Biology 1 & 1A

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

Notes over the Cell 

Reading 7-1 | Reading 7-2

Cheek Cell Lab | Virtual Cheek Cell Lab (makeup)
Plant Cell Lab | Virtual Plant Cell Lab

Investigation: Comparing Plant and Animal Cells (Bio1A)

Prokaryote Coloring | Animal Cell Coloring | Plant Cell Coloring

Cell City Analogy | Cells Alive (web)

Cell Review Guide | Cell Crossword | Cell Flashcards

☞ Quizlets: Cell Labeling | Cell Organelles (Functions)

Chapter 7: Diffusion and Osmosis

Notes over Diffusion and Osmosis 
Active Transport

Reading Guide: 7.3

Diffusion Lab - using plastic bags, iodine, starch and water
Cell Transport Graphic - label the cell membrane

Diffusion and Osmosis Crossword Puzzle 
Osmosis Review Guide 

Chapters 8-9: Photosynthesis and Respiration

Unit Overview

Photosynthesis Slides | Photosynthesis Handout

How Do Chloroplasts Capture Energy from the Sun (coloring)

Photosynthesis Virtual Lab

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Chicago Tylenol Muders: A Case Study in Cellular Respiration

Photosynthesis and Respiration Model

Mitochondria Coloring Worksheet

The Carbon Cycle 

Virtual Lab: Carbon Transfer Through Snails and Elodea

Chapter 10: Cell Division

Notes: Cell Division  | Notes: Regulating the Cell Cycle

Reading 10.1 | Reading 10.3

Mitosis Coloring

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

Practice Quiz: Mitosis

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

Notes: Evolution

15.1 Reading Guide | 15.3 Reading Guide

Rocket Pocket Mouse Activity (HHMI adapted)

Peppered Moth Simulation - online
Peppered Moth Simulation (kit)

Natural Selection Simulation (phet)

Quiz: Theory of Evolution

16.3 Reading Guide (Speciation) | 17.4 Patterns of Evolution

Evolution Crossword | Evolution Concept Map

Evolution Review Guide 

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 18 Review Guide | Quiz: Taxonomy

Chapter 26: Intro to Animals

Notes: Introduction to Animals  | Sponges 

Video: Cnidarians ~15 minutes

Reading Guide: Chapter 26; Introduction to the Animal Kingdom

Animal Symmetry and Phyla | Animal Phylum Matching

Sponge Anatomy | Sponge Coloring

Hydra Anatomy | Hydra Lab

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 

Squid Dissection | Virtual Squid Disssection

Review Guide: Mollusks and Annelids 

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