The high school general biology course of study is designed to give a foundation for successful completion of college biology. The class gives an understanding of the many branches of biology while giving an introduction to the many biology related careers that are available. This course will emphasize high order thinking skills using online activities, laboratory investigations, and problem solving activities.
Textbook used: Modern Biology, Holt Rinehart, 2009
25% homework, 25% labs, 25% Test, 25% quiz
Supplies Needed:
pens, pencils, notebook, paper, colored pencils, Scientific calculator, flash drive, box of klenex
Syllabus:
REMINDC101:
Videos:
Khan Academy videos on Biology Topics
Additional Resources:
microscope picture cell respiration notes photosynthesis Notes
genetic notes Genetics Survey Watson and Crick paper
Darwin Articles: ( Darwin Book Review (daughter) Darwin’s Strange Illness Darwin’s Illness #2 Did Darwin become a Christian on his deathbed)
creation assignment # 1 creation assignment # 2
Louis Pasteur Questions Botany Lab Practical Review squid diagram
invertebrate lab practical (word bank) Vertebrate quiz review Vertebrate diagrams
Video Questions Worksheets for in class videos:
- Bird_Video
- Discovering_bacteria
- expelled_video_questions
- eyewitness_mammal_video_worksheet
- Eyewitness_amphibian
- Eyewitness shark
- Eyewitness Plant
- Fish_Video
- INSECTS_video
- Life.Reptiles___
- Amphibians worksheet
- Louis Pasteur Questions
- Video Questions Transportation Systems in Animals
- Race for the Double Helix Video Questions
- 100 Greatest Discoveries in Biology
Biology Homework Handouts:
Unit: Genetics:
Spongebob genetics Spongbob genetics 2 Incomplete dominance problems Dihybrid problems Genetics Problems Genetics problems 2
Unit: DNA and Protein Synthesis:
DNA, RNA worksheet Protein Synthesis Worksheet
Unit: Evolution and Creation:
Honors Biology Evolution and Creationism Questions
Evolution (notes for answering evolution questions on H.O. # 1) Natural History and Scientific investigation ( notes for answering evolution questions #2)
creation assignment # 1 creation assignment # 2
Owen Instructional Videos:
Below you will find a link to various videos I have made to help aid in your success in Biology. After viewing these videos you will: 1. be able to see why Mrs. Owen is a scientist and not an actress. 2. Feel more confident in the area you are studying.
Botany Lab practical review Microscope
Invertebrate lab practical (review) Frog Anatomy
Mitosis and Meiosis Cell Organelles Cell membrane transport
Cell Respiration Part 1 Cell Respiration Part 2 Photosynthesis
Genetics part 1 Genetics part 2 Genetics part 3 Genetics part 4
Anatomical position and directional terms
QUIZLETS:
Quarter 1:
Introduction to biology Biochemistry quiz
Quarter 2:
DNA, RNA, protein synthesis quiz
evolution, Creation quiz missing link quiz
Quarter 3:
classification quiz bacteria and protista quiz
Protista and Monera identification quiz botany quiz
Simple Animals (invertebrates)
Quarter 4:
Directional terms quiz crayfish anatomy quiz grasshopper anatomy quiz
frog anatomy quiz lamprey anatomy quiz shark anatomy quiz
Rat anatomy quiz Pigeon anatomy quiz Turtle anatomy quiz
Invertebrates Fish and Amphibians
Power points to study for various quizzes
Owen Protista Invertebrate Lab Practical Review Frog sandwich
VIRTUAL LABS:
Biology Lab Manual:
Additional Laboratory Information:
Dissection laboratory information
Class Power points:
Quarter 1:
owen cell Respiration Owen Photosynthesis
Quarter 2:
owen In the beginning, God, owen evolution humans, owenevolution, OwenCreation Proof, owen Eugenics charles-darwin
Semester 2 ( Quarter 3 & 4):