Biology 12 - Periods 1 and 4

• Transmission of a nerve impulse within a neuron.  A confusing topic.  Please review this material asap to gain a better understanding.
• Nervous system powerpoint is here.
• Nervous System I notes are here.
• Nervous System II notes are here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• You will write a fungus quiz next class.  Please take some time to prepare.
• Fungus powerpoint is here.
• Fungus notes are here.

Monday, April 29th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Finished up with the fungus kingdom.  Checked and went over the life cycles of Zygomycota and Basidiomycota.
• You will write a fungus quiz next class.  Please take some time to prepare.
• Fungus powerpoint is here.
• Fungus notes are here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Structures on the ocean floor.
• Oceanography powerpoint is here.
• Please complete questions 4-7 on page 329.
• Also assigned:  questions 8-13 on page 335.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Transmission of a nerve impulse within a neuron.  A confusing topic.  Please review this material asap to gain a better understanding.
• Nervous system powerpoint is here.
• Nervous System I notes are here.
• Nervous System II notes are here.

Friday, April 26th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Periods 1 and 4

• Intro to nervous system today.
• Types of neurons and parts of neurons.
• Nervous system powerpoint is here.
• Nervous System I notes are here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• More fungus kingdom!
• Molds and mushrooms.
• Fungus powerpoint is here.
• Fungus notes are here.

Thursday, April 25th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• More fungus kingdom!
• Molds and mushrooms.
• Fungus powerpoint is here.
• Fungus notes are here.

Earth Science - Period 7

• Some powerpoint review of topics already covered.
• Oceanography powerpoint is here.
• Please complete questions 4-7 on page 329.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Intro to the nervous system.
• Nervous system powerpoint is here.
• Nervous System I notes are here.

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Respiratory system test today.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• More fungus kingdom!
• Molds and mushrooms.
• Fungus powerpoint is here.
• Fungus notes are here.

Biology 12 - Period 4

• Intro to the nervous system.

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Handed in your vertebrate summaries and Ms. M's phyla summaries.
• Review of some reproduction terms and then some short fungus videos.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Some time to complete your depth vs. temperature graphing assignment.
• We will do some powerpointing next class and almost be done with oceanography.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Respiratory System test today.  I hope you were prepared and did well.

Monday, April 22nd, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• A reprieve from your test!  Yes, there was a grade 12 assembly today which means you will write your test on Wednesday, April 23rd.  Please be prepared.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• A review of some reproduction terms, followed by an explanation of those terms.
• We will get started with some fungus life cycles next class.

Biology 12 - Period 4

• Respiratory System test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.

Friday, April 19th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Some time to work on your vertebrate worksheets today.  They will be collected next week.
• Vertebrate powerpoint is here.
• Vertebrate notes are here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Ocean video today.  
• We will continue with oceanography next week.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• A day for you to review material for your upcoming respiratory system test.
• Please complete all of the review questions (1-29) as well as the review package.  These will be due the day of the test.
• Respiratory System powerpoint is here.
• Respiratory system notes are here.

Thursday, April 18th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Periods 1 and 4

• Some time to review the respiratory system today.  Your test will be happening next class (Monday, April 22nd).
• Please complete all of the review questions (1-29) as well as the review package.  These will be due the day of the test.
• Respiratory System powerpoint is here.
• Respiratory system notes are here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Vertebrate powerpoint today.  
• Please complete the vertebrate worksheet (long paper) and Ms. M's animal characteristics for Monday.
• Vertebrate powerpoint is here.
• Vertebrate notes are here.

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Finished up the echinoderms today and moved on to the vertebrates.  Please complete the life functions sheets from Ms. M and continue working on the vertebrate sheet you received today.
• Echinoderm powerpoint is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Finishing up with salinity and density, moving on to water temperature.
• Make sure the two salinity labs are completed and handed in.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Finished up the respiratory system today with a look at internal and external respiration.  A detailed look at how oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood.  
• You will be writing a respiratory system test on Tuesday, April 23rd.  Please start preparing.
• Respiratory System powerpoint is here.
• Respiratory system notes are here.

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Periods 1 and 4

• Finished up the respiratory system today with a look at internal and external respiration.  A detailed look at how oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood.  
• You will be writing a respiratory system test on Monday, April 22nd.  Please start preparing.
• Respiratory System powerpoint is here.
• Respiratory system notes are here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Finished up the echinoderms today and moved on to the vertebrates.  Please complete the life functions sheets from Ms. M and continue working on the vertebrate shee you received today.
• Echinoderm powerpoint is here.

Monday, April 15th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Intro to Echinoderms today.  
• A bit of research for you re: tube feet, followed by some echinoderm notes.  We will finish the notes on Wednesday.
• You should be filling in Ms. Missellbrook's worksheet which summarizes the life functions for each of the phyla you have studied.
• Echinoderm powerpoint is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• More salinity today.
• Finished salinity effect on the density of water with a second follow up activity.
• Also studied the effect of salinity on buoyancy.
• Copy of the density and buoyancy activities can be found here.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• More respiration today.
• Finished up with parts and functions.
• New material included control of breathing and respiratory volumes.
• Respiratory System powerpoint is here.
• Respiratory system notes are here.

Friday, April 12th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Periods 1 and 4

• Inspiration, expiration and nervous system control of breathing.  Exciting stuff.
• Respiratory System powerpoint is here.
• Respiratory system notes are here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• The wonderful world of the echinoderms!
• Tube feet functions and a summary of the phylum.
• Echinoderm powerpoint is here.

Thursday, April 11th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Lip dub participation followed by a quiz from Ms. Missellbrook.
• Intro to echinoderms next class.

Earth Science - Period 7

• A little more intro to Oceanography, followed by a salinity activity.
• We will finish the activity next week.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• First day for the respiratory system.
• Parts and functions today.
• Respiratory System powerpoint is here.
• Respiratory system notes are here.

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Periods 1 and 4

• First day for the respiratory system.
• Parts and functions today.
• Respiratory System powerpoint is here.
• Respiratory system notes are here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Mollusc, Annelid and Arthropod quiz today.
• A brief intro to Echinoderms from Mr. Stewart.

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Last full day with Ms. Missellbrook!
• Arthropod dissection today.  Grasshoppers and crayfish.
• Incomplete term 3 work must be completed and handed in to Ms. Missellbrook by this week.  No exceptions!

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Intro to oceanography today.  Branches of oceanography and measurement tools.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Circulatory system test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• You will be studying the respiratory system next.

Monday, April 8th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Periods 1 and 4

• Circulatory system test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• You will be studying the respiratory system next.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Last full day with Ms. Missellbrook!
• Arthropod dissection today.  Grasshoppers and crayfish.
• Incomplete term 3 work must be completed and handed in to Ms. Missellbrook by this week.  No exceptions!

Friday, April 5th, 2013 - Day 2

Happy Friday everyone!

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Arthropods with Ms. Missellbrook today.  Dissections next class.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Quiz today for Ms. Missellbrook.
• Intro to Oceanography which will be our topic for the next couple of weeks.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Some time for you to prepare for your upcoming circulatory system test next class (Tuesday, April 9th).
• I will be collection the answers to questions 1-40 on your review sheet as well as the review package.
• Circulatory system powerpoint (split into 2 parts) can be found below.
• Circulatory System Powerpoint part I
• Circulatory System Powerpoint part II

Have a great weekend.

Thursday, April 4th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Periods 1 and 4

• Vascular pathways activity today.  Drawing and labeling some of our blood vessels.
• Circulatory system test next class (Monday, April 8th), please take some time to prepare for this challenging test.
• Circulatory system powerpoint (split into 2 parts) can be found below.
• Circulatory System Powerpoint part I
• Circulatory System Powerpoint part II

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Arthropods with Ms. Missellbrook today.

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Annelid dissection with Ms. Missellbrook today.  Interesting earthworms.  Did you know some earthworms can grow up to 7m?  See below.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Today you had the opportunity to complete any missing work for Ms. Missellbrook.  I hope you took advantage of this opportunity.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• We are done with the circulatory system!  Except for the test of course...
• Circulatory system test will happen next Tuesday (April 9th).  This will be a challenging exam, so please take some time to prepare.
• Circulatory system powerpoint (split into 2 parts) can be found below.
• Circulatory System Powerpoint part I
• Circulatory System Powerpoint part II

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Periods 1 and 4

• Today we finished the circulatory system with notes about capillary-tissue fluid exchange and the lymphatic system.
• Now that we have completed the unit you should start preparing for your circulatory system test which will happen next Monday (April 8th).  This one might raise your blood pressure a bit...  Haha.
• Circulatory system powerpoint (split into 2 parts) can be found below.
• Circulatory System Powerpoint part I
• Circulatory System Powerpoint part II

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Earthworm dissection today.  I hope everyone enjoyed the internal structures of this organism.
• Please see Ms. Missellbrook if you have missed any work.