Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Body Systems and the Respiratory System

NGSS STANDARD- Body Systems
LS1.A: Structure and Function
In multicellular organisms, the body is a system of multiple interacting subsystems. These subsystems are groups of cells that work together to form tissues and organs that are specialized for particular body functions.





Click here to access the text book.
p. 112-120
Answer Questions: 1-3 (all parts on p. 120)


Interactive Link to the Parts of the Respiratory System
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National Geographic Site- Lungs
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How the Lungs Work?



Interesting video on the lungs

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Active Transport


Amoeba Sisters Video on Cell Transport


Sodium/Potassium Pump Example of Active Transport



Endocytosis and Exocytosis (2:26 Start)




Monday, December 11, 2017

Cellular Transport

Today we will be starting a Unit on Cell Transport (active and passive).

Essential Question - How do the necessary materials get in and out of your cells?

TASKS:
Step 1 - KWL WORKSHEET - Click here to access the KWL Worksheet - Enter in the first two columns only: What you know and want to know.

Vocabulary Preview - Here is a copy of the vocabulary and guided note sheet from today's class. Click here to access- blank document


Step 2 - Read - Click here to access the reading link. (pages. 1-6 of the pdf)


Today in class we will add to these notes filling in examples of each of the vocabulary terms from demonstrations performed in class.



Step 3- Watch Video

Step 4- Complete Interactive LinksHere are some interactive links showing diffusion of molecules - a form of passive transport.


Goldiesroom - Passive Transport Demo


Step 5 - Watch Video
Water specific diffusion- Osmosis - The Ameoba Sisters