Mitosis

Why does mitosis occur?

1. reduce cell size
2. replace dead or dying cells
3. when organism is growing
4. replace injured cells; for healing

Our in class discussion of mitosis - right here.

The Mitosis notes we took in class are right here in this powerpoint. 

    Mitosis Mastery Term List

     ~ All Phase Names

     ~ Centrioles

     ~ Centromeres

     ~ Chromosomes

     ~ Chromatid

     ~ Spindle Fibers

     ~ Nucleus

     ~ Cell Membrane

     ~ Replicate

     ~ Cytokinesis

View video of Mitosis starring Mr. Ruska !

Short video of mitosis.  Animated real-life video shown in class.

Diffusion and Osmosis

The Lab Write Ups

Diffusion Lab and Why are cells so small? lab write ups are found here.

Know Your Microscope

Remember to review pg. 1070 in your text to learn the parts and functions of the microscope

Quiz yourself with this sheet and fill in the blanks on your own

Cell Parts and their Functions

Online version of Inside the Cell book we are studying in class

     For right now, focus on Chapter 1

Study the terms and their functions here

Cross section of an animal cell

Biochemistry Graphic Organizer

If you are missing it, here is the blank form.

If you are looking for answers?  Here they are.  Answers 1   

Organic Compound Mystery Lab

Lab Instruction Sheet

Student Results and Conclusion Sheet

Seed Germination Lab Report Format

9/21 Start to design your own experiment with radish seeds

• What variable are you going to manipulate? What is the effect of ______ on seed germination?
• What is your hypothesis?
• How can you create a "controlled" experiment?  Why is this important?
• What data will you collect?  How will you analyze this data?
• What conclusions can you make based on this data?

Study the steps of Scientific Method

How does this relate to our discussions about engineering?

Don't forget to study:

Characteristics of Living Things

• Living things are made up of units called cells.

• Living things reproduce.

• Living things are based on a universal genetic code.

• Living things grow and develop.

• Living things obtain and use materials and energy.

• Living things respond to their environment.

• Living things maintain a stable internal environment.

• Taken as a group, living things change over time.

The Cards used in Class:

Baby     Corn     Tornado     Rain     Cactus     Bike     Rocking Horse     Mushroom     Sun     Fire

Teddy Bear     Icicle     Peas     Eggs     Yogurt     Onion     Potatoes     Jellyfish     Frog      Tree &Leaves

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