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Biology Unit: Student Checklist

Upcoming Assignments:
Upcoming Tests:

Live Study Q & A:  
Study Games & Flashcards
​- Our Class Quizlets

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Topic 1: Characteristics of Life & The Cell Theory  (Feb  5)

Guiding Questions:
  1. What are the basic building blocks of life
  2. Do living things have all the characteristics of life? Explain with examples.
  3. Can non-living things still have one or more of the characteristics of life? Give an example
Student Video Link
Note Template
Topic 1 NT
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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
Additional Interesting Information
- Are Viruses Alive?
- Zika Virus
- The Wacky History of the Cell Theory

Topic 2: Diffusion & Osmosis  (Feb 6, 7)

Guiding Questions:
  1. What causes diffusion?
  2. Why is diffusion required for living organisms?
  3. Why can't cells be infinitely large?
  4. How do cells acquire nutrients and remove wastes?​
Split into 2 Videos
Note Template
Topic 2 NT
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​​Required Activities
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- Diffusion & Osmosis Worksheet
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- Osmosis & Diffusion Labs ​(In Class)
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)
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- Diffusion Molecular Workbench Interactive (longer option)
Additional Interesting Information
- Cell size & scale interactive
​- Limitations of cell size

Topic 3: Cell Structures & Types  (Feb 8, 9, 12)

Guiding Questions:
  1. How is the structure of each organelle related to its function?
  2. How do organelles work together to perform the characteristics required for life?
  3. ​What are benefits of each type of cell?
  4. Why can eukaryotic cells perform a wider variety of functions?
Organelle Functions
Organelle Structures & Analogies
Types of Cells
Note Templates
Topic 3.1
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Topic 3.2
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Required Activities
- Label Cell Diagrams
​- Prokaryote & Eukaryote Worksheet & Chart
- Organelle Assignment
(In Class): Cancelled

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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
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- Organelle Song
- Organelle Flash cards
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Topic 4: Cell Cycle & Mitosis (Feb 13, 15, 20, 21)

Guiding Questions:
  1. ​What is the importance of cell division in living organisms? 
  2. Interphase is often referred to as the resting phase, is this appropriate?
  3. What is the main characteristic of each stage of mitosis?
  4. What differences occur between plant and animal cells during division?
  5. What biological processes rely on mitosis?
The Cell Cycle
Mitosis
Note Template
Topic 4 NT
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Required Activities

- Cell Cycle Worksheet
​- Mitosis Project​:
​(In class only): Thurs. Feb 15 & Tues. Feb 20th
​- Mitosis Microscope Lab  
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(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
Additional Interesting Information
- Mr. W's Mitosis Rap
- NOVA Mitosis Video
​- V-Cell App Videos
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Topic 5: Cancer  (Feb 22, 23)

  1. How is the behaviour of cancerous cells different than that of healthy cells?
  2. What are some common cell characteristics of cancerous cells?
  3. Why is it so difficult to find a cure for cancer?
Check Points & Cancer
Cancer Detection & Treatments
Note Template
Topic 5 NT
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File Type: pdf
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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
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-​ Does using artificial turf cause cancer?

Topic 6: Stem Cells & Cell Specialization (Feb 26, 27)

  1. How does structure relate to function in specialized cells?
  2. How do cells that contain the same DNA/genetic material become specialized into different cell types?
  3. What is the significance of different types of stem cells?
Split into 2 videos
Note Template
Topic 6 NT
File Size: 500 kb
File Type: pdf
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Required Activities
- Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 79 #1-3, 4, 6-7

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​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
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- 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)

  1. What are the 4 main types of tissues?
  2. How are the structures of the 4 main types of tissues fundamentally different?
  3. Compare and contrast the roles of various tissues with their structures 
Note Template
Topic 7 NT
File Size: 371 kb
File Type: pdf
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Activities
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- Tissue Investigation
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
Additional Interesting Information
- Growing Tissues - Canadian Research
- Canadian Tissue Biomedical Engineering
- Tissue Engineering
- Replacement Organs & Tissues
- How to build a heart
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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)

  1. What is the hierarchy or organization in living things?
  2. ​What is the main role of each organ system & its major organs?
  3. ​How do organ systems rely on each other in order to function?
  4. Describe the main interaction points between systems. (ie alveoli, capillary beds…)
  5. What are pros and cons of live organ transplant? What are other options available?
Split into 2 videos
Note Template
Topic 8.1 NT
File Size: 679 kb
File Type: pdf
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Topic 8.2 NT
File Size: 651 kb
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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.
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Topic 9: Plant Tissues & Organ Systems (Mar 22)  
***NO MASTERY CHECK REQUIRED (bonus if completed)***

  1. What are the main tissues in plants?
  2. What are the main organ systems in plants?
  3. How do the organ systems in plants interact to allow for survival?
Shorter Version in EdPuzzle
Note Template
Topic 9 Plants NT
File Size: 494 kb
File Type: pdf
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Activities

- Watch (Reproduction Video)
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​- Flower Dissection Lab
​(In class only)
 
Dissection Day:
​Thurs. Mar. 22
Choice Activities - NONE

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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
Additional Interesting Information
- Smart Plants
- Can Plants Talk to Each Other?
- Parts of Flower Video
- Parts of Flower Song
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