enzymes involved. A review package on the digestive system was also handed out.

Today, the protist and fungi test was handed back. Students also worked on completing the summary table on the digestive organs. We then watched a Body Atlas episode on digestion. DD was sporting a lovely Blue Jays fanny pack. Watch the skies on Sunday night!

On Thursday, we began the digestive system. Students copied a short note about an overview of digestion. They then began completing a summary chart about the functions of the organs of the digestive system.

Today, we finished the note on the nervous system and then discussed the endocrine system. There are 3 questions to be done for homework.

On Tuesday, we began the new unit with a note on the nervous system.

Today, students read certain sections of the new unit in the textbook and prepared 10 card with statements about structures and functions. Tomorrow, those cards will be used in a sorting activity. Be sure to print off the Homeostasis note for tomorrow's class.

On Friday, we began the new unit called Animal Anatomy and Physiology. Students completed a short diagnostic quiz called "I Did Not Know That" and then a note on the organization of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems was created and copied.

On Thursday, students wrote their Protist and Fungi test. Absent students will write this test on their first day back in class. Be prepared.

On Wednesday, students completed the "Anatomy of a Mushroom" lab.

Today we viewed an excellent site that showed many of the important details about protists and fungi. This site can be opened from yesterday's post on this blog. Remember, your protist and fungi test is on Thursday. We also discussed a short note on Microorganisms and Biotechnology. This information will be on Thursday's test.

Today we reviewed protists and fungi....applications to health, ecology and biotechnology, and then we viewed photos of common protists and fungi. You'll need to know these applications and be able to identify protists and fungi on Thursday's test. Check out this website when studying for that test....
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Today, students worked on learning the remaining concepts related to fungi. They summarized the details about the importance of fungi, including lichen, in ecosytems, to human health, and in biotechnology. They also worked on filling out the organizer table on Kingdom Fungi. Finally, some worked on a "self quiz" on protists and fungi. There will be a test on these two kingdoms of microorganisms next Thursday.

On Thursday students completed a lab activity to determine if yeast were alive. It was determined that yeast are alive and that they produce a gas (carbon dioxide) when they have sugar to metabolize, and in warm moist conditions.

Today we went over the virus and bacteria test. Then students completed the Fungi note. Work associated with this note will continue tomorrow, as well as a yeast lab.

Students presented their microbiology projects today. A note on Fungi was begun, and will be completed tomorrow.

Today students finished the Bacteria in Our Environment lab. They then worked on their microbiology project, which is due tomorrow!

Today students wrote the Microbiology Part 1 test. They then worked on completing the Protist Lab. This lab is due tomorrow.

On Tuesday, students researched their topic for the microbiology project. This was the final research class for this project. Remember, this project is due next Tuesday.

Students completed the Examining Protists Lab. Remember to study for tomorrow's test on Taxonomy, Viruses, Archaebacteria, Eubacteria and the immune system. Also, remember that your protist concept map and the lab questions must be completed after your test tomorrow.

On Friday, the students completed a note on Protists, including a concept map on the 3 types of protists.

Today, the homework from yesterday was discussed and then students worked on a review for next Tuesday's test. A short video on the immune system was also viewed.

Students collected bacteria from around the school in the Microorganisms in your Environment lab. Then the Immune System note was discussed. The 2 questions at the end of the note are homework.

Today students examined the beneficial roles of bacteria in ecosystems, in living organisms, and in industry/agriculture. Be sure to print off the immune system note for tomorrow.

Be sure to print the Immune System note for tomorrow.

Today we finished discussing how bacteria are classified. Students may now begin filling out the summary table of bacteria that was provided today. Then, students examined the 3 shapes of bacteria using microscopes. For homework, students are asked to complete the dichotomous key activity for bacteria.

Today was a the final research class for the microbiology project. The project will be due in about 2 weeks, at the end of the microbiology unit.

On Thursday, we went through the cellular biology test that was written last week. We also discussed how to study for these types of tests in order to be more successful. We have set the goal of no failures on the next test, which will be held next week. Students then viewed the rest of film called "The Hidden World".

Today we continued talking about bacteria. We drew an E. coli bacterium and discussed it's structures. Then we looked at how bacteria in Kingdom Eubacteria are classified by shape. We passed around some electron micrographs of the 3 main shapes of eubacteria. We then watched 20 minutes of the film "The Hidden World". This film will be finished in class tomorrow.

Today we discussed the organizer table on viruses. The flu vs. common cold questions were collected...this still needs to be completed by some of you and handed in tomorrow. The bacteria note was discussed, up to and including Kingdom Archaebacteria. A newspaper article about these bacteria was handed out. There are 3 questions related to this article that need to be done for homework tonight.

Today was a research class for the microbiology project. Be sure to print the bacteria note posted here on the blog. Also, tomorrow the questions you got on Friday on the flu vs. the common cold will be collected.

On Friday, Mr. V. helped out by completing the virus note with the class. Then students filled out a summary table on viral anatomy and physiology, as well as their impacts on human health and the environment. Then, the class was given a homework assignment: a comparison of the flu vs. the common cold. These questions are to be handed in on Monday. Monday will be a research class.

On Thursday, students began learning about viruses. A note was copied and sample electron micrographs were viewed. Bacteriophages were discussed as well as the lysogenic cycle.

An introduction to taxonomy and the 6 kingdoms was discussed today. There was a short note and then students completed an activity involving a dichotomous key for alien creatures. For homework, students must complete activity 2.2, pp 102-103 (answer a through d questions).

Students wrote the cellular biology unit test #2 today. Absent students will write it tomorrow.
We will begin microbiology tomorrow as well.

Today students reviewed for their test, which is on Tuesday. An outline of topics that will be assessed on the test is attached under the notes category. Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

Today students learned about photosynthesis and cellular respiration using a fill-in-the-blank style worksheet and their textbooks. The test date was changed to Tuesday of next week. On Friday we will be reviewing for the test.

We completed part 2 of the osmosis lab (effect of temperature on osmosis). Now students must complete all the analysis (graphing of data) and questions from the lab. Due Thursday.

We completed part 1 of the osmosis lab today. Part 2 will be done tomorrow and then you will be completing the lab questions and graphs.

Today we examined 2 gizmos (which can be accessed from www.explorelearning.com) on diffusion and osmosis. The osmosis worksheet was also taken up. Please read the osmosis lab over the weekend. Have a great weekend!

Today students presented their assigned membrane transport mechanism to the class. A student-created note was made and is attached on the left side of the blog. Students also received a handout on "osmosis". Students are required to read their textbooks about osmosis, as well as the handout, and answer the 3 questions at the bottom of the handout.

On Tuesday, students copied a note on enzymes. Then, in groups, they began to read about and summerize one of the membrane transport mechanisms. On Thursday, each group will teach the class about their assigned topic. Enjoy your day off school!

Today we finished the Testing for Nutrients lab. Lab questions are due tomorrow.

Today we did the Testing for Nutrients lab. It is mostly completed, but some will need to do one part on Monday. Absent students will need to perform the lab on Monday. Thanks to Mr. V for helping to put the lab materials together and assist during the class today!

Today we completed part 2 of the 3-D molecules lab.

Today students completed part 1 of the 3-D molecules lab. Part 2 will be done tomorrow on the smart board.

Today we took up the cells and microscope test, as well as the homework questions from last night. We then began working on the lab called Biological Molecules in 3-D. We started part 1, but it will need to be finished tomorrow.

Today we finished the macromolecules note and began a series of textbook questions related to this topic. This is a tough topic, with a lot of terms to memorize. Be sure to do your reading and homework for this topic!

Today students completed the "Portion Size Me" assignment. Make sure you bring the macromolecule note to class on Monday.

Today we continued to discuss the macromolecules with a review of carbs and lipids. Then we went through the protein portion of the note. Students were given tomorrow's Internet assignment and it was explained.

Today we finished watching SuperSize Me. We then took up the question sheet from the movie. Make sure you've printed off the Macromolecules note for Thursday's class.

Today was the cells and microscope test. If you were absent, it must be written in Tuesday's class.

We reviewed for Monday's test today. Then we watched the first of half of "Supersize Me". Remember to begin keeping track of what you eat for the next seven days (Saturday to Friday). Also, remember you have a cells and microscope test on Monday......study!

Today students finished presenting their cell analogies. Then we went through the Macromolecules note. We watched 2 videos on Teachertube on macromolecules and carbohydrates. Tomorrow we will continue with this note. Remember, you have a test on Monday!

Today we completed the Cell as a City Analogy activity. Students then paired up and created their own analogy. We began reviewing for the cells and microscope test which is on Monday.

Students completed the observing cells lab today. There are 3 questions to answer under the analysis section (r, s, and z). Once the lab report was completed, students began working on the cell as a city analogy activity. This will continue tomorrow. Be sure to print off the macromolecules note at the left.

Today we continued looking at our cheek cell slides and started viewing plant cells. Students learned how to measure diameter of field of view, estimate fit number and estimate the size of a single cell.

Today we reviewed the microscope (parts, functions of parts, how to use one, safety) and began the Observing Cells Lab (the lab handout can be downloaded from the link to the left under class notes). We will finish the lab on Monday. Remember, if you haven't handed in the Virtual Cell Tour yet, it is due on Monday.
Have a great weekend!!!

Today we completed the Virtual Cell Tour. It is due no later than Monday. If you've lost your copy, it can be obtained here.

Today we reviewed plant and animal cells. We also labeled two diagrams of cells and read through the note titled "Cell Theory Note". This note is posted on the left side of this blog and can be printed by you. Students need to read about microscopes and complete the blank parts of the cell theory note for homework.

Tuesday September 2, 2008

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