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UNITS
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Unit 1
Lab Safety Exam
Scientific Notation Tutorial
Biodidac Biological Images
Graph Paper - Blank
Metric Rulers Printout or
Chapter 1: The Science of Biology, Sec. 1
Sec. 2 Sec. 3 Sec. 4
Vocabulary Review HW
Airplane/Helicopter Experimental Design Activity
Lab: Volume of an Irregular 
Lab: Mystery Powders
Identifying Controls and Variables Activity
Metric Measurement Lab
Water in a Carrot Activity
Don't Burst Your Bubble Activity
Vitruvian Man Scientific Method Activity
Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci 
Interactive: Redi/Pasteur Experiments 
Lab: Using a Compound Microscope
Microscope Anatomy Diagram
Microscope Anatomy Activity
Biological Currency Microscope Lab
Virtual Scanning Election Microscope Interactive
Graphic Organizer: Organization of Life
Levels of Organization Review Cards
Epidermal Cells Microscope Lab
Chapter 2: The Chemistry of Life, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3 Sec. 4
Vocabulary Review HW
Graphic Organizer: The Chemistry of Life
Periodic Table of the Elements
Lab: Enzyme Amylase Action on Starch
Lab: Sucrose Hydrolysis Using Sucrase
Lab: Toothpick Biochemistry: Enzyme Activity
Lab: Environmental pH
Project: Science Careers Paper and Presentation
Website: Careers in the Biosciences
Unit 1 Exam Study Guide
Unit 2
Chapter 3: The Biosphere, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3
Chapter 3 Vocab Review
Chapter 3 Homework Packet
Lab: Chemical Cycles
Graphic Organizer: Cycle Diagram
Issue: Should Trees Be Genetically Engineered to Produce More CO2?
Lab: Identifying a Limiting Nutrient
Chapter 4: Ecosystems & Communities, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3 Sec. 4
Chapter 4 Vocab Review
Chapter 4 Homework Packet
Graphic Organizer: Ecosystems and Communities
Independent Study: How Organisms Interact
Symbiosis Worksheet
Ecosystem Evaluation Activity
The World's Biomes
Biome in a Box Project
Chapter 5: Populations, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3
Chapter 5 Vocab Review
Chapter 5 Homework Packet
Graphic Organizer: Populations
Predator-Prey Lab Activity
Deer Population Graphing Activity
Human Population Growth Graphing Activity
Berkeley World Population Clock
U.S. Census Bureau Population Clocks
Chapter 6: Humans in the Biosphere, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3 Sec. 4
Chapter 6 Vocab Review
Chapter 6 Homework Packet
Graphic Organizer: Humans in the Biosphere
Stream Insect and Crustaceans
Greenhouse Effect Lab
An Inconvenient Truth Discussion Questions
10 Things To Do Poster
Unit 2 Exam Study Guide
Unit 3
Chapter 7: Cell Structure and Function, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3
Chapter 7 Homework Packet
Chapter 7 Graphic Organizer
Observing Osmosis Lab or
Diffusion Blues Lab
Plasmolysis Lab
Fluid Mosaic Model Activity
3-D Specialized Cell Model Project
Cell Illustrations:
Plant Cell
Animal Cell
Cells Alive!
3D Cell Interactive
Organelles and Cell Structures Review Cards
Plant Cell
Animal Cell
Chapter 8: Photosynthesis, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3
Chapter 8 Homework Packet
Chapter 8 Graphic Organizer
Paper Chromatography
Photosynthesis Investigation Lab (color/light intensity)
Measuring the Effect of Light Intensity on Photosynthesis Lab
Investigating Photosynthesis Lab (color only)
Photosynthesis - Factors of the Light Reactions Lab
Chapter 9: Cellular Respiration, Sec. 1 Sec. 2
Chapter 9 Homework Packet
Chapter 9 Graphic Organizer
Is Yeast Alive Lab
Every Breath You Take Lab
Cricket & Mealworm Cellular Respiration Lab
Unit 3 Chapters 7, 8, & 9 Exam Study Guide
Chapter 10: Cell Growth and Division, Sec. 2 Sec. 3
Chapter 10 Homework Packet
Chapter 10 Graphic Organizer
Cell Cycle ID Slides
Animations:
Cell Cycle
Mitosis
Cell Cycle and Check Points
Stem Cells Information
Onion Cell Mitosis Lab
Unit 3 Chapters 10 Exam Study Guide
Unit 4
Chapter 11: Introduction to Genetics, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3 Sec. 4
Chapter 11 Homework Packet
Chapter 11 Graphic Organizer: Meiosis to Mitosis Comparison
Punnett Squares Activity
Meiosis Activity
Mitosis/Meiosis Hangman Activity
Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis Worksheet
Let's Make a Baby Lab
Genetics of Human Traits
PTC Genetics Lab
Finding Your Genetic Match Lab
Modeling Meiosis Lab
Chapter 12: DNA & RNA, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3 Sec. 4 Sec. 5
Chapter 12 Homework Packet
Chapter 12 Graphic Organizer: DNA and RNA Flowchart
DNA Interactive
DNA Replication Activity
Protein Synthesis Activity
Extracting DNA from Onions Lab
Extracting DNA from Wheat Germ Lab
Extracting DNA from Cheek Cells Lab or
Decoding Genetics - Protein Synthesis Lab (Template)
Decoding the Genetic Code Lab
Building a DNA Model Lab
Chapter 13: Genetic Engineering, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3 Sec. 4
Chapter 13 Homework Packet
Chapter 13 Graphic Organizer: Genetic Engineering
Gel Electrophoresis Activity
Gel Electrophoresis of Dye Lab
Investigating Gel Electrophoresis Lab
Chapter 14: The Human Genome, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3
Chapter 14 Homework Packet
Chapter 14 Graphic Organizer: Genetic Disorders
Understanding Genetic Disorders Website
Assessing Genetic Variation in Humans Lab
Human Genetic Variation Activity
What Can Our Chromosomes Tell Us?
Human Karyotype Slides
Making Karyotypes Lab or Template
Karyotype Interactive
Nondisjunction Disorders
Pedigree Interactive
The Blue People Activity
Genetics Vocabulary Review Cards
Semester 1 Exam: Study Guide
Unit 5
Chapter 15: Theory of Evolution, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3
Chapter 15 Homework Packet
Chapter 15 Graphic Organizer: Evolution
Becoming Human
In The Light of Evolution
Evolution as Fact and Theory by Stephen Jay Gould or
Evolution is a Fact and a Theory by Laurence Moran or
Comparing Adaptations of Birds Lab
Adaptations of Birds Lab: Bird Habitats
Online Bird Field Guides:
What Bird?
Natural Selection Labs:
Modeling Camouflage and Natural Selection Lab
Natural Selection Within a Species
Survival of the Fittest
Natural Selection in Teddy Grahams
Evolution: Great Transformations Quiz
Evolution PBS Series Website
Exploring Life's Origins
Ten Answers to Ten Evolution Questions
Chapter 16: Evolution of Populations, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3
Chapter 16 Homework Packet
Chapter 16 Graphic Organizer: Speciation
Genetic Drift Activity
Population Genetics and Evolution Lab or
Over the Counter Antibiotics Lab
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Lab or
Modeling Natural Selection Lab
Chapter 17: The History of Life, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3 Sec. 4
Chapter 17 Homework Packet
Chapter 17 Graphic Organizer: History of Life
Fossil Formation Activity
Modeling Index Fossils Lab
Radioactive Decay Simulation 
What is a Half-life? Lab
Modeling Coevolution Lab
Unit 5 Chapters 15, 16, & 17 Exam Study Guide
Unit 6
Chapter 18: Classification, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3
Chapter 18 Homework Packet
Chapter 18 Graphic Organizer: Domains
Investigation: Identifying Feathers Lab
Dichotomous Key Labs:
Vertebrates Lab
Leaves Lab
Alien Invasion Lab
Salamanders Lab
Fish Lab
Chapter 19: Bacteria and Viruses, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3
Chapter 19 Homework Packet
Chapter 19 Graphic Organizer: Prokaryotes
Identifying Limits to Bacterial Growth Lab
Discovering New Medicines Lab
Microbe Scavenger Hunt Lab
Evolutionary Arms Race Quiz
Gram Staining Procedure or
Chapter 20: Protists, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3 Sec. 4 Sec. 5
Chapter 20 Homework Packet
Chapter 20 Graphic Organizer: Protists
Comparing the Movements of Protists Lab
Protozoan Dichotomous Key
Human Pathogen Research Essay
Molecular Expressions: Pond Life
Protists Image Data
Chapter 21: Fungi, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3
Chapter 21 Homework Packet
Chapter 21 Graphic Organizer: Fungi
Comparing the Characteristics of Molds Lab
Controlling the Rate of Fermentation by Yeasts Lab
Unit 6 Chapters 18, 19, 20, & 21 Exam Study Guide
Unit 7
Chapter 22: Plant Diversity, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3 Sec. 4 Sec. 5
Chapter 22 Homework Packet
Chapter 22 Graphic Organizer: Plant Life Cycle
Comparing Mosses and Ferns Lab
Unit 7 Chapter 22 Exam Study Guide
Chapter 23: Roots, Stems, and Leaves, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3 Sec. 4 Sec. 5
Chapter 23 Homework Packet
Chapter 23 Graphic Organizer: Plant Tissues
Observing Roots and Root Hairs Lab
Identifying the Growth Zones of Plants Lab
Observing Root and Stem Structures Lab
Observing Stomata Lab or
Plant Pigment Chromatography Lab
Chapter 24: Reproduction of Seed Plants, Sec. 1 Sec. 2
Chapter 24 Graphic Organizer: Angiosperms
Flower Dissection Lab
Flower Interactive
Unit 8
Chapter 26: Sponges and Cnidarians, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3
Chapter 26 Homework Packet
Investigating Responses of Hydra Lab
Chapter 27: Worms and Mollusks, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3 Sec. 4
Chapter 27 Homework Packet
Chapter 27 Graphic Organizer: Worms and Mollusks
Planarian Regeneration Lab
Earthworm Dissection Lab Worksheet
Observing Squid Structures Lab
Investigating Land Snails Lab
Chapter 28: Arthropods and Echinoderms, Sec. 2 Sec. 3 Sec. 4
Chapter 28 Homework Packet
Chapter 28 Graphic Organizer: Arthropods and Echinoderms
Grasshopper Anatomy Lab
Effects of Temperature on Cricket Chirp Rate Lab
Chapter 29: Comparing Invertebrates, Sec. 1 Sec. 2
Chapter 29 Homework Packet
Chapter 29 Graphic Organizer: Comparing Invertebrates
Invertebrate Responses to Stimuli Lab
Observing Organisms in the Soil Lab
Unit 8 Exam Study Guide
Unit 9
Chapter 30: Nonvert. Chordates, Fishes, & Amphibians, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3
Unit 9 Homework Packet
Chapter 30 Graphic Organizer: Chordates
Frog Anatomy Dissection Lab
Virtual Frog Dissection
Frog Anatomy Video 
Chapter 31: Reptiles and Birds, Sec. 1 Sec. 2
Chapter 31 Graphic Organizer: Reptiles
Adaptations in Lizards Lab
Examining Bird Bones Lab
Chapter 32: Mammals, Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3
Chapter 32 Graphic Organizer: Mammals
Comparing Primates Lab
Semester 2 Exam: Study Guide
CURRICULUM
Course Curriculum Summary
Course Curriculum
Arkansas Biology Frameworks
DOCUMENTS
Class Syllabus
Classroom and Lab Rules and Procedures with Contract
Formal Lab Report Format
Rubric for Lab Reports
Example Lab Reports:
Genetics: Onion Root Tip Mitosis
Genetics: RE Digestion and Gel Electrophoresis
Cornell Notes Format
Interactive Notebook Guidelines
Interactive Notebook Daily Score Rubric
Interactive Notebook Evaluation Rubric
Multiple Intelligences Inventory
Biology End of Course Exam Review Guide
RESEARCH
Magazine School District Research Policy
How to Do a Works Cited Page MLA Style
RESEARCH SOURCES:
*To access password sites from off-campus, get a bookmark from the library.
EBSCO Student Research Center
Britannica Online School Edition and Learning Zone
Annals of American History Online
World Data Analyst Online
Webster’s Third International Dictionary, Unabridged Online
Encyclopedia Americana
Gale Discovering Collection
Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture
WEB LINKS
General
Science Vocabulary Hangman Game
The Biology Project
Biozone: BioLinks
Science Fair Ideas
American Museum of Natural History
Chemistry
Re:Source Chemistry
Periodic Table of the Elements
Ecology
All About Birds
Action Bioscience
Biodiversity and Conservation
The World's Biomes
Nature PBS Series Website
Evolution
Becoming Human
In The Light of Evolution
Evolution is a Fact and a Theory
Evolution Resources
Understanding Evolution
Evolution PBS Series Website
Genetics
DNA Interactive
Human Genetic Variation Activity
What Can Our Chromosomes Tell Us?
Silencing Genomes
Putting DNA to Work
Cells
Biodidac Biological Images
Molecular Expressions: Pond Life
Protists Image Data
Cells Alive!
Anatomy
Entomology Image Gallery
Anatomy of Animals
