SBI4U+-+12+Biology

= Welcome to Grade 12 Biology! = //check in here for updates, course notes, practice problems, solutions or whatever else I decide to share with you here.//

Careers in Biology - CLICK HERE <-- careers in STEM by interest

Need a refresher? Check out these great online lectures! @http://www.bozemanscience.com/ @https://www.khanacademy.org/

__//Mr. Kleiman's Publication: An example of a scientific journal//__

- Advanced Powerpoint Workshop

<-- Short answer communication questions will be marked according to this rubric

Seminar Project --> click here
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Day 1 Assignment: follow this link --> click here
=__Unit 1 - Biochemistry__=

// -// //Chemistry for Biologists // // - Macromolecules, functional groups and isomers//


 * //Macromolecules//**

- //Learn about the macromolecules using molecular model kits// // SUMMARY - Macromolecules// - //Carbohydrates// // SUMMARY - Carboydrates// //- Lipids// // - Lipids handout for 11C Biology. Less detailed, more visual than paragraph summary.// //- Proteins// //An excellent visual summary of the amino acids and their properties can be found here// //AMAZING website for exploring everything you may ever want to know about proteins// //[|RCSB Protein Database]// - //Nucleic Acids//


 * //Macromolecule Summary Sheet://**

// :// //Student version// // :// //Completed version (Here for a limited time only!)// // -// // Introduction to Enzymes (NEW VERSION) // - //Fluid Mosaic Model of the Cell Membrane// // - Cell Parts and Functions//

// - Instructions// // - Lab Report Requirements// // - CLASS DATA// //... PDF version here -->//
 * //CATALASE ENZYME ACTIVITY LAB - __UPDATED__//**

LAB REPORT ROUGH WORK FEEDBACK TUESDAY FROM 3:30 - 4:30 - First come, first serve. (I will only look at work that is fully completed to the best of your ability. I will not read half done work.) Due Wednesday Oct. 14th, Accepted no later than Oct 15th.

Aspartame Assignment: follow this link --> click here
=__Unit 2 - Metabolic Processes__=

- //Cellular Respiration Note// - //Cellular Respiration Powerpoint// //- Efficiency of Cellular Respiration// //YO! Check THIS out --> Click Here (mind blowing map of biochemical reactions extending from cellular respiration intermediates)// //BUT WAIT.... THERE'S MORE....// //You can get this same image in an infinite resolution PDF AND plenty more (including thorough animations of cellular respiration)// //if you follow this link --> CLICK HERE//
 * CELLULAR RESPIRATION**

- Photosynthesis PowerPoint - Photosynthesis Note
 * PHOTOSYNTHESIS**

//Video of Light Reactions --> click here//

- Review of Photosynthesis in pictures (explanations in comments section of each slide)

Virtual cell - Light Reactions --> //click here// TEDed Summary of Photosynthesis (focused on Calvin cycle) --> //click here// Crash Course Episode on Photosynthesis --> //click here// Nice computer animation of photosynthesis --> //click here// Bozeman Science on Photosyntesis --> //click here//

- C4 and CAM plants (Powerpoint) - C4 and CAM plants (detailed notes + follow-up questions)


 * COMPARING CELLULAR RESPIRATION AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS**

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=__Unit 3 - Molecular Genetics__=

//For A series of exceptionally detailed and accurate video animations of the processes described in this unit, please see the link below:// Molecular Genetics Videos More Molecular Genetics Videos, Animations and Interactive Applications

- //The History of DNA// - //DNA Replication// //PowerPoint// - DNA Replication Note - // Transcription PowerPoint // // - Transciption Note // - // Translation //// PowerPoint // // -Translation Note //
 * follow the "Molecular Genetics Videos" link above to find the videos

// - Gene Regulation PowerPoint // // - Gene Regulation Note // // - Mutations PowerPoint // // - Mutations Practice Problems //

//Epigenetics Slideshow: Following this link --> click//

// - Genetic Engineering Note//

//Videos related to genetic engineering and DNA Sequencing// //Restriction Endonucleases --> click// //PCR --> click or click (save link as)// //Gel Electrophoresis --> click// //Sequencing --> click//

=__Unit 4 - Homeostasis__=

- //Introduction to Homeostasis + Thermoregulation// - // Osmoregulation // - //The Endocrine System// // - Reproductive Hormones// - //Nervous System//

=__Unit 5 - Populations__=

//[|Hans Rosling on Population Growth]// //[|gapminder.org]//

// - Chapter 12// - Human Populations Hans Rosling TED talk --> //click here//

__Below are links relevant to the parts of my lessons I have deemed__

**"Kleiman's Bias 101"**
//The specifics of these examples are NOT testable material for the final exam,// //but in my unbiased opinion it is one of the most important parts of this course.//

//**Rice Farming -** Masanobu Fukuoka --> click here see also www.onestrawrevolution.net// // **Cattle Farming -** Allan Savory ---> click here see also www.savoryinstitute.com // //**Fish Farming -** Dan Barber (talking about Veta La Palma) --> click here// //see also// and Niche "Stacking" polyface farm in Virginia --> Joel Salatin --> click here
 * __Examples of //SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE//__**

//Omnivore's Dilemma - Michael Pollan -// // An excellent book about where your food comes from // //Home delivery organic produce in Toronto ---> click here// //Toronto Farmer's Markets ---> click here see also this 2012 blogTO article// //Toronto Butchers ---> click here// //Claiming urban spaces for food production - Pam Warhurst --> click here// //Permaculture// - permies.com permacultureprinciples.com (PDF summary) //Permaculture Voices - annual conference, regular podcasts, and videos -// www.permaculturevoices.com
 * __MORE GREAT IDEAS__**

**Exam Topics**
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