Biology Unit: Student Checklist
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Topic 1: Characteristics of Life & The Cell Theory
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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Topic 2: Cell Structures & Types
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?
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Organelle Functions
Organelle Structures
Types of Cells
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Note Templates
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Required Activities
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Extra Practice
- Quizlet - Cell Practice Quiz worksheet (ANS) - Cell Organelle Functions Worksheet (ANS) - Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 32 # 2-3, 4-8 (ANS) - TedEd Video & Questions - Cell Structure GIZMO & Questions - Cell Organelle CK-12 PLIX & do challenge me questions Require Flash: - Complete tutorial & play matching game - Animal Cell Quiz using the Interactive cell - Play Cellular Pursuit Game |
Additional Interesting Information
- Organelle Summary Image - Organelle Song - Organelle Flash cards - Interactive cells | ||||
Topic 3: Stem Cells & Cell Specialization
- 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?
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Split into 2 videos
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Note Template
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Required Activities
- Ethics Debate - Stem Cell Ethics summary paragraph |
Extra Practice
- Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 79 #1-3, 4, 6-7 (ANS) - Watch and answer the TedEd video & Questions - Read p. 40-43 online and answer questions #1-3 on p. 43 (ANS) - Watch the PBS video - Explore the interactive tutorial - Watch the video on cell specialization & write a brief summary - Quizlet: Includes 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 4: Diffusion & Osmosis
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?
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Extra Practice
- Quizlet - Diffusion Gizmo & Questions - Osmosis Gizmo & Questions - Read CK12 Article & complete the Practice Activity - Diffusion Molecular Workbench Interactive (much longer option) Require Flash: - Diffusion & Osmosis videos & answer questions - Diffusion & osmosis interactive (only the diffusion & osmosis section) |
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Topic 5: Cell Cycle & Mitosis
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?
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The Cell Cycle
(Split into 2 Videos) Mitosis
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Required Activities
- Cell Cycle Worksheet - Mitosis Election Project - Mitosis Microscope Lab (In class) |
Extra Practice
- Cell Division GIZMO & Questions - Control of cell cycle game - CK-12 Mitosis Reading & Practice Questions - FCS MM App - Cell Cycle Quizlet - Cell Cycle: Textbook p. 36-37 & 40, questions p. 37 #1-6 (ANS) - Mitosis Quizlet - Mitosis: Textbook p. 41-43, questions p. 44 #4-5 (ANS) - Mitosis App Require Flash: - Cell cycle animation & questions - Mix & match stages |
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Topic 6: Cancer
- 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?
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Check Points & Cancer
Cancer Detection & Treatments
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Note Template
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Required Activities
- Online Virtual Lab (flash required) - Cancer Sniffing Dog Case Study & Questions - TedEd: Henrietta Lacks (EdPuzzle) |
Extra Practice
- Quizlet - Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 55 #1-5, 7 (ANS) - Watch TedEd video & answer "Think" questions - 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 7: Tissues
- 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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Extra Practice
- Tissues Worksheet (ANS) - Read p. 44-45 online and answer questions #1-3 on p. 45 - Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 75-76 (ANS) - Animal Tissues Crossword (ANS) - Quizlet |
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Topic 8: Organ Systems & Interactions
- 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?
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Split into 2 videos
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Note Template
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Required Activities
- Body Systems Word Web - System Interactions Reading & Questions - Diseases Affecting Cells Research Frog Dissection Lab (video) |
Additional Interesting Information
- Quizlet
- 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
- 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?
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Shorter Version in EdPuzzle
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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 |
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