Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

 Last day of the circulatory system today.  We had our downtown study party!  Here is a much more organized answer key to the module questions:). A couple of good videos below:

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

Today we continued with our FUNGI unit.  No quiz on this unit, only a project due on FRIDAY!!  Power point notes from last week are HERE. We also took notes on the video below:

Fungi inquiry project: Pick a BC mushroom

1) Sketch and label structures

2) Make a 3-D model

3) Determine its taxonomy and major class of mushroom

4) Where is it commonly found in BC and the ecosystem it lives in

5) It's role in the ecosystem and fun facts!  

Biology 12

Today we finished off most of the notes on the circulatory system....except for disorders and diseases.  Note that you are not responsible for all the proteins involved in blood clotting or fetal circulation.  Next we dissected the fetal pig circulatory system.  Finally we got a practice test for the UNIT test next week.   Practice test answers HERE.  We were assigned Module part G.  Module answers found HERE.  

Biology 11 (Life Science 11)

 Today we finished off the Protist Unit by watching the video below and doing the following colouring practice WORKSHEET.  Protist quiz is coming up on Friday.  

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

 Today we continued with our notes on circulatory system by looking at blood pressure/velocity and blood itself.   Check back to the power point for these notes.  Module Questions to do:  C (#1 and #2) and F.   Wednesday there is a quiz on parts of the heart and blood vessel labelling.   We also did a worksheet on BLOOD.  

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

 Today we took notes on major veins and arteries in the body.  These are in the power point from yesterday.  You are responsible for labelling these arteries and veins.  Quiz on heart parts and arteries and veins coming up on TUESDAY next week.  

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

 During our double block we started the circulatory system by doing THIS notesheet with THIS power point.  We got up to and including heart beat.   We were also assigned THIS heart practice and the MODULE QUESTIONS.  

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

Today we wrote our bacteria/archae QUEST.  Next we started reading about Protists.  Read page 68-72.  Answer Concept check questions page 69 and page 71 #1-4.  

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

Today we wrote the DIGESTIVE system test.  Way to go, go glycogen!  Next we read the first third pages in the CIRCULATORY system unit (Chapter 12).  Tomorrow we will start circulation and play a circulatory board game!!  

 REVIEW for your digestive system test tomorrow!!  HERE is the jeopardy review we played.  

Biology 11 (Life Science 11)

 Today we worked on the two reviews from last class.  Videos and jeopardy review below will also help you prepare for the Bacteria/Archaea Quest tomorrow.

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/prokaryotes-review-3

Biology 11 (Life Science 11)

Today we looked at the results of our antibiotics vs. bacteria lab.  If you were away, check out the data HERE.  Next we got some reviews.  These are both due on Tuesday Nov. 29th- The day of the Bacteria and Archea Unit Quiz.  Colouring REVIEW and Vocab REVIEW

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

 Today we made some life size drawings of our digestive system with THIS assignment.  If you were away.....you could make a slightly smaller drawing:)

Next we worked on review.  The digestive system review KEY was given out and we checked the key for the Feed back mechanism worksheet:  Insulin and Glucagon

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

 Today we finished off the bacteria unit with:  

1) A lab on Antibiotics vs. Bacteria

2) Completion of the power point notes

3) Completion of the Distribution of Bacteria Lab with questions answered in full sentences

4) Read page 58-63.  Answer concept check questions on page 61 and 63 (2 sets on page 63)

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

 Today we looked at the results of the bacterial growth from our lab:  Distribution of Bacteria

Next we worked on our Animal Taxonomy Posters.  These are due TOMORROW!!

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

Digestion TEST coming up next Tuesday, Nov 29th.   Module Questions are due on Friday.  

Today we went through the rest of the Digestive System power point notes.  Next we worked on our lab:  Influence of pH on Enzyme activity and watched the fetal pig dissection videos below:

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

 On Nov. 17 and 18th we worked on the Animal Taxonomy Project sheet and Poster.  This is due on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd.  Next we took our Taxonomy Quiz 

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

 On Thursday Nov. 17 and Friday Nov. 18th.    The Bi 12 class completed the following things:   

1) The Influence of pH on Enzyme Activity lab and write up.  Answer questions and write a conclusion for this lab

2) Enzyme worksheet practice (this is not online, you will need to get from class if you were away)

3) Quiz on Digestive Organs

4) Complete power point note sheet with Digestion Power point found HERE.

5) Module F and G questions 

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

 In case you missed yesterday's class:  We started the bacteria unit.   THIS note sheet went along with THIS power point.   Quiz tomorrow on taxonomy.  Useful video below:

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

 Today we worked on the DIGESTIVE ENZYMES.  Power point slides 16-24 in Digestive System power point.  Next we worked on module questions up to and including E.  Answers HERE

In case you missed Hank Yesterday:

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

Today we finished off our taxonomy with THIS power point.  Next we did THIS practice quiz.  Quiz on the taxonomy unit coming up on Friday.   We worked on our Animal Taxonomy poster.  This is due next Wednesday, Nov. 23rd.  

Biology 12

Today we started the Digestive System Unit.  First we took some notes from THIS power point.  Note sheet is HERE.  Do Module Questions A and B for homework.  MODULE

Next we did a taste test lab.  Some interesting videos below on how we perceive taste.   

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

 Today we wrote our EVOLUTION QUEST and turned in our Review of Evolution and Natural Selection.  Homework:  Read page 48-51.  Do Concept check #1-3 page 49 and Concept Check #1-6 page 51

Check out the cool "evolution" of song video

 

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

 Today we wrote the DNA Quest.  Next we watched Hank's intro to Anatomy and Physiology video (below) and did the front of THIS worksheet on anatomical terms.  

 

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

Today we practiced DNA replication, transcription and translation.  Make sure you have the details of these 3 processes down pat!  DNA quest tomorrow.   A couple of good videos below:

 

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

 Today we took notes on recombinant DNA, PCR and forensics.  See yesterday's blog entry for the power point.  

Biology 11 (Life Science 11)

 Today we practiced evolution and natural selection by doing a group assignment on the three types of natural selection.  Video on the three types is found below:

Next we worked on our evolution unit review.  This will be due on Monday.  Finally we got two practice sets.  Answers to these are HERE and HERE.  

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

 Today we did a DNA synthesis simulation in groups.  Next we took notes on DNA mutations. Power point is found HERE.  Finally we worked on our module questions on DNA.  Answer key is HERE.

We got a DNA Quest Review.  Answers are found HERE.  

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

Today we finished off the Evolution Unit with THESE notes from THIS power point.  Unit Test on Tuesday, Nov. 8th.   Start on the Unit Review found HERE.      Video below on speciation

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

Today we continued with our notes on DNA- Transcription and Translation.  Notes found HERE.  Power point HERE.  Next we worked on Module Questions part A- all the first page on DNA.  Use chapter 25 in your textbook.  

Below are some great videos to help with understanding the mechanisms in DNA replication (video 1) and Transcription and translation- building a protein (video 2)

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

 Today we went over our genetics problems from last class.  Next we took notes on evolution by natural selection and finally we watched a video on the five fingers of evolution.  Note sheet is HERE and video below.  Turn in variations in a population lab and read page 35-27.  Do concept check questions page 37 #1-6.  

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

 Today we wrote our Enzyme Lab QUIZZZZ next we took notes on DNA replication with THIS power point and THIS note sheet.  We watched a crash course video on DNA replication and on bringing back the Wolly Mammoth.  Module questions are found HERE --If you want to get ahead on your DNA unit.  Module Questions are here.  All DNA information is in Chapter 25 in TEXTBOOK.  

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

Today we worked on our enzyme module questions- answers are found posted a few days ago.  Next we did practice questions for enzymes.  Answer key to the one page practice found HERE.    Next block we did a DNA extraction from strawberries.  Lab is found HERE.  

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

Today we took notes on DNA and variations and practiced Punnett squares first block.  Power point is found HERE.   We also watched the movie below.  Next block we did a lab on Natural Variations in a population.  This lab is due in for marks.  (not you Abby!  you get excused:) 

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

Today we took notes on the evidence for evolution.  Next we watched the video below on the evolution of whales from land mammals.  Finally we got this assignment:  Read page 32-36.  Do concept check on page 34.  

 

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

 Today we finished off our ENZYME module notes.  Next we watched a video on Enzymes found below.  Finally we worked on ENZYME MODULE questions.  The answer key is found HERE.  

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

Today we got back our cell membrane and transport quiz.  Next we started a "mini unit" on enzymes.  Power point is HERE.  Note sheet HERE.  We worked on enzyme module questions A and B (up to question #8) ENZYME MODULE

Biology 11 (Life Science 11)

 Today your virus project should be submitted to me electronically.  Next we worked on our virus structure and nature questions.  These are found HERE.  TUESDAY QUIZ ON VIRUSES

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

 Today we wrote a quiz on cell membrane and transport.  Next we worked on our solute concentration of potato lab.  This is due next week (Thursday, Oct. 20th)

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

 Today we worked on Cell Membrane and Transport Questions.  First we worked on the module questions.  Answers to these are found HERE.  Next we worked on some review questions those answers are HERE.  -note that there are more pages than you need here:0. 

Biology 11 (Life Science 11)

 Today we took some notes on the human immune system with the power point found HERE.  Next we answered the concept check questions on page 24 in our text books after reading page 22 and 23.  Remember that your virus project is due on Thursday next week.  

Biology 12

 Today we finished off the cell membrane and transport notes from last class power point.  We got the module questions found HERE - Complete A, B and C up to #2 

We watched Hank Green in all his glory with the video below:

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

 Today we took our QUEST on cells.  Next we took some notes on viruses.  Power Point is HERE and note sheet HERE.  

Biology 12

 Today we worked on the Solute Concentration in Potato Cytoplasm Lab.  Exemplar is found HERE.  

We took notes on the plasma membrane, osmosis and diffusion.  Power point is found HERE.  Finally we watched the amoeba sisters video below and answered these questions.  

Biology 11 (Life Science 11)

 Today we wrote some notes on the time line of life on earth.  Most of Life has been unicellular!

Answer KEYS to practice questions for THURSDAYS CELL UNIT B QUEST found HERE and HERE

We watched these videos:

Biology 12

 Today we wrote our Cells UNIT quiz.  Next we started the solute concentration of potato lab found HERE.   Make sure you have turned in your CELL ANALOGY project.  

Biology 11

Today we reviewed the 3 Domains and 4 Kingdoms on Earth.  Next we watched the Amoeba Sisters video below and did THIS worksheet to go with video.

Biology 12

 Today we worked on our cell analogy assignment from last class.  Don't forget about the cell quiz tomorrow.   We talked about possible written questions like:  "Compare and contrast the smooth and rough ER, describe the journey of a protein from the nucleus to the cell membrane".  

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

Today we did a red blood cell lab.  Found HERE.    Next block we did work on our cell module questions.  We got some practice questions HERE and answers HERE.  Finally we got THIS assignment we started today and will finish off next class.  

Module Questions on the Cell and Organelles are due on TUESDAY.  QUIZ on cell and organelles is on Tuesday.   Module answer key is found HERE.  You need to scroll through to get to the cell section.  

HANKS BEST VIDEO:

 

Biology 12

Today we started our next unit on cell organelles.  We went through THIS power point and filled in THIS note sheet up to cytoskeleton.  Do the module questions (the second part - Cells)  found HERE up to Endoplasmic Reticulum #2.  

Biology 11

Today we took notes on Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes.  Next we completed our Plant and Animal Cell Lab found HERE.  Homework: Read page 14-16 answer concept check questions page 15.   

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

 Today we wrote a quiz on the microscope.  Next we looked at plant and animal cells under the microscope and calculated actual size and magnification of our drawings.

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

Today we wrote our first testerooo on Biomolecules.  Read chapter 3 in your textbook for a preview of what we will look at next week.  

Biology 12

Today we completed our macromolecule murder mystery lab.  This lab write up is due next week- Thursday, Sept. 29th.  Components for this lab report are: purpose, materials and methods, data and observations and conclusion.  

Lab report guidelines are found HERE.   Next we practiced identifying biomolecules in a police line up.  Good power point to practice is found HERE.      

Biology 11 (Life Science 11)

 Today we had an unexpected change of plans:).  First block we reviewed the microscope parts and function and how to do calculations.  Worksheet found HERE and ANSWER KEY

Biology 11 (Life Science 11)

Today we chatted with the Alberta college and university recruiters.  Next we checked the page on our notes from last week where we needed to draw some cell organelles and describe their functions.  

Quiz on Friday on parts of the microscope and calculations to determine actual size of objects under the microscope and drawing magnification.  

We got our quiz back on characteristics of life and key themes in biology.  

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

 Today we worked on review for the biomolecule test coming up this Friday.  We worked on completing all the module questions for this unit, our test review and we got two new review sheets:  Review 1 and Review 2 answers to review 2 found HERE. 

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology)

Today we wrote a Quizeroooo on acids, bases and water.  Next we finished notes for this unit by taking notes on proteins and nucleic acids.   Review for the unit was given out.  It is HERE.   Answer key HERE.  

Biology 12

Today we took notes on Lipids and then did a biomolecule lab where we look at standard tests for starch, simple sugars, lipids and protein.  Save your data until next week!

Module questions to complete:  All the carbohydrate questions and lipid questions. (skip protein) 

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

Today we went over the homework questions from yesterday on page 8 in textbook.  Next we took notes on cells and then started a microscope lab that we will finish tomorrow.  Microscope lab is found HERE.  

This video is a good way to visualize the progression of life on earth:  

Biology (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

Today we took notes on carbohydrates.  Next we built our own glucose molecule.  Do all the 

iii) Carbohydrate module questions up to polymers- do the monosaccharide and disaccharide questions.  

Answers are found HERE.   

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

Today we took notes on characteristics of life and themes in Biology.  The note sheet is found HERE.  Next we used our text books to finish off the table in the notes and completed the assigned questions from page 8.    Watched a video on jellyfish living forever

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

Today we took notes on BIOMOLECULES and looked at monomers and polymers and reactions that form or break apart polymers.   Module Questions (C) i) and ii) should be completed for tomorrow.   If you missed the notes, the power point is found HERE.  

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

Today we practiced being able to identify the independent variable, dependent variable and write a hypothesis.  We watched the following videos on different experiments: 

 

Next we did a worksheet practicing these things.  Found HERE:

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

Today we finished off the power point from last class and took notes on acids and bases and water.  We got the highly anticipated module questions and worked on Part A) Role and Importance of Water and B)Acids and Bases for Monday.  Module questions found HERE.  Use chapter 2 in textbook to help answer these questions.  

Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology 12)

Today we continued on the power point notes from yesterday.  Next we had an exciting water contest.  Homework:  Read Chapter 2.1 and 2.2 in your textbook.  Answer the check your progress questions for each section.   

Biology 11 (Life Sciences 11)

Today we looked at Scientific Method with THIS power point and THIS note sheet.  

Next we went to our first sit spot to make some observations about a living thing of our choice.  

Biology 11 (Also know as Life Sciences 11)

 Today we got our course outlines.  Please have them signed by parent/guardian.  Next we did a partner assignment on Language of Science.  This isn't "for marks" only bragging rights!  Keep the prefix/suffix sheet it is helpful.  Found HERE.  

Finally you told me a little bit about yourself with THESE questions.  

Biology 12 (Also known as Anatomy and Physiology 12)

Today we got our course outlines and went over the routines of class and how to save the earth being sustainable in class:)

Next we got our text books:  Inquiry into Life

 Then we did THIS note sheet with THIS POWER POINT to review the Scientific Method.  Read the section in chapter 1 in the textbook on the process of science and do the "check your understanding" questions in the purple text box at the end.   

Earth Science 11

 Check your answers to the exam review HERE.  

Biology 11

Invertebrate Review Answers found HERE.    Check the BIO exam review answers posted a few days ago.  Do the animals section to prep for an optional quiz tomorrow.

  

Biology 11

 If you missed power points on Mollusks it is found HERE.  Just be careful!   Not all the info is required.  Check with your classmates to get their notes:)

Chordates power point found HERE.  Same deal!  Not everything is recorded from this. 

The Shape of Life Videos on Echinoderms, Mollusks and Chordates below:  

 Bio 11 Final Exam Review Answers!!!  Link is HERE

Biology 11

 Today is ALMOST Ms. McLay's last day.  WORM POWER POINT and flatworm sex video below:

Earth Science 11

 https://libguides.sd44.ca/EarthScienceResources

Biology 11

 Last week and today we looked at Sponges and Cnidaria invertebrate phyla.

Sponge Power Point                    Cnidaria Power point

Sponge Lab                                   Cnidaria Lab

Biology 11

Mosses Review answers found HERE

Fern Review answers found HERE

Gymnosperms and Angiosperm answers found HERE

Biology 11

 Student plant power points found HERE (B/F) and HERE (C/G)

Bryophyte questions        Fern questions       and             Seed Plant questions for review

Biology 11

 This week we did the SEEDS PLANT LAB  power point about Seed Plants found HERE.  

Earth Science 11

Earth Science 11 students have been working on Oceans and Weather/Atmosphere

Introduction to atmosphere: graphed out the atmosphere's layers x temperature and defined convection current to tie it into what we learned about oceans.  Watch the videos below for more info:

The previous class:  labelled the oceans of the earth and watched this video below.  Students had their dams/hydrologic cycle/this place/salinity quiz

Biology 11

A mushroom walked into a bar.........what a FUN GUI!  HERE is Ms. McLay's power point.   Remember that the quiz is coming up on Friday.  

Biology 11

  PROTISTS Power point    MONERA questions KEY    VIRUSES and BACTERIA worksheet KEY

Viruses Q KEY

Biology 11

 Today Ms. McLay gave notes on the immune system, COVID-19 (just for your info, no need to write down) and Protists.  The power point is found HERE.  Next the class went outside to collect pond water to look at on Friday.   Note sheet on Viruses was given out for review.  

The videos below were shown last class:  

Biology 11

 Today Ms. McLay allowed students to work on microbiology project as well as EBOLA questions,     TOP 10 killer questions.    Microbiology project found HERE.  

Biology 11

 This week Ms. McLay is starting on viruses.  She gave THIS power point with THIS worksheet.  

Biology 11

This week we worked on 3 bacteria labs:  Distribution of Bacteria, Staining and Observing Bacteria and Antibiotics vs. Bacteria.  There will be questions for all of these, but only the Staining and Observing Bacteria will require a formal lab report.  You will have time on Friday to work on these.    

Biology 11

 During the double block the Biology 11 students:  1) Finished the guided notes started last class.  

2) Started some bacterial labs.  This involved making a streak plate with specific bacteria.  

3)  Did some practiced question on bacteria.  These questions are found HERE and answer key HERE.    

Biology 11

Today we started notes on bacteria with THIS power point and THESE notes.  Stay tuned for the bacterial labs tomorrow!  

Biology 11

 Today we turned in the Taxonomy and Evolution project.  Next we wrote the quiz on Taxonomy.   Tomorrow we start bacteria.   

Biology 11

This week you have been working on Evolution and Taxonomy Project and practicing some new taxonomy concepts.  Monday and Tuesday have the power points posted.   Quiz on Taxonomy on Monday.   HERE are the taxonomy review questions.    

Biology 11

Today you got a marked and missing assignment sheet.  If there is anything on here that is not correct, or if you are confused about anything just email me:)  swood@sd19.bc.ca

Missing marked work links:   GRAPH PAPER (needed for Bunnies Lab and Sc. Method worksheet) 

Evidence of Evolution WS         Scientific Method Worksheet       Breeding Bunnies Lab with Data

 In class today:  POWER POINT     and        Cladogram Analysis WS

Earth Science 11

 Ms. Busch did the following today:  Some notes on minerals and THIS review sheet on minerals.  

You can always re-watch the short videos discussing minerals if you need visuals:  

Biology 11

 Hi Everyone and welcome back!   Hope you had a great spring break.   I'm home sick, but you are in good hands with Mr. Shea and Ms. McLay.   PLEASE make sure you check your school email to see if you have things to make up.  I sent out emails to those who have to write the evolution quest.  

Today you started Taxonomy with THIS power point and THIS notesheet.   Looks fun, but I hope the shoes weren't too smelly:)

Biology 11

 Today we wrote our evolutionary quest.  Next we did a survey for Ms. McLay, who will be our student teacher coming in after spring break.  Survey is found HERE

BIOLOGY 11

Today we reviewed for the evolution QUEST coming up on Friday.  KEY for the practice test.  See yesterday's blog for other keys.  Here are some good videos to help review all these words!!!

Earth Science 11

The last few days we have been learning about minerals. We started on Monday by watching THIS VIDEO and taking THESE notes.  

Then we moved onto identifying minerals. We took THESE notes from THIS VIDEO and did an observational lab on minerals. 

Today we continued our study of minerals.  We did a lab on minerals.  This lab is found HERE. If you missed the lab today, you can do the activity in THIS instead. All the materials you need are found in THIS folder. 

If I haven't gotten it yet, please send your plate tectonics project to mbusch@sd19.bc.ca.

Biology 11

 Today we went over the last notes from our evolution unit.  We filled in this note sheet while watching this TEDed:

Next we went over some MORE language of Biology with the note sheet HERE:

We got some review sheets for the QUEST coming up on Friday.  These are HERE and HERE and 

HERE with a  KEY 

A couple of fun videos to help review:

Biology 11

 Today we took notes on disruptive, stabilizing and directional selection.  Make sure you get these notes if you were away.  Next we finished off the Breeding Bunnies lab and made a graph for it.  This lab is due on the double block day.   For homework you should read:  page 92-99 and answer questions: #2,3, 4, 6 and 7 on page 99.  (Answer these orally to yourself!)

Earth Science 11

 Today we looked at MINERALS.  We watched this short video:

And answered questions from THIS worksheet.  

Biology 11

Today we took notes on the 5 principles of natural selection.   If you were away these are found on page 95 and 97-98 in your textbook.  

Next we did a lab on breeding bunnies and allelic frequency.  This lab is found HERE.  We will continue working on the lab on Monday.  

Biology 11

 A reminder that your BREAD MOLD labs are past due.  Click HERE to see an example of a past lab with all sections complete.   Make sure all sections are done.   

Today we wrote the DNA-RNA quiz.  Next we took some notes on evidence for evolution.  Tomorrow we will do a natural selection lab....

Earth Science 11

 Today we worked on our Plate Tectonics Projects.   One more block to work on these!!

Biology 11

Today we took a quiz on DNA replication and protein synthesis.  Next we got our "real" text books and read page 60-73.  Finally we took some notes on evidence of evolution.  You should be able to name and describe the five pieces of evidence:  Fossils, comparative anatomy, embryology, vestigial structures and biochemical evidence.  

Biology 11

 Reminder of the QUIZ tomorrow on DNA replication and protein synthesis.  Make sure you understand the structure of DNA, RNA and how they are different.  Be able to explain the steps in DNA replication and the steps in protein synthesis.

Today we took notes on Punnett squares and variation through sexual reproduction.   Next we worked on some genetics practice found HERE.  

Finally we watched a video on evidence for evolution 

Earth Science 11

Earth Science 11 continued to work on their assignment:  Plate Tectonics Project.    If you need to complete the lab "Modeling Convection Currents" use the video below.  Note that the thyme represents the hot water and the balsam wood is the wax paper.  

Earth Science 11

Today Ms. Busch continued with notes on plate tectonics.  These are found HERE.  Next she played a jeopardy review game to go over the new concepts.  

Biology 11

Today we finished off the notes from the double block class and practiced transcription/translation and what happens when there is a mistake in the DNA.......MUTATION!   Two worksheets done in class the second one is due on Monday!!

Worksheet 1.            Worksheet 2.         CODON TABLE is required for this........

Biology 11

Today we continued our power point notes from Monday.  We took notes on transcription and translation and then did a simulation where we made our own amino acid chains in small groups.  Second block we worked on our bread mold labs.  These are due on FRIDAY.  See last week's entries for links to past student work.\\  

Biology 11

Today we got a mark sheets with our marks so far.  Next we took some notes on DNA replication.  Note sheet found HERE and power point HERE.  Next we did THESE practice problems on DNA (omit #22) these are due on the double block day.  Finally we worked on the mold lab, due on Friday, March 4th.  

Biology 11

Today we worked on our Mold Lab.  Write up for this lab is due on Friday, March 4.   HERE is an example of the lab write up from last year's class.  HERE is another example with a graph embedded.  See yesterday's entry for answer keys to reviews.  

Biology 11

Today we went over the Cells and Organelles MC practice for the QUEST on Friday.  Next we worked on our mold lab.  Formal Lab report criteria found HERE.  Next we did more practice for the QUEST with a microscope review.  Answers to the microscope review are HERE.  

Fill in the blank note sheet answers found HERE.   

Earth Science 11

Today we took a few notes on the expansion of the Universe and red shift.  Notes are found HERE.  Next we did a lab on the Expansion of the Universe using a Balloon model.  This is HERE.  

Final "assignment" for Astronomy Unit is Interstellar the movie on Thursday and your life cycle of stars comic is due on Friday, Feb. 25.  

Biology 11

Today we practiced for the Quest on cells/organelles/microscope and scientific method.  First we made our own cell drawings of Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells.  Next we watched a crash course in Biology video below:

We got a review sheet found HERE for homework and got a Plant Cell to color and label.    Finally we checked our MOLD lab.  It's a bit disgusting!!

Earth Science 11

Today we talked about the BIG BANG theory of the universe and evidence that the Universe is expanding.  Note sheet is HERE, but no need to do the questions YET.   We did a lab on spectroscopy found HERE.   Finally we worked on our Life Cycle of Stars comic and watched the video below:

Is the Universe Expanding in all directions??????

Biology 11

 Today we did the Prokaryotic Cell Lab by looking at a yogurt smear......YUM!   Complete the microscope drawing for this lab and turn in---  Lab is HERE.    Next Today we went over the questions from the concept check found HERE.    We discussed the ENDOSYMBIOTIC theory and evidence for it.  Video is below:

Next we got some review materials for the QUEST on CELL AND ORGANELLES.   Review work found HERE and HERE.  

Life Sciences 11

 Today we took some notes on how cells extract the energy they get.  Next we started our bread molding!!  Finally we got these text notes and answered questions #1-5 from this sheet.  

Earth Science 11

 Today we took some notes on Formation of Stars and Life Cycle of Stars.  Notes are found HERE.  Next we finished off the Hertzberg-Russell diagram and questions started yesterday.   Next we watched the video below:

Earth Science 11

Today we took a few notes on stars and constellations.  Constellations notes are found HERE.   Next we did a computer assignment on the website Stellarium.org.  Assignment is found HERE.  

Biology 11

Today we practiced for the scientific method quiz tomorrow by doing THESE questions.  Next we worked on microscope drawings and did a lab:  drawing, labelling and finding the size of a plant and animal cell.   Make sure you turn in these two drawings with labels and numbers for actual size and drawing magnification on the bottom.   Next we worked on the organelles worksheet (from last class) and colored and labelled an animal cell and prokaryotic cell.   

Earth Science

 Today we took some notes on Lunar and Solar Eclipses.  These notes are found HERE.  Next we did some questions from the back of the sheet:  #1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 14.   

Biology 11

Today we worked on our note sheet from yesterday and completed the section on cells.  Power point is HERE.  Next we wrote the proposal for the mold lab with only 1 independent variable.  Next we used the inquiry into life text to do the table in the note sheet (from atoms to biosphere) as well THIS organelles sheet.   Use page 3, 49-51 pages in Inquiry into Life Text.  

Earth Science 11

Today we took some notes on phases of the moon, the moon's rotation and revolution and tides.  These notes are found HERE. (Along with other info).  Next we watched a quick video about lunar rotation and revolution and did a NASA lunar activity found HERE.  Make sure you complete the "Lost on the Moon" assignment and turn in.   

Biology 11

Today we listened to a FAMOUS Revelstoke scientist talking about his research HERE.  Practice scientific method HERE.   We took some notes on the characteristics of Living Things.  Notesheet is HERE and power point HERE.  

Biology 11

Today I collected the scientific method worksheet and the graph.  Turn these in please:).  Next we talked about our mold lab and I handed out some reading for the mold lab.   We worked on the microscope lab looking field of view diameter and measuring actual size of objects.  Finally we got "in class" textbooks and read page 10-13.  Scanned text is found HERE.  

Earth Science 11

Today we talked about the Earth's rotation and revolution.  We did THESE fill in notes with THIS note sheet.  Next we used our text book to answer some questions about other planets.  Find the questions HERE.  

Earth Science 11

Today we did a hands on activity modeling the scale of the solar system.  Next we got our text books and did a textbook tour with THIS assignment.  We watched the short videos below and then started the beginning of EARTH: Making of a Planet Video.

Biology 11

Today we looked at the scientific method and hypothesis testing.  We filled in THIS note sheet with THIS power point.  Next we practiced some hypotheses found HERE. and HERE.  Finish off this Scientific Method worksheet for next class.  Also watch and read some exciting details about MOLD:

  

Earth Science 11

Today we talked about all the possible directions we can take the course and what the course will cover.  Course outline is found HERE.   Next we did a little student survey.  This is HERE.  

Biology 11

Today we got introduced to the FUN, Fun world of Biology and routines in the classroom.  We got the course outline found HERE and did a language of biology assignment with classmates HERE using a prefix and suffix list.  

Science 10

 Today we reviewed for the Science 10 EXAMEROONI

Giant Review answers found below:

Biology       Chemistry       Physics

Science 10

Today we had a study party!!  Make sure you spend time working on your exam review.  Answers were posted last Friday (go back to older blog posts).  More Bio Practice with answers is found HERE.  

Biology 12

Today we are doing the lab:  Reaction Time.  This lab is due with all the calculations at the end of class.  Nerve Impulse Diagram is due on Monday.   Practice for Nervous System was given out.  

Exam Review Practice Questions:  OLD PROVINCIAL EXAMS

MULTIPLE CHOICE PRACTICE.  NO Reproductive System questions.  Nervous System only questions about nerve impulse, synaptic transmission, and divisions of the nervous system.  

Biology 12

Today we took notes on Action Potential and Nerve Transmission.  Power Point is HERE and note sheet only the action potential.  

Thursday we will do our QUEST on Respiration and Urinary System.  Make sure you check answer keys (previously posted) and the module answers found HERE for urinary and respiratory module  

Science 10

 Today we practiced for the radioactivity quiz tomorrow.  Next we worked on the Stellarium Lab.  Copy of the lab is found HERE.  

Science 10

Today we did some radioactivity practice on types of radioactive decay and half life.  Next we talked about Astronomy and stars.   We started THIS assignment on Stellarium.ORG.   

Radioactivity quiz will be the day of the double block.   This star assignment will be due on Friday.  

Biology 12

 Today we took notes on nephron filtration and reabsorption.  We got the practice urinary quiz found HERE.  Answers are HERE.  

Science 10

Today we took some notes on Fission and Fusion found HERE.  Next we got our GIANT exam review....This is due for bonus assignment marks.  BIOLOGY KEY, CHEMISTRY UNIT KEY, PHYSICS UNIT KEY Finally we got a practice radioactivity quiz for the radioactivity quiz coming up on Tuesday.   Answers are HERE for radioactivity practice.     

We watched a few videos on nuclear bombs!!   and nuclear medicine:

Biology 12

Today we took THESE notes on the steps in Urine Formation.  (last two pages).   Next we did a kidney dissection lab.   If you are away and excused, you are not responsible for this lab.  As an alternative, draw and label a longitudinal picture of kidney and well as a nephron.  This is on page 298-300 of your text book.    Urinary module questions were handed out.  These are found HERE.  We got some more practice for the exam found HERE.  

Answers to respiratory system practice test found HERE.   

 

Science 10

 The same as yesterday's double block on Science 10.  

Science 10

Today we took some notes on Radioactive Decay and half-lives.  Next we did a lab on the half-life of cornium atoms found HERE.  Make sure you turn in the lab with your data table, graph and answers to questions on a separate piece of paper.  

When you are finished do THIS Assignment #1, 2, 5, 8 and 9 minimum

Biology 12

Today we took some notes on the Urinary System and got THESE photocopied notes and diagrams.  Next we watched crash course excretory system:

Then we finished off the Module questions on Respiratory System.  Answers found HERE.  

We also got THIS practice quest for the respiratory system.  

Science 10

Today we took notes on how to write the three types of nuclear decay reactions.   The notes are found HERE.  Next we practiced the reactions by doing the first page of THIS worksheet.  

Next we did a computer simulation to practice and see these decay reactions.   The assignments for each of these are below.   We will also work on this tomorrow----after the lab.

 

Science 10

Today we got our Energy Unit Test back.  Great work!  Next we highlighted some notes found HERE.  Finally we did three things you knew, learned and 2 questions from the videos below:

Biology 12

Welcome Back!  Today we took written notes on Internal and External Respiration reactions.   Next we did respiratory module questions B, C, D and E answers to module found HERE.  

Finally we watched: