unit 1 Biology: Tissues, Organs, and Systems
  • All animals are made of specialized cells, tissues, and organs that are organized into systems.
  • Although technology and chemicals can be used to improve human health, they can also constitute a health hazard.



Resources and Notes:

25-27 Oct - Biology portfolio
24 Oct - wrap up dissections and processing
21 Oct
20 Oct
19 Oct - continue
18 Oct - frog dissection
17 Oct -
14 Oct
13 Oct - continue
12 Oct - continue
11 Oct - Medical Technologies and Society.doc
7 Oct
6 Oct - continue
5 Oct - continue
4 Oct - student models of digestive system -
3 Oct - digestion and absorption in small intestine
30 Sept - Digestive System.doc
29 Sept - continue
28 Sept
  • Arts and Crafts and Science Day woohoo!
    • Use p.83 #1 and 2 of p.93 #1-5 to explore the respiratory and circulatory systems!
      • use poster paper, images, and explanations to put together ideas and information to explain your thoughts.
27 Sept - Respiratory System.doc
23 Sept - continue
22 Sept - continue
21 Sept
20 Sept - lab: How does exercise affect blood pressure and pulse.doc
19 Sept
  • measuring blood pressure and pulse
16 Sept - continue - blood vessels - arteries, capillaries, and veins
15 Sept - check out the blood vessels in the tail of a fish!
14 Sept - cheek cell wet mount - cell specializations?
13 Sept - continue
12 Sept
9 Sept - continue
8 Sept
7 Sept
6 Sept