Biology



In Biology, it is VERY IMPORTANT to know the vocabulary words for the concept. I require my student to post vocabulary words on Quizlet and to do at least one LEARN session on the website. Look for "DG's Wolves", click on the "5 Groups" button, and then I am the 3rd group on the list. look for the vocabulary words for your class. This is a great resource to help you make the most out of your study time.

Online tests

= Chapter 1 Scientific Method = In this chapter, we will have the introduction to the course, we will discuss the scientific method, SI units, measurement, and we'll perform an experiment that we design. Follow this link to go to the page for this information.

=Ecology Chapters 2, 3, 4= We will study food chains, food webs, symbiotic relationships, the biogeochemical cycles of nature, predator/prey interactions, different biomes in the world, and populations.

We will study composting, reasons for doing it, and we will present information we discover about composting to the school in two ways. The student groups will be responsible for teaching an elementary class about composting, and each group will be responsible for making public service announcements over the intercom for the entire school. Check out our page on composting.

We'll dissect owl pellets and see what organisms have been eaten by barn owls! Check out our pictures from this activity. Owl Pellet Activity.

=Cells Chapters 6, 7, 8=

Check out the powerpoints on the Cell Theory and Cells and Their Organelles. Use these to help prepare for the chapter test.

We will study the parts of the cell, the microscope, scientists instrumental in the development of the cell theory, transport of substances in and out of the cell.

=**__Cellular Energy chapter 9__**=
 * Photosynthesis and respiration**- two important concepts that are the basis of understanding how cell obtain their energy.

"You look just like your Momma!" or "You have a nose just like your Daddy!" Good or bad, we've all been told that we resemble someone else. (Is that why family reunions are so stressful?) Join us as we study Gregor Mendel, simple human genetics, and more complex heredity issues. Maybe we can figure out why your hair is SO curly, why your sister's hair always seems to be much more manageable. We'll have fun performing monohybrid crosses based on a famous square fellow living at the bottom of the sea!
 * __Genetics chapter 10__**

__**Nucleic Acids Chapter 11**__ DNA, RNA, genes, and chromosomes- just a few words that we hear on tv shows, in the news, and on the street. What are theses things? What do they have to do with us? Join us as we study their connection with our wonderful attributes (the nose from daddy)!

Protein Synthesis


 * __Taxonomy chapter 17__**


 * __Bacteria and Viruses__**


 * __Protists__**


 * __Fungi__**


 * __Plants__**

**Animals** We are going to study the different characteristics of the animal phyla.

Games to play: Chapter 1 review games for the Study of Life and the Scientific Method. Visit Mrs. Brumley's website: http://www.huhs.org/departments/science/martin/AP_ReviewGames.htm Go to the first Matching game.