
Day 1:
- Notes on "Basic Cell Structure."
- Sample analogy of a castle given to the students.
- Students are issued the analogy project due the day of the biology unit
exam, click here for marking scheme.
Day 2:
- Hand out the activity sheets "Cell Structure; function and
identification of organelles."
Day 3:
- Cell specialization and cell process notes are given.
- Prep the Laboratory "Cells Under the Microscope."
Day 4:
- Conduct the "Cells Under the Microscope" laboratory.
- Work on the "Cells Under the Microscope" laboratory write-up.
Day 5:
- Class time to prepare the cell analogy project.
Day 6:
- Hand out the "Body Systems Package" which includes the digestive,
circulatory, and respiratory system.
- Internet (
www.users.tpg.com.au/users/amcgann/body ) is accessed to complete the
packages.
Day 7-8:
- Research the body systems package
Day 9-11:
- Hand out the text packages for the "Digestive System and Nutrition
Package," the "Respiration/Excretory
Package," and the "Circulatory System Package."
- The class is split into three groups and they rotate through the three
packages over the next three days.
Day 12:
- Review the "Body Systems Package," and the three text packages.
Day 13:
- Biology related research topic,
click here for the marking scheme
and assignment details.
Day 14 & 15:
- Research topic that has been chosen.
Day 16:
- Presentation to the class on chosen topic.
Day 17:
- Unit Test