Biology Unit: Student Checklist
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Topic 1: Characteristics of Life & The Cell Theory (Feb 5)
Guiding Questions:
- What are the basic building blocks of life
- Do living things have all the characteristics of life? Explain with examples.
- Can non-living things still have one or more of the characteristics of life? Give an example
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Note Template
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Required Activities
- Is Sammy Alive? (In Class) |
Extra Practice
- Characteristics of Life Worksheet - Complete the CK-12 , PLIX & Practice questions - Online Quiz |
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Topic 2: Diffusion & Osmosis (Feb 6, 7)
Guiding Questions:
- What causes diffusion?
- Why is diffusion required for living organisms?
- Why can't cells be infinitely large?
- How do cells acquire nutrients and remove wastes?
Split into 2 Videos
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Note Template
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Extra Practice
- Quizlet - Osmosis Gizmo & Questions - Read the CK12 Article & complete the Practice Activity - Watch the McGraw-Hill videos on Diffusion & Osmosis (flash required) & answer questions - Complete the Diffusion & osmosis interactive (flash required - only the diffusion & osmosis section) - Diffusion Molecular Workbench Interactive (longer option) |
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Topic 3: Cell Structures & Types (Feb 8, 9, 12)
Guiding Questions:
- How is the structure of each organelle related to its function?
- How do organelles work together to perform the characteristics required for life?
- What are benefits of each type of cell?
- Why can eukaryotic cells perform a wider variety of functions?
Organelle Functions
Organelle Structures & Analogies
Types of Cells
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Note Templates
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Required Activities
- Label Cell Diagrams
- Prokaryote & Eukaryote Worksheet & Chart - Organelle Assignment (In Class): Cancelled Choice Activities - Pick ONE - Play Cell Board Game - Play Cell Dominoes Game - Play Cell Headbandz Game - Play Cellular Pursuit Game online - Play Organelle Memory Game - Play Cell Explorer Game - App - Read Cell comic book - Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 29-32 # 4-8 - Cell Structure GIZMO & Questions - TedEd Video & Questions |
Extra Practice
- Complete the tutorial and play the Online matching game - Cell Practice Quiz - Quizlet - Cell Organelle Functions Worksheet - Practice using the Interactive cell - Science Perspectives 10 textbook Read p. 29 Questions p. 32 #2-3 - Cell Organelle CK-12 PLIX & challenge me |
Additional Interesting Information
- Organelle Summary - Organelle Summary Image - Organelle Song - Organelle Flash cards |
Topic 4: Cell Cycle & Mitosis (Feb 13, 15, 20, 21)
Guiding Questions:
- What is the importance of cell division in living organisms?
- Interphase is often referred to as the resting phase, is this appropriate?
- What is the main characteristic of each stage of mitosis?
- What differences occur between plant and animal cells during division?
- What biological processes rely on mitosis?
The Cell Cycle
Mitosis
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Note Template
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Required Activities
- Cell Cycle Worksheet - Mitosis Project: (In class only): Thurs. Feb 15 & Tues. Feb 20th - Mitosis Microscope Lab (In class only): Wed. Feb. 21 |
Extra Practice
- Cell Division GIZMO & Questions - Cell Cycle: Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 36-37 & 40, questions p. 37 #1-6 - Mitosis: Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 41-43, questions p. 44 #4-5 - Quizlet: Cell Cycle - Quizlet: Mitosis - Control of cell cycle interactive game - CK-12 Mitosis Reading & Practice Questions - Mitosis Images: Animal Hist App - Practice Q - Mitosis Stages: Biotic App Interactive - Mitosis App - FCS MM App - Mix & match stages (flash) - Cell cycle animation & questions (Flash) - Board Games from last semester |
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Topic 5: Cancer (Feb 22, 23)
- How is the behaviour of cancerous cells different than that of healthy cells?
- What are some common cell characteristics of cancerous cells?
- Why is it so difficult to find a cure for cancer?
Check Points & Cancer
Cancer Detection & Treatments
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Note Template
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Required Activities
- Online Virtual Lab (flash required) & Questions answer in your notes - (sample data) - Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 55 #1-10 |
Extra Practice
- Watch the TedEd video & answer the "Think" questions afterwards - BioInteractive & Worksheet (longer option) - CK-12 Reading then Practice Questions |
Additional Interesting Information
- Windsor Star Article: Windsor & Cancer Rates
- Death of a white blood cell caught on file for first time - How cancer cells form tumors - The animals of Chernobyl - Common chemicals and their link to cancer - Where do tumors get their energy from? - Heart drugs may help breast cancer patients - Does using artificial turf cause cancer? |
Topic 6: Stem Cells & Cell Specialization (Feb 26, 27)
- How does structure relate to function in specialized cells?
- How do cells that contain the same DNA/genetic material become specialized into different cell types?
- What is the significance of different types of stem cells?
Split into 2 videos
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Note Template
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Required Activities
- Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 79 #1-3, 4, 6-7 |
Extra Practice
- Watch and answer the TedEd video & Questions - Read p. 40-43 online and answer questions #1-3 on p. 43 - Watch the PBS video - Explore the interactive tutorial - Watch the video on cell specialization - Quizlet: Both Specialization & Tissues |
Additional Interesting Information
- What is a Stem Cell?
- What are Embryonic Stem Cells? - What are Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells - Blood Stem Cells - Beating heart cells created in Canadian University lab - Trudeau announces $20-million in stem cell research - Canadians pioneer Parkinson's treatment using stem cells - Stem Cell Animation |
Topic 7: Tissues (Mar 1)
- What are the 4 main types of tissues?
- How are the structures of the 4 main types of tissues fundamentally different?
- Compare and contrast the roles of various tissues with their structures
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Note Template
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Choice Activities -
None Required Extra Practice - Tissues Worksheet - Read p. 44-45 online and answer questions #1-3 on p. 45 - Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 75-76 - Animal Tissues Crossword - Quizlet |
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Unit Review
**Omit Organ System Sections & Questions #12-15**
Unit Test: Monday March 5th
Topic 8: Organ Systems & Interactions (Mar 6, 7, 8, 9)
- What is the hierarchy or organization in living things?
- What is the main role of each organ system & its major organs?
- How do organ systems rely on each other in order to function?
- Describe the main interaction points between systems. (ie alveoli, capillary beds…)
- What are pros and cons of live organ transplant? What are other options available?
Split into 2 videos
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Note Template
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Required Activities
- Diseases Affecting Cells Assignment - Body Systems Word Web - Science Perspectives 10 textbook p.82 #2-4, p.87 #2-3,5, p.95 #2-4 - System Interactions Reading & Questions Frog Dissection Lab (video) (In class only) Dissection Day: Tues. Mar 20 |
Choice Activities -
None Required Extra Practice - Perspectives 10 textbook p. 111 #1,2,4,6 - Perspectives 10 textbook p. 116 #3-7 - Perspectives 10 textbook p. 116 #10,11,16,17 - Perspectives 10 textbook p. 117 #18,19,23 - Perspectives 10 textbook p. 118 #2-5,7-8 - Perspectives 10 textbook p. 118 #10-14 - Quizlet |
Additional Interesting Information
- Facts about the immune system
- Organ Systems Video - Organ Systems Interactive - Organ Systems Game - Anatomy Arcade - All Systems Go Game - Build a Body - Transplant Documentary (BBC) - Innerbody interactive of the major functions of the body systems. |
Topic 9: Plant Tissues & Organ Systems (Mar 22)
***NO MASTERY CHECK REQUIRED (bonus if completed)***
- What are the main tissues in plants?
- What are the main organ systems in plants?
- How do the organ systems in plants interact to allow for survival?
Shorter Version in EdPuzzle
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Note Template
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Activities
- Watch (Reproduction Video) - Flower Dissection Lab (In class only) Dissection Day: Thurs. Mar. 22 |
Choice Activities - NONE
Extra Practice - Read Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 125-133 and answer questions p. 128 #1-7, p. 133 # 1-3, p. 153 #22 - Virtual plant dissection |
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