Sci 8 Biology Unit Big Idea: Life Processes are performed at the cellular level.
By the end of the Biology unit you should be able to:
- List 7 characteristics of living things.
- Understand the three points of cell theory.
- Demonstrate Microscope knowledge including proper handling, parts, resolving power, calculating magnification
- Relate the main features and properties of cells to their functions
- Difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
- Difference between animal and plant cells
- Identify the process of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
- Describe the relationship of micro-organisms with other living things
- Know the basic functions of the immune system, including the roles of first and second lines of defence
- Know the advantages and disadvantages of vaccinations and antibiotics
- Understand socio-economic impacts of epidemics and pandemics on human populations
Links:
Biology4Kids for More info on cell and organelles
How to make a wet mount
Using a microscope
Making a wet mount of cheek cells
Canvas
Schedule:
Nov 26
Perform paper airplane Experiment
See Lab Report format.
Characteristics of Living things, WS - Quiz Tues
HW: Write up Paper Airplane Lab Report - due Monday
HW: Finish Graphing - due Monday
Nov 30
Hand in Paper Airplane Lab Report
Hand in Graphing Assignment
Is a virus alive?
Cell Theory
Newo Activity
Cell Reading and Self Guided Notes
Cell Structure WS
Organelles of the Cell video
Compare Plant and Animal Cells
Dec 1
Characteristics of Living Things and Cell Theory Quiz
Comparing Plant and Animal Cells - structures, processes.
Photosynthesis virtual Lab in computer lab B213 due next class
compare Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells
Venn Diagram comparing cells
HW: Finish photosynthesis lab
HW: Start studying for cell test
Dec 2
Hand in Photosynthesis Lab
Cell Review
Diffusion and Osmosis PPT NOTES
Start Diffusion and Osmosis WS, use textbook
Watch: Amoeba sisters video on Osmosis
Diffusion Osmosis WB p16-18
Gummy Bear Osmosis Experiment
Bring textbook for next class
CELL REVIEW WS
Organelle Function WS
Dec 3
CELL UNIT TEST: (Study notes and read pages 24-34 of text. Be able to identify organelles and their functions, difference between plant and animal cells, prokaryotes and eukaryotes, bacteria and viruses)
Types of Microscope WS using your text book p 11-12
Start MICROSCOPE PPT NOTES,
Practice Handling
Calculating Field of View, and magnification WS
Sept 30
Hand in Gummy Bear lab
Hand in Photosynthesis Lab
Microscope Lab: Scientific Drawing with microviewers
Start Microscope Lab: FOV and Mag
HW: Gummy Bear Lab
HW: Study for Osmosis Quiz (notes p7-9, text p40-45)
Oct 1
Hand in Photosynthesis Lab
Diffusion/Osmosis Quiz
microscope ws
Finish Microscope Lab - Wet mount onion
CHECK IN
Onion Inquiry
Oct 2
Microbe Video Intro, 34 min
Library time 10:45 am - 11:35
Microbe PPT Notes
HW: Use this pdf to help answer Microbe WS
Research a Microbe Assignment - due Friday through TEAMS
See here for prompts on each topic
Oct 5
Library Time for Microbe Research project - due Thursday (Turn in through Teams)
What factors affect microbe activity? Yeast Lab
Work on Microbe WS
Oct 6
IMMUNE SYSTEM PPT NOTES - First line of defense and how germs are spread
Germ spreading activity
SECOND AND THIRD LINE OF DEFENSE PPT NOTES
HW: Immune system WS
Oct 7
Hand in Yeast Lab
FACTORS AFFECTING OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM PPT NOTES
VACCINES PPT NOTES
Antibiotic and Vac WS - go over in class
OUTBREAKS PPT NOTES
HW: Outbreak WS p40-42
HW: By 8am Oct 8 or before: Submit Microbe Research Project via TEAMS through your Office 365 account. See video on Library Blog to learn how.
HW: Study for Immune System Test ( How germs are spread, 1st, 2nd, 3rd lines of defense, vaccines and antibiotics) pages 1-5 of notes, read p100-117 of text book for supplemental info.
WATCH: Youtube animation on Covid-19. 7.5 min. This covers organelles of the cell, parts of a virus, immune response.
Oct 8
Share Microbe Projects
Start Matter - Go to Chemistry Unit tab
Oct 9
Immune System Test
Oct 12 Thanksgiving
Oct 13
Outbreak Quiz
HW: Measles Graphing Activity
Biology4Kids for More info on cell and organelles
How to make a wet mount
Using a microscope
Making a wet mount of cheek cells
Canvas
Schedule:
Nov 26
Perform paper airplane Experiment
See Lab Report format.
Characteristics of Living things, WS - Quiz Tues
HW: Write up Paper Airplane Lab Report - due Monday
HW: Finish Graphing - due Monday
Nov 30
Hand in Paper Airplane Lab Report
Hand in Graphing Assignment
Is a virus alive?
Cell Theory
Newo Activity
Cell Reading and Self Guided Notes
Cell Structure WS
Organelles of the Cell video
Compare Plant and Animal Cells
Dec 1
Characteristics of Living Things and Cell Theory Quiz
Comparing Plant and Animal Cells - structures, processes.
Photosynthesis virtual Lab in computer lab B213 due next class
compare Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells
Venn Diagram comparing cells
HW: Finish photosynthesis lab
HW: Start studying for cell test
Dec 2
Hand in Photosynthesis Lab
Cell Review
Diffusion and Osmosis PPT NOTES
Start Diffusion and Osmosis WS, use textbook
Watch: Amoeba sisters video on Osmosis
Diffusion Osmosis WB p16-18
Gummy Bear Osmosis Experiment
Bring textbook for next class
CELL REVIEW WS
Organelle Function WS
Dec 3
CELL UNIT TEST: (Study notes and read pages 24-34 of text. Be able to identify organelles and their functions, difference between plant and animal cells, prokaryotes and eukaryotes, bacteria and viruses)
Types of Microscope WS using your text book p 11-12
Start MICROSCOPE PPT NOTES,
Practice Handling
Calculating Field of View, and magnification WS
Sept 30
Hand in Gummy Bear lab
Hand in Photosynthesis Lab
Microscope Lab: Scientific Drawing with microviewers
Start Microscope Lab: FOV and Mag
HW: Gummy Bear Lab
HW: Study for Osmosis Quiz (notes p7-9, text p40-45)
Oct 1
Hand in Photosynthesis Lab
Diffusion/Osmosis Quiz
microscope ws
Finish Microscope Lab - Wet mount onion
CHECK IN
Onion Inquiry
Oct 2
Microbe Video Intro, 34 min
Library time 10:45 am - 11:35
Microbe PPT Notes
HW: Use this pdf to help answer Microbe WS
Research a Microbe Assignment - due Friday through TEAMS
See here for prompts on each topic
Oct 5
Library Time for Microbe Research project - due Thursday (Turn in through Teams)
What factors affect microbe activity? Yeast Lab
Work on Microbe WS
Oct 6
IMMUNE SYSTEM PPT NOTES - First line of defense and how germs are spread
Germ spreading activity
SECOND AND THIRD LINE OF DEFENSE PPT NOTES
HW: Immune system WS
Oct 7
Hand in Yeast Lab
FACTORS AFFECTING OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM PPT NOTES
VACCINES PPT NOTES
Antibiotic and Vac WS - go over in class
OUTBREAKS PPT NOTES
HW: Outbreak WS p40-42
HW: By 8am Oct 8 or before: Submit Microbe Research Project via TEAMS through your Office 365 account. See video on Library Blog to learn how.
HW: Study for Immune System Test ( How germs are spread, 1st, 2nd, 3rd lines of defense, vaccines and antibiotics) pages 1-5 of notes, read p100-117 of text book for supplemental info.
WATCH: Youtube animation on Covid-19. 7.5 min. This covers organelles of the cell, parts of a virus, immune response.
Oct 8
Share Microbe Projects
Start Matter - Go to Chemistry Unit tab
Oct 9
Immune System Test
Oct 12 Thanksgiving
Oct 13
Outbreak Quiz
HW: Measles Graphing Activity
