Biology Unit: UPDATED Student Checklist
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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Additional Interesting Information
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The Material below Has been altered to reflect
the extended COVID-19 School closures
UPDATED Student Checklist
Topic set-up allows student choice as to access of information, as well as methods of practicing & demonstrating understanding.
Steps to follow: A guideline as to the amount of time to spend on each topic is provided.
You do NOT need to print anything. You can write information down on paper or type it.
2. Select from the activities listed to practice & develop your understanding. Guidelines of how much/many to complete are
provided.
3. Select from the assessment self-check options: These will not count for marks but will let you know if you understand the basic material.
4. Select from the assignment options:
You do NOT need to print anything. You can write information down on paper or type it.
- Obtain information & make notes using one, or a combination, of the methods listed. Use note templates as guide for important & relevant information to include.
- watch lesson video
- read selected textbook pages
- use provided resource links
- research on your own
2. Select from the activities listed to practice & develop your understanding. Guidelines of how much/many to complete are
provided.
- Complete activity then check/review your answers
- Optional: Ask questions in class discussion boards – offered 2-3 times a week.
- Optional: Participate in online review video sessions – offered 1-2 times a week
3. Select from the assessment self-check options: These will not count for marks but will let you know if you understand the basic material.
- Retry until you hit mastery and "Got it!"
4. Select from the assignment options:
- Complete 1 of the assignments & submit to Edsby as outlined in the instructions
Week @ a Glance: April 6-10
Topic 2: Cell Structures & Types (Approx. 3 hrs)
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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Lesson Videos & Links
You have login info from 1st day of class Create an account - text is free in PDF form
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Note Template
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Pick 2 Activities
1 from each section 1. Labelling Cells
Cell Diagrams Worksheet (ANS) OR Cell Labelling: Animal Cell & Plant Cell Interactive OR Cell Labelling: Plant & Animal Cells (Needs FLASH) 2. Organelle Functions Mix & Match Worksheet (ANS) OR Interactive GIZMO Worksheet (ANS) OR Organelle Mix & Match Cut Outs (ANS) |
Pick 2 Assessment
Self-Checks 1 from each section 1. Structures & Functions
Online Quiz OR Organelle Worksheet (ANS) OR Organelle multiple choice OR Quizizz 2. Diagrams Online Quiz #1 OR Online Quiz #2 OR Diagram Worksheet (ANS) |
Pick 1 Assignment
1-1.5 hrs max. Due April 10 Extra Practice
- Quizlet - TedEd Video - Online Labelling Require Flash: - Interactive cell - Cellular Pursuit Game | ||
Week @ A Glance: April 13-17
Topic 3: Stem Cells & Cell Specialization (Approx. 1 Hr)
- 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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Pick 1:
Lesson Video & Links You have login info from 1st day of class Create an account - text is free in PDF form
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Note Template
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Pick 1 Activity
Nelson Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 79 #1-3, 4, 6-7 (ANS)
OR Watch and answer the TedEd video & Questions 1-5 (ANS) OR Read p. 40-43 and answer questions #1-3 on p. 43 (ANS) |
Pick 1 Assessment
Self-Check |
No Assignments
Extra Practice
& Additional Interesting Information - Explore the interactive tutorial
- Stem Cell Animation - 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 | ||
Topic 4: Diffusion & Osmosis (Approx. 0.5 Hrs)
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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Pick 1:
Lesson Video & Links You have login info from 1st day of class Create an account - text is free in PDF form
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Note Template
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Pick 1 Activity
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Pick 1 Assessment
Self-Check |
No Assignments
Extra Practice
& Additional Interesting Information - Cell size & scale interactive
- Limitations of cell size - CK12 Article Require Flash: - Diffusion & Osmosis videos & answer questions - Diffusion & osmosis interactive (only the diffusion & osmosis section) | ||
Week @ A Glance: April 20-24
Topic 5: Cell Cycle & Mitosis (Approx. 3 Hrs)
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Guiding Questions:
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Pick 1:
Lesson Video & Links BOTH VIDEOS
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Note Template
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Pick 1 Activity
Cell Cycle Worksheet (ANS)
OR Nelson Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 37 #1-6, p. 44 #1-5, 7 (ANS) OR Cell Division GIZMO Worksheet (ANS) |
Pick 2 Assessment
Self-Checks 1 from each section 1. Cell Cycle & Mitosis
Online Quiz (skip #1) OR Online Quiz #2 OR Quizizz OR Nelson Science Perspectives 10 textbook p.64 #1-4, 7-8, 10-11 (ANS) 2. Mitosis Images Plant & Animal Slides Interactive OR Plant & Animal Slides Images (ANS) OR thatquiz.org quiz P1 - 5BEEOIR5 P3 - CQOXNAH7 P5 - 54TU9759 |
Assignment
2 hrs max. Due April 26th Extra Practice
& Additional Interesting Information - Cell Cycle Quizlet
- Mitosis Quizlet - Mr. W's Mitosis Rap - NOVA Mitosis Video - Control of cell cycle game - CK-12 Mitosis Reading Require Flash: - Cell cycle animation - Mix & match stages | ||
Week @ A Glance: April 27 - May 1
Updated Apr. 24th Based On Feedback
Topic 6: Cancer (Approx. 3 Hrs)
- 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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Pick 1:
Lesson Video & Links You have login info from 1st day of class
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Note Template
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Complete Both Activities
1. Identifying Cancer Cells
Virtual Lab Worksheet (flash required): If you do not have flash you can use this sample set of data - SAMPLE (ANS) 2. Cancer - Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 55 #1-5, 7 (ANS) |
Pick 1 Assessment
Self-Check |
Optional
Assignment Due May 1 Extra Practice
& 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? | ||
Week @ A Glance: May 4 - 8
Topic 7: Tissues (Approx. 1 Hr)
- 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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Pick 1:
Lesson Video & Links You have login info from 1st day of class
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Note Template
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Pick 1 Activity
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Pick 1 Assessment
Self-Check |
No Assignments
Extra Practice
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Week @ A Glance: May 11 - 15
Updated May 8th Based On Feedback
Topic 8: Organ Systems & Interactions (Approx. 4 Hrs)
- 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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Pick 1:
Lesson Video & Links BOTH VIDEOS
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Note Template
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Pick 2 Activities
1 from each section 1. System Functions
Body Systems Word Web (ANS) OR Nelson Science Perspectives 10 textbook p.82 #2-4 p.87 #2-3,5 p.95 #2-4 (ANS) OR Nelson Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 116 #3-7, 11 p. 118 #2-5,8 p. 118 #10-12,14 (ANS) 2. System Interactions System Interactions Reading & Questions (ANS) OR Nelson Science Perspectives 10 textbook Read p. 108-110 Questions p.111 #1-6 (ANS) |
Pick 2 Assessment
Self-Checks 1 from each section 1. Identification
Quizizz Quiz OR Organ Systems Interactive - Identifying Organs (needs flash) OR Anatomy Arcade (needs flash) OR All Systems Go Game (needs flash) 2. Overall Functions thatquiz.org quiz P1 - D7VIYRK6 P3 - IRM7QG79 P5 - MA558SGK OR Quizlet Test OR Organ System Quiz |
Assignment
30-40 minutes max Due May 12th Assigned Disease list in Edsby Library
Diseases Affecting Cells Research Assignment Extra Practice
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Topic 9: Plant Tissues & Organ Systems (Approx. 0.5 Hrs)
- 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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Lesson Video & Links |
Note Template
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Self-Checks |
Optional
Assignment Due May 19th Extra Extra Practice
& Additional Interesting Information Nelson Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. p. 128 #1-7, p. 133 # 1-3, p. 153 #22
- Virtual plant dissection - Smart Plants - Can Plants Talk to Each Other? - Parts of Flower Video - Parts of Flower Song | ||
Week @ A Glance: May 18 - 22
Study Games & Flashcards:
Quizlets
Quizizz
Unit Assessment - May 19, 20 oR 21
Use The Student Checklist As Your guide to Topics & content
Review/Practice Test Questions - SAMPLE ANSWERS
Assessment Outline
- 90 min to complete assessment in thatquiz.org. Codes will be posted in Edsby each morning by 9:30am
- 10 diagram questions
- 25 multiple choice from topics 1-2,4-6
- 15 multiple choice from topics 3, 7-8
- 1 short answer