Monday, March 28, 2016

Cell Transport and Processes.

Today we will be starting a Unit on Cell Transport (active and passive).

Essential Question - How do the necessary materials get in and out of your cells.

Here are the notes from today's class.  Click here to access- blank document
Click here to click on class notes.

Click here to access the reading link.

Today in class we will add to these notes filling in examples of each of the vocabulary terms from demonstrations performed in class.





Here are some interactive links showing diffusion of molecules - a form of passive transport.

Wisc-Online - The Cell Passive Transport Demo

Goldiesroom - Passive Transport Demo

Water specific diffusion- Osmosis

Monday, March 14, 2016

Cell Cycle / Mytosis Image Resources

DNA Replication


Use these images to help you complete your Mitosis foldable.
Cell Division

Mitosis

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Helpful Videos on DNA and the Cell Cycle

Cell Cycle Image



Amoeba Sisters Explain Mitosis




Cell Division and application to Chemotherapy




DNA in a Nutshell




Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Cell Division Question Focus

Click here to access the Question Focus Links for you Group:
Tweetie Birds Padlet
Ducks Padlet
Roadrunners Padlet
Martians Padlet
Bunnies Padlet






Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction - Lesson 9 page. 113-115
 Cell Cycle Reading - Lesson 8   page. 102-105
Click here to access
Compare diagrams on p. 99 and 100
Answer Questions on p. 101 A and C.



Thursday, March 3, 2016

Fun blood links

Thanks to Jewls Edmond and Annie Lowenstein for sharing these fun blood-related links:

The life cycle of a red blood cell

School House Rock's Circulation Song



Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Study Guide for Next Week's Quiz

Here is the Study Guide for the Blood Quiz on Tuesday, March 8th




You should be able to…


1. Describe the levels of organization found within the body.


2. Know the Structure and Function of the Circulatory System


3. Explain how Blood Types are determined


4. Apply learning on the Genetics of Blood