References: Term 2These are some of the references I use for our daily lessons in Term 2. When you have the time, visit these online resources by clicking on the links below.
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This video talks about the basics of using a microscope. It shows sample shots of what can be viewed under a microscope, the parts, and how each part is used.
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Another video about using a microscope, this link shows a demonstration in using a microscope. Keep in mind that although the microscope used by the person in the video is different from the one in our lab, the basics are similar and the concepts used are the same.
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Try this out. This is an online game about cells. It requires Flash.
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This video focuses on the organelles of a cell and their functions.
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Read through this reference to help you further compare and contrast different cells.
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This website provides a good summary of the harmful and beneficial microorganisms. Try to look for more information related to some diseases
mentioned in the page. (Proceed to DOWNLOADABLE for the WS) |
Healthline.com provides easily understood descriptions of most known diseases. There is a search bar on the upper right corner of the page for searching the diseases that were outlined for you to research. Feel free to use other references that you may find more convenient.
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Here is a simple video comparing microorganisms. No need to focus on viruses as they are not part of our lesson.
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What are the different components that make up a living thing? How are living things organized? In this video, the biological levels from the most basic to the most complex structures are presented.. Take note of how simple structures work together to become more advanced structures of life. .
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It's the Amoeba Sisters again! Watch this video about ecological relationships. Take note of the following terms and how they help us understand interactions in ecosystems:
1. Competition 2. Predation 3. Parasitism 4. Commensalism 5. Mutualism |
I know. It's the Amoeba Sisters again. Haha. Here's a good summary of food webs and energy pyramids.
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Amoeba Sisters: Inheritance and Variation
1. Intro to Heredity 2. Asexual and Sexual Reproduction 3. Monohybrid Crosses |
Before you say anything, I know I shoud have placed all the Amoeba Sisters videos under the same banner.
This bunch is all about inheritance and variation. Just the basics. These tackle fundamental concepts in Heredity. |
Learn about Gregor Mendel
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