Unit+1+-+Biology+(Sept+6-29)

=**Unit 1 - Biology** (September 6-29) is below.=


 * Thursday, September 29, 2011**: We learned about correlation vs causation. Just because ice cream sales and drowning accidents increase at the same time each year, doesn't mean that ice cream causes drowning!


 * Wednesday, September 28, 2011:** We wrote the Unit 1 Test. No homework! [[file:SNC2D Unit 1 Test (Biology) (Fall 2011).pdf]]


 * Tuesday, September 27, 2011:** Unit 1 Test Wednesday! Today we had a study period.
 * Monday, September 26, 2011:** Test Wednesday! Here is George Dewart's review file, which he has agreed to share: [[file:George Dewart's Test Review.pdf]]


 * Friday, September 23, 2011:** We reviewed Section 1.4, and I gave out a sheet of questions you should be able to answer for the Unit Test (for-marks) on Thursday. No official homework.
 * Thursday, September 22, 2011:** Plant organ systems. Homework: Page 76 #1,2,6,8. Here is Page 76: [[file:Page 76.PDF]]. We agreed to have our Unit 1 Test on Wednesday.


 * Wednesday, September 21, 2011:** We learned about the circulatory and respiratory systems, as well as organ systems in general. Homework: Page 107 #5-7. Here is Page 107: [[file:Page 107.PDF]]


 * Tuesday, September 20, 2011:** We wrote a quiz (not for marks), reviewed four types of medical imaging, and then read an article ([[file:Heart Repair with Stem Cells.pdf]]). Homework: Answer the 7 Questions on the sheet (to be handed in!)


 * Monday, September 19, 2011:** We were introduced to Chapter 3: Tissues, organs, organ systems and stem cells. __Quiz tomorrow__ (not for marks).


 * Friday, September 16, 2011:** Review of Chapter 1. Homework: Write a short, concise answer to each of the questions on the page handed out on Monday: "Focus on: Chapter 1"


 * Thursday, September 15, 2011:** We learned about cell division and had a discussion about the ethics of DNA Screening. No homework.


 * Wednesday, September 14, 2011:** We talked about how the inside of the cell works: how they get energy, and what the chromosomes, DNA and genes in the nucleus do. We talked extensively about chemical changes to the DNA (mutations) and how they can be detrimental (tumours) or beneficial (providing chemicals to a body that needs it; helping with research; removing a gene that causes disease, etc). We touched on DNA Screening and the ethics behind it.

Homework: Complete questions 1-6 under "Questions" on Page 21 in the textbook. Also remember, your cell model is due tomorrow. Page 21 in textbook:.


 * Tuesday, September 13, 2011**: We worked on our first assignment of the course: Creating visual models of plant and animal cells. Assignment sheet: [[file:Chapter 1 Task - Visualizing the Cell.pdf]]. Due Thursday, September 14; Window of Opportunity closes at 10 AM on Friday.
 * Monday, September 12, 2011:** Today we got an introduction to cells. Tomorrow: Craft day, where we draw/create a model of plant and animal cells. Homework: Write out the name and function of each of the organelles listed on page 12-13. Bring anything you need to draw/create models of cells.
 * September 7-9, 2011**: School trip to Camp Wahanowin
 * September 6, 2011**: School Begins (Half-class). No homework assigned, but bring in supplies for the craft-day on Monday (creating models of plant and animal cells)