Course Materials
Biology 1 & 1A Syllabus
Biology 2 & 2A Page
Biology Textbook (CK12)
Chapter 1: Science of Biology
Google Slides and Classroom Notes
1.1 What is Science | 1.4 Studying Life
Reading 1.1-1.3 (CK12) | Reading 1.4-1.6 (CK12)
Scientific Method Explorations
Investigation: Water Strider (Surface Tension)
Investigation: What Factors Affect Germination (Bio1A)
Investigation: Graphing Handspan and Height
Investigation: Heat Storage
Practice with Experimental Design
Identify the Controls and Variables -with the Simpsons!
Independent and Dependent Variables - Quick Scenarios Chart
Manipulated and Responding Variables - More Practice
Scientific Method in Action - read the case of BeriBeri and Penicillin
Scientific Method - Can Plants Learn?
Interpreting Graphs - analyze pie charts, scatterplots, and line graphs
Claim Evidence Reasoning
Early Discoveries in Science - CER
Tiger Sharks and Crickets (CER)
Life Challenge CER- Identify Claims (C) and Reasoning (R)
Chapter 1 Review Guide
Practice Quiz: Scientific Method
Microscopes
How to Use the Microscope
Label the Parts of the Microscope
Microscope E Lab - how to use the light miscroscope
Virtual Microscope Lab - practice with a virtual microscope
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
Microscope Flashcards on Quizlet
🦠 Chapter 2: Cell Biology
Google Slides - Cells and the Cell Theory
CK 12 Reading Guides: Ch 2.1-2.4
Investigation: Comparing Plants Cells (Onion and Elodea)
Investigation: Comparing Plant and Animal Cells (Bio1A)
Prokaryote Coloring | Animal Cell Coloring | Plant Cell Coloring
Reinforcement: Cell Structures | Functions of Organelles
Cell City Analogy | Cells Alive (Remote Edition)
Gaucher Disease and Cell function (CER)
Cell Review Guide | Cell Crossword | Cell Flashcards
Quizlets: Cell Labeling | Cell Organelles (Functions)
Chapter 2: Cell Membrane / Passive and Active Transport
Google Slides: Cell Membrane and Transport
Reading Guide (CK12) 2.5-2.6 Cell Membrane
Diffusion Lab - using plastic bags, iodine, starch and water
Virtual Diffusion Lab - using images and google slides
Investigation: Modeling Cells in Solutions (using deco cubes)
Cell Transport Graphic - label the cell membrane
Osmosis Practice - remote edition
Cell membrane coloring - focusing on passive transport
🌷Chapters 3: Photosynthesis
Unit Overview
| Google Slides: Photosynthesis
Reading Guide (CK12) Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis and the Scientific Method (Priestly Experiment)
Photosynthesis Labeling | Drag and Drop (Remote) version
How Do Chloroplasts Capture Energy from the Sun (coloring)
Investigaion: Algae Bead Photosynthesis and Respiration
Chapters 4: Cellular Respiration
Google Slides: Cellular Respiration
Reading Guide: (CK12) Cellular Respiration
Chicago Tylenol Muders: A Case Study in Cellular Respiration (Remote Version)
Photosynthesis and Respiration Model
Analyzing Graphics: Carbon Cycle (remote version)
Virtual Simulation: Photosynthesis and Respiration
Chapter 5: Cell Growth and Division
Google Slides: Cell Division and Cancer
Reading Guide: (CK12) Cell Growth and Division
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 Division- Reinforcement
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
Rocket Pocket Mouse Activity (HHMI adapted) | Bee Version
Natural Selection Simulation (phet)
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
Reading Guide: Chapter 26; Introduction to the Animal Kingdom
Animal Symmetry and Phyla | Animal Phylum Matching
Sponge Anatomy | Sponge Coloring
Chapter 27: Flatworms & Roundworms
*this chapter is optional, usually skipped
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
Practice Quizzes
Ch1: Scientific Method
Ch 1: Scientific Method 2
Microscope Quiz | Quiz 2
Science News
Newsela - science news
Science News for Students
Science Journal for Kids
Time (science) for Kids
