Extensions
Are additional outcomes that allow students to further their expertise and understanding of the subject matter and are not considered necessary to passing the course but rather are considered extensions to the essential learning and encompass 20% of the overall mark.
There are a variety of types of extensions:
There are a variety of types of extensions:
- Worksheets - these should be kept in an "extension portfolio", this can be a duotang or compiled in a folder on your computer.
- Lab Reports - these are handed in on a due date for marking and are out of 30, see the rubric for information.
- Assignments - these are handed in on a due date for marking
- Quizzes/tests - completed either in class or at lunch on a specified date
Unit 1 Extensions
23. Online Frog Dissection = complete the pre-lab using the website links for the frog dissection guide and the life cycle of a frog link. When you are done, complete the online dissection and fill out the questions as you work your way through the lab. The pre-lab questions and lab questions are both found on the assignment link on teams and are to be passed in to be marked.
22. System Diseases & Disorders = fill in the chart looking at the 4 systems we have discussed and pick 2 diseases or disorders to research. This will be added to your portfolio.
21. Case Study - Diaper Blues = Complete the case study found on the teams assignment link. Use the information you have learned throughout the excretory system to assist you. Please pass in for marking when you are done.
20. Excretory System Assignment - Using the station work from below as well as Mr. Anderson's video found HERE complete the assignment looking at the excretory system and the formation of urine. This assignment is found directly on teams and can be answered there.
19. Stations on Excretory System - Work your way through the stations by filling out the answer sheet that goes with the stations. You can either print this or edit it on the power point itself. This will be part of your portfolio and will be required to be passed in with this work.
18. Enzymes & Nutrition - Complete the guided notes for chemical and mechanical digestion using the following PowerPoint if you have not already done so. Once completed, complete the following 2 worksheets looking at digestive enzymes as we as nutrients and food.
17. Lab Report (Heart Dissection) - Complete a proper lab report using the document "How to write a proper lab report" and the rubric to assist you in doing so. Use the following analysis questions for you analysis section and include your pictures from the lab in the observation section.
16. Blood Pressure Activity - After completing the blood pressure activity, complete the extension questions on the second page. This looks at the valves in the heart as well as the effects of exercise and water intake on blood pressure.
15. Identification Lab - Complete the essential part of the lab by identifying the 15 specimens and then complete the extension portion of the lab by finding, identifying and creating biological diagrams of the 3 live protists (2 animal-like and 1 plant-like). Use the textbook pages to assist you in labeling the specimens: Amoeba and Paramecium as well as Euglena.
14. Viruses - Complete the guided notes looking at viruses by filling out the handout and then complete the virus practice using textbook pages 478 to 483.
13. The Kingdoms: Complete the questions found on the TWO handout part 1 and part 2 by using the textbook on the pages indicated. Put your work in your portfolio when you are done.
Textbook page 497-498
Textbook page 527-529
Textbook pages 530 to 536
Textbook pages 537-542
Textbook page 551-555
Textbook chapter 28-1, 28-2, 28-3, 28-4
Textbook chapter 29-1, 29-2
Textbook chapter 30-1, 30-2, 30-3
12. Extension Assignment (outcomes 7 to 10): Complete the questions found on the handout by first opening it, saving it to your device and typing your answer under each of the questions. When you are done you will upload it to the assignment link made under the teams assignments for your class.
Text Ch.8.2
Text Ch. 8.3
Text Ch. 9.1
Text Ch. 9.2
11. Molecular Clocks and Classification: Complete the questions on the worksheet provided by using the information found on the sheet as well as textbook page 455.
10. Modern Classification: Complete the questions by using the textbook pages 451-456 to assist you as well as the information we have done in class on classification.
9. Linnaeus: Read the National Geographic article discussing Linnaeus and complete a summary of it using the questions at the end of the article.
8. Cellular Respiration: Complete the further your understanding questions and put them into your extension portfolio. You will need the textbook to help you.
7. Photosynthesis: Complete the further your understanding questions and put them into your extension portfolio. You will need the textbook to help you.
6. Cystic Fibrosis: Complete the case study looking at a young girl named Zoey that has CF to give you a better understanding of how this disease affects cell membranes.
5. Lab Report (Plant & Animal Cells): Complete a proper lab report by using the document "how to write a proper lab report" as well as the rubric that will be used to mark the lab report. The analysis questions required for this lab are attached and the lab report will be marked out of 30 and will also allow you to achieve outcome 6. This is due Oct. 15th and is to be passed into the inbox.
4. The Microscope: Complete the questions looking at different types of microscopes using the link found here and then complete the extension station looking at how to make calculations for specimens. You will need to be in class to do the 2nd part!
3. Endosymbiotic Theory: Watch the Amoeba Sister's Video on "Endosymbiotic Theory" and fill out the sheet provided. When you are done create a diagram representing the endosymbiotic theory on the back side of the page. You can use page 427 & 728 in the textbook to help you.
2. Abiogenesis: Watch the TedEd video looking at "The Mysterious Origins of Life" and fill in the graphic organizer answering questions about abiogenesis.
1. Etymology: Using your suffix and prefix handout complete the following worksheet exploring etymology. This should be added to your extension portfolio
**There will be a quiz looking at this on Wednesday, Sept. 29th.
22. System Diseases & Disorders = fill in the chart looking at the 4 systems we have discussed and pick 2 diseases or disorders to research. This will be added to your portfolio.
21. Case Study - Diaper Blues = Complete the case study found on the teams assignment link. Use the information you have learned throughout the excretory system to assist you. Please pass in for marking when you are done.
20. Excretory System Assignment - Using the station work from below as well as Mr. Anderson's video found HERE complete the assignment looking at the excretory system and the formation of urine. This assignment is found directly on teams and can be answered there.
19. Stations on Excretory System - Work your way through the stations by filling out the answer sheet that goes with the stations. You can either print this or edit it on the power point itself. This will be part of your portfolio and will be required to be passed in with this work.
18. Enzymes & Nutrition - Complete the guided notes for chemical and mechanical digestion using the following PowerPoint if you have not already done so. Once completed, complete the following 2 worksheets looking at digestive enzymes as we as nutrients and food.
17. Lab Report (Heart Dissection) - Complete a proper lab report using the document "How to write a proper lab report" and the rubric to assist you in doing so. Use the following analysis questions for you analysis section and include your pictures from the lab in the observation section.
16. Blood Pressure Activity - After completing the blood pressure activity, complete the extension questions on the second page. This looks at the valves in the heart as well as the effects of exercise and water intake on blood pressure.
15. Identification Lab - Complete the essential part of the lab by identifying the 15 specimens and then complete the extension portion of the lab by finding, identifying and creating biological diagrams of the 3 live protists (2 animal-like and 1 plant-like). Use the textbook pages to assist you in labeling the specimens: Amoeba and Paramecium as well as Euglena.
14. Viruses - Complete the guided notes looking at viruses by filling out the handout and then complete the virus practice using textbook pages 478 to 483.
13. The Kingdoms: Complete the questions found on the TWO handout part 1 and part 2 by using the textbook on the pages indicated. Put your work in your portfolio when you are done.
Textbook page 497-498
Textbook page 527-529
Textbook pages 530 to 536
Textbook pages 537-542
Textbook page 551-555
Textbook chapter 28-1, 28-2, 28-3, 28-4
Textbook chapter 29-1, 29-2
Textbook chapter 30-1, 30-2, 30-3
12. Extension Assignment (outcomes 7 to 10): Complete the questions found on the handout by first opening it, saving it to your device and typing your answer under each of the questions. When you are done you will upload it to the assignment link made under the teams assignments for your class.
Text Ch.8.2
Text Ch. 8.3
Text Ch. 9.1
Text Ch. 9.2
11. Molecular Clocks and Classification: Complete the questions on the worksheet provided by using the information found on the sheet as well as textbook page 455.
10. Modern Classification: Complete the questions by using the textbook pages 451-456 to assist you as well as the information we have done in class on classification.
9. Linnaeus: Read the National Geographic article discussing Linnaeus and complete a summary of it using the questions at the end of the article.
8. Cellular Respiration: Complete the further your understanding questions and put them into your extension portfolio. You will need the textbook to help you.
7. Photosynthesis: Complete the further your understanding questions and put them into your extension portfolio. You will need the textbook to help you.
6. Cystic Fibrosis: Complete the case study looking at a young girl named Zoey that has CF to give you a better understanding of how this disease affects cell membranes.
5. Lab Report (Plant & Animal Cells): Complete a proper lab report by using the document "how to write a proper lab report" as well as the rubric that will be used to mark the lab report. The analysis questions required for this lab are attached and the lab report will be marked out of 30 and will also allow you to achieve outcome 6. This is due Oct. 15th and is to be passed into the inbox.
4. The Microscope: Complete the questions looking at different types of microscopes using the link found here and then complete the extension station looking at how to make calculations for specimens. You will need to be in class to do the 2nd part!
3. Endosymbiotic Theory: Watch the Amoeba Sister's Video on "Endosymbiotic Theory" and fill out the sheet provided. When you are done create a diagram representing the endosymbiotic theory on the back side of the page. You can use page 427 & 728 in the textbook to help you.
2. Abiogenesis: Watch the TedEd video looking at "The Mysterious Origins of Life" and fill in the graphic organizer answering questions about abiogenesis.
1. Etymology: Using your suffix and prefix handout complete the following worksheet exploring etymology. This should be added to your extension portfolio
**There will be a quiz looking at this on Wednesday, Sept. 29th.