Mr. Mirani's Science Blog http://mirani.ca Communication and Enrichment Site for Gladstone Secondary Students 2011-2012 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:20:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Schedule for Week of Feb 6th http://mirani.ca/2012/02/schedule-for-week-of-feb-6th/ http://mirani.ca/2012/02/schedule-for-week-of-feb-6th/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:20:26 +0000 miranica http://mirani.ca/?p=759 Tuesday Feb 7 – Day 2

AP Biology – Blood Lab: Preserved Blood Slides / Blood Pressure & Heart Rate

Wednesday Feb 8th – Day 1

AP Biology - Blood Lab: Preserved Blood Slides / Blood Pressure & Heart Rate
Biology 12 – Quiz on path of blood around body / Diffusion and Role of Hemoglobin
Biology 11E – Non-Vascular vs. Vascular Plants

Thursday Feb 9th – Day 2

AP Biology – Cardiopulmonary Review / Introduction to Kidneys & Excretion

Friday Feb 10th – Day 1

AP Biology – Cardiopulmonary Review / Introduction to Kidneys & Excretion
Biology 12 – Respiration and how it links to Circulation
Biology 11E – Gymnosperms and Angiosperms

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Gas Exchange (Respiratory System) PPT

Immune Response (Blood) PPT

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Respiration Notes

Respiration Questions

Blood Notes

Blood Questions

]]> http://mirani.ca/2012/01/ap-bio-respiration-and-blood/feed/ 0 Homework for Bio 11, AP Bio and Bio 12 http://mirani.ca/2012/01/homework-for-bio-11-ap-bio-and-bio-12/ http://mirani.ca/2012/01/homework-for-bio-11-ap-bio-and-bio-12/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:51:49 +0000 miranica http://mirani.ca/?p=734 AP Biology:

1. Download Circulatory System Notes and Study Guide – Please bring Study Guide to class next day
2. Read Chapter 23 – Circulatory System for next class

Biology 11 Enriched:

1. Download and print the following notes on Kingdom Fungi
2. Become familiar with the Divisions Basidiomycota, Ascomycota and Zygomycota – similarities and differences 
 

Biology 12:

1. Complete Questions #1-26 in the table on the Digestive System Study Guide
2. Review the structure and function of the parts of the digestive system

Biology 11:

1. Complete vocabulary for Chapters 9 and 10
2. Complete questions p. 245 and p. 251.
 

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Enzyme Notes

Enzyme Questions

]]> http://mirani.ca/2012/01/bio-12-enzyme-notes-and-questions/feed/ 0 Schedule for the Week of Jan 9th, 2012 http://mirani.ca/2012/01/schedule-for-the-week-of-jan-9th-2012/ http://mirani.ca/2012/01/schedule-for-the-week-of-jan-9th-2012/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:50:36 +0000 miranica http://mirani.ca/?p=721 Monday Jan 9th – Day 1

Biology 11: Continue and Complete Microbiology Concept Map Assignment
AP Biology: 1. Grade 12 Assembly 2. Digestive System – Structure / Function
Biology 12: 1. DNA / Protein Synthesis Projects Due 2. Enzymes – Effects of pH, temperature, concentration
Biology 11E: Continue and Complete Microbiology Concept Map Assignment

Tuesday Jan 10th – Day 2

AP Biology: 1. Enzymes / Metabolism Test 2. Digestive System – Structure / Function
Biology 11: Continue and Complete Microbiology Concept Map Assignment

Wednesday Jan 11th – Day 1

Biology 11: Live Protist Lab
AP Biology: 1. Enzymes / Metabolism Test 2. Digestive System – Enzymes
Biology 12: Enzymes / Metabolism Review
Biology 11E: 1. Live Protist Lab

Thursday Jan 12th – Day 2

AP Biology: Digestive System – Enzymes
Biology 11: Live Protist Lab

Friday Jan 13th – Day 1

Biology 11: 1. Answers to Protist Worksheets 2. Protist Study Guide Questions
AP Biology: 1. Review of Digestive System 2. Cardiopulmonary System Introduction
Biology 12: Enzymes / Metabolism Test
Biology 11E: 1. Answers to Protist Worksheets 2. Protist Study Guide Questions

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  • The section on digestion is about half-way down the page.  Please read the section and watch the videos attached.  Complete questions #1-12 at the end of the section and e-mail it to Mr. Mirani at amirani@vsb.bc.ca.

Digestive System Notes
Digestive System Study Guide / Questions

]]> http://mirani.ca/2012/01/ap-bio-digestive-system-files/feed/ 0 Bio 11 / 11E: Microbiology Concept Map Assignment http://mirani.ca/2012/01/bio-11-11e-microbiology-concept-map-assignment/ http://mirani.ca/2012/01/bio-11-11e-microbiology-concept-map-assignment/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:45:30 +0000 miranica http://mirani.ca/?p=711 Your task is to create a Microbiology Concept Map that includes information on Viruses, Bacteria and Protists.  Here is an example of a Protist Only Concept Map for your reference.  You will be using your choice of 3 online applications to create your Concept Map:

Diagramly

Bubble.Us

Gliffy

You should diagram out your Concept Map on paper first looking for natural connections between the topics.  Your Concept Map should be detailed and summarize clearly the information presented on each section of Microbiology.  The following topics should be included:

  • Living / Non-Living
  • Prokaryotic / Eukaryotic
  • Habitat
  • Body plan (single celled / shape / size)
  • Life Cycle / Reproduction
  • Respiration
  • Nutrition (Heterotrophic / Autotrophic)
  • Excretion
  • Movement
  • Defining characteristics (eg. pseudopod for amoeba or eyespot for euglena)
  • Beneficial Uses / Harmful or Nonbeneficial

You can work in groups of 2 or 3 on this task.  An electronic and hardcopy will be handed in to Mr. Mirani.

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