dgoodwin1

Biology 113
Course Syllabus

Students dissected a sheep heart to examine the various parts. A sheep heart is similar in structure to a human heart. Students learned of the parts of the heart. An activity on the web that students can access is at PHSchool.com code cbp-0371. Student completed a labelling activity on the heart. We began the circulatory system. Students completed a booklet on the circulation system. Students viewed a video of the heart.
 * Wednesday, June 1, 2011**
 * Tuesday, May 31, 2011**
 * Monday, May 30, 2011**

Thursday, May 26, 2011 Students will be completing the section on bony fish today.

Tuesday May 24 - students prepared for the perch dissection on May 25.

Friday, May 20, 2011 Students completed a microviewer activity on insects.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - May 16, 17 and 18 Students viewed a video on Monday on echinoderms - a follow up to the seastar dissection on last Friday. Tuesday - Students learned the characteristics of arthropods. We cooked a lobster and dissected it and sampled it too. Wednesday - Students dissected a crayfish to examine the structures of arthropods.

May 13, 2011 Students learned the characteristics of echinoderms and then we dissected a seastar (starfish). Students completed a worksheet on the parts of a starfish.

May 12, 2011 Students completed the earthworm dissection.

May 5, 2011 We reviewed characteristics of invertebrates. Students watch a video clip on coral and flatworms. Studlents were prepared for their first dissection -the earthworm - on May 12.

May 4, 2011 Students discussed characteristics of invertebrates - sponges, cnidarians, flat, round and segmented worms.. Students viewed a clip of a leech biting a person and another of flatworms.

May 3, 2011 Students worked on and handed in an assignment on symmetry.

May 2, 2011 Students viewed a video on invertebrates. Students reviewed the the types of symmetry and prepared for an assignment they will be working on in class tomorrow.

April 27, 2011 Students completed exercise booklets of invertebrates and insects.

April 26, 2011 We began the Animal Kingdom today. Students viewed a video on Cnidarians as we discuss invertebrates.

April 21, 2011 Students completed two booklets in class - Pollination and Seed Dispersal.

April 18, 2011 Students completed booklets on trophism and roots, leaves and stems of plants.

April 15, 2011 Students completed a microviewer lab on the parts of a flower. Students viewed a video on an experiment conducted to see if talking to plants helps them grow better. It can be viewed here: [|**http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMiVNPXR5qw**] [|**http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhsbM9LxPAk**]

April 14, 2011 Student dissected the parts of a flower. Students viewed a Bill Nye video on flowers.

April 12, 2011 Students viewed the following videos on carnivorous plants: [] - venus fly trap [] - poisonous pitcher plant Students completed a booklet on the parts of a flower.

April 11, 2011 Students learned to identify the male and female parts of a plant. Students completed a booklet on the parts of a flower.

April 7, 2011 Students viewed the plant section from Life (BBC Earth).

April 6, 2011 Students participated in the "Great Hot Pepper Challenge!' - students learned about capsasin, basic flower structure, cultural aspects of hot food. Student worked on a booklet on the Characteristics of Plants.

April 4, 2011 Students viewed an Eyewitness Video on Plants and Trees as an introduction to the Kingdom Plantae.

April 1, 2011
 * We continued learning about interesting fungus (the diversity of fungus). We talked of ergot poisoning and the impact it may have had on the Salem Witch Trials. Ergot is cause by a fungus that grows on rye. Students then sampled pumpernickel bread (rye bread). Many students who had never tried it before liked it.**
 * We discussed the defining characteristics of fungus - and students completed a coloring activity on the basic parts and kinds of fungus.**


 * For more information on the Salem Witch Trials:**
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March 31, 2011 Students completed a booklet on fungus.

March 30. 2011 Students viewed microscopic protists using the microscopes in the lab. Some examples of protists viewed are: amoeba, paramecium, stentor, volvox, vorticella, diatoms and euglena.

March 29, 2011 Students learned about interesting kinds of fungus. Associated sites can be located here: [|**http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CRNmde0WUc**] **mold growing** [|**http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEj8uidzP4I**] **unique way one fungus releases spores** [|**http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPO4Rry4m4U&feature=related**] **giant puffball**
 * [] time lapse video of strawberries going moldy**
 * [] mind control killer fungi**
 * [] Kiki the truffle hunter**
 * [] What is a truffle?**
 * @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WqZKHr0ctk 5 divisions of fungus**
 * @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh0o7wkmZgM&feature=related The Wonderful World of Fungi**
 * @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puDkLFcCZyI&feature=related with David A**

March 28, 2011 Students learned about the basic structure of fungus and how it grows. Students sampled 3 kinds of cheeses that are flavoured by fungus: Brie, Camembert and blue cheeses. Students learned that fungus are decomposers and parasites and we discussed examples of both: mold growth time lapse video on strawberries and fungal toenail infections.

March 24, 2011 Students worked on protozoan worksheets. Have a Great Weekend!

March 23, 2011 Students completed a microviewer on various protozoans.

March 22, 2011
 * Students were introduced to Kingdom Protista. The viewed two video clips - Hook and Apollo 13 - to see references made to two types of protists.**
 * Students classified protists into 3 broad groups.**
 * Students viewed some unique videos of various protists that can be viewed here:** [|**http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2xh9-UPSlU**] [|**http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saLYHUs6cWk**] [|**http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6rnhiMxtKU**]

March 21, 2011 Students completed a microviewer on reproduction and heredity. Students also viewed a couple of clips on rare genetic diseases: [] and []

March 18, 2011 Students viewed a video clip on genetic diseases: [] Students completed a microviewer lab on chromosomes.

March 16, 2011 Students complete the booklets on dominant and recessive traits and how can we predict heredity.

March 15, 2011 Student viewed a short clip on a genetic disease: neurofibromatosis located here: [] Students learned of dominant and recessive genes and completed an genetic activity in class.

March 14, 2011 We discussed what chromosomes are and students completed a booklet on chromosomes. We discussed some unique chromosome differences in people: Rippling Muscle Disease: [] William's Syndrome []

March 3, 2011 Students participated in a short and fun hearing test. I have found students in the past with hearing deficits.
 * Students began genetics. We had an interesting discussion about various genetic issues. We saw an example of fainting goats located in the following video clip: []**
 * Students viewed in introduction to genes and heredity and we had a discussion about how/why we are the way we are: []**

March 2, 2011 Students began non-infectious diseases and completed a booklet for evaluation.

March 1, 2011 We finished the DVD on malaria. Students received an update of their marks and had an opportunity to work on and hand in late assignments.

February 25, 2011 Students learned about the politics and symptoms of malaria - an infectious disease.

February 24, 2011 We discussed various forms of viral infections. Students worked on a booklet on infectious diseases.

February 23, 2011 Students finished watching the video on Typhoid Mary. We discussed what a virus is and viewed an animation on how it spreads at phschool.com, code: cbp 6192 and a great video clip at: [] and a TED Talks clip on searching for new viruses: [] February 22, 2011 Students had time to catch up and complete information booklets on viruses and bacteria. Those students who were done viewed a video on Typhoid Mary.

February 21, 2011 Students created and presented mini-information posters based on newspaper articles they read that somehow involved bacteria.

February 17, 2011 Homeroom: 6:30-6:45 Period 1: 6:50-7:05 Period 2: 7:10-7:25 Period 3: 7:30-7:45 Period 4: 7:50-8:05 Period 5: 8:10-8:25 8:25 Dismissal We did another round of bacteria testing as the agar plates I used the first time were too old. Students tested various areas in the school for germs. We will see the results on Monday. Students also created fact sheets on articles about bacteria from the newspaper.
 * Don't forget about the "Meet The Teacher Night" tonight at the school.** The schedule is as follows:

February 16, 2011 Students viewed a video on classification today. (Students had a supply teacher as I was out sick)

February 15, 2011 We reviewed what we discussed from yesterday's lesson on the benefits and harmful effects of bacteria. Students completed an information booklet on bacteria to be handed in for marks. Many students completed that booklet and another on viruses (we will be working on viruses next).

February 14, 2011 Happy Valentine's Day!! Students sampled sour dough bread (it is raised with lactobacillus bacteria and bacteria is the topic of the week). I also demonstrated how to make butter and that's what we had on our bread. Following the sampling, we discussed positive and negative effects of bacteria. There is no homework for tonight.

February 11, 2011 Students viewed a video on the beneficial and harmful aspects of bacteria. Students began work on a booklet on the beneficial and harmful aspects of bacteria.

February 10, 2011 Students had a supply teacher as I attended meeting at the district office. Students viewed an Eyewitness Video called "Life". Students completed a microviewer activity on the cell. February 9, 2011 Information sheets and lab fees are now due. Students participated in an activity to simulate how quickly STI's can be transmitted. We had an in-depth discussion on how easily STI's are transmitted. Students completed their booklets on the parts of a cell.

February 8, 2011 Students scowered the school testing for microbial growth. They innoculated a q-tip and then spread it on an agar plate. We should see the results by Friday. Agar plates were used in the youtube video that I linked in the Feb. 7 update. Students worked on a booklet on the cell. It was due at the end of classtomorrow and is worth 10 marks.
 * Students need to return their signed information sheets with e-mail addresses.**
 * Lab fees of $5.00 now due.**

February 7, 2011 We completed a fun activity on cellphones...we watched a youtube clip located here: [] and then the students cleaned their cell phones with alcohol pads provided in class. Information sheets and $5.00 lab fees are now due. We discussed the parts of the cell today. I added little stories throughout to help students remember. A booklet on the parts of the cell was handed out that we didn't get to today but will complete it tomorrow.

February 4, 2011 Welcome to biology 113. On February 3, we had a general orientation to the course. An information sheet was sent home for parent's/guardian's signature and e-mail address ( digital copy is uploaded - see Parents' notice). Please not that there is a $5.00 lab fee for the course. Today, students participated in a fun hand washing activity as we begin cellular life and the organelles of a cell. Students viewed a presentation on the parts of a cell. There is not homework for the weekend.

January 17, 2011 We continued discussing the circulatory system today. We will examine a sheep heart tomorrow in class.

January 14, 2011 Students began human circulation today. We discussed parts of the heart, blood flow and types of blood cells.

January 12, 2011 Students dissected a crayfish today.

January 11, 2011 Welcome Back!! and Happy New Years!! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. We completed a seastar dissection today. For those beginning to prepare for the exam, it will be open book and we will begin to review for it next Monday.

December 20, 2010 Students viewed a video on arthropods that outline the characteristics of these invertebrates.

December 17, 2010 Students learned about arthropods. We cooked and dissected and ate (yummy) a lobster.

December 16, 2010 Students viewed a couple of video clips of interesting flat worms. Students completed answering the questions from chapter 14 in the text. They are due at the end of class for evaluation.

December 15, 2010 Students sampled mussels steamed in class. We discussed interesting characteristics of mussels - the cream flesh is a male and the orange fleshy ones are females. Students saw pictures of various mollusks illustrating the significance of mollusks in life - architecture, shells used as money, ornamentation, food Students viewed an Eyewitness video called "Shell"

December 13, 2010 Students answered questions from ch. 14 in the textbook on Mollusks and Echinoderms.

December 10, 2010 Students viewed a "Shape of Life" video on echinoderms. We will be dissecting a sea star (an echinoderm) on Tuesday.

December 9, 2010 Students completed the earthworm dissection today.

December 8, 2010 Students learned about various invertebrates. Students prepared for the worm dissection tomorrow by viewing the dissection video.

December 7, 2010 We had a quick discussion on the bacteria found by NASA and how it uses arsenic. A link can be found here: [] We began looking at primitive animals and talking of unique characteristics about them: sponge, cnidarians and flatworms. Students viewed video clips of sponges eating, interesting jellyfish, sea anemonies that move and quickly, a flatworm. There is no homework.

December 3, 2010 Students worked on a symmetry assignment. All assignments were due by the end of class to be marked. Those who did not finish will need to do so on their own time.

December 1, 2010 Students finished the lesson on animal development. We had a great lesson on symmetry and talked of animals with and without brains. I showed some pictures of a professional development activity I attended in St. Andrews (Huntsman Marine Institute) last weekend. Animals included those with brains: fish, etc. and those without brains: sea urchins, sea stars, sea cucumbers, etc.

November 30, 2010 Students had time to finish working on their final assignments in the plant section. We began the animal section today discussing animal development and characteristics of animals.

November 29, 2010 We had a great discussion on world events as they relate to science: brain research and stuttering; cholera in Haiti; overweight creatures in the wild; etc. Student completed the final 3 booklets from the plant unit: How are Seeds Spread; Fertilization and Pollination. We will begin the animal unit tomorrow. It was great to meet all of the parents last Thursday evening and Friday morning.

November 25, 2010 (One month from Christmas!!) Students tasted dragon fruit -aka- pitahaya. We had a wonderful class discussion on a study done on Happiness of Canadians. New Brunswick was in a 3 way tie for second place. Students viewed a short clip on pollination and giant lilies- [] Students viewed an Eyewitness Video on vegetation in the rainforest. There is no homework for the weekend.

November 24, 2010 Students taste tested a papaya - a fruit from a plant that has both perfect and imperfect flowers. Students completed a booklet on "Fruit".

November 23, 2010 Students viewed a video clip on oak trees and wasps - [] Students reviewed the parts of a flower. Students worked on the parts of a flower microviewer.

November 22, 2010 Students viewed the following video clips on interesting aspects of plants: [] and [] Students each had their own flower and we dissected them, learning about the different parts of a flower. We dissected a perfect flower - one having both male and female reproductive parts. Students completed a worksheet on flower parts. It is due by the end of class.

November 19, 2010 Students viewed a short clip on a very unique plant - the corpse flower - [] and [] Students taste tested a pomegranate which was kind of fun. We discussed antioxidants as well - something pomegranates have lots of. Students viewed an Eyewitness Video called "Plant." Students worked on the booklets handed out to students yesterday - on Roots, Stems and Leaves and The Parts of a Flower. There is no homework for the weekend.

November 17, 2010 Students viewed a unique protist that glows in the dark. We discussed other organisms that glow in the dark. We had a great discussion of biology in the news - making blood from skin cells. Students continued with the plant unit that we are currently doing. They viewed an Eyewitness Video called "Tree"
 * Please note that I am not in the classroom Nov. 18...with the supply teacher, students will complete two booklets on 1- flowers and 2- roots, leaves and stems. Students will attend a career fair in the gym for the second half of the class period.**


 * November 16, 2010**
 * Students participated in the "Great Hot Pepper Challenge" as an introduction to the plant unit.**
 * Students completed a booklet on the Characteristics of Plants for evaluation.**


 * November 15, 2010**
 * Students completed the unit of fungi by answering the questions in chapter 8 in the textbook. It is a review of fungus diversity and classification of fungi. The questions are due by the end of class and evaluated out of 15.**


 * November 12, 2010**
 * We discussed the process of fermentation as it relates to yeast.**
 * Students completed an information booklet on fungus. Those students that did not complete it will need to do so on their own time.**


 * November 10, 2010**
 * We continued discussing the diversity of fungus.**
 * Some accompanying video clips included:**
 * [] giant puffball**

@http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBdg6Of3Er0 toenail fungus @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WqZKHr0ctk 5 divisions of fungus @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh0o7wkmZgM&feature=related The Wonderful World of Fungi @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puDkLFcCZyI&feature=related with David A
 * November 8, 2010**
 * We talked of some parasitic fungus this morning and students saw pictures of the following examples: thrush, ringworm, fungal toenail infections, athlete's foot.**
 * We viewed various video clips of fungus to show the diversity of fungus:**
 * [] mold growing**
 * [] unique way one fungus releases spores**
 * [] time lapse video of strawberries going moldy**
 * [] mind control killer fungi**
 * [] Kiki the truffle hunter**
 * [] What is a truffle?**
 * We discussed articles of fungus in the news: white nose syndrome and bats; fungus growing in pillows and mattresses.**


 * November 5, 2010**
 * Marks for the midterm evaluation were submitted to the office today. Students will receive their report cards next week. The evaluations I e-mailed home today are the marks that were submitted for their report card marks.**
 * Many students were in at noon time today to get some of their assignments passed in that they didn't complete throughout the semester.**
 * Students worked on the final two booklets in the genetics unit today: How is sex determined? and How does the environment affect traits?**
 * Have a Great Rainy Weekend!**


 * November 4, 2010**
 * We discussed a lot of items in the news lately that had ties to content we cover in class.**
 * News articles included: the eradication of polio; saffron spice (a plant); a genetic proposition for why women live longer then men, and a woman who faked cancer in Ontario.**
 * Because I had some left over from another course, students taste tested some various types of cheeses flavoured with fungus - Camembert cheese, Brie cheese (served both with pepper jelly) and blue cheese. A lot of students enjoyed trying foods.**


 * November 3, 2010**
 * We discussed concepts concerning DNA and how mutations occur. Specifically, how mutations occur from radiation.**
 * On a fun note, I brought in a venus fly trap and watched it close up. We also saw a short clip about venus fly traps that can be viewed here: []**


 * November 2, 2010**
 * Students should now have passed in their microviewer assignment. Students worked on 2 other booklets: Dominant and Recessive Traits and Predicting Heredity.**


 * November 1, 2010**
 * Students continued to work on assignments - sexual reproduction microviewer and a booklet on chromosomes. They are both now due.**
 * Students viewed the following video on rare chromosome disorders that can be viewed here: []**
 * We also took the time to have an inspirational chat about work ethic and what it was that the students wanted out of life. Students received a paper copy of their work thus far in bio 113. Some students will need to make more of an effort if they wish to pass biology 113.**


 * October 29, 2010**
 * Students worked on a microviewer assignment on sexual reproduction and another assignment on chromosomes.**


 * October 28, 2010**
 * Students finished their genetics assignment in class today. Those who were absent or did not finish will need to finish on their own time.**


 * October 27, 2010**
 * Students worked on their genetics assignment today. One more day should finish it up.**


 * October 26, 2010**
 * Students began a genetics assignment today to see how genes combine to make the characteristics that make people look individual. Students also worked on and most completed a booklet on "Traits." We will finish the assignment tomorrow in class.**


 * October 25, 2010**
 * Students completed a genetics assignment in class today.**


 * October 22, 2010**
 * Students began genetics. We had an interesting discussion about various genetic issues. We saw an example of fainting goats located in the following video clip: []**


 * October 20, 2010**
 * Students prepared and made presentations on various non-infectious diseases.**


 * October 19, 2010**
 * We had a lively discussion on non-infectious diseases. We listed some on the board and reflected on people that students knew having some of the non-infectious diseases. There is no homework for this evening.**


 * October 15, 2010**
 * Students looked at their agar plates and some took pictures of the resulting germs they cultivated from around the school.**
 * Students received a booklet on Infectious diseases that will be due by the end of class on Monday.**


 * October 14, 2010**
 * Students had a quiet work period today. They completed the virus booklets and questions1 - 13 on chapter 6 - Monerans and Viruses. Everything was due at the end of class.**


 * October 13, 2010**
 * Students received their bacteria (moneran) booklets back today. If students didn't receive one back, they didn't hand one in and are aware they received a zero for it.**
 * Students began the virus booklet today - discussing how viruses replicate and cause infections.**


 * October 12, 2010**
 * Students inoculated agar plates today, testing various places within the school building for microbial growth.**


 * October 6, 2010**
 * Continuing with the microorganism section we are currently studying, students viewed episode 3 of Guns, Germs and Steele. The objective for unit of the video is:**
 * Discuss the role that disease has played historically and in the present day in the shaping and developing of wealth around the world.**
 * The bacteria booklets are due today.**


 * October 5, 2010**
 * Students worked on bacteria booklets. They are due no later than the beginning of class tomorrow if they weren't completed in class today.**


 * October 4, 2010**
 * Students began work on booklets on bacteria.**


 * October 1, 2010**
 * Students worked on presentations - they read an article on germs and made a fact sheet on the article to present to the class.**


 * September 30, 2010**
 * Students viewed a video on bacteria and germs. It was quite interesting. Various places in a home were tested for bacterial. The kitchen sponge was the dirtiest item that was tested...far germier than the toilet. It can be viewed here: []**
 * We also talked of people who have OCD and viewed a video of Howie Mandel who is OCD with germs. It can be viewed here: []**
 * (Next week we will be testing the school for germs)**


 * September 29, 2010**
 * Students received their microviewer labs back today. We reviewed it together and had some discussions about some of the types of bacteria outlined in the activity.**
 * We had a discussion about some articles in the news lately on the topic of germs and bacteria. Students will work with the articles further on Friday.**
 * Just for fun, we did a hearing test with the students. The site for the test can be found here: []**


 * September 28, 2010**
 * Students viewed a video on classification.**


 * September 27, 2010**
 * Students worked on a bacteria microviewer activity.**


 * September 24, 2010**
 * Students worked on the bacteria booklets. They are now due for marking.**
 * There is no homework for the weekend.**


 * September 23, 2010 (Happy Birthday Dad)**
 * Students worked on the information booklet on bacteria. It will be handed in tomorrow for evaulation.**


 * September 22, 2010**
 * We sampled sour dough bread - leavened with lactobacilli bacteria as introduced in the video yesterday. I also demonstrated to to make butter which I spread on the sour dough bread.**
 * Students began an information booklet on bacteria.**


 * September 21, 2010**
 * We began the bacteria part of the curriculum today. Students viewed a video/quiz on bacteria...both helpful and harmful bacteria. Students also received evaluated work back. Students whom have not handed in work for evaluation need to see me about getting caught up.**


 * September 20, 2010**
 * Students received their cell quizzes back today.**
 * Students completed a microviewer activity on the structure of the cell.**


 * September 17, 2010**
 * Students wrote the quiz on the parts of the cell. Students who were not here need to see me asap to make arrangements for the make-up quiz. Students also need a valid written excuse by their parent.**
 * Students participated in a fun Friday activity simulating how easily STI's are transmitted.**
 * There is no homework work the weekend.**

There will be a quiz on the parts of the cell on Friday.
 * September 16, 2010**
 * We reviewed the cell booklet.**
 * Students did a small group activity labelling a cell. The winning group received a small and insignificant prize...lol.**
 * There is a quiz tomorrow on the parts of the cell.**
 * September 15, 2010**
 * Students viewed an Eyewitness Video entitled "Life." Students completed a booklet on cells called. "What is a cell?"**
 * There is no homework for this evening.**


 * September 14, 2010**
 * Students built cells using jello (cytoplasm) and candies (organelles).**
 * Students completed a cell anatomy worksheet to be handed in for evaluation.**


 * Septmeber 13, 2010**
 * Students learned about the parts of the cell. A web activity that we used in class can be located here: [] enter code cbp 3072**
 * Students viewed a video on cells.**
 * There is no homework for tomorrow.**


 * September 10, 2010**
 * Students viewed a video clip on seahorse reproduction. Seahorses are the only animals where the males give birth to their young.**
 * Students participated in a GloGerm handwashing activity.**
 * Students viewed a video clip on cell phone cleanliness located here: [] and then cleaned their phones with alcohol swabs.**
 * We began learning about the parts of a cell and students completed a worksheet on prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.**
 * Student information sheets and $5.00 lab fees are now due.**
 * There is no homework for the weekend.**


 * September 9, 2010**
 * Students went over the course outline and we discussed what is involved in the course.**
 * Students need to bring the bottom section of the parent notice back tomorrow completed with the e-mail contacts.**
 * Students need to bring $5.00 for the lab fee or parents may pay it online through the cashless school option on the FHS homepage []**
 * September 8, 2010**
 * Welcome to the grade 113 Biology wikispace. I will post homework, announcements and applicable information for students and parents in my grade 113 Biology class here on a daily basis.**
 * What I will need, as mentioned in the course outline above, is an** e-mail contact for a parent or guardian**. This will help assist with weekly communication.**
 * Students and parents also need to** sign the Fredericton High School Science Department Safety Contract **on pages 35 and 36 of the student agenda.**
 * Finally, there is a** $5.00 lab fee** for all biology students.

June 7, 2010 (Happy Birthday Mom!) Students reviewed for the exam. I realize many 113 students have test anxiety and I've tried to reassure them as much as possible. There will be no surprises. It is an open book format.

The sheep heart dissection will be tomorrow.

June 3, 2010 It was a "catch-up" day. Students were able to see their marks going into the exam and complete and hand in missing assignments.

The cool hearing test we did in class today can be found here? []

June 2, 2010 Students worked on questions from chapter 22 this morning. They were due by the end of class.

June 1, 2010 Students learned about trans fats today. Video clips students viewed can be located here: [] and [].

Students worked on chapter 22 questions.

May 31, 2010 Students learned the parts of the heart. They completed a sheet on labelling the parts of the heart. Students also viewed a couple of videos describing the parts of the heart. The videos can be viewed here: [] and []

We will do a sheep heart dissection tomorrow.

May 28, 2010 Students completed an activity on heart rates using a stethoscope.

May 21, 2010 We discussed the circulatory system this morning: 4 chambered heart, blood vessels (veins, arteries and capillaries) and 3 types of blood cells (white, red and platlets). Students completed a booklet on the circulatory system.

May 20, 2010 We began the mammal unit today. We will focus on human circulation for the next couple of weeks.

May 19, 2010 Students dissected a perch this morning in class.

May 18, 2010 Students prepared for the perch dissection tomorrow.

May 17, 2010 Students viewed an Eyewitness Video on Moths and Butterflies as we are currently finishing arthropods. Students worked away on assignments that need to be handed in. For those that were done, they were able to begin chordates and viewed a video on fish.

May 14, 2010 Students worked away on getting in late assignments as well as chapter 15 questions from the textbook.

May 13, 2010 Students dissected a crayfish today.

May 12, 2010 Students viewed videos on lobsters this morning (we cooked and dissected a lobster yesterday in class). We also discussed some scientific studies that were featured in the Globe and Mail.

May 3, 2010 Class was shortened this morning due to the wellness survey. We began the phylum Arthropoda with a Smartboard presentation and class discussion.

April 30, 2010 Students viewed the Shape of Life Series - Mollusks.

April 29, 2010 Students completed questions from the textbook for mollusks and echinoderms - chapter 14.

April 28, 2010 We steamed mussels today and ate them...yum yum! Students worked on questions from the textbook...chapter 14 all questions in the blue boxes throughout the chapter.

April 27, 2010 Students discussed mollusks today and we saw an Eyewitness Video called "Shell". Tomorrow, I will steam some mussels and we'll eat them. Please let me know if your son/daughter has allergies to shellfish.

April 26, 2010 Students dissected a starfish today in class.

April 23, 2010 Students viewed a video on starfish dissection and we reviewed the proceedures for dissections. We will dissect the starfish on Monday.

April 22, 2010 Students watched a video on echinoderms. Students were also given a chance to work on any incomplete assignments covered during our section on worms.

April 21, 2010 We had a lesson on the 3 kinds of worms: flat, round and segmented. There was lots of lively discussion on parasitic worms. Students womrked on a handout on segmented worms and questions from the textbook - chapter 12, #1,2,34,5,7,8,10 and 11 in the blue boxes throughout the chapter.

April 20, 2010 Students worked on an assignmnet called "segmented worms". We also finished the video on annelids from "The Shape of Life".

April 19, 2010 Students dissected an earthworm today in the lab.

April 16, 2010 Students were given an oppurtunity to work on any incomplete assignments in class. A video about annelids was shared with the class from "The Shape of Life".

April 15, 2010 Students reviewed what we learned yesterday about sponges and cnidarians. We also talked about worms and watched a video dissection of an earthworm as we will be doing a real dissection in the lab on Monday. The DVD " The Shape of Life" was also finished for the section on cnidarians.

April 14, 2010 Students had the first half of class to finish their assignment on symmetry. We talked about simple animals such as the sponges and jelly fish. Samples were brought into class and clips from a dvd called " The Shape of Life" was viewed.

April 13, 2010 Students watched a youtube video about the honeybee dance. This video can be viewed here []. Animal symmetry was discussed and students looked at various images to decide wheter or not they had symmetry. Students began an assignmnet in class, finding symmetrical and asymmetrical objects in magazines and newspapers.

April 12, 2010 Students began Kingdom Animilia today. We talked about different characterisitics of animals and wacthed a youtube video on behavior in birds. Students worked on a microviewer lab covering sexual reproduction. Labs were collected at the end of class and will be marked. The youtube video can be viewed here : []

April 9, 2010 Students received their quizzes back. We wrapped up the plant unit (botany) and will begin the animal unit (zoology) on Monday.

April 8, 2010 Students completed a quiz on the parts of the flower. We viewed a clip on germs. It can be viewed here: [] Students began work on the booklet: What is Fertilization?

April 7, 2010 Students completed a practice review of a quiz for tomorrow. It is on the parts of the flower. Students are doing seatwork, completing odds and ends as well as the following booklets: Structure of the Flower What are Roots, Stems and Leaves? How do Living Things Get Their Energy? How does Pollination Occur?

April 6, 2010 Students completed and activity on the parts of a flower in class.

March 31, 2010 Students reviewed the parts of the flower using the phschool.com and a short video clip on the sex lives of plants on the PBS site as listed in the previous update. Students viewed an Eyewitness Video on Trees.

March 30, 2010 Students completed a microviewer on the flower today. Class was shortened a bit due to course selections this morning during homeroom. Two sites we will be visiting tomorrow are: [] and phschool.com code number cbp - 7241

March 29, 2010 Students dissected a flower on their own this morning and looked a pollen under the microscope. The flower labs and booklets on the parts of the flower are both due for marks. Flower Lab = 10 marks, Parts of the Flower Booklets = 10 marks.

March 26, 2010 Students dissected a flower this morning, viewing the male and female reproductive structures. Students were given a booklet to complete on the parts of the flower. We will continue with the booklet on Monday.

March 25, 2010 Students viewed the experiment on mythbusters and found that heavy metal music had the greatest positive impact on plants. Students reviewed characteristics of plants and we looked at some articles in the news regarding plants.

March 24, 2010 Students sampled starfruit today in class. We reviewed the "Characteristics of Plants" booklets. Students viewed the following video on pitcher plants - carnivorous plants [] The Mythbusters clips used for March 25 in class can be found here: [] It is on the topic of talking to plants and playing music to plants - does it make any difference?

March 23, 2010 Students sampled a mango today. We watched a Bill Nye video on Plants. Students began work on a booklet called, "The Characteristics of Plants." There is no homework for tonight.

March 22, 2010 We discussed the diversity of plants today in class. Students also watch a clip of mythbuster on testing for hot pepper solutions. It can be located within the following episode: http://www.megavideo.com/?v=QZCGLW73 There is no homework for tonight.

March 19, 2010 We had the "Great Hot Pepper Challenge" in class today. Brandon M. was the winning student sampling the habanero pepper without the aid of homogenized milk. We also sampled and learned about dragon fruit - the pink fruit in the speciality section at the SuperStore. This was the introduction to the plant unit we are studying now.

March 18, 2010 Students completed work on protists today and those that were finished watched an introductory video on plants - the kingdom that we will begin tomorrow.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Students worked on a protist booklet. It is due at the end of class and is valued at 20 marks. If students did not complete it in class today, it is due tomorrow at the beginning of class.

March 16, 2010 We had a wonderful class discussion on BHA's and plastic bottles. Students viewed a presentation on plastic water bottles. There is no homework for this evening.

March 15, 2010 Students viewed a quick video on protist diversity. Students completed a booklet on protists and we also played catch up day where students looked for missing assignments to get them handed in.

March 12, 2010 Students went to the lab today to view protists with the microscopes. There is no homework for the weekend.

March 11, 2010 We began the Kingdom Protista and prepared for the lab tomorrow viewing protists under the microscope.

March 11, 2010 Students received their atom models back today and we began ionic bonds in section 2.10 in the textbook.

March 10, 2010 We discussed some articles in the news about various types of fungus. Students viewed some clips from the internet about interesting examples of fungus. There is no specific homework for tonight, however, the questions from the textbook on chapter 8 (fungus) and the booklet on fungus are now due.

March 9, 2010 Students completed the questions for chapter 8. They are now due for evaluation. Students completed a booklet on Fungus handed out in class. It is also now due for evaluation.

March 8, 2010 Welcome back everyone. Hope all had a wonderful March Break. Students completed chapter 8 questions from the textbook. They will be marked out of 10. There is no homework for tonight.

February 25, 2010 We began the kingdom Fungus. We discussed a few general concepts about fungus - parasites, saprophytes, structure, etc. We tasted some samples of food influenced by fungus - blue cheese, Camembert cheese and Brie cheese. It was a fun activity; some students really liking it and others, well, definitely not! There is no homework for this evening.

February 24, 2010 Students completed a test today on viruses and bacteria. Students made mini presentations on viruses.

February 23, 2010 We reviewed the questions from chapter 6 in the textbook. Students handed in their virus booklets and chapter questions for marks. Students brainstormed information about viruses and posted them on large sheets of paper. There is a test tomorrow on viruses and bacteria. Students are aware of the format of the test.

February 22, 2010 We had a discussion on viruses in class. Some video clips we saw were: [] [] and []

February 19, 2010 We reviewed work completed in the virus booklets students received on Wednesday. We also saw a short simulation on how viruses replicate. There is no homework for the weekend.

Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 We had a general class discussion on viruses.

Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 Students completed a booklet on viruses. Students read chapter 6 in the textbook and answered questions 1 - 13 in the chapter.

Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 Students worked on a group activity to summarize information we've learned about bacteria. We began viruses and students viewed an activity on how viruses replicate. It can be seen here: phschool.com The code is cbp-6192.

Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 Students completed the microviewer labs this morning. It is valued out of 15. For those that finished early, students watched a video reinforcing concepts learned about bacteria.

Friday, February 12, 2010 Students sampled sourdough bread - leavened with lactobacillus bacteria. I demonstrated how to make butter and then we ate it on the bread. Students began to work on a microviewer lab on bacteria. There is no homework for the weekend.

Thursday, February 11, 2010 Yesterday and today, students completed a video quiz on bacteria, labelled the parts of a bacteria and completed an information booklet on bacteria. There is no homework tonight.

Lab fees are now due.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Students participated in an STI (sexually transmitted infection) simulation. Students began reviewing a booklet on bacteria. There is no homework for this evening.

Monday, February 8, 2010 Many students were attending a play this morning for English. The remaining students viewed a video called "Life", outlining the characteristics of living things. Students viewed the agar plates to see how much microbial growth there were on them. There is no homework for this evening.

Friday, February 5, 2010

We began a section on microbes today. Students took samples of various locations throughout the school to test for microbes. We watched a video on cellphone cleanliness. It can be viewed here: []

There is no homework for the weekend.

Please note that there is a $5.00 lab fee for this course. It is due now.