FPO
Mr. Angus' Classes
The Gwendolyn Strong Foundation

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.  ~Native American Proverb
www.wecansolveit.org/
  
Links for All Classes

On-Line Biology Book - Estrella Mountain CC
Biology Dictionary - McGraw/Hill Publishers
Biology SAT II Info&Test Prep

AP Biology


AP Biology Summer Assignment.doc

Introduction to Ecology 1
Introduction to Ecology 2
    AP Bio Chp 50 MC.doc
Animal Behavior
    AP Bio Chp 51 MC.doc
Population Ecology
    AP Bio Chp 52 MC.doc
Community Ecology
    AP Bio Chp 53 MC.doc
Ecosystems
    
AP Bio Chp 54 MC.doc

Resources by Topic
The Chemistry of Life
        Biochemistry Problem Sets - University of Arizona
        Chemistry Tutorial - University of Arizona
        Enzymes, Energy, and Catalysis - University of Arizona
          PPT - 2 The Chemical Context of Life.ppt
          PPT - 3 Water and the fitness of the environment'.ppt
          PPT - 5 The structure and function of large biological molecules.ppt

The Cell
      Cell Biology Tutorial - University of Minnesota
        Cells Alive! - Quill Graphics
        Cell Cycle & Mitosis - University of Arizona
        Chapter 6 A Tour of the Cell ppt - Chapter 6 A tour of the cell.ppt
        Chapter 7 The Cell Mem. ppt - Chapter 7 Membrane Structure and Function.ppt
     
Cellular Energetics
      Metabolism Problem Sets - University of Arizona 
        Photosynthesis - Arizona State University
        Photosynthesis Problem Set 1 - University of Arizona 
        Photosynthesis Problem Set 2 - University of Arizona 
        ATP Synthase Movie - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y1dO4nNaKY
        PPt - Introduction to Metabolism.ppt
        PPT - Chapter 9 Cellular Respiration.ppt
        PPT - Chapter 10 Photosynthesis (pt.1).ppt
        PPT - Chapter 10 Photosynthesis (pt.2).ppt


Genetics
      Genitics Video 1
      Genetics Video 2
      DNA- Access Excellence 
      Genetics Problem Sets - University of Arizona 
      Human Bio Genetics Problems- University of Arizona 
      Karyotyping - University of Arizona
      Meiosis and Crossing Over - University of Illinois
      Mendelian Genetics - University of Illinois
        Molecular Biology - University of Arizona
        Mutations - University of Illinois
        Onion Root Mitosis - University of Arizona
        Protein Synthesis - University of Illinois
        PPT - Chapter 14 Mendel - Genetics Continued.ppt\
        PPT - Chapter 15 Chromosomal Theory - chromosomes.ppt
        PPT - Chapter 16 Molecular Basis for Inheritance - Chapter 16 The Molecular Basis for Inheritance.ppt
        PPT - Chapter 16 From Gene to Protein - Chapter 17 From Gene to Protein.ppt

Evolutionary Biology
        Darwin - Dr. Urbanowicz
        Evolution Evidence - University of Illinois
        Evolution Misconceptions - Talk Origins Newsgroup
        Macroevolution - University of Illinois 
        Microevolution - University of Illinois
        The Tree of Life - University of Arizona

Diversity of Organisms
        Animals - University of California
        Bacteria - University of California 
        Endangered Species - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
        Fungi - University of California 
        Eukaryotes - University of California

Structure and Function of Plants
        Chicago Botanic Gardens
        Illinois' Best Plants - Chicago Botanic Gardens
        Morton Arboretum
        National Plant Database - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture 
        PPT - Plant Diversity 1
        PPT - Plant Diversity 2
        PPT - Plant Stucture and Function

Structure and Function of Animals
        Human Anatomy - Informative Graphics, Corp.
        Human Heart - University of Arizona
        Immunology - University of Arizona 
        Visible Human Project - National Library of Medicine

Ecology
        Biodiversity - Southern Illinois University
        Biodiversity and Conservation - University of California, Irvine
        Current Human Population Counts - U.S. Census
        Endangered Species - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
        World Wildlife Fund
        PPT - Intro Ecology 1
        PPT - Intro Ecology 2
        PPT - Animal Behavior
        PPT - Population Ecology
        PPT - Community Ecology
        PPT - Ecosystems

Honors Biology
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Design An Experiment (Due Next Lab)
Photosynthesis design Your own Lab.doc


Biology
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Design An Experiment (Due Next Lab)
Photosynthesis design Your own Lab.doc


Class Powerpoints & Notes Packages
        Chapter 1 - 
Biology chapter 1'.ppt
        Chapter 2 - Bio 2 - Chemistry acids, macromolecules'.ppt
      Chapter 2-4 - Chemical Reactions and Enzymes'.ppt 
                     - 2-4 Reactions enzymes'.doc
      Chapter 7 - Cell Structure and Function 1st half.ppt
                        Cell Structure and Function 2nd half.ppt
            Notes 7-1 and 7-2- 7-1 Cells (Life is Cellular).doc
 
                    - The Cell Membrane-active-passive'.ppt
      Chapter 8 - Photosynthesis Equation Honors.ppt
      Chapter 9 - cellresp.overview-glycolosis-ferm.ppt
                 Guided Notes - 9-1 and 9-2.doc
        Chapter 10 - The Cell Cycle and Mitosis'.ppt
      Chapter 11 - Bio Genetics Chapter 11'.ppt
                    - Meiosis'.ppt
Second Semester
      Chapter 12 -
Bio DNA and RNA'.ppt
        Guided Notes - Chapter 12 DNA and RNA.doc and Chp. 12-4-5.doc
      Chapter 13&14 - Genetic Engineering chp. 13 and 14.ppt
      Chapter 15&16 - Evolution chapter 15 & 16.ppt
                        Honors Biology Descent with Modification.ppt
            Guided Notes - 15 & 16 guided notes.doc
    The Human Body (Finally!!!!!) - The Human Body 1'.ppt 
                                                The Human Body 1.5.ppt
                                                The Human Body 2.ppt
                                                The Human Body 3.ppt
    Key developments in evolution - Disections - Evolution of Major Features.ppt

Biology Science Fair Project
All details are clearly stated in the following document.  Deadlines are listed on my calendar and turnitin.com.
Science Research Criteria 2007-08.doc
        
Additional information can be found at the bottom of:
 Xavier's Science and Technology Website!




 

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

 

AP Biology
I will be out of school today.  Check the rest of the calendar to see the new schedule of readings and assignments.


-"Parade Through the Kingdoms" will be collected on Thursday!


Keep plugging guys!!!  All of you are doing a great job!!!!


"KAIZEN"

Thursday, March 04, 2010

 

AP Biology
"Parade through the Kingdoms" assignment is due.  This assignment is to be completed on your own.  It will be graded and you will be quizzed/tested on the material.  Prokaryotes will be quizzed today.

http://www.explorebiology.com/documents/FebVacationAssignment2004.pdf

 

AP Biology
Read Ch. 35 pages 720 - 734.  Use Barron's as a guide to what's important!!

Friday, March 05, 2010

 

AP Biology
Read Ch. 35 pages 734 - 745.  Use Barron's as a guide to what's important!!


Monday, March 08, 2010

 

AP Biology
Read Chapter 36 and complete Handout for class today.

http://www.explorebiology.com/documents/notesheetCh36.pdf

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

 

AP Biology
Review of plants and plant reproduction.

Asexual - Sexual
Alternation of Generations

Double fertilization

Thursday, March 11, 2010

 

AP Biology
Exam on plants.

Chapter's 29, 30, 35-38.

Focus on powerpoint and barron's information!!!!!

Complete these handouts "on your own".  2pts extra credit each.  Must be passed on the day of the exam.  (today!!)

http://www.explorebiology.com/documents/notesheetCh37.pdf
http://www.explorebiology.com/documents/notesheetCh38.pdf
http://www.explorebiology.com/documents/notesheetCh39.pdf

  

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