Read the handout given in class (David Attenborough excerpt) and answer the questions on the handout. Feel free to use the back of the handout and not squeeze the answers into the small space on the front.
Due: Friday, 9/9/11
Data, Inferences, and Prior Knowledge/Beliefs
Biology
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Sep 082011
Sep 012011
On my homepage (www.docfleetwood.net), read the paragraph titled “The World Needs Thinkers.” Be sure to click the ‘read more’ link underneath the paragraph to read the rest of the article. While you are reading it, write down several items that surprise you or that you find interesting. We will discuss these in class. After you finish reading, create a “Twitterized” summary of the entire article in 160 characters or fewer. Be prepared to share this in class.
Next read the paragraph titled “A Different Approach.” Be sure to click the ‘read more’ link underneath the paragraph to read the rest of the article. After you finish reading, create a 7 word summary of the entire article. (exactly 7 words, no more, no fewer). Be prepared to share this in class.
May 232011
All of my finals are cumulative for the year. The forensics and anatomy finals are this week for all students who are not exempt (juniors and seniors). The biology finals are June 3 (B-period) and June 8 (G-period).
Genetics Practice & Test
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May 232011
Use the following links on my biology page to learn about and practice various genetics principles…
karyotype
pedigree
genetics – on the resulting page do the ‘natural selection’ and ‘modern genetics’ links
DNA fingerprinting
Punnett Squares
Also, finish the problem set given out in class.
Due to DCAS testing many of you will miss class on various days. It is very important that you complete these tutorials and practice problems and then see me if you do not understand the material!!
You will have a test on genetics on Tuesday, May 31st either in class (G-period) or during Activity (B-period).
Breeding Dragons
Biology
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May 202011
Go to my genetics wiki page and click the ‘modern genetics’ link at the bottom of the screen. launch and complete the associated activity.
Karyotypes
Biology
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May 192011
Go to my wiki karyotype page located here
http://www.docfleetwood.net/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Karyotype
Read the page and complete the practice problems via the link at the bottom of the page.
Cell Membrane, Diffusion and More Test
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May 132011
You will have a test on chapter 3, chapter 7 and the associated items we covered in class. This will include topics such as…diffusion, osmosis, special adaptations to live in fresh/salt water, cell membrane structure, proteins within the membrane, immune system, blood types, urinary system, neurons, respiratory system, counter-current exchange, and any other material in the chapter or discussed in class.
A practice test is located here.
The test will be Wednesday, May 18.
Diffusion and Blood Types
Biology
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May 082011
Go to my wiki page on diffusion and explore the links on that page to better understand diffusion and osmosis.
Read sections 3.5 and 3.6 in your book about the different types of gas exchange.
Read sections 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.9, and 7.10 in your book about circulatory systems in animals.
Then go to this page: Blood Types Tutorial and read the 5 sections (intro, abo markers, blood type genotypes, alleles inherited, and Rh factor) and then complete the “problem set” link on the left side of that page.
Biology Cell Test
Biology
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May 052011
You will have a test on chapter 6, the readings from the Inside the Cell book, and the notes from class. It will also include the functions of the human organ systems and the table of cellular organelles. Don’t forget to read my epidemiology page located here. Two practice tests can be found on my website here – practice test 1 and practice test 2.
The test is only for practice, although you must put in your name. Please use your real name when you take it so I can see how you are doing. You may take it multiple times.
As a practice test, it does not include all information that may be asked on the actual test. It should, however, be a good indicator the types of questions you will see and the bulk of the content.
Have fun and study, study, study 
Don’t forget there are more practice questions available at the BSCS textbook site and more links in the appropriate sections of my wiki.
The test will be on Monday, 5/9/11
Inside the Cell
Biology
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Apr 132011
Read the ‘Inside the Cell’ booklet shown in class. You should answer the ‘Got It’ questions at the end of each chapter. You should also create a table of cellular organelles, their function(s), and any special comments (e.g. mitochondria have a double membrane). A free online version of the book can be found at http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/insidethecell/
You can also order your own free copy of the book at the nigms website.
Due: Tuesday, 4/19/11
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