Fall 2020 - Hybrid Model

Biology Unit Student Checklist

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Note Taking Checklist

Topic 1:  Characteristics of Life 

1 hr in class / 1 hr at home
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
Characteristics of Life Note Template
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Reading & Links
Activities:
Assessments
No Assignments this topic
Extra Practice
CK-12 PLIX & Practice questions
Online Quiz

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Topic 2: Cell Structures & Types

3 hr in class / 4 hr at home
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?
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Cells Note Template
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Cell Organelles Note Template
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Reading & Links
Activities:
​Pick 1 from each section
1. P​rokaryotes & Eukaryotes 2. Labelling Cells
Cell Diagrams Worksheet (ANS)
OR
Cell Labelling: Animal Cell & Plant Cell Interactives
OR
Cell Labelling: Plant & Animal Cells (Needs FLASH)​
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3. Organelle Functions
Mix & Match Worksheet (ANS)
 OR
Interactive GIZMO Worksheet (ANS)
 OR
Organelle Mix & Match Cut Outs
(ANS)
Assessments:
​Pick 1
~ 1 hour total
Trading Cards
OR
Job Applications
Extra Practice
Structures & Functions
Online Quiz
​Organelle Worksheet (ANS)
Organelle multiple choice
​Quizizz - code coming soon
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​Diagrams
​Online Quiz #1
Online Quiz #2
Diagram Worksheet (ANS)

Require Flash:
-  Interactive cell
- Cellular Pursuit Game

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Topic 3: Cell Cycle & Mitosis 

3 hr in class / 3 hr at home
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?
Cell Cycle & Mitosis Note Template
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Reading & Links
Activities
Pick 1
Cell Cycle Worksheet (ANS)
OR​​​​
​Cell Division GIZMO Worksheet (ANS)
OR​​​​
Mitosis Mover Interactive & Worksheet (ANS)
Assessments
Extra Practice
~ 1 hour total
coming soon
​OR​​​​
Cell Cycle Quizlet
Mitosis Quizlet
Mr. W's Mitosis Rap
NOVA Mitosis Video
​Control of cell cycle game
​CK-12 Mitosis  Reading
Online Quiz (skip #1)
​Nelson Science Perspectives 10 textbook p.64 #1-4, 7-8, 10-11 (ANS)
​Require Flash:
Cell cycle animation 
Mix & match stages ​

Topic 4: Cancer

1 hr in class / 1 hr at home
Guiding Questions:
  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?
Cancer Note Template
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Reading & Links
Activities
​Pick 1 from each section
1. Identifying Cancer Cells
Windsor Cancer Research Group Image Identification - summarize how to identify cancer cells

2. Cancer
Watch The Immortal Cells of Henrietta Lacks TedEd & answer the following questions.
OR​​​​
Read the article on Henrietta Lacks & answer the questions (ANS)
Assessments
Extra Practice
No assignment
Quizlet Test
​Science Perspectives 10 textbook p. 55 #1-5, 7 (ANS)​​
​Quizizz - code coming soon

Topic 5: Cell Specialization & Tissues

1 hr in class / 1 hr at home
Guiding Questions:
  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?
Specialization & Tissues Note Template
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Topic 6: Organ Systems & Interactions 

1 hr in class / 1 hr at home
Guiding Questions:
  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.​
Hierarchy & Organ System Overview
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Organ System Details Note Template
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Reading & Links
Activities
Pick #
Coming Soon
Assessments
Extra Practice
Coming soon
​Quizlet
1. Identification
Organ Systems Interactive - Identifying Organs
(needs flash)​​​​​
​Anatomy Arcade 
(needs flash)
All Systems Go Game 
​(needs flash)
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2. Overall Functions
Quizlet Test
Organ System Quiz

​Study Games & Flashcards: 

Unit Assessment
​Cohort A: Thurs. Oct. 1
Cohort B: Fri. Oct. 2

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