Biology II (Advanced): Session #3_2014/2015
Microbiology Theme
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Q's of the Day:
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The Tardigrade
Means "slow walker"
Wikipedia's overview (a good place to start!)
The internet tells us how to find and care for a pet tardigrade!
Other cool things to look at under a microscope
Wikipedia's overview (a good place to start!)
The internet tells us how to find and care for a pet tardigrade!
Other cool things to look at under a microscope
Cells
The Hidden Life of the Cell: Video by BBC
Cells Alive! Online Interactive Cell Models NSF Tour of the Cell: Another Online Interactive Cell Model (there are a lot of these...) Get the full tutorial for cells at Khan Academy |
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Lab #1: Exploring Bacteria
Lab #1 Pre-Lab Reading Assignment
(Actively read = highlight/notes in margins) DUE THURSDAY! Lab #1: "Let's Get Small" microbe size modeling Lab #1 Post-lab Questions --> Find an article on bacteria: try here. --> DUE MONDAY! |
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Group Experiment
Links for learning about stormwater runoff:
Why curiosity helps us learn (article from NPR, legit science publication from the journal Neuron, and Science Daily's take on the same article) |
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Macromolecules (in Biology)
Prezi Lecture on Macromolecules
---> (gone over and took notes in class; please review and take notes if you missed any part of the lecture)
The 4 Types of Macromolecules Overview from Biology101.org
Review Vocabulary and Test Understanding at the Quizlet site
---> (gone over and took notes in class; please review and take notes if you missed any part of the lecture)
The 4 Types of Macromolecules Overview from Biology101.org
Review Vocabulary and Test Understanding at the Quizlet site
Lab #2: Macromolecule Staining
Lab Instructions (Contains both the pre and post lab questions)
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Microbiology:
Overview video of microbiology by the dude from Biology101.org again (Anthony D'Onofrio) (in case that link doesn't work: this one)
Current Event HW
Throughout the session, you will be required to find current science news articles and to complete a 1-2 page summary/reflection (and cite the article in APA)
- APA Formatted Article Citation
- 12-pt Times New Roman Font, Double-spaced; heading (name, date, class), title, 1" margins
- Your own unique summary of the article (that explains major ideas presented and any conclusions made)
- A reflection that describes your own perspective on the article (what you like, didn't like, article bias, shortcomings, or reflections on the subject itself)
- Can be ANY current science news article (in any scientific subject)
- Ideas for articles: Scientific American, NY Times Science Section, EarthFix, National Geographic
Pseudo-Lab: Kombucha!
Lab #3: Yeast Lab
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Lab #4: DNA Extraction
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Lab #5: Fun with Fomites (the Bacteria Growth lab)
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