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Welcome to CP Biology! I expect that you have enrolled in this course because you are interested in science and motivated to succeed. Those of you who participate, work hard, and have fun will enjoy both positive recognition and success.
Biology is a yearlong study of living organisms, their environment and their relationship to one another. This course is designed to introduce you to the major themes in biology and how they impact your daily life. My hope is that our study of the living world, including us, will deepen your appreciation of the beauty, complexity and interconnectedness of all life on Earth. |
Semester 1Unit 1 - The Nature of Life
Unit 2 - Cellular Structure & Function Unit 3 - Photosynthesis/ Cellular Resp. Unit 4 - Mitosis/ Meiosis Unit 5 - DNA/ RNA Unit 6 - Simple Inheritance |
Semester 2Unit 7 - Genetic Inheritance & Pedigrees
Unit 8 - Evolution Unit 9 - Ecology Unit 10 - Human Anatomy |
Extra HelpNeed help!? Explore this page for resources such as the textbook, online practice games, videos and much more!
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Final Study Materials
Play Kahoot HERE
| Bio Sem2 Final Study Guide |
Unit 9 - Anatomy
Assignment for Wednesday, 5/31 posted below! - Organ System Introduction Project due: Monday 6/5
| organ_system_introduction.pdf |
Unit 8 - Ecology
Part 1: Greenhouse Gas Research Assignment = CLICK HERE
Directions: --> First, make a copy of this document. Share with all of your group members and Ms. Welsh (kwelsh@lvusd.org). This is where you will compile your first round of research. As we continue this research based study, you will convert specific elements your research into a presentation to deliver to the class. You will be turning in this document, as well as your final presentation.
--> Second, divide the following questions up amongst your team. Be sure to indicate (by color of text, font, or writing in names, etc.) who in your group answers what questions. **Questions = lengthier responses - these should be divided up 1 per person!
--> Third - get to researching! Responses to each question should be thorough and detailed. (at least one solid paragraph per response) Finally, responses should be written in your own words. Paraphrasing is okay, but please don’t forget to cite your sources.
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Part 2: Greenhouse Gas Research Presentation = CLICK HERE
Directions: Using your research from part 1 of the Greenhouse Gases Research Project, compose a presentation for the class on the topic assigned to your group
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Ecology NOTES
Snapshot Serengeti Assignment - CLICK HERE
Directions: --> First, make a copy of this document. Share with all of your group members and Ms. Welsh (kwelsh@lvusd.org). This is where you will compile your first round of research. As we continue this research based study, you will convert specific elements your research into a presentation to deliver to the class. You will be turning in this document, as well as your final presentation.
--> Second, divide the following questions up amongst your team. Be sure to indicate (by color of text, font, or writing in names, etc.) who in your group answers what questions. **Questions = lengthier responses - these should be divided up 1 per person!
--> Third - get to researching! Responses to each question should be thorough and detailed. (at least one solid paragraph per response) Finally, responses should be written in your own words. Paraphrasing is okay, but please don’t forget to cite your sources.
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Part 2: Greenhouse Gas Research Presentation = CLICK HERE
Directions: Using your research from part 1 of the Greenhouse Gases Research Project, compose a presentation for the class on the topic assigned to your group
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Ecology NOTES
Snapshot Serengeti Assignment - CLICK HERE
Unit 7 - Evolution
Evolution Kahoot - Click HERE
Evolution STUDY GUIDE - CLICK HERE
Directions: Make a copy first! (File → Make a copy → then share it with your partner, and me kwelsh@lvusd.org!) Then, answer the following questions in regards to our evolution unit. Reminder that our evolution test is Wednesday 4/5!
Geo Time Periods Project - RESOURCES
Cladogram Powerpoint
Evolution STUDY GUIDE - CLICK HERE
Directions: Make a copy first! (File → Make a copy → then share it with your partner, and me kwelsh@lvusd.org!) Then, answer the following questions in regards to our evolution unit. Reminder that our evolution test is Wednesday 4/5!
Geo Time Periods Project - RESOURCES
Cladogram Powerpoint
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Semester 1 Final
Click HERE for the Semester 1 Final Study Guide! Be sure to make a copy of the document, and share yours with me! *include all the names of the members of your group on your document!!!
Unit 6 - Genetics
Unit 6 will cover genetics! Ch. 13 and 14 in the textbook.
Things to Look Forward to:
-Study guide for Week of 1/4 due Friday 1/6!
-Inheritance Projects due Wedenesday 1/11!
Things to Look Forward to:
-Study guide for Week of 1/4 due Friday 1/6!
-Inheritance Projects due Wedenesday 1/11!
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Unit 5 - DNA/RNA
Unit 5 will cover DNA, RNA and protein synthesis. This is Chapter 12 in the textbook
Things to Look Forward to:
-11/30 SG due Friday 12/2!
Things to Look Forward to:
-11/30 SG due Friday 12/2!
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Unit 4 - Cell Division
Unit 4 will cover Cell Division, including Mitosis and Meiosis.This will cover Chapters 10 and 11-4 in the textbook.
Things to look forward to:
-Week 10 Study Guide stamped **Monday 11/14!!! (no school Friday)
-Unit 4 Project Due Wednesday 11/16 --> Project Description CLICK HERE
Things to look forward to:
-Week 10 Study Guide stamped **Monday 11/14!!! (no school Friday)
-Unit 4 Project Due Wednesday 11/16 --> Project Description CLICK HERE
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Unit 3 - Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis
PART This unit will cover Chapter 8 and Chapter 9! To see the calendar of this unit, click HERE!
Things to Look Forward to:
-Photosynthesis Lab CLICK HERE
Virtual Lab #1 - CLICK HERE
Virtual Lab #2 - CLICK HERE
Photosynthesis Tutorial - CLICK HERE
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Unit 2 - Cells
This unit will cover Chapter 7, Cell Structure and Function! To see the calendar of this unit, click HERE!
*Active vs. Passive Transport Online Resources - Click HERE
Things to Look Forward to!
-"Cell"-fies due Monday 9/26
-Cell Organelle Campaign Projects Due Wednesday 10/5
Unit 2 Test and Notebooks Due Friday 10/14
*Active vs. Passive Transport Online Resources - Click HERE
Things to Look Forward to!
-"Cell"-fies due Monday 9/26
-Cell Organelle Campaign Projects Due Wednesday 10/5
Unit 2 Test and Notebooks Due Friday 10/14
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Unit 1 - The Nature of Life
This unit will cover Chapter 1, The Science of Biology and Chapter 2, The Chemistry of Life from our textbook! To see the calendar of this unit, click HERE!
Things to Look Forward to!
Unit 1 Quiz and Notebooks Due Friday 9/16
Things to Look Forward to!
Unit 1 Quiz and Notebooks Due Friday 9/16
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Information for Students and Parents
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Hello parents, families and students!
My name is Ms. Welsh and I am your students' Biology - P teacher. Feel free to contact me via email or phone with any questions or concerns you may have. My contact information can be found here (icons to the right), on this website's homepage, or on the class syllabus/ letter home (attached below)! We are also fortunate enough to have a wonderful student teacher with us this year - Mr. McNish!! I look forward to combining our efforts to make this the best year yet! |
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