​ACCELERATED ACADEMIC BIOLOGY​
This introductory course in biology is designed to give the students an better understanding and appreciation of the world around them.
The course follows the PA Department of Education standards of learning and will prepare the students to successfully complete the Keystone Exam - Biology in the spring of the academic year.
The course is taught using a combination of techniques and resources and include a lab two days per week. There will be dissections at the end of the school year.
Cell Membrane Activity Links
Part 2: Transport of Materials
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Understanding Cancer Activities & Videos
The following youtube videos give a brief overview of cancer and how it can be treated.
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Cancer: Unregulated Cell Growth
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While studying mitosis we took some time to learn about cancer. In doing so, the students watched some background videos provided by the NIH. Use the links below to complete the "Understanding Cancer" packet.
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Comparing Types of Reproduction
Use the following links to complete the lesson types of reproduction.
Begin by watching the Amoeba sisters video on types of reproduction. Answer the questions on the paper and turn it in. Once you have completed the video, click on the link below to discover more types and examples of reproduction.
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Amoeba Sisters - Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
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Population, Community & Ecosystems Station Lab
Use the following links to access the videos needed to help you develop a more thorough understanding of the following topics:
"The Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale" - Station A
The Phosphorous Cycle - Station N
The Nitrogen Cycle - Station N
The Water Cycle - Station N
KEYSTONE REVIEW
We will be using the Council Rock High School comprehensive review packets to help the students review for the Biology Keyston Exam. These packets include a written summary of the 9 subjects areas tested on the exam, video review, and a quick worksheet highlighting the key material. Please keep in mind a 20-30 minute review will not replace the time spent in class. This is meant to refresh the students on their content knowledge. The students will be given the packets in class and expected to complete the packets at home as an assigment with due determined by the teacher. Please use the links below to find the videos.
Topic 1: Biochemistry and the Molecules of Life
Topic 2: Cells and Cellular Organization
Topic 4: Cellular Division (Mitosis and Meiosis)
Topic 5: Cellular Energy (Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis)
Topic 6: DNA and Its Processes (Replication, Transcription & Translation)
video 2: Transcription and translation
Topic 7: Mendelian & Human Genetics
video 2: Non-Mendelian genetics
Topic 8: Evolution
video 1: Evidences for evolution
Topic 9: Ecology
UNITS OF STUDY
Principles of Science Chemistry of Life The Cell Cell Function
Genetics Evolution Biotechnology Ecology
Classification Microorganisms Invertabrates Vertebrates