Course Calendar

June 20-21

Wrap Up...

- Hand back your textbooks
- Take home your portfolios & other work
- Clean up

- Hand in your Report Card Reflections **
- Grade Meetings for students who wrote the Optional Final Exam (Supplemental) **

June 13-17th

Biology 12

Bioethics Round Table Presentations - MONDAY, June 13th

Report Card Reflections

GATTACA

Optional Final Exam (Supplementary) - June 15th or June 17th P6/P7

Biology 12 Honours

Inquiry Project Round Table Presentations - Tuesday, June 14th

Report Card Reflections

Optional Final Exam (Supplementary) - June 16th P2 only

June 6 - 10

GRADE Meetings - sign up to see me this week...

Biology 12

Bioethics Assignment

Bioethics Presentation Due - June 13th ONLY

Biology 12 Honours

Inquiry Assignment (Presentation - June 14th ONLY)



May 30 - June 3rd

Biology 12

Conception & Pregnancy

Reproduction Practice Quiz & Review

Reproduction Test - ONLY June 3rd (you are welcome to write it early if needed on June 2nd)

Optional Final Exam - June 15th or 17th ONLY

Textbooks due starting June 3rd...

Biology 12 Honours

Inquiry Project

Exploration Options:
  • Investigate a new case study 
  • Design and run an experiment
  • Conduct research and write a report, build a model or create an art piece
  • Plan and conduct a fetal pig or frog dissection
  • Investigate a new ethical question 
Your chosen topic and/or question must be approved before you start your investigation.

You will NOT be handing in anything, but you are expected to present individually or in groups of 2-3 what you learned from your investigation (every member needs to share). You will be assessed at the presentation. You are welcome to bring in evidence to show and pass around, but there will be no projector or computer available (low tech presentation).

Reporting Out: You will be expected to reflect on your process and what you learned from your inquiry project. This will be part of the Final Report Card that is sent home in June

Assessment:
  • Incomplete - your overall mark in the course will drop
  • Complete, but not your usual quality - your overall mark in the course may be impacted negatively
  • Complete & your usual quality - your overall mark in the course will remain the same
  • Complete and well above the usual quality that you submit - your overall mark in the course may be impacted positively

Inquiry Presentation - June 14th - PERIOD 2

Optional Final Exam - June 16th ONLY

Textbooks due starting May 31st...


May 23-27

No School on MONDAY, May 23rd - Victoria Day!!

Biology 12

The Female Reproductive System & the Menstrual Cycle

Biology 12 Honours

Mini Mutations Unit

Cloning Video

May 16-20

FRIDAY, May 20th is a Professional Development Day!

Biology 12

Monday - Circulation/Respiration Test (must be written no later than lunch time on Wednesday)

Wednesday - Starting Reproduction Unit (last one) Topic: The Male Reproductive System

  • Inquiry Lab is DUE on Wednesday, May 18th
Reproduction Videos:









Biology 12 Honours

Tuesday, May 17th - Bioethics Round-table Presentations

  • Hand in your group answers to Qu #1-3,5 from the Bioethics Outline
  • Hand in your your individual written answers to question #6
  • Come prepared to talk about your question, answer and justification (1-2 minute no tech, no poster presentation)

Thursday, May 19th - Last day to write the DNA, PS, Gen Test (in class)

  • Start a mini mutations unit

May 9-13

FRIDAY the 13th is a Professional Development Day!


Biology 12 (Tues/Thurs) - due to numerous field trips...

1. Conduct your Inquiry Lab Experiments
2. Practice Quiz
3. Complete Journal Work

Test - May 16th

Lab due - May 18th

Biology 12 Honours

May 9th - Bioethics Project time

DNA, Protein Synthesis & Genetics Test - May 11th to May 19th - This test will be ALL individual. There is no group portion...

Don't forget to bring your completed journal entries to the test (including the GATTACA handout)

Approved Ethical Questions
  1. Should we be allowed to clone dead people? Sunny/Seham
  2. Should parents genetically screen their offspring to enhance the offspring's capabilities? - Krishniel, Erik, Pheodor
  3. Should people be able to silence the extra chromosome of their Down Syndrome child? - Maria, Inaara
  4. Should embryos be allowed to remain outside the womb beyond 14 days (point of survival) to allow for embryonic stem cell research that could lead to the discovery of new medical treatments? - Kobe, Jared, Armaan
  5. Should cloning cattle be permitted to increase beef production? Amanda, Sam
  6. Should we produce lab generated foods? Nick, Juno, Pranav
  7. Should people have the option to choose euthanasia if they find out they have Huntingtons disease? Nikita, Naveena, Emma
  8. Should we hire people based on genetics? Charlotte, Eeziah
  9. Should one be allowed to abort a child when one finds out about a congenital disorder? Sukham, Maliha
  10. Should we recreate extinct animals using their DNA? Ingrid, Herleen
  11. Autism? Freshta
  12. Should people have the option to choose euthanasia if they do early testing for genetic disorders such as Alzheimers that will affect their cognitive abilities?

May 2-6

Biology 12

Capillary Exchange

Mechanics of Breathing

Respiratory System

Process of Breathing

Inquiry LAB

Friday (GEN LAB)
  • Introduction
  • Question/Hypothesis
  • Design Procedure - get approval for conducting the experiment next class
  • Materials
Tuesday (classroom)
  • conduct experiments
  • collect data
Formal Lab Report - assessment criteria

Inquiry Lab write up - DUE May 18th

Circulation/Respiration Test - May 16th

Biology 12 Honours

Bioethics Assignment (Tuesday/Thursday)

** Your question should connect to GENETICS, DNA, MUTATIONS, CLONING, and/or PROTEIN SYNTHESIS
  • Pick up 2 handouts with the procedure, framework, and criteria (on my door)
  • Read 2 articles posted on the Bioethics Page to the right
  • Select one additional article of interest. Read. Send Ms.Myles a link.
  • In groups of 2-3, choose an ethical question. Submit for review to Ms.Myles 
  • In groups of 2-3, answer question 1-5 on the framework. Submit for review to Ms.Myles. There is an example framework posted on my door as well...
  • Individually, answer question 6. Print. Attach the Criteria & Self Reflection. Submit by May 17th
  • Individually, prepare to present your ethical question and justification on May 17th. Max time 1-2 minutes. No visuals (ppt, posters, videos, etc). No scripts. 
  • Also - GATTACA is available on Vimeo.
DNA/Genetics/Protein Synthesis Test - May 11th

For those on the camping trip - D/G/P Test is on May 19th

This test will be ALL individual. There is no group portion...

Don't forget to bring your completed journal entries to the test (including the GATTACA handout)

Approved Ethical Questions
  1. Should we be allowed to clone dead people? Sunny/Seham
  2. Should parents genetically screen their offspring to enhance the offspring's capabilities? - Krishniel, Erik, Pheodor
  3. Should people be able to silence the extra chromosome of their Down Syndrome child? - Maria, Inaara
  4. Should embryos be allowed to remain outside the womb beyond 14 days (point of survival) to allow for embryonic stem cell research that could lead to the discovery of new medical treatments? - Kobe, Jared, Armaan
  5. Should cloning cattle be permitted to increase beef production? Amanda, Sam
  6. Should we produce lab generated foods? Nick, Juno, Pranav
  7. Should people have the option to choose euthanasia if they find out they have Huntingtons disease? Nikita, Naveena, Emma
  8. Should we hire people based on genetics? Charlotte, Eeziah

April 25-29

PRO D Days...Monday, April 25th & 26th

Wednesday, April 27th - DAY 1 (again!!)

Biology 12 Honours - GATTACA & Discussion

Thursday, April 28th - Day 2

Biology 12 - Blood Chemistry

Friday, April 29th - Day 1

Biology 12 Honours - GATTACA & Discussion

Good luck on your AP Exams next week!!


April 18-22

Biology 12 H

Monday


Wednesday - TOC

Please ask students to volunteer to work through the animations and quizzes with the class... There are a few different examples so please switch up the volunteer students. The ENTIRE class should assist with the responses.


Biology 12

CASE STUDIES DUE

Heart Attack
Hypertension
Blood


April 11-15

Biology 12 H

  • DNA structure & function
  • DNA extraction
  • DNA replication


Biology 12

Circulation & Respiration PPT

April 11th
  • Nervous System & Excretion Test
  • cut out paper heart and lung model in journal - paint or colour
April 13th
  • Explore and observe a demo on a cow/beef heart
  • Add heart picture to paper model in your journal
  • Label structures of the heart
    • – left and right atria 
    • – left and right ventricles 
    • – coronary arteries and veins 
    • – anterior and posterior vena cava (inferior and superior)
    • – aorta 
    • – pulmonary arteries and veins 
    • – pulmonary trunk 
    • – atrioventricular valves 
    • – chordae tendineae 
    • – semi-lunar valves 
    • – septum 

  • Draw arrows showing the path of blood through the heart
  • Label structures of the respiratory system

    • – nasal cavity 
    • – pharynx 
    • – larynx 
    • – trachea 
    • – bronchi 
    • – bronchioles 
    • – alveoli 
    • – diaphragm and ribs 
    • – pleural membranes 
    • – thoracic cavity 
April 15th

  • Arteries and Veins
  • Blood Vessels
  • sorting and organizing features of blood vessels (arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins)
  • Identifying blood vessels in the systemic circuit

April 4 - 8th

Biology 12

CASE STUDY Assignment - Due April 19th

Instructions are posted on the Biology 12 - Inquiry Assignment Page to the right...


Biology 12 Honours

April 4 - Systems Test

April 6 - Mendelian Genetics - Ms. Muirhead

Video: Mendel and his Peas (only watch to 3:35 - the end of the video isn't relevant to us!)


PowerPoint
The PowerPoint contains all the questions we worked on in class for you to print out an glue in your journal.

Please include the following vocabulary and their definitions in your journal:

Gene
Allele
Dominant allele
Recessive allele
Homozygous
Heterozygous
Genotype
Phenotype
Test cross






Biology 12 Honours Journal Entries - Body Systems

Journal Notes need to include...

Excretion
+ Kidney Observation

Respiration
+ Pluck Observation


Circulation
+ Sphygomomonometer/Stethoscope Observation 

Nervous System
+ Brain Observation

Reproduction


Immune System/Lymphatic


Digestion

Picture of Frank (or your notes from the construction of Frank)

Post Spring Break - March 29 - April 1

Biology 12 Honours

March 29 - Class time for peer review of inquiry assignment

March 31 - Review class

April 4 - Systems Test & Inquiry Assignment Due

  • group question: identifying and describing connections between systems
  • individual questions: your choose 3 system sections to answer (out of the 7 we have covered in class)

Biology 12

March 30, 2016 - Ms. Muirhead
The Brain!

REMINDER: Drug Inquiry Assignment is due April 1

Your journal should include all of the following:

Action Potentials:

1) a labelled diagram of an axomembrane at resting potential
2) a descriptive flow chart outlining the steps of an action potential.
3) the completed Action Potential Graph worksheet
4) an answer to the self-reflective question "How similar was your predicted graph to the actual graph?"

Synapses:

1) the labelled diagram of the parts of the synapse
2) the steps of synaptic transmission
3) Synapses question sheet (filled out and pasted in)

The Brain: (NEW)

1) a labelled diagram of the brain
2) the functions of the following 8 structures in the brain: cerebrum, corpus callosum, cerebellum, medulla oblongata, thalamus, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, meninges.


ScieMatics






March 7-11

March 7, 2016 - Ms. Muirhead

PowerPoint from Class: Action Potential PowerPoint

FOR HOMEWORK:

Watch this video:

The Action Potential
Note: there is an error in this video. The video states that the return to resting potential is due to sodium and potassium leak channels, but it is actually restored to resting potential by the sodium/potassium pump.

Complete the Action Potential Graph worksheet.

In your journal:
1) a labelled diagram of an axomembrane at resting potential
2) a descriptive flow chart outlining the steps of an action potential.

Biology 12H

March 8, 10 & 29th

Inquiry Assignment Options (choose one of the following 2 options):

  1. Create a question about the human body you can investigate by designing and implementing an experiment. Create a formal report. This can be done individually, in pairs or in groups of 3.
  2. Choose a case study from the following site and complete the research, questions and analysis of the case. Create a science poster explaining/discussing the case and your findings. This can be done individually, in pairs or in groups of 3.
Before you start: Approval Process

Option 1: Before you start your experiment, you must have your question and experimental design approved. Some questions are unable to be investigated in a high school setting. You can use your own body (or the bodies of other students), but all procedures must be safe and ingestion of materials is not recommended. Please choose wisely considering the materials we have available.  

Option 2: Before you start your case study, you must get your choice approved. Some case studies are designed for university students in graduate programs - these will be very difficult for us to tackle. Please try and choose a study that is designed for senior high school or 1st/2nd year undergraduate students.

Assessment Checklists:


Science Poster

_______________________________________________________________________________

March 9 2016 - Ms. Muirhead - Biology 12

FOR HOMEWORK:

Watch Synaptic Transmission animation. Click on "Synaptic Transmission" in the top left hand corner and watch the short animation. Note: there is no sound.

Label Synapse Diagram.

Ensure that your journal pages on the Action Potential are complete. Please see sample journal in class. Your journal should include:

1) a labelled diagram of an axomembrane at resting potential
2) a descriptive flow chart outlining the steps of an action potential.
3) the completed Action Potential Graph worksheet
4) an answer to the self-reflective question "How similar was your predicted graph to the actual graph?"

_______________________________________________________________________________

March 11 2016 - Ms. Muirhead - Biology 12

Videos we watched in class:
What is depression?
Synaptic Transmission
How do anti-depressants work?

Your journal should include the following about synapses:

1) the labelled diagram of the parts of the synapse
2) the steps of synaptic transmission
3) Synapses question sheet (filled out and pasted in)

Drug Inquiry Assignment - Due April 1
THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL BE MARKED.

Please refer to the criteria sheet and marking rubric linked below for instructions and expectations.
Drug Inquiry Assignment

Links to help you start your research:
Link for all drugs
Link for cocaine information
Link for nicotine information

Animation: Mouse Party

Have an amazing Spring Break! (Make good choices!)

February 20-March 4th

Biology 12

Introduction to the neuron

Neuron Video 1

Neuron Video 2

Nervous System Stations - need to be completed in journal!

Neuron Video for Station A

AP Biology 12

Finish Frank and present on Friday

Practice Test

February 22-26

ScieMatics

Video 1

Video 2

Biology 12

Excretion Journal Entries:

  1. How is urine formed? - draw a nephron
  2. Kidney Dissection drawing - label renal cortex, renal medulla, renal pelvis, nephron location
  3. List 6 blood vessels associated with the nephron (renal artery, renal vein, afferent arteriole, efferent arteriole, glomerulus, peritubular capillaries) - compare and contrast structure & function
  4.  What are the components and characteristics of urine?
  5. How does the nephron reabsorb water?
  6. Describe the source and function of ADH and Aldosterone.
  7. How does caffeine affect urine production?
  8. What can you drink to reduce "hang over" symptoms before going to bed? Why does this work?
  9. Complete and attach the urinalysis

Use Chapter 16 in Inquiry into Life, Chapter 44 in Campbell Biology, the Excretion ppt or google to complete your journal entries.

Excretion ppt

Excretion Quiz (Friday)

Excretion Review Booklet (Friday)

DON'T FORGET TO MEET WITH ME BY 3:30pm ON FRIDAY to discuss your Term 2 mark.

Biology 12 Honours

Work on Frankenstein Models :)

DON'T FORGET TO MEET WITH ME BY 3:30pm ON FRIDAY to discuss your Term 2 mark.

February 17 & 18

Biology 12

1. Watch Excretion Video & find answers to journal questions

Osmoregulation Video

2. Start Excretion Journal pages using instruction sheet

AP Biology 

Our last Presentation

Feb 8-12

AP Biology

- Reproductive System Presentation
- Immune System Presentation
- Sign up for Tutorial Day tests

Keep up with your JOURNAL work

Biology 12

- FEB 9 - Cell Membrane Test
- FEB 11 - Retests & Missed Tests
- Sign up for Tutorial Day tests

REPORT CARD meetings are starting now! You need to meet with me sometime before Feb 26 to determine a grade for TERM 2...




Feb 1-5

Biology 12 H

Monday 

Respiration Presentation
Term 2 Reflection Form (due on Friday)
Work on lung and/or heart lab (put in lab duotang when complete)

Wednesday

Circulation Presentation
Introduction to the stethoscope, sphygmomometer, and taking your pulse
Work on lung and/or hart lab (put in lab duotang when complete)

Stethoscope Video

Blood Pressure Monitor Video

How to take your pulse Video

Blood Pressure Video

Systolic vs diastolic

Friday

Nervous System Presentation
Term 2 Reflection Form DUE today
Brain Dissection
Reflex Arc Lab

Brain Dissection Video

Biology 12

Active Transport Notes
Work on Osmosis Lab and/or Egg Journal Activity
Pick up a peer editing checklist

Complete labs are due - Thursday, Feb 4th

Check in Quiz - Feb 4th

Review Concepts & Review Booklets available on Thursday.

Start Term 2 Reflection & Tutorial Day sign up on Thursday.

UPCOMING DATES:

Cell Membrane Test - February 9th

Flex Day - Retests/Missed Tests (you need to sign up) - Feb 11th

Tutorial Days - Retests/Missed Tests (you need to sign up) - Feb 15, 16

January 25-29

Biology 12 H

Excretory System Presentation

Observations of kidneys, hearts and a pluck...

Video of Heart Dissection

Video of Lung Dissection

Presentation Schedule:
Jan 26 - Excretion
Feb 1 - Respiration
Feb 3 - Circulation
Feb 5 - Nervous System
Feb 10 - Reproduction
Feb 12 - Immune System/Lymphatic
Feb 18 - Digestion

Biology 12

Collect data for diffusion lab
Start Osmosis FORMAL lab

Important Dates:
Cell Membrane check in quiz - Feb 4
Osmosis FORMAL lab (and lab duotangs) due - Feb 4
Cell Membrane test - Feb 9
Retest/Flex class - Feb 11
Tutorial Days - Feb 15/16 (for retests and assessment meetings)

January 18-22

Biology 12

Digestion Test - January 19th

Cell Membrane Video

Active & Passive Transport

Cell Membrane Power Point

Build a Cell Membrane in your Journal

Parent-Student-Teacher Reflection Forms due January 27th (from all students)

Biology 12H

Body System Project Design

Parent-Student-Teacher Reflection Forms due January 27th (from all students)

January 11-15

Biology 12 Honours

Extra Videos:

ETC

ATP Synthase

Review for Energy & Enzyme Test (Learning Outcomes on Bio H Page)

Biology 12

Digestion Review
Digestion Case Study - A Pain in the Gut: A Case Study in Gastric Physiology
Digestion Check in Quiz - January 15th

Digestion Test - January 19th

January 4-8

ScieMatics

Safeway Flyer

Fruits and Vegetables - Buying Guide

Create - My Food Guide

Biology 12 Honours

Osmosis Labs returned
Peer Review of Enzyme Labs
Enzyme AP Questions - Check in Quiz
Review Booklets available

Cellular Respiration Assignment

Enzyme Journal Work - due January 6
Enzyme Lab - Final Draft - due January 8th
Energy & Enzymes Test - January 14th

Enzyme Power Point

Cellular Respiration Power Point

YEAR 2 students - AP Test Preparation Meeting - Friday, January 8th @ Lunch

Biology 12

Digestion Video - Crash Course Introduction

Digestive System journal assignment (cut/paste or draw the organs - label the structures and functions)

William Beaumont Video @ 24:05

Enzyme Power Point

Digestion Power Point