Complete worksheet package for chapter 13 by Friday 4/27/12
4/23,24
Go to this website to perform your gel electrophoresis
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/biotech/gel/
Once you understand the process, use your DNA detective skills to help solve
a mystery.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/analyze.html
Genetic Disorder Project Due April 16th 2012
You have been challenged to incorporate your knowledge about cells, cell
division, genetics, and DNA to research and present on a specific genetic
disorder. You have already completed your basic study about the ideas of
genetics and mutations. Now with the information that you have you are being
asked to research a specific genetic disorder and give an oral presentation
along with creating either a PowerPoint or poster to explain the genetic
disorder.
Your multimedia presentation (powerpoint / poster) along with your oral
presentation
should include the following points.
• What is the name of the disorder and what is the history behind the
disorder? Who discovered it or/and who have done research on the disease?
• How is the disorder diagnosed? How does a person receive the
disorder? Is it sex-linked? Is it a mutation? Is it due to heredity?
• You will need to find out all of the signs and symptoms of the given
disorder and share these with the class.
• What types of treatment there are for the disorder?
• Include a suggested list of readings and/or Internet sources that may
be of interest to the class.
• You are encouraged to share any other information that you feel is
relevant that you feel is important for others to know about the genetic
disorder
List of possible Genetic Disorders to Present:
• Achondroplasia (Dwarfism)
• Albinism
• Adrenal hyperplasia
• Autism/ Asperger syndrome
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
• Familial Dysautonomia
• Gardner syndrome (intestinal polyposis)
• Gaucher’s Disease
• Hemophilia
• Huntington’s Disease
• Jacobsen Syndrome
• Klinefelters Syndrome
• Klippel-Feil Syndrome • Leukodystrophy
• Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS)
• Marfan Syndrome
• Moebius Syndrome
• Polycystic Kidney Disease
• Progeria
• Proteus Syndrome
• Retinoblastoma
• Rett’s Syndrome
• Spinocerebellar Ataxia
• Tay-Sachs Disease
• Tourette Syndrome
• Turner Syndrome
List of internet resources that may be helpful to you in creating your
presentation:
Yahoo - Genetic Disorders
http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Genetic_Disorders/.
Site explains several different disorders and contains links to all of the
different types of genetic disorders.
Genetic & Rare Conditions Sitehttp://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/.
links to different types of disorders in alphabetical order.
What can our chromosomes tell us?
http://biology.about.com/science/biology/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?
site=http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/.
A site that talks about karyotyping of genotypes.
Genetic Disorder Library
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/disorders/whataregd
To learn more about different genetic disorders, browse through the Genetic
Disorder Library.
A Genetics Glossary
http://biology.about.com/science/biology/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?
site=http://helios.bto.ed.ac.uk/bto/glossary/index.html
A basic genetic glossary.
Genetics Education Center http://www.kumc.edu/gec/.
Seeks to help educate people about genetics.
The National Human Genome Research Institute http://www.nhgri.nih.gov/.
Explains about the human genome project.
Department of Energy - Human Genome Project Information
http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/.
Provides a lot of information about the human genome project.
A Gene Map of the Human Genome http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/science96/.
You can see the mapping of several different chromosomes found within the
body.
Learning about the Human Genome Project and Genetics through the World Wide
Web http://www.kumc.edu/gec/hgpwww.html.
Looks at the ethical issues of genetic research.
Understanding Gene
Testinghttp://www.accessexcellence.org/ae/AE/AEPC/NIH/index.html.
This site talks of how genes are linked to disease and how a gene creates a
genetic disorder.
Basics of DNA
Fingerprintinghttp://www.biology.washington.edu/fingerprint/dnaintro.html.
Explains the basic understanding of DNA fingerprinting.
What is Genetic Testing? http://www.lbl.gov/Education/ELSI/Frames/genetic-
testing-f.html.
Shows the basics of genetic testing and talks about the ethical issues of
that happen due to genetic testi
Rubric for Evaluation of Genetic Disorder Presentation.
Beginning
10 points Developing
20 Points Accomplished
30 Points Exemplary
40 Points Total
Score
Oral Presentation Quality of Information Bare minimums have been
accomplished. Little understanding about the genetic disorder delivered in
oral presentation. Could only read slides with no further understanding.
Minimums plus slight extras added. Answered questions from the intro
and at least one question posed to them in the process section. All
information present and complete. Some problems with flow and delivery. Shows
more or less some understanding of knowledge - has minor flaws.
Information is well thought out, flows well, all information is
completed, Appears to have been practiced, knowledge shown.
Bibliography
Amount of additional Information for reading and websites found and presented
no additional reading lists or websites provided or presented in
bibliography. At least 2 web sites or books accessed and verified in
presentation and presented in bibliography. At least 4 web sites or books
accessed and verified in presentation and presented in bibliography. At
least 6 web sites or books accessed and verified in presentation and
presented in bibliography.
Organization of presentation Random information is presented
Disorganized at times. Organized Organized effectively with
easy understanding.
Use of class time working on project Majority of class time was wasted.
Half of class time was wasted. Little class time was wasted. No
class time was wasted.
Overall Multimedia
Presentation Disorganized
Not Completed
Missing Key Component Questions
no graphics. Spelling errors present
presentation has some flow to it but is choppy. Easily understood by
all. Includes graphics and data tables of information retrieved.
Neatly done, organized, proper spelling, allparts included,above and
beyond effort.
Information that is presented is aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
Link to Bibliography Citation Machine
TOTAL SCORE
H:\bio\Chapter 8\TeacherTube Videos - Photosynthesis.mht
H:\bio\Chapter 8\TeacherTube Videos - Photosynthesis Song.mht
Due December 9, 2011
Read chapter 6
Do questions 1-21 on pg 163
Do questions 22-26 on pg. 164
Do questions 1-10 on pg 165
Choose one of the following
Do writing in Science on pg 164
or
Design an educational pamphlet on pg 164
Study for chapter 4 test.
Due November 28th 2011
Complete worksheet for chapter 5.
Complete chapter 5 take home test.
Ecology Webquest
Ecosystem Research Project
Introduction ~ Task ~ Process ~ Resources ~ Evaluation ~ Conclusion ~
~ Introduction ~
The World Ecological Preservation Authority (WEPA) has asked for your
assistance. They require you to inform the population about the different
ecosystems of the planet. Many people are moving to or visiting these areas
and are not taking the precautions they should while there. Thus, conditions
are changing for the animals and plants that live there and some are not able
to adjust.
The ecosystems that most are visiting are:
THE RAIN FORESTS
THE TUNDRA
THE NORTH / SOUTH POLES
GRASSLANDS
CONIFEROUS FORESTS
DECIDUOUS FORESTS
DESERTS
SAVANNA
Task ~
WEPA wants you to research one of the ecosystems, and produce a newsletter to
be included in the Green Voice, a national newspaper. The newsletter must be
four pages long and contain information that is accurate, informative,
graphical and interesting. The work must be yours, and not simply copied and
pasted from different websites or books. Copying such information is called
plagiarism and is against the law. The newsletter can be produced using
Microsoft Publisher®.
Your newsletter must include but is not limited to:
1. A map showing where on the planet the ecosystem is found.
2. What the following terms mean in relation to ecology: habitat, ecosystem,
biome, biosphere, abiotic factors, biotic factors and food chains & webs.
3. Information about the climate / weather conditions of the ecosystem and
how it affects the animals and plants that live there (use graphs or charts
outlining sunshine, rainfall, wind speed etc.)
4. Accurate information about 4 plants that live there (include pictures)
5. Accurate information about 4 animals that live there (include pictures)
6. 10 interesting facts about the ecosystem.
7. A food chain containing 5 steps.
8. A food web of the ecosystem.
9. The environmental threats against the ecosystem.
10. A list of the resources used during you research.
11. An article from the editor entitled “The importance of the ecosystem and
how it can be preserved”. This will be your opinion of the importance of the
selected ecosystem but based on the information you have required during your
research.
Process ~
1. Form a group of 3 or 4 students and pick which ecosystem you are going to
study. Your teacher may pick one for you.
2. You have 5 class periods to finish the project.
3. Fill out Research Summary Page as you search the web– this will include
brief information about your finding and all the Internet links you have
found based on the research.
4. You should not limit the information on your newsletter to what is
required. You could also include information on the following to name but a
few:
What to wear there
Activities to do
Dangers and possible threats
Habitats
Industry
Local food for humans
Pollution
Environmental concerns
Etc
4. Don’t limit yourself just to the web. Look at encyclopedias, magazines,
newspaper articles and books.
5. For the article give your opinions based on what you have found out about
the ecosystem and the environmental threats.
6. Produce the newsletter on Microsoft Publisher® or Microsoft Word®, making
it as visual as possible. Use your imagination!!
~ Resources ~
The following is a list of useful websites to visit to gather your
information for your task.
DO NOT LIMIT YOURSELF TO THE WEB ONLY
General Search Tools:
Encarta
Google
Alta Vista
Worldbook
Ecology Websites
Cyberzoo
Living Things Habitats
NASA OBSERVATORY
BIOMES
Major Biomes of the World
Mission Biomes
Earth Floor
World Builders - Introduction to Biomes
Aquatic Ecosystems
EPA
Endangered Ecosystems
Blue Planet Biomes
Enchanted Learning Biomes
MBGnet Biomes of the World
The World's Biomes
Yahoo Directory for Ecology
General Information
All About Nature: Biomes
http://www.allaboutnature.com/biomes/pond/pondlife.shtml
Biome Links: http://rmhs.dist214.k12.il.us/classes/lepbilscience/biome.html
Blue Planet Biomes: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/index.htm
Introduction to Biomes:
http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/intro.html
(If you get a window asking for a password, click on "Cancel")
Biomes: http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/index1.html
Mission: Biomes: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Laboratory/Biome/
Neighborhoods; Ecosystems, Biomes, and Habitats:
http//www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/habitat/habitat.html
The World's Biomes:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/index.html
Biomes Thinkquest: http://library.thinkquest.org/C0113340/main.php?
section=home
Citing Sources
Citing Internet Sources - Classroom Connect:
http://www.classroom.com/community/connection/howto/citeresources.jhtml
Citation Machine: http://citationmachine.net/
Yahooligan's Teachers Guide: http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/tg/678.html
Encyclopedias
Answers.com: http://www.answers.com/
Encarta: http://encarta.msn.com/artcenter_/browse.html
Electric Library's Free Encyclopedia: http://www.encyclopedia.com
Information Please: http://www.infoplease.com/
Animal Pictures
All About Nature: Biomes
http://www.allaboutnature.com/biomes/pond/pondlife.shtml
Maps
World Biome Maps: http://www.worldbiomes.com/biomes_map.htm
World Biomes: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
Graphic Maps Free Clip Art http://www.graphicmaps.com/clipart.htm
Specific Biomes
Desert Images: http://miragemall.com/desertjpegs/imagesf.htm
Desert: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/deserts.html
Desert Life: http://www.desertusa.com/life.html
Grasslands: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/grasslan.html
Grassland Explorer: http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/grassland/
Grassland Thinkquest: http://library.thinkquest.org/11353/grassland.htm
Grasslands: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/grasslands.htm
Rainforest: http://www.interlog.com/~rainfrst/home.html
Rainforest Links: http://www.kidskonnect.com/Rainforest/RainforestHome.html
Tropical Rainforests:
http://www.kidskonnect.com/Rainforest/RainforestHome.html
Virtual Rainforest Tour: http://www.bgreen.com.au/rainforest01.html#
Taiga: http://www.kidskonnect.com/Rainforest/RainforestHome.html
Taiga: http://library.thinkquest.org/C0113340/main.php?
section=biomes&topic=taiga
Taiga: http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/taiga/taiga.html
Tundra: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/index.htm
Tundra:
http://www.radford.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/tundra/tundra.html
Tundra: http://www.worldbiomes.com/biomes_tundra.htm
Tundra, the Not-So Barren Land:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/tundra.html
Area Chambers of Commerce
Cedar Rapids' Chamber of Commerce http://www.cedarrapids.org/
~ Conclusion ~
To conclude, I hope you have enjoyed researching and putting together your
newsletter. Don’t forget what you have learnt, as all this can be used for
your ecology project for your Leaving Certificate in Biology. Think about how
you felt about preserving your ecosystem and think about how you can relate
that to your own environment.
Chapter Two
Read the chapter
Answer all of the following questions. Due October 11, 2009
2-1 Section assessment on page 39 1-5
2-2 Section assessment on page 43 1-4
2-3 Section assessment on page 48 1-4
2-4 Section assessment on page 53 1-4
Do Reviewing Content on page 57 1-10
Chapter one Due Sept 20, 2010
Answer all of the following questions.
1-1 Section assessment on page 7 questions 1-5
1-2 Section assessment on page 14 questions 1-4
1-3 section assessment on page 22 questions 1-5
1-4 section assessment on page 28 questions 1-4
Do Reviewing Content questions 1-10 on page 31.
Chapter 11
Read chapter
Do review questions on pages: 266, 269,274, 278,and 280
Due Assessment questions on page 283 1-10
Chapter ten Due 2/23/2011
Do all section review questions on pages 249 and 252
Do the chapter assessment question 1-10 pg 257
Do standardized test prep questions 1-12 pg. 259
Make a flip book of the process of Mitosis.
Chapter 7 cell structure and function Due December 17, 2010
Read chapter 7
Section 7-1 questions 1-5 page 173
Section 7-2 do questions 1-5 pg 181
section 7-3 Do questions 1-5 pg 189
Section 7-4 Do questions 1-3 pg 193
Do writing in science on page 193
Chapter one Due September 20, 2010
Answer all of the following questions.
1-1 Section assessment on page 7 questions 1-5
1-2 Section assessment on page 14 questions 1-4
1-3 section assessment on page 22 questions 1-5
1-4 section assessment on page 28 questions 1-4
Do Reviewing Content questions 1-10 on page 31.
Project Due November 15, 2010
Biome-in-a-Box Diorama: (50 points)
You may chose from the following biomes:
1. Tundra
2. Taiga (Coniferous Forest)
3. Desert
4. Temperate Deciduous Forest
5. Tropical Rain Forest
6. Grassland
• The box for the project should be shoebox size or larger.
• The diorama should contain:
o At least 3 animal species found in your chosen biome.
o At least 3 plant species found in your chosen biome.
o The biome should be realistically represented with geographical
features such as mountains, streams, rivers, etc.
o You may use clay, paint, papier-mâché, small plastic trees or
animals, or anything else that you can think of to portray your biome
correctly. BE CREATIVE!!
o A background on the back and sides of the box
The background may be painted, drawn and colored, or made of a neat
collage of pictures cut from magazines
Biome Letter: (50 Points)
You have been chosen to join a scientific expedition to the biome you have
chosen. While you are there you write a letter to your science teacher
describing your biome. Your letter to me should include:
• An accurate description of your biome including what the seasons are
like and how long they last.
• Descriptions of at least 3 plant and 3 animal species shown in your
diorama
o Descriptions should include adaptations to life in your biome.
• The average temperature.
• The average yearly rainfall.
• Approximate longitude and latitude of your biome.
• The type of soil that can be found in your biome.
• A description of what life is like in your biome.
• Descriptions of unique conditions in your biome such as, permafrost,
length of night and day, any other aspect of your biome that is interesting
to you.
• Bibliography of sources using proper bibliography style.
• The paper must be typed and double-spaced.
Sources: You may use your textbook, class notes, encyclopedias, and the
following Internet websites:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/
http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/indexl.html
Use only the websites listed. You can find all of the information that you
need using them.
***Plagiarism is unacceptable!! Do not cut and paste information from the
Internet directly into your paper. Put the information into your own words.
I have read all of these websites and I will double-check them with your
paper.***
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The Biome-in-a-Box diorama is worth a maximum of 50 points.
The Biome Letter is worth a maximum of 50 points.
Together a maximum of 100 points is available.
Use the rubrics provided to help you with designing and writing your project.
I will use the rubrics to grade your diorama and your letter. You must turn
in your rubric with your project.
Both the Biome-in-a-Box and the Biome Letter are:
***DUE ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010 ***
Chapter 3, Due November Wednesday november 10, 2010
Chapter three section 3-1 questions 1 and 3 pg.65
Section 3-2 1-5 pg. 73
section 3-3 1-5
Ch. 3 assessment MC 1-10 pg.83
Critical Thinking pg 84 #'s 26, 27 and 28.
Chapter nine.
Do the package that was handed out in class on Wednesday.
Which includes a worksheet and two puzzles.
Study for test on Friday
Chapter 8 Photosynthesis due January 11, 2010
Read chapter 8 over the vacation
Section 8-1 pg 203 1-4
section 8-2 pg 207 1-4
section 8-3 pg 214 1-4
Chapter 8 Assessment pg 217 1-10
Chapter 7 cell structure and function Due December 15, 2009
Read chapter 7
Section 7-1 questions 1-5 page 173
Section 7-2 do questions 1-5 pg 181
section 7-3 Do questions 1-5 pg 189
Section 7-4 Do questions 1-3 pg 193
Do writing in science on page 193
PROJECT MAKE A 3'D MODEL OF A CELL WITH THE PARTS LABELED. BE AS CREATIVE AS
YOU CAN. USE THE DIAGRAMS ON PAGE 175 AS YOUR GUIDE. YOU MAY DO EITHER A
PLANT OR ANIMAL CELL. YOU MAY USE ANY MATERIALS YOU CHOOSE, IT MUST BE 3'D.
