Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Online Review Questions with Answers

  • try the following reviews and tutorials..it will translate the site in spanish for you as well if you wish
  • The Biology Place

Monday, April 27, 2009

IB EXAMS

  • Best wishes for success on your upcoming IB exams in all subjects...but especially in Biology!
  • Remember that help is close by in Room 43 if you have any questions during your studying..

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Genetics Test

  • date: Friday April 24th
  • topics:
    DNA structure
    DNA replication
    Protein Synthesis
    Mitosis and Meiosis
    Theoretical Genetics, including punnett squares and pedigrees
  • IB syllabus sections: 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, all of topic 4

Monday, March 30, 2009

Helpful resources for your labs




  • to help you with the data presentation and analysis for the Germination Lab, here is a link:

  • TIPS FOR GRAPHING WITH EXCEL

  • for the Osmosis Lab, here is a tip on how to begin creating the model cell using dialysis tubing...just do not plagiarize it!!!!

  • ¨Cut off a segment (about 10 cm long) of dialysis tubing. Moisten it with water to make it pliable. Fold one end of the segment back on itself, and tie it tightly with a string. "

Friday, March 27, 2009

Design Lab: Osmosis

  • Design a lab to test the effect of one variable on osmosis in a model cell.
  • The model cell must be constructed using dialysis tubing and string.
  • Due date: ***changed to Friday April 3rd***

Monday, March 23, 2009

germination lab report!!!!

  • don´t forget to come to the lab room at 1:30 each day this week, in order to set up your lab and take observations!
  • your full write-up (include all categories, including the hypothesis, procedure etc again) will be due on Thursday April 2nd
  • if you are away on this day, due to a field trip, please email the lab to me (go to the school website and find my email address there)

IB Biology Mock Exam

  • study effectively for your mock exam this Friday, March 27th at 10:00 a.m.
  • remember that I will be counting part of this exam towards your grade!