Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Cell Test


The first big test of the year will be on Friday. Be sure to review your cell introduction notes, organelle notes, and the cell energy information. The StudyStack is an excellent option as well. The test is 50 questions, a combination of essay, true/false, fill in, and multiple choice.

Click here to take a practice version.

Click here for the big 30 answers.

Click here for the big 30 answers (pdf format).

Click here to revisit the StudyStack for this test.

Monday, October 22, 2007

The Cell Theory Rap

Here it is! The Beta version of the Cell Theory Rap! You may need to right click and "Save As". Download now!

Monday, October 15, 2007

Cell Organelles Study Stack

The new study stack for cell organelles is completed. Click here for immediate access to learning fun! Also, please enjoy the Inside a Cell movie created by BioVisions at Harvard University.

Click here for a detailed explanation of what you are seeing in the video.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Virtual Microscope



Many of you asked about the ITG Virtual Microscope that I showed you in class. Here is the link if you would like to download it yourselves. Please ask your parents before you download anything to your computer!

Virtual Microscope


Friday, October 5, 2007

Living Things "Rap"-Up

We have studied the six characteristics all living things have in common. Once more, they are:


  • All living things have cells.
  • All living things have DNA.
  • All living things sense and respond to change.
  • All living things reproduce.
  • All living things grow and develop.
  • All living things use energy.


  • Additionally, we have learned that living things have four basic needs for survival. These needs are:


  • Food
  • Water
  • Air
  • A place to live


  • Next week begins "Cell Month" as we discover the many amazing features of the building blocks of life.