Life Sciences 11

Today we reviewed the 5 ways that evolution can happen in a population by watching the "5 fingers of evolution" video

and then answered some questions from the video found HERE.    Next we added some notes on the evolution power point to make sure we can explain THOROUGHLY the 5 pieces of evidence for evolution.  The updated power point is HERE.    Next we finished and turned in the breeding bunnies lab from yesterday with a graph showing the change in allelic frequency over time.  Good work on this tricky math!  

Next we had a short forest frolic followed by a FUN, FUN (I thought:) animal head band game.  We had to discuss the STRUCTURAL, BEHAVIOURAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL adaptations that our animal has to survive and reproduce in their environment.  

Finally we got some homework:  1) Finish breeding bunnies graph if not completed in class

2) Use the evolution review to make flash card of 10 vocabulary words

3) Work on the evolution practice test.  Answer key found HERE

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 Today we turned in our homework from last class:  Review Questions page 74 #1-5 and Review Questions page 99 #1, 2 ,6

Next we got our marks and old assignments back.  Make sure you check your answers to the Natural Variations lab.  These are found HERE.  

Next we took some notes on DNA and variations.  The power point is found HERE.  

We also reviewed genetics and Punnett squares and did some practice on Punnett Squares.   

Finally we made baby bunnies!!    What happens after 5 generations of bunnies in the English country side???

Life Sciences 11

Today we wrote a quiz on the evidence for evolution.   Next we finished off the notes on Natural Selection.   We watched three Amoeba sisters videos to go with the notes:  

Next we did a lab called Battle of the Beaks to determine which birds have the greatest fitness.....given a certain food supply.   Make sure you turn this lab in before the end of class.

Homework:  Read page 60-61, 69-72        Review Questions page 74 #1-5

Read page 90-99          Review Questions page 99 #1, 2 ,6

Life Sciences 11

Today we reviewed the evidence for evolutionary theory with a cool video explaining how whales evolved from land mammals.  

Next we took notes on Natural Selection and other ways populations evolve.  The power point is found HERE.  Finally we met some cute little grasshoppers and did the natural variations lab.  Homework:  Complete the Natural Variations Lab, (questions on the back)  Do test corrections: Write out question and full answer.  

Quiz tomorrow on the 5 pieces of evidence for evolution

 

Life Sciences 11

Today we took notes on Evolution from this POWER POINT.

Next we did a lab on the evolution of Barbellus found HERE.  These are due at the end of class.  

Homework is to list and describe in your own words the 5 pieces of evidence for evolution.  

Videos watched in class:

Life Sciences 11

Today we wrote our test on Scientific Method, Intro to Biology and Cells.  Next we started the unit on Evolution by completing a worksheet on evidence for evolution found HERE.   This is due tomorrow

Life Sciences 11

 Today we got a review for the Test tomorrow on Chapter 1 and 2 and scientific method.   The filled in words on the review are found HERE.  Make sure you also study the review you got on Friday.  

Life Sciences 11

Today we wrote a quiz QUIZEROOO on cell organelles.  Next we took some notes on how cells reproduce.   We got the test outline for the test on Tuesday next week.   In the first block we worked on how to calculate the actual size of specimens and drawing magnification when using microscopes.  Make sure you hold on to the Actual Size and Drawing Magnification lab to complete it on Monday.  

In the second block we went for a walk in the woods to collect pond water.  We are hoping to use it to observe some plant cells on Monday.  

We started watching:

Life Science 11

Today we practiced animal and plant cells by doing some relaxing colouring.  Make sure you finish off the colouring for homework and label the numbered parts.    Quiz tomorrow on cell parts and functions.  If you need practice, you can find it by following these links:  MATCHING GAME    CELL EXPLORER      Practice questions

We also completed the introductory microscope lab and started the lab to calculate actual size and drawing magnification.    

Some entertaining cell videos if you want to sing along......or clap, or beat box:)

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Today we continued to add to our note sheet on characteristics of life.    Use the online text chapter 2 (up to page 13) to help you fill in organelle table and answer the skill building questions on the note sheet.  

We watched two short videos to help us visualize the timeline for evolution of life on earth. 

Life Sciences 11

Today we wrote a quick quiz on the scientific method.  Next we set up our mold lab and wrote up our procedure and prepared a data table to start recording data.  

Next we got a note sheet on Characteristics of Life we then used the living vs. non-living power point and the cells power point to complete some of the notes.  

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Today we did more practice with Scientific Method.  First we looked at a simple experiment to test the hypothesis that the Earth is flat:   

The hypothesis was rejected luckily and we don't fall off!

Next we did some practice graphing and answering questions about an experiment with this worksheet.  

Finally we set up a group lab to test bread under different conditions to see what would cause faster mold growth.     QUIZ tomorrow on Scientific Method.   Practice sets:  Online Quiz #1

Online Quiz #2.      Online Quiz #3

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Today I collected any signed safety sheets.  These are due on Monday, found HERE if you need a copy.  Next we reviewed the Scientific Method with a POWER POINT and note sheet to go with it.  

We will have a short quiz on Tuesday on the scientific method.  Make sure you can:  write a hypothesis, identify the dependent and independent variables in an experiment and explain how to test a hypothesis using a control group and an experimental group.  

We practiced the scientific method by completing the worksheet found HERE in groups.  

Life Sciences 11

Welcome back to school everyone!  We are so glad to see you all back in person.   Stay tuned for how the Biology 11 (or now know as Life Sciences 11) course will look.  Rest assured that I will stay on top of the electronic files so that if you have to stay home for any reason, there will material for you.  

The course outline is found HERE.  Please note that to avoid shared items you need your own:  calculator, clear plastic ruler and pencil crayons (along with pens, pencil, paper and binder).