Monday March 30, 2020 Update

Hi Students!  Mostly I talk about IA's and IB scores in this video.  We will start holding some on-line classes soon.  Take care of yourselves!

I got nothing, so here is a video of the chicks!

Happy Thursday Students!  I am taking a break from grading IA's, so here is a video of the growing chicks!  They started out in a cage in the garage, but they were moved out into a side of the chicken barn a few days ago.  The loud noises in the background are from the grown up chickens.  I will include a photo of them as well.

The grown up chickens:

March 23, 2020 Update

Hi Students!  Well, I am definitely not the most smooth presenter.  After 6 or so takes, "this" is what I came up with.  :)    I have a lot more empathy for politicians and such who have to live with their live gaffes as they go.  Oh well.  I know you all are a forgiving audience.  In this video I talk about the cancelled IB exams and also encourage all of you who haven't turned in your IA to please turn it in!!

March 20, 2020 Update Video and Baby Chicks!

Good morning students!  Here is the video update for today.  Keep working through the IB Biology curriculum and get out there and enjoy the outdoors!!

Baby Chick Photo from March 18, 2020.

My First Video

Here is my first youtube video for this class, made on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  I have at least one correction.  I said that reproduction is in 6.6 and 11.3, but it's actually 11.4.

I am planning to do some videos that will go through some of the trickier topics.  Work through the Reproduction Worksheet as well as you can, send me questions, and I will provide updates. 

First Week of Social Isolation

Hello IB Bio 3-4 Students!  What a crazy time this is!  Last week we were going to school as normal and this week we are stuck at home for who knows how long?!  But as far as I know, the IB exam will go on and I want to help you get ready for it.  Plus, we have some amazing biology topics left to learn about just for their own sake. 

First of all, I encourage you to read the NY Times article about how the corona virus affects the human body that I have in the links and right here.  You have to sign into their site, but all corona virus articles on NY Times are free, so you don't have to pay to read it.   It is really interesting, especially since we just covered immunology.

For this week, I encourage you to complete the reproduction worksheet (sorry, 7th period, I forgot to hand this out on Friday!)  You can use my notes, the book, and any other reputable resources, although I especially recommend IB resources because they will help you hit the right level of understanding.   Stay tuned for updates. 

What's Coming Up?

• Tues/Wed 3/10-3/11:  Take Movement and Kidney Test.  When finished, start reading 6.6 and take notes on the functions of:  insulin, glucagon, thyroxin, leptin, and melatonin.  Also, outline diabetes, and the differences between type I and type II diabetes.
• Thurs/Fri 3/12-3/13:  Please turn in signed Cadaver Field Trip forms if not already.   Remember to get all signatures!  Sign up for Field Trip groups.  Also, if you are going to bring in an Amazon gift card, please do so before the weekend so we know how much we are giving to the grad students.  Notes on hormones and the male and female reproductive systems.  Start Reproduction Worksheet, due Fri/Mon.
• Mon/Tues 3/16-3/17:   Notes on oogenesis, spermatogenesis, and fertilization.  Work on Reproduction Worksheet.  To be finished next class.
• Tues 3/17:  Cadaver Field Trip is Cancelled.  :(
• Wed/Thurs 3/18-3/19: Early fetal development, the placenta, check off reproduction worksheet.
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