Course Calendar

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