05/29/08

The Biology I class is designed to expand upon what was learned in Physical Science (ILS I) and to prepare students for life-long learning.  Students are required to pass a safety exam before participating in any laboratory activities.

    Ch. 1 Test Review

         Introduction to Science Quiz

    Ch. 1 - Intro to Biology - Student Notes, PowerPoint

    Ch. 2 - Chemistry - Student Notes, PowerPoint

                 Biochemistry - Student Notes, PowerPoint

     Unit I - Chemistry - Extra Credit

          Nutritional Supplements

     Unit I (Ch. 1 & 2) Test Review Study Guide

     Unit II - Ecology

         Ch. 3 & 4 - Ecology & the Biosphere - Student Notes, PowerPoint

         Populations and Interdependence - Student Notes, PowerPoint

     Unit II (Ch. 3-6) Ecology Test Review Study Guide   

     Unit II - Ecology - Extra Credit

         Grand Canyon Flooding

         Komodo Dragons

         Human Population Growth

     Unit III - Cells

         Ch. 7 - Cells - Student Notes, PowerPoint

        Tissues and Systems - Student Notes, PowerPoint

        Ch. 8 - Photosynthesis - Student Notes, PowerPoint

         Ch. 9 - Cellular Respiration - Student Notes, PowerPoint

         Ch. 10 - Cell Reproduction - Student Notes, PowerPoint

     Unit III (Ch 7-9) Review Study Guide 

     Unit III (Ch 7-10) Review Study Guide  

     Unit III - Cells - Extra Credit

         Cells Alive                                       

         How Cells Divide: Mitosis vs. Meiosis

         Stem Cell Research

         Anticancer Drug

     Unit IV - Genetics

          Principles of Heredity I - Student Notes, PowerPoint

          Principles of Heredity II - Student Notes, PowerPoint

     Unit IV - Genetics Review Study Guide 

    Unit IV - Genetics - Extra Credit

        Gene Therapy

        Human Genome Project

        Genetic Engineering

        Hobbit-Human Debate

     Unit V - Evolution

         Evolution - Student Notes, PowerPoint

         Classification - Student Notes, PowerPoint

     Unit V - Evolution Review Study Guide

     Unit V - Evolution - Extra Credit

         Mitochondrial DNA

     Final Exam Review

     Olympia Standards Aligned Curriculum for Biology I

     Ms. Shaw