Labs
Hydra Lab
Live Planarian
Live Earthworm
Earthworm Dissection
Chapter 1: Science of Biology
Presentations:
1.1, 1-2 What is Science
1.3 Studying Life
1.4 Tools and Procedures
Reading 1.1 What is Science
Reading 1.2 How Scientists Work
Reading 1.3 Studying Life
Reading 1.4 Tools and Procedures
Penny Lab - How is surface tension of water affected by soap?
Identify the Controls and Variables -with the Simpsons!
The Elephant Poem - a poem about six blind men and observations
Applied Methods - read the case of BeriBeri and Penicillin
Chapter 1 Crossword Puzzle
Chapter 1 Review Guide
Chapter 1: Practice Quiz
Microscopes
How to Use the Microscope 
Label the Parts of the Microscope
Microscope E Lab - how to use the light miscroscope
Microscope Coloring - article with questions and coloring
Microscope Parts Quiz - rollover the parts to see the answers, practice
Microscope Quiz - multiple choice over parts and use
Chapter 7: The Cell
Cheek Cell Lab | Virtual Cheek Cell Lab (makeup)
Plant Cell Lab | Virtual Plant Cell Lab
Prokaryote Coloring | Animal Cell Coloring | Plant Cell Coloring
Cell City Analogy | Cells Alive (web)
Cell Review Guide | Cell Crossword
☞ Quizlets: Cell Labeling | Cell Organelles (Functions)
Chapter 7: Diffusion and Osmosis
Notes over Diffusion and Osmosis
Active Transport
Diffusion Lab - using plastic bags, iodine, starch and water
Cell Transport Graphic - label the cell membrane
Chapters 8-9: Photosynthesis and Respiration
Chicago Tylenol Muders: A Case Study in Cellular Respiration
Reading: Connecting Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis (CK-12)
Chapter 10: Cell Division
Notes: Cell Division | Notes: Regulating the Cell Cycle
Onion Root Tip - graphic of cells, identify the phases of mitosis
Onion Root Tip Lab - observe onions root tip cells undergoing mitosis
Mitosis Internet Lesson - view mitosis at cellsalive.com and other sites
Cell Cycle (Mitosis) Review Guide - list of things you should know for the test
Cell Cycle Crossword Puzzle - practice your knowledge of terms
Chapter 15-17: Evolution
15.1 Reading Guide | 15.3 Reading Guide
Peppered Moth Simulation - using newspaper
Sex and the Single Guppy - online simulator of guppy populations
16.3 Reading Guide (Speciation) | 17.4 Patterns of Evolution
Chapter 18: Taxonomy
Notes: Taxonomy and the Six Kingdoms
18.1 Reading Guide | 18.2 Reading Guide
Taxonomy: Interpreting Graphics
Classification - reinforcement exercise
Dichotomous Keys: Norns | Smilies | Pamishans
Taxonomy Project - create a taxonomy scheme for aliens (Bio1A)
Cladogram Analysis | Construct a Cladogram (Bio 1A)
Chapter 26: Intro to Animals
Notes: Introduction to Animals | Sponges
Animal Symmetry and Phyla | Animal Phylum Matching
Sponge Anatomy | Sponge Coloring
Reading Guide: Chapter 26; Introduction to the Animal Kingdom
Chapter 27: Flatworms & Roundworms
Notes: Flatworms
Reading Guide: Flatworms
Notes: Roundworms
Reading Guide: Roundworms
Simple Animals Matching - match the characteristic to the phylum
Observation of a Live Planarian - observe planarians, observe regeneration
Chapter 27: Annelids
Notes: Annelids
Reading Guide: Annelids
Earthworm Anatomy Labeling - label the parts of the earthworm
Earthworm Dissection - dissect a preserved earthworm
Observation of a Live Earthworm -observe a live earthworm
Chapter 27: Mollusks
Notes: Mollusks
Reading Guide: 27.4, Mollusks
Comparing Mollusks Chart - identify characteristics unique to each group
Mollusk and Annelid Crossword
Chapter 28: Arthropods
Notes: Arthropods
Reading Guide: Chapter 28
Arthropod Poetry - clues relate to an arthropod or characteristic
Arthropod Chart - match the phylum
Crayfish External Anatomy - dissection
Crayfish Internal Anatomy - dissection, optional
Virtual Dissection of a Crayfish - for makeup or review
Grasshopper Dissection and Coloring
Chapters
Ch 1: Science of Biology
.........Microscopes
Ch 7: The Cell
......... Diffusion
Ch 10: Cell Division
Ch 15: Evolution
Practice Quizzes
Other Resources
PhSchool Textbook Site
Miller & Levine Site
Newsela - science news
Final Exam