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
A 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
Schedule:
Dec 16/17
Finish building atom- due next class
Characteristics of Living Things PPT NOTES
Characteristics of Living Things WS
HW: Study for Quiz
Dec 18/19
Hand in Model
Atom Theory Test
When finished read pages ...
Cell Theory Notes
HW: Is virus a living thing WS
Dec 20/Jan 6
Newo colony activity p22-23 textbook
Jan 7/8
Cell Structure PPT Notes
Cell Structure WS
Cell Packet
Venn Diagram comparing cells
Jan 9/10
TYPES OF CELLS NOTES, Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes, Compare Plant vs Animal cells
Organelle Function WS
intro to build your own 3D model of a cell - due Jan 27/28
HW: Wrangle supplies for your model
Play cell survior
Read pages 24-30 of text book
Jan 13/14
Char Living Things + Cell Theory Quiz
Bacteria and Viruses PPT NOTES
intro to build your own 3D model of a cell - due Jan 27/28
HW: Organelle Function WS
Want more in depth explanation of organelles and there function? watch this video: Organelles of the Cell
Start building your model of the cell - due Jan 27/28
Write up functions
Cell Bingo
Jan 15 - SNOW DAY
Jan 16
Photosynthesis virtual Lab in computer lab B213 due Jan 27
HW: Study for test
CELL REVIEW WS
Jan 17/20
MICROSCOPE PPT NOTES
Practice handling microscopes
Work on cell model - due Jan 27/28
Study for Cell Unit Test - Jan 27/28
Finish Photosynthesis Lab to hand in Jan 27/28
Jan 21-24 Grade 10 Assessment Days, No class
If you are missing a test or quiz you would like to write: come to A218 on Wednesday, Jan 23 between 1-3pm to write.
Work on cell model - due Jan 27/28, you may work on model in A218.
Study for Cell Unit Test - Jan 27/28
Finish Photosynthesis Lab to hand in Jan 27/28
Jan 27/28
CELL UNIT TEST: (Study p 2-7 of 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)
Hand in Cell Model
Hand in Photosynthesis Lab
HW: Types of Microscope WS using your text book p 11-12
Jan 29/30
Understanding Magnification and Field of View (MICROSCOPE PPT NOTES)
Calculating Magnification and FOV WS
Finish Types of Microscope WS
Jan 31/Feb 3
Microscope Lab - Calculating Total Magnification and estimating size with FOV
Feb 4
Finish and Hand in FOV microscope lab
Course Selection
Feb 5
Finish and Hand in FOV microscope lab
Microscope Lab - preparing a wet mount, comparing plant vs animal cells -due by END of next class
Feb 6/7
Start Diffusion and Osmosis PPT NOTES
Finish and Hand in Wet Mount Microscope Lab
Start Diffusion and Osmosis WS, use textbook
Watch: Amoeba sisters video on Osmosis
Feb 10/11
Microscope Quiz - parts + function, proper handling, calc magnification, estimating size with FOV, how to make a wet mount. definitions.(study p7-12 of notes, worksheets, p11-14 of text)
Finish Osmosis notes if needed
Start Gummy Bear Osmosis Experiment - day 1
work on Diffusion Osmosis WB p16-18
Feb 12/13
Finish Gummy Bear Osmosis Experiment due next class Feb 14/18
Complete and go over Diffusion Osmosis WB p16-18
Feb14/18
Diffusion/Osmosis Quiz
(Hand in Gummy Bear Lab if done, if not, next class)
Microbe PPT Notes
HW: Use this pdf to help answer Microbe WS
Research a Microbe Assignment - due Mar 3/4
See here for prompts on each topic
Feb 19 COLLAB DAY (DAY 1)
Feb 20 TBA - Factors Affecting Microbe Activity Yeast Lab
Hand in Gummy Bear Lab
Feb 21/24
Hand in Yeast Lab (Day 2)
Hand in Gummy Bear Lab
Library Time for Microbe Research Project - due Mar 3/4
Feb 25
IMMUNE SYSTEM PPT NOTES - First line of defense and how germs are spread
Germ spreading activity - hand in
Feb 26/27 - Library Time for Microbe Research Project- due Mar 3/4
Feb 28 - ProD day - No school
Mar 2
IMMUNE SYSTEM PPT NOTES - First line of defense and how germs are spread
Germ spreading activity
Mar 3/4
SECOND AND THIRD LINE OF DEFENSE PPT NOTES
HW: Immune system WS
Submit Microbe Research Project via TEAMS through your Office 365 account. See video on Library Blog to learn how.
Mar 5/6
FACTORS AFFECTING OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM PPT NOTES
HW: Measles Graphing Activity
Mar 9/10
Immune system Quiz
Work on Graphing assignment
Vaccine debate
Mar 11/12
Hand in Graphing Assignment
VACCINES PPT NOTES - quiz Mar 13/30
HW: Antibiotic and Vac WS - due next class
March 13/30 Share Microbe Projects
March 16- 27 Spring Break
TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH TEAMS: IMMUNE SYSTEM COMIC STRIP. Take a picture of your work (must be close enough for me to clearly see and read). Upload to Office 365 Account. Submit to "Immune System Comic Strip" Assignment in Teams under your Period, Science 8. DUE: April 17
April 6-10
READ and watch embedded videos: OUTBREAKS PPT NOTES
KNOW: Outbreaks include endemics, epidemics, and pandemics and have both social and economic impacts on society
BE ABLE TO: Differentiate between an epidemic and pandemic.
WATCH: if you have netflix, this is a good video on describing pandemics: Explained: Season 2, Episode "The Next Pandemic" 20min.
WATCH: Youtube animation on Covid-19. 7.5 min. This covers organelles of the cell, parts of a virus, immune response.
Suggested HW: Outbreak WS p40-42
There will be on online quiz on outbreaks - should you choose to have your learning assessed.
***** OUTBREAK QUIZ on Teams. April 15, All blocks 11-11:30
This quiz is optional. You DO NOT need to know specific diseases, just know the difference between pandemic and epidemic and identify the type of impact an outbreak can have (social, economic, both). Out of 15. Some matching, multiple choice, short answer, full sentences not required. You may simply put your answers on a separate word doc (using Office 365) with responses numbered 1-14. Save as "Outbreak Quiz, Your name". Add to "Outbreak Quiz Assignment", then click turn in. This is optional.
April 14, Start Optics and Electromagnetic Spectrum - See Physics Tab
Biology4Kids for More info on cell and organelles
How to make a wet mount
Using a microscope
Making a wet mount of cheek cells
Schedule:
Dec 16/17
Finish building atom- due next class
Characteristics of Living Things PPT NOTES
Characteristics of Living Things WS
HW: Study for Quiz
Dec 18/19
Hand in Model
Atom Theory Test
When finished read pages ...
Cell Theory Notes
HW: Is virus a living thing WS
Dec 20/Jan 6
Newo colony activity p22-23 textbook
Jan 7/8
Cell Structure PPT Notes
Cell Structure WS
Cell Packet
Venn Diagram comparing cells
Jan 9/10
TYPES OF CELLS NOTES, Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes, Compare Plant vs Animal cells
Organelle Function WS
intro to build your own 3D model of a cell - due Jan 27/28
HW: Wrangle supplies for your model
Play cell survior
Read pages 24-30 of text book
Jan 13/14
Char Living Things + Cell Theory Quiz
Bacteria and Viruses PPT NOTES
intro to build your own 3D model of a cell - due Jan 27/28
HW: Organelle Function WS
Want more in depth explanation of organelles and there function? watch this video: Organelles of the Cell
Start building your model of the cell - due Jan 27/28
Write up functions
Cell Bingo
Jan 15 - SNOW DAY
Jan 16
Photosynthesis virtual Lab in computer lab B213 due Jan 27
HW: Study for test
CELL REVIEW WS
Jan 17/20
MICROSCOPE PPT NOTES
Practice handling microscopes
Work on cell model - due Jan 27/28
Study for Cell Unit Test - Jan 27/28
Finish Photosynthesis Lab to hand in Jan 27/28
Jan 21-24 Grade 10 Assessment Days, No class
If you are missing a test or quiz you would like to write: come to A218 on Wednesday, Jan 23 between 1-3pm to write.
Work on cell model - due Jan 27/28, you may work on model in A218.
Study for Cell Unit Test - Jan 27/28
Finish Photosynthesis Lab to hand in Jan 27/28
Jan 27/28
CELL UNIT TEST: (Study p 2-7 of 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)
Hand in Cell Model
Hand in Photosynthesis Lab
HW: Types of Microscope WS using your text book p 11-12
Jan 29/30
Understanding Magnification and Field of View (MICROSCOPE PPT NOTES)
Calculating Magnification and FOV WS
Finish Types of Microscope WS
Jan 31/Feb 3
Microscope Lab - Calculating Total Magnification and estimating size with FOV
Feb 4
Finish and Hand in FOV microscope lab
Course Selection
Feb 5
Finish and Hand in FOV microscope lab
Microscope Lab - preparing a wet mount, comparing plant vs animal cells -due by END of next class
Feb 6/7
Start Diffusion and Osmosis PPT NOTES
Finish and Hand in Wet Mount Microscope Lab
Start Diffusion and Osmosis WS, use textbook
Watch: Amoeba sisters video on Osmosis
Feb 10/11
Microscope Quiz - parts + function, proper handling, calc magnification, estimating size with FOV, how to make a wet mount. definitions.(study p7-12 of notes, worksheets, p11-14 of text)
Finish Osmosis notes if needed
Start Gummy Bear Osmosis Experiment - day 1
work on Diffusion Osmosis WB p16-18
Feb 12/13
Finish Gummy Bear Osmosis Experiment due next class Feb 14/18
Complete and go over Diffusion Osmosis WB p16-18
Feb14/18
Diffusion/Osmosis Quiz
(Hand in Gummy Bear Lab if done, if not, next class)
Microbe PPT Notes
HW: Use this pdf to help answer Microbe WS
Research a Microbe Assignment - due Mar 3/4
See here for prompts on each topic
Feb 19 COLLAB DAY (DAY 1)
Feb 20 TBA - Factors Affecting Microbe Activity Yeast Lab
Hand in Gummy Bear Lab
Feb 21/24
Hand in Yeast Lab (Day 2)
Hand in Gummy Bear Lab
Library Time for Microbe Research Project - due Mar 3/4
Feb 25
IMMUNE SYSTEM PPT NOTES - First line of defense and how germs are spread
Germ spreading activity - hand in
Feb 26/27 - Library Time for Microbe Research Project- due Mar 3/4
Feb 28 - ProD day - No school
Mar 2
IMMUNE SYSTEM PPT NOTES - First line of defense and how germs are spread
Germ spreading activity
Mar 3/4
SECOND AND THIRD LINE OF DEFENSE PPT NOTES
HW: Immune system WS
Submit Microbe Research Project via TEAMS through your Office 365 account. See video on Library Blog to learn how.
Mar 5/6
FACTORS AFFECTING OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM PPT NOTES
HW: Measles Graphing Activity
Mar 9/10
Immune system Quiz
Work on Graphing assignment
Vaccine debate
Mar 11/12
Hand in Graphing Assignment
VACCINES PPT NOTES - quiz Mar 13/30
HW: Antibiotic and Vac WS - due next class
March 13/30 Share Microbe Projects
March 16- 27 Spring Break
TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH TEAMS: IMMUNE SYSTEM COMIC STRIP. Take a picture of your work (must be close enough for me to clearly see and read). Upload to Office 365 Account. Submit to "Immune System Comic Strip" Assignment in Teams under your Period, Science 8. DUE: April 17
April 6-10
READ and watch embedded videos: OUTBREAKS PPT NOTES
KNOW: Outbreaks include endemics, epidemics, and pandemics and have both social and economic impacts on society
BE ABLE TO: Differentiate between an epidemic and pandemic.
WATCH: if you have netflix, this is a good video on describing pandemics: Explained: Season 2, Episode "The Next Pandemic" 20min.
WATCH: Youtube animation on Covid-19. 7.5 min. This covers organelles of the cell, parts of a virus, immune response.
Suggested HW: Outbreak WS p40-42
There will be on online quiz on outbreaks - should you choose to have your learning assessed.
***** OUTBREAK QUIZ on Teams. April 15, All blocks 11-11:30
This quiz is optional. You DO NOT need to know specific diseases, just know the difference between pandemic and epidemic and identify the type of impact an outbreak can have (social, economic, both). Out of 15. Some matching, multiple choice, short answer, full sentences not required. You may simply put your answers on a separate word doc (using Office 365) with responses numbered 1-14. Save as "Outbreak Quiz, Your name". Add to "Outbreak Quiz Assignment", then click turn in. This is optional.
April 14, Start Optics and Electromagnetic Spectrum - See Physics Tab
