BIOLOGY
This page contains activities, information, and links to help you learn about the above topic.
Please be patient while I update the information here to align with subtle changes to the new version of the textbook. The topics are still the same, but the chapters and chapter numbers are different. All the resources are still good for studying.
These pages are supplemental. You should pay attention in class, take good notes, seek extra help after school when you need it, do your homework, and study with all the different types of materials we use.
Remember to be responsible and use "Web-Common Sense". If a link has changed and is no longer the appropriate site I suggested, back out of it and let me know. Surf Responsibly!
CHECK OUT THE CALENDAR!
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EXAM INFORMATION
Please note that the STUDY GUIDE FOR THE MID YEAR EXAM is to combine all of the study guides we get to before the mid-year exams, and use them to study from. See me ASAP if you need more help with this.
The study GUIDE FOR THE FINAL EXAM includes information from the entire course, but more of the specific questions will be on the units covered after the mid-year exam.
The BEST way to study for EXAMS is to study consistently throughout the year, seeking help when you need it. If you do this, exam preparation is REVIEW, which is much easier than trying to make up learning what slipped by you earlier. The teacher is here to help you with that all year long.
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NEED HELP STUDYING?
Sometimes it helps to hear things said in a different way, so there are sometimes more than one video posted with the hopes that you'll be able to connect your personal learning style to one of them.
Additionally, if you find a video or other appropriate learning resource that was helpful to you, send me the link. Maybe it would be helpful to others in our learning community. If it is really good I may throw in a bonus point for the tip.
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General Proposed Sequence* (*Subject to change):
Unit 1: The Science of Biology
See Chapters 1 and 2 in the text.
CLICK HERE for the Study Guide for Mr. Brown's Level 1- Biology Unit 1- "Scientific Inquiry & The Science of Biology"
Unit 2: Chemistry Foundations
Click here to play a chapter three review game.
See Chapters 3 and 4 in the text.
CLICK HERE for the Study Guide for Mr. Brown's Level 1- Biology Unit 2- "Chemistry Foundations"
BIOLOGY- Chapter 4- The Chemical Basis of Life- Use this tool from the textbook to study this unit.
BIO- NOTES- How to tell the Difference Between Organic and Inorganic Chemical Compounds?
BIO- NOTES- How is matter organized to produce living organisms?
BIO- NOTES- What role does pH play in living systems?
BIO- NOTES- Describe the effects of adding energy to matter.
BIO- NOTES- Compare and contrast ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds.
Unit 3: Cells and Cell Energy
See Chapters 5 (3a Cells) and 6 (3b Cell Energy) in the text.
CLICK HERE for the Study Guide for Mr. Brown's Level 1- Biology Unit 3- "Cells and Cell Energy"
Part 3b Cell Energy
There is also now a video in the safe video library that I made to Help you with studying photosynthesis. Please take note of the Calvin Cycle and where it is in the scheme of things.
http://ttc.wethersfield.k12.ct.us/SafeVideos/Video.aspx?id=Y_bVA6IRaq0
BIO NOTES- STUDY HELPERS- Unit 3b- Chapter 06- Here is a set of diagrams to help you to understand the steps and products in PHOTOSYNTHESIS and RESPIRATION.
Here is another group of Diagrams to Help you with Photosynthesis, Repiration, and the Organelles that are Involved.
ALSO SEE THE PRACTICE QUIZZES FOR 3b IN THE MY QUIA ACTIVITIES and QUIZZES section below... (The TEST will not be open until the period your class meets, but the PRACTICE QUIZZES are always open.)
Unit 4: Cellular Reproduction and Genetics (may switch sequence of Unit 4 and Unit 5)
See Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 in the text.
CLICK HERE for the Study Guide for Mr. Brown's Level 1- Biology Unit 4- "Cellular Reproduction and Genetics"
Need help with the Punnet Square Problems?
****Click here for a SPECIAL OPTIONAL ONLINE BIOLOGY BONUS CONNECTION ASSIGNMENT.****
Unit 5: DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis
See Chapters 7, (4, and 5: covered earlier) in the text.
Unit 6: Evolution
Mostly see Chapters 13, 14 and 15 in the text.
Unit 7: Population Dynamics
Mostly see Chapters 47, 48, and 49 in the text.
Go here for the embedded task and selcect population pyramid for a "developed" and a "developing" country.
http://www.census.gov/population/international/data/idb/informationGateway.php
Also in included in sequence…
• Microorganisms
• Viruses and Bacteria
See Chapter 17 in the text.
• Bacteria and Yeasts in Food Production
• Genetically Engineered Foods and Medicines
• Embedded Task: Yeast Population Dynamics (Yeast and Molasses Lab)
• Embedded Task: Enzymes (Apple Juice with Pectinase and Cellulase)
• Embedded Task: Bioengineered Food (G.M.O. Position Project)
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↓↓↓↓↓After March↓↓↓↓↓
Unit 8: Ecology
Unit 11: Human Body
Mostly see Chapters 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, and 45 in the text.
Please use the internet responsibly both in and out of school!
FINAL EXAM
Use the study guide provided in class, your folders of graded work, your notes, appropriate online resources, your textbook, helper videos in the safe video library, helper videos on the public drive in school, and other appropriate resources to prepare. Extra help is available, even during exam week.
Biology Final Exam Review Help PowerPoint 2013
Click here for the updated and improved BIOLOGY CHAPTER HOMEWORK FORM...
Essential Vocabulary by Unit (eventually for EACH UNIT)!
Use these vocabulary sheets to review your knowledge and refresh your memory throughout the year.
Unit 2- Chemistry Foundations Vocabulary Review MP3 Audio File
(This is an audio file which will read the above study guide to you for Unit 2 Chemistry Foundations.)
Here is the GMO Homework Document
*** NEW Here is a copy of the "Best Friend" for doing THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD and EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN.
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