Course Calendar

Week of April 28th - May 1st

Science 8

Starting Chapter 7 and KMT

Science 10

Section 6.2 - Design your own EXPERIMENT

Quiz. Chapter 6

Test on Chapter 5/6 NEXT WEEK

Biology 12

Respiration & Excretion Test (April 28/29)

Written Response Question Hints...

1. You will be asked to compare fluids obtained from blood vessels around the nephron.
2. Describe capillary exchange
3. How does an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood affect the breathing rate?
4. Where is an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood detected?
5. Explain how the body responds to return carbon dioxide to normal levels.

Intro to the Nervous System



Reaction Time Lab




Week of April 20-24

Science 8

We are working on our LiD Projects. Please come prepared to do research in the computer lab.

Science 10

Chapter 5 Quiz

Chapter 5 Review Questions, pg.252 #1-6, 11-15, 17-19, 21-23

Chapter 6.1 - Classifying Reactions Activity (in class)





Lab 6-1B (in class)

Biology 12

Review the nephron & excretory hormones (ADH, aldosterone)

Kidney dissection

Excretory Quiz

Urinalysis article & analysis


Week of April 13-17th

Science 8

Eye Dissection





Review of the eye

Test on the Eye (Friday)

Science 10

Complete notes and practice problems for Chapter 5:
- acids and bases
- pH scales
- indicators
- neutralization reactions
- organic chemistry

Complete 5-3A activity

Biology 12

Blood Chemistry - Journal notes

Respiration Quiz/review

Start Excretion


    The excretory system: From your heart to the toilet: Hank takes us on the fascinating journey through our excretory system to learn how our kidneys make pee.




Week of April 7th-11th

Science 8

Chapter 5 Test

Journal work - The Eye

Video:



Science 10

Chapter 4 Test

Completing Section 5.1

Biology 12

Circulation Test

Journal Work - Respiration (Mechanics & structures)

Video


    Circulatory & respiratory systems: Hank takes us on a trip around the body - we follow the circulatory and respiratory systems as they deliver oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from cells, and help make it possible for our bodies to function.




Biology 12 - Circulation Test Tips

The Circulation Test will be based on the Learning Outcomes for this unit. There will be 36 multiple choice questions and 3 written answer questions.

Question 1: Describe...
 Question 2:
You will be given some of the data in this chart and expected to fill in the remainder of the chart.
 Question 3: Analyze...