Reference Materials for Life Science 11

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we LOCKED IN on the review.  Next we played jeopardy.  We got an extra practice found HERE and the answer key is HERE.   

Friday, 13 June 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we worked on REVIEW!!  HERE is the giant review package with the ANSWER KEY.  

HERE is the multiple choice with the answer KEY

We also watched the video below:



Life Science 11

 Today we wrote the "open cheat sheet" Quest on Animals.  If you missed it, HERE is the Animals power point.  Next we worked on our cheat sheet and the practice test.  Practice test is HERE and answer key is HERE.   If you fell asleep during the animal unit, here are some good review videos:














Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Life Science 11

 Today we finished off the ANIMALS unit with the Chordates.  The power point is found HERE.  Next we did the frog dissection.  If you missed this it is HERE with the video below.   Do the questions by reading ALL the information about the organs.  



Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we finished off nerve transmission by  looking at the synapse.  Next we finished off the worksheet from last class by doing THIS one.   Finally we watched the video below:



Monday, 9 June 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we looked at NERVE IMPULSES and the ACTION POTENTIAL.  The notes are in the power point found HERE.  Next we did THIS worksheet- and turned it in.  The video below does a great job explaining how the ACTION POTENTIAL works!!



Life Sciences 11

 Today we continued with the ANIMAL Kingdom by taking notes on the THREE worm phyla.  Power point is found HERE.  On Friday, June 13th we will have a cheat sheet allowed Animal Assessment.   We also watched the video below on freaky flatworms!!


Make sure you have turned in Cnidarian and Mollusk Colouring and the Squid Dissection with post lab questions #1, 2 answered



Friday, 6 June 2025

Environmental Science 12

 Today we watched the pollinator movie after rivers presentations.




Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we wrote the quiz on Urinary System.  Next we did THIS worksheet on neurons.  Turn this in.


Life Science 11

 BIG old SQUID dissection day.  If you missed it, don't worry:  We saved you some squid!   First we watched the video below to look at how the Cephalopods (including squid and octopus) are different from other mollusks.  Next we did THIS lab.  (pages 5-9)  We have not done the post lab discussion questions (but don't worry, you only need to do # 1 and # 2).  

We got a few exam reviews.  THIS will help you set up your cheat sheet. (8.5 x 11 sheet).  THIS is a practice exam with the answer key HERE.  



Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Life Science 11

 Today we did some field work in the great outdoors!  We used the Ipads and the Merlin App to record the birds around the greenbelt.  We also looked at some plant species.  We also got THIS lab (Dissection explained in page 4-10) to prepare for our Squid Dissection on Friday.  The videos are below for the squid dissection and some cool squid vid.






Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Life Science 11

 Today we skipped the WORMS in the sprint through the ANIMAL kingdom and went straight to MOLLUSCS.  First we reviewed CNIDARIANS WITH THE VIDEO BELOW.  Next we took notes on Phylum Mollusca from THIS power point.  Finally we did the colouring sheet on Mollusks found HERE.  



Monday, 2 June 2025

Life Sciences 11

 Today we worked on the Animal Kingdom with notes on Sponges and Cnidarians.  The power point is found HERE (Slides #13-16) and we started THIS colouring sheet.  

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we took some written notes on pH balance in the body using the respiratory centre and the kidneys.  We also took notes on hormonal control of water balance and blood pressure.  Know about ADH and aldosterone.  Next we got the review for the Urinary System and the Kidneys.  This review is found HERE and answers are HERE.  

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Life Science 11

 Today we went to the play.  We also had time to do some notes on our final unit:  ANIMALS!!

We took notes from THIS power point.  (First 5 slides).  Make sure you have turned in your synopsis from page 111 

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we looked at the KIDNEYS!!  We took some written notes and added colour to diagrams.  If you missed these, use THIS write up.  

We performed a KIDNEY dissection and started the module questions.  Module questions are found HERE.  

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Life Sciences 11

 Today we wrote the PLANT UNIT TEST.  Next we read and took notes on Camas Lilies on page 111 in the text book.  Make sure you turn in a summary of how First Nations people used the lilies as food.  Next we watched the two videos below to introduce the ANIMAL UNIT.  






Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we wrote notes on the Urinary System.  Use THIS sheet to help you make notes.  Next we read Chapter 16.1 and did the concept check #1-3 at the end of 16.1

Finally we did two things you knew, two you learned and one question for the video below:




Monday, 26 May 2025

Life Sciences 11

Today we did the plant kingdom review and practiced plants!!  HERE are the answers to part of the plant practice test.  See below for a good video review!




Friday, 23 May 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we worked on the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.  Make sure you complete your practice test.  Answers are found HERE and the module answers HERE.  We also watched a video on the pleura of the lungs.  This is found below:



Life Science 11

Today we had time to wrap up missing work.---We also moved the PLANT TEST until TUESDAY, May 27th.    Make sure you have turned in all the MOSS, FERN and SEED PLANTS labs and Coloring Sheets.  The plant kingdom review is due on TUESDAY.  Make sure you have reviewed the power point HERE.  Today we watched the video below:



Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we watched the two videos below and did the two things we knew, two we learned and one question.  Next we worked on the worksheet from yesterday and the respiratory system module.  Module is found HERE.  Answers to module HERE.  We also got a practice test  HERE with answers to practice HERE.  








Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Life Science 11

Today we practiced the life cycles of FERNS and MOSSES.  We labelled THESE diagrams with all the vocabulary of each stage in the life cycle.  We also labelled the haploid and diploid stages as well as when meiosis and fertilization happened.   Next we took some notes on the last division of plants ANGIOSPERMS.  These notes are found HERE.   Finally we got THIS flowering plant colouring practice.   Finally we watched the video below:



Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we continued with our RESPIRATORY SYSTEM notes.  Power point is HERE and notesheet is HERE.  Next we finished off the High Altitude worksheet found HERE.  It is due today or by next class.  We also did these three pages found HERE, HERE and HERE.  Due next block.

Respiratory QUEST is on Monday, May 26.  Module found HERE.  



Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Life Science 11

Today we turned in the Vascular Plant: Mosses questions.  Next we finished off the fern lab from yesterday and turned in.  Finally we took some notes on Gymnosperms found HERE and started the lab found HERE (just the first two pages).  Also watched the videos below:





 

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Life Science 11

Today we frolicked with ferns!!  Fern notes are found HERE.   Fern lab is HERE.

Moss questions will be collected next class.     

Monday, 12 May 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we watched the video below about HEART ATTACKS and answered the questions that go along with it found HERE.   (just the first 26 minutes) 

Next we worked on the Module Questions.  HERE is module.  You need to complete all of A) the blood vessels all of B)The heart: its structure and function.   C)Adult (normal) circulation (Omit #4 and #5). All of F)Blood components   Omit G) Capillary-Tissue Fluid Exchange and do H)The ABO blood Groups

Module Answer Key is HERE.  

Reminder that the TEST for cardiovascular system is coming up on THURSDAY this week!

Practice test is HERE.    Answer key to practice test HERE




 

Life Science 11

Reminder that your FUNGI drawing and assignment is due tomorrow.   

Today we continued with PLANTS.  First we took notes on the entire plant kingdom.  Next we watched the moss video below.  Finally we finished off the MOSS LAB and started the moss questions found HERE.  These will be due tomorrow, but you will have some time to work on them in class.  



Friday, 9 May 2025

Life Science 11

 Today we started the plant unit with MOSS!  Moss notes are found HERE and we started a moss lab.  Moss lab is found HERE.  

Anatomy and Physiology 12

We took the quiz on BLOOD VESSELS today.   CARDIO VASCULAR TEST will be NEXT THURSDAY!! May 15tg

Next we watched a naloxone video and learned how to administer naloxone.  https://vimeo.com/180116125?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=4417010

Next we took notes on Lymphatic System and used THIS power point to do so with THIS notesheet.   

We also watched the video below:




Thursday, 8 May 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we had some "issues" with the cow hearts- so we will leave that dissection until next week.  Today we continued with the power point notes on cardiovascular system and blood and blood types.  Power point is HERE and notesheet HERE.  Complete the last section module H (we skipped a few to get here).  Finally we looked a the little piggy heart and lungs.  We also watched the video below:



Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Life Science 11

 Today we wrote the Protist/Fungi Quest.  Next we worked on our Fantastic Fungi art/mushroom project found HERE.  This project is due on Tuesday, May 13.  Finally we watched the plant video below and collected moss for the start of our plant unit.  



Monday, 5 May 2025

Environmental Science 12

 Today we finished watching the rivers video below.  Next we got a rivers assignment found HERE.  

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Busy day today!!   First the people that missed their HEART quizzes (or wanted to re-write them) did so.  Next we watched the two videos below and did Module part A and B as well as the blood vessel labelling assignment.   We also took notes on slides with THIS power point on THIS notesheet.  





Life Science 11

Wednesday (May 7th) there will be a QUEST on Protists and Fungi.  We started the day with a good review of Protists and Fungi with the Amoeba sisters video below.  HERE is the answer key for the Fungi practice test and HERE is the answer key for the protists practice test.  Next we started a FUNGI FUN assignment.  The assignment is found HERE.   This assignment will be due next Tuesday - May 15th. 



Friday, 2 May 2025

Life Science 11

Today we worked on our Fungi Colouring sheet.  Finished off the Fungi Notes:  Power point is found HERE and next we did a Fungi Practice Test HERE and defined some important fungi vocabulary found HERE.  

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we wrote our Quiz on The HEART parts.  Next we went over the parts of the systemic and pulmonary systems.  Note sheet is found HERE and power point is HERE.  (Slide 20-38) We also got a worksheet on the blood vessels of the body.  --Pick this up in class.   

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Life Science 11

Today we started the FUNGI unit.  First we took notes on the first few pages of THIS power point.  Next we went outside and gathered some FUNGI.  Finally we watched the video below:

 


Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we started the cardiovascular system.  First we fill in the first part of THIS note sheet with THIS power point.  Next we did THIS drawing to practice heart parts.  Note that some valves can have multiple names.  Confusing!  



Environmental Science 12

 Today we talked about the Canadian election.  Next we went over some of the parts of the hydrologic cycle.  This video is below:



Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we wrote our DIGESTIVE system test.  Great work everyone!!  Make sure you have turned in your module questions and pig dissection questions.  

Life Science 11

 Today we reviewed our Protista Unit.  We used THIS powerpoint to make sure we had a handle on all the types of protista.  

Monday, 28 April 2025

Environmental Science 12

 Today we met with Teal and looked at the soil testing that was done at the Foods Common Project.  We came up with some solutions to "issues" that were found in the soil.  Lack of N, P, K, soil compaction, pH not the right level. 

Friday, 25 April 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we finished off the Digestive System notes.  Next we got THIS review sheet and THIS practice test.  Practice test answers are found HERE.  Finally we played JEOPARDY!!  Congratulations to the Energetic Enzymes!!


Jeopardy: biology-12-digestive-system-jeopardy-review-game.pptx


Thursday, 24 April 2025

Life Science 11

 Today we did our Bacteria QUEST.  Next we got a Protista notesheet found HERE.  We did a Protista colouring sheet HERE and started a Protista Lab found HERE.   Videos below were watched and analyzed:



Enviro Sc. 12

 Today we did a garbage cleanup along the Columbia.  Great work collecting DATA!!

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Biology 12

Today we did the PIGGY Dissection!   Next we worked on our Life Size Posters.  Reminder that the Digestive System Test is coming up on Monday.  Answers to all Module questions found HERE. 


Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Life Science 11

 Hi Bio besties!

Thanks for joining in on the Career Day with me.  Thanks for your open and candid discussions!

To Review for the Bacteria Quiz:  Make sure you have completed the bacteria unit review found HERE.  Use the textbook to define and give examples for the definitions.  

Practice quizzes are found at the following links:

https://www.purposegames.com/game/label-this-prokaryote-game

https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/quizshow.php?title=introduction-to-bacteria-notes-review&q=12(This one is good because you can choose more than one right answer)

Here is an MCAT review for anyone applying to medicine.  You can answer some of these though!  Do #1, 2, 3, 5, 9 and 10  

Below is a good one, except it uses the old term.  Instead of Archaea- it uses Archaebacteria https://softschools.com/quizzes/biology/bacteria/quiz2299.html



Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Life Science 11

Today we did a lab on Antibiotics vs. Bacteria.  The lab is found HERE.  Next we got our Bacteria Unit review.  This is due on Wednesday, April 23rd- the same day as the Bacteria Quest.


Monday, 14 April 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we continued with the notes on DIGESTIVE system.  These are on the power point from last class.  We are also working through the module questions for digestion.  The module questions are found HERE

Life Science 11

Today we finished off the notes from the power point found HERE. (slide 29-44)  Next we did some reading from the book and practice questions- these are:  

F.3 Concept Check pg. 63 #1-3a, 5                F.4 Concept Check pg. 63 #3, 4


 


Friday, 11 April 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we  continued to work on the Digestive System notes from last class.  See the blog post from Thursday for details.  

Life Sciences 11

Today we got back some did a self evaluation for the term.  If you didn't fill one out, see me on Monday.  Next we watched a video below on aseptic technique and making bacterial streak plates and we made our own streak plates

Turn in bacteria colouring sheet and Abundance and distribution of Bacteria lab.



  

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we went over the worksheet from last class found HERE on human body systems.   Make sure you have also finished the digestive system colouring HERE.  

Next we started the digestive system notes HERE with THIS powerpoint.

Life Science 11

Today we started our next unit:  BACTERIA.  We started off filling in THIS note-sheet with THIS power point.  Next we did THIS colouring sheet.  Finally we finished off the Distribution and Abundance of Bacteria lab by writing a conclusion.  This lab is due on FRIDAY.  Some tips for Conclusion:

How to Write a Lab Report Conclusion
  1. Restate the purpose of the experiment and your procedures.
  2. Describe the results or findings and if they support your hypothesis.
  3. Mention what you've learned from the experiment.
  4. Note any errors or uncertainties that could affect the results.
    5. Propose experiments for the future to gain more findings

We also watched the videos below and did 1 think we knew, 1 we learned and 1 question.  









Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Environmental Science 12

Today we worked on our Earth Day Fair Project.  Make sure you have submitted your written component for me by Friday at the latest.   

Monday, 7 April 2025

Life Science 11

 Today we worked on our Abundance and Distribution of Bacteria Lab.  We will finish this off, later in the week.  Next we worked on Evolution and Taxonomy Review.  

Selected Answers to Evolution Review found HERE

Answers to MC Review found HERE.  

Answers to Taxonomy Practice found HERE   

Answers to New Evo Review found HERE.

Friday, 4 April 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we took notes on cloning and worked on mutations.   Power point is found HERE.  Mutations worksheet is HERE and Answer key HERE.  

Test on DNA is coming up on Tuesday, April 8th.

Answers to all the modules are HERE.

Practice Test for DNA HERE and Key is HERE.


  

Life Science 11

Today we reviewed for the Evolution/Taxonomy Test coming up on Tuesday, April 8th.  Unit D and E from the text.  Check yesterday's blog for the two practice tests.  

The written Evolution Unit Review is found HERE.  This is due on Tuesday. 

Finally we looked at our bacteria and did THIS worksheet (2nd page only) to calculate the number of bacteria cells we would have after 8 hours.  

Environmental Science 12

 Today we worked on our Earth Day Fair and submitted all the text so Ms. Wood could give it a peruse:)


Thursday, 3 April 2025

Life Science 11

Today we reviewed evolution and taxonomy.  First we practiced Mendelian genetics with THIS worksheet and went over it.   Next we worked on THIS evolution unit review (due Tuesday) and THIS practice test for evolution.   Answers to practice test are found HERE.  

We also started a lab on abundance and distribution of bacteria.   Stay tuned for results on Friday.

We watched the video below for a review of TAXONOMY.

Reminder that the taxonomy/evolution test is coming up on Tuesday, April 8.  



Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we continued on with the DNA notes by taking notes on transcription and translation.  (See yesterday's post).  Next we worked on the solute concentration of potatoes lab.  This is due tomorrow, but we will have time to work on it tomorrow:)



Environmental Science 12

 Today we worked on our Earth Day Fair projects, making sure to include in-text citations:) 

And we repotted some plants.  

Monday, 31 March 2025

Life Science 11

 Today we started the taxonomy unit by taking notes found HERE.  Next we used a dichotomous key to find the families of sharks.  We did part 1 of THIS assignment.

Homework (some review of evolution);  Read page 35-36.  Do concept Check page 37 #1a, 2ab, 3a, 5ab

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we started the DNA unit.  The power point is HERE and the student note sheet is HERE.  

We also started the first set of module questions found HERE.  

And watched the video below:



Environmental Science 12

 Today we worked on our Earth Day Fair Projects and we took our plant out to "harden off" 

The text of the Earth Day Fair write up should be done for Friday.  

Friday, 14 March 2025

Life Sciences 11

 Today  we had some time to work on old assignments.  (See the blog posts throughout the week).  Next we watched part of "What Darwin Never Knew" documentary.  We also got some review worksheets for the Evolution Unit.  This MC one is found HERE and the written is HERE.    We are combining the evolution and taxonomy units, so you won't have a text right away when coming back to school:)



Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we wrote our CELL MEMBRANE and TRANSPORT and ENZYMES quest.

Next unit is DNA replication and protein building.  

Thursday, 13 March 2025

Life Science 11

 Today we took some notes on GENETICS REVIEW and Punnett Squares and did a lab on Allelic Frequencies in bunnies.  The review power point is found HERE (starting on slide #6) a Punnett Square review video is below


Next we did THIS lab.  I have included one with the results for you to graph if you weren't here for the lab itself.  Next we did THIS Punnett Square practice and got THIS review for the evolution unit.  Evolution will be combined with the next unit on TAXONOMY and the test will be on both of these after March break.  

Environmental Science 12

Today we went downtown as part of our local/sustainable business tour.  We had Tara and Kevan from Terra Vita Cafe talk to us about their farm and food and we ate some yummy stuff!

We also worked on our Earth Day presentations and emailed me some ideas/pictures for the project.  

  

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Life Science 11

 Today we finished off the notes on THIS worksheet with THIS power point.  Next we filled THIS in using the video below.  

For the Evolution UNIT


make sure you can:

1) Explain the 5 pieces of evidence for evolution

2) Explain the 5 principles of Natural Selection

3) Explain the 5 ways that populations can evolve



Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we started a lab:  Solute Concentration of Potatoes lab.  The lab is found HERE.  If you were away, you will have to collect the data from someone.  

We also worked on quest review for our quest coming up on Friday- This is on Cell Membrane and transport and Enzymes.  See last class blog entry for the practice quest and answers.  

Monday, 10 March 2025

Life Sciences 11

Today we took notes on Natural Selection .  The note sheet from the first section is HERE and the power point is HERE.  The second section note sheet is HERE and power point HERE.    Next we finished off our lab from Friday.  The lab is HERE and data table below.  See the histograms video for how to make the graph.   This lab will be due on THURSDAY, March 13th. 


Natural Variations Lab data is found below:
Lab data found HERE as well.  


Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we finished off ENZYMES.  See the note-sheet and power point from Friday.  Also check out the video below for a review of ENZYMES.

All Module answers are HERE.   QUEST on cell membrane transport and enzymes is coming up on Friday, March 14.  Practice test is found HERE and answer key HERE.  



Friday, 7 March 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today Ms. Rodman was away, but we started a new "mini-unit" within the unit on the cell membrane and transport.  The power point is HERE and the note sheet HERE.   These questions go with TEXTbook chapter 6.2 and 6.3

We answered some questions found HERE. (Enzyme questions- starting on page 5:  up to #11  )

We also watched the enzyme video below:



Life Sciences 11

Today we worked on Evidence for Evolution and on a lab.  First we used THIS note sheet to take some notes on the five pieces of evidence for evolution.   We used THIS power point for the notes.   

Next we started a NATURAL VARIATIONS lab looking at the distribution of traits in a population.  This lab is found HERE.   We will finish collecting the data and make our graphs on Monday.  






Environmental Science 12

 Today we had a guest- Teal, from the Food Commons Project.  She talked about the vision for the project and about DIRT!!  If you missed the presentation, go through her slide show found HERE.  We will work on some soil questions next week.  

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today Ms. Rodman went over ways that things can get in and out of cells with and without energy (ATP).  She finished the power point HERE with THIS note sheet.   

Module questions for this sections were given out as worksheets each day.  Answers to the module questions are HERE.  Module questions are found HERE. (We have done up to page 4).     Video below shows good examples of how things move across the cell membrane.



Thursday, 6 March 2025

Life Science 11

 Today we talked about the history of the Theory of Evolution.  What did humans think about the biodiversity on Earth before the idea that species evolved?  We took some notes from the first few slides HERE.   Next we finished off the video from last class (posted below) and worked on our Evidence for Evolution worksheet.  This worksheet is due on Friday, but you will have some time in class to work on it.   



Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Environmental Science 12

Today we watered our plant pets and covered them in plastic to keep in moisture.  Next we worked on our Earth Day Fair Passion projects.   You should have a subject chosen now.  Let me know if you have any requests for materials!   Please make sure you come to class on time Friday.  We have an important guest speaker:). 

Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we continued with the power point notes on Osmosis and Diffusion.   The power point notes are HERE and the written note sheet HERE.   

Next we watched the video below and did THIS worksheet.  



Life Science 11

 Today we wrote our VIRUS unit quiz.  Next we worked on Evidence for Evolution in a workbook found HERE.  We also watched the video below and answered two things we knew, two things we learned and one question.  



Environmental Science 12

 Today we planted some seed starts and we worked on our Earth Day Fair Project.  

Monday, 3 March 2025

Life Science 11

 Today we finished off our virus model/project.  Next we did some work to practice for our virus unit QUIZ coming up tomorrow.  We got THESE practice questions answers are HERE and HERE.  Make sure you also go over the vocabulary words found HERE.  

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we wrote our CELLS and Organelles quest and turned in the modules for this unit.  Next we worked on the cells structure and function assignment.  This is due tomorrow.  Finally we took some notes on the next short unit on cell membrane and transport.  Note sheet is HERE and power point is HERE.    Next we answered some questions on Cell Membranes.  These are to be completed and turned in tomorrow.   Answer questions from the module part A) sections A and B) (Cell membrane permeability)  This is found HERE.  

Friday, 28 February 2025

Environmental Science 12

Today we submitted our DrawDown Project Assignment.  Next we started off an Earth Day Fair project- we brainstormed a bunch of ideas that we thought would be good...... April 16th is the Fair.

Life Science 11

Today we worked on our virus projects.  Make sure you have done the majority of the write up for this. Project is found HERE.  Some time will be given in class on Monday to finish off models.   Project is due on Tuesday and we have a virus quiz on Tuesday.  Virus practice vocabulary words are found HERE.    

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we worked on our Cells Project.  Also worked on Modules found HERE, which are due on Monday.  Answers to modules are found HERE.   

REMINDER THAT CELLS QUEST IS on Monday, March 3.

Cells project is due on TUESDAY, March 4th.



Thursday, 27 February 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we continued working on our CELL project from last class.  We also worked on our Cell unit Module questions and completed the blood cells lab.  See previous posts for links to all of these.  

CELLS quiz coming up on Monday.  Cell project due on Tuesday, March 4th.   

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Life Science 11

 Today we finished off the VIRUS unit with notes on the human immune system.  The note sheet is HERE and power point is HERE.  

Virus QUIZ is coming up on Tuesday, March 4th.  Virus Questions are due on Friday, March 28th.  (Question were posted on Monday's blog post)


Next we got a VIRUS project.  Build a viral particle!  This virus is due on Tuesday, March 4th.




Environmental Science 12

 Today we went to work at the community kitchen.  Great work chopping and baking and pouring stuff into containers!   We helped our community and drew down some greenhouse gas emissions along the way.  

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we finished off the notes on CELLs and ORGANELLES.  (previously posted).  We were assigned a Cell Analogy Assignment.  This is found HERE.    Assignment is due on Tuesday, March 4th.   

QUEST on cells is on Monday, March 3.  Module questions are due March 3. 

Monday, 24 February 2025

Environmental Science 12

 Today we worked on nutrient cycles.  Power point for notesheet is found HERE. (slide #33-49)

Next we did a carbon cycle worksheet and turned in.

Drawdown solutions project is due on FRIDAY at the latest

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we finished off (almost) our cell organelle notes.  The power point is HERE and the notesheet is HERE.    Next we did a little activity where we had to match organelles to their function.  This is available in class.  Finally we worked on module questions.  These are found HERE.  Do up to and including Endoplasmic reticulum.  

Video below do: Two things you knew, two things you learned and one question.



  

Life Science 11

 **If you haven't written your cells test, please do so in homework club today or tomorrow.

Today we continued with our VIRUS notes.  We used THIS note sheet to record information from THIS power  point.  

Next we got THIS question set.  The question set is due on Friday.   Virus Quiz is coming up on TUESDAY next week, March 4th.  

Friday, 21 February 2025

Life Science 11

 Today we wrote the unit 1 CELLS test.  Next we did some reading in the text book:  Read page. 22-24 and do concept check on page 24 #1-3 and on page 25 #1-4.

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we started the CELLS unit by doing THIS power point (up to and including ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM).  Next we worked on the module questions found HERE (first page).  Finally we continued with our lab from last class.  The blood cell part of the lab is found HERE.   

Environmental Science 12

Today was the last day to work on the DRAWDOWN solutions project in class.  The project needs to be submitted on FRIDAY, February 28th at the latest.  If you need to look at a copy of the project, it is found HERE.   

Thursday, 20 February 2025

Life Science 11

CELL TEST TOMORROW.  Make sure you check the practice test answer key.  Link was posted a few days ago.   

Today we did two labs:  Size of Cell Lab and Outbreak at RSS (virus transmission)

Next we did a Virus vs. Cell comparison. Found HERE.   Video below discusses viruses



Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we wrote the BIG OL' biomolecules test.  When we were done that, we did some relaxing cell coloring.  Use chapter 3.2 and 3.3 for this.  Cells are found HERE, HERE and HERE.  Next we started microscope drawings of cells.  HERE is the lab and HERE are the rules for microscope drawings.  



Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we did ALOT of practice for the TEST tomorrow on BIOMOLECULES.  We checked our module answers (posted on Thursday last week) and practice test (also posted Thursday).  We also did a biomolecule CHART.  Answer Key is found HERE.   

Life Science 11

 Today most of the class was away to UBCO.  Those of us who were here worked on our CELLS test review.  We did the practice test found HERE and HERE, (to be turned in) worked on the outline found HERE, and some people chose to do the extra cell organelle matching sheet (not required though).

Thursday, 13 February 2025

Life Science 11

Today we took notes from page 2 and 3 found HERE.  Next we worked on our cell colouring and then did a lab calculating actual size of our cells and plant cells found HERE.   

TEST COMING UP NEXT WEEK:  Unit A and B.   Intro to Bio and Cells

Practice Test found HERE and HERE.        Answer key HERE and HERE          Outline for test HERE

Videos below explain the timeline of life on Earth and the Endosymbiotic Theory






Environmental Science 12

 Today we went to the community kitchen to learn about the food recovery program and to work in the kitchen.   Reminder that your DRAWDOWN assignments are due next FRIDAY (Feb. 21) 

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

A reminder that we have a TEST coming up on BIOMOLECULES (CHAPTER 2)

Next Wednesday, Feb. 19 

Today we did the macromolecule murder mystery lab.  The lab was posted yesterday.  HERE is a copy of some data collected for you to analyze if you were away.  

Next we worked on the biomolecules structure review (posted yesterday)- This is due on Tuesday.

Module questions are due on Tuesday.  HERE is a copy of the module questions.    

HERE are answers to part 1 (Water-Carbs).  HERE are part 2 answers (Proteins-nucleic acids)

We also got a copy of a practice test found HERE with answer key HERE.  

Some great review videos below:










Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Environmental Science 12

Today we worked on the Drawdown Solutions Assignment.  This assignment is due next FRIDAY, Feb. 21.  The assignment is found HERE.   

Life Science 11

Today we finished off the notes from last class.  If you were away, the notes are found HERE (page 1).   Next we completed the Actual Size/Drawing Magnification Microscope lab from last week and turned in.  This lab is found HERE.  

We also turned in CONCEPT CHECK page 16 #1-5 from our textbooks.  

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we got introduced to our Macromolecule Murder Mystery lab for tomorrow.  Make sure you dress up as either a boss, sports fan or boyfriend/girlfriend.  Lab is found HERE

Next we worked on a biomolecule structure review.  This review is found HERE.   We turned in one or two of the molecules we were working on.  

Monday, 10 February 2025

Environmental Science 12

 Today we continued to work on the DRAWDOWN solutions project.  The website for this assignment is found HERE and the assignment is HERE.   This assignment is due on February 20th.  

Life Science 11

Today we took some notes on how cells GET (acquire) and USE and energy molecule.  These notes are found HERE.  (Just the first page) 

Next we worked on a book assignment:  Read page 14-16 in text.  Do concept check #1-5 on page 16.  Make sure you do these in full sentences.  

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we continued working on our BUFFERS lab from last week and turned this in.  We got back our WATER/ACID/BASE/BUFFER quizzes.  Make sure you find a time to take this quiz if you have not already done so.  Next we worked on our Module Questions found HERE.  These are ALL due on Tuesday, Feb. 18.  TEST on Biomolecules is on WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19th.  

We watched the video below on amino acids from plant and animal sources



Friday, 7 February 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we continued on our QUEST to be biomolecule experts!

First we finished off the power point found HERE (slide 24-30) and added these to our note sheet.  

Next we worked on the module questions on proteins and lipids.  Turn in the module questions you have worked on so far.  

Next we watched the video below and did "two things you knew....."two things you learned" and "1 question".



Life Science 11

 Today we wrote the Quiz on microscope parts and function and Scientific Method.

Next we worked on a Cell Organelle Table found HERE.   

Finally we watched the videos below and filled in a "two things I knew", "two things I learned" and "1 question"







Environmental Science 12

Today we started a project that will be due next Thursday, Feb. 13.  The website we are using is found below: 

Drawdown Climate Solutions Library | Project Drawdown

The assignment is HERE.  

Thursday, 6 February 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we had our quiz on ACIDS/BASES/WATER and BUFFERS.  Next we did a big LAB on Anatacids.  The lab is found HERE.   If you missed the lab, you can make it up upon your return.  

Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Environmental Science 12

Today we started a long term experiment to gather temperature data.  How do different environmental factors affect the temperature?  

Next we watched the two videos below and took notes.  If you were not here, you are responsible for writing notes about the second video.  What are major sources of GHGs?  What are sources vs. sinks?  







Life Science 11

Reminder:  Friday there is a quiz on microscope parts and function and scientific method.  Scientific Method practice found HERE. 

Today we finished off the lab:  Using a compound microscope.  This lab is found HERE.  We turned this lab in.  Next we watched the video below on how to determine the actual size of an object using field of view diameter.  We started the lab found HERE.  We will finish this one off on Friday.   

Homework:  Read page 10-13.  Do page 13 #1-3a



Tuesday, 4 February 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

 REMINDER:  Quiz on Thursday on Water and Acid/Bases and Buffers.  Today we made two molecules of glucose and bonded them together.  Next we watched the first 7 minutes of the video below and took notes.  


Finally we did our module questions:  Do all of the Carbohydrates section:  a) monosaccharides.  b) disaccharides   c) polysaccharides

Life Sciences 11

Today we looked at some cell notes and wrote them down.  These notes are found HERE.  Next we started microscope work by watching the video below.  We started THIS lab by filling in the parts and function of the microscope.   Quiz on scientific method and microscope parts and function on Friday.  Practice for quiz found https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/quiz/scientific-method



Environmental Science 12

 Today we finished off our ENSO sheet from yesterday and turned in.  We watched the video below and wrote two things we knew, two we learned and one question.


Next we finished our notes on the back of the weather note sheet.  These notes are found HERE. 


Monday, 3 February 2025

Anatomy and Physiology 12

Today we finished off our notes on Acids and Bases.  Next we did the first part of THIS notesheet on Organic Molecules and Carbohydrates using THIS power point. 

We also did the FUNCTIONAL chart found HERE.  

Life Sciences 11

 Today we practiced the scientific method with the worksheet found HERE.  Next we looked at some power point notes on Living Things.  Notesheet is HERE and power point is HERE.  

Environmental Science 12

 Today we took some notes on weather and did a cutting and pasting activity on La Niña and El Niño. 

We watched a video on the Ozone Layer below.  Make sure you do 2 things you knew, 2 things you learned and 1 question and turn it in.  




Friday, 31 January 2025

Environmental Science 12

 Today we watched a video and took notes on Stratospheric Ozone.  The video is below:


Next we completed yesterday's layers of the atmosphere graph and answered questions about it.  The whole student note sheet is HERE.  You need pages 4-6. 


Anatomy and Physiology 12

 Today we took some notes on the properties of water and uses of water in the human body.   Make sure you get these notes from a class mate if you were away.  They are not all found HERE.  

Next we got everybody's favorite thing about biology!!  The module questions.  These are due at the end of the unit, but I will give you "bench marks" of where you should be each day to check on your own progress.  Modules are HERE.  You are responsible for Section A) part A and B (all of water and acid/base questions).  Read in the chapter 2.3 to help you with these.