Labs
Hydra Lab
Live Planarian
Live Earthworm
Earthworm Dissection
Chapter 1: Science of Biology
Google Slides:
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 Measurements
Investigation: Water Strider (Surface Tension)
Investigation: What Factors Affect Germination (Bio1A)
Identify the Controls and Variables -with the Simpsons!
Independent and Dependent Variables - Quick Scenarios
Manipulated and Responding Variables - Practice
Investigation: Graphing Handspan and Height
Interpreting Graphs - analyze pie charts, scatterplots, and line graphs
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
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
Diffusion Lab - using plastic bags, iodine, starch and water
Cell Transport Graphic - label the cell membrane
Chapters 8-9: Photosynthesis and Respiration
Photosynthesis Slides | Photosynthesis Handout
How Do Chloroplasts Capture Energy from the Sun (coloring)
Chicago Tylenol Muders: A Case Study in Cellular Respiration
Photosynthesis and Respiration Model
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
Rocket Pocket Mouse Activity (HHMI adapted)
Peppered Moth Simulation - online
Peppered Moth Simulation (kit)
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
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