TN Biology II Standards - 2008-2009 Implementation

Botany

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Biology I: Standard 7 - Botany
Checks for Understanding 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8
Science Curriculum Standards 3216 - Biology II	Internet Resources
Describe the function of plant cellular organelles. 7.1	Animal and Plant Cells - first select Similarities and then select Differences from the index on the left at this page. Cell Organelles - select Plant or Animal (from Cells Alive) Cell Organelles Quiz - a matching quiz at Quia The Cell Page - Click on the label for any plant or animal cell organelle to find out more about it. (great drawings) [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Cell Parts - simple PowerPoint show comparing organelles of plant and animal cells Cell Structure - an index of five interactive learning modules Cell Structure - a 48 slide PowerPoint show Cell Structure and Function - a 76 slide PowerPoint show Cell Structure and Function - a 69 slide PowerPoint show with many great images Cell Structure and Function Quiz - fifteen question quiz, answers to choose are in drop down boxes [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Cells and Organelles - includes an interactive drawing that identifies organelles upon mouse over Cells and their Organelles - an eight page worksheet with explanation, cell drawings to identify and a table to complete Comparing plant and animal cells - Teachnology has a worksheet to help your students distinguish between the cells Comparison Of Plant and Animal Cells Comparison of Plant and Animal Cells - 26 slides including a Venn diagram for comparing Focusing on the Cell - a lesson plan from the Children's Museum of Indianapolis Inside the Cell - from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences - Owner's Guide to the Cell - includes specifics regarding organelles Major Eukaroytic Cell Organelles - sub-cell parts with special catalytic functions [includes links to many great pictures] Organelle - from Wikipedia Organelle Function Page - posted by the Utah State Office of Education - Organelle Functions organized in a table Plant and Animal Cell - a sheet to print with side by side labeled cells Plant and Animal Cells - This real-time 3D model allows the user to inspect the structures of both plant and animal cells. The student is able to explore the entire cell from any angle as well as drill down to individual organelles of the cell for more information and a better view. Plant Cell - from Kimball's Online Biology Pages Review cell structure and function (plant and animal) [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Structure and Function of Cells - a 33 slide PowerPoint show Tour of the Cell - this 28 slide show uses animation effectively [caution: designed for AP Biology] A Tour of the Cell - this 22 slide show produced by Pearson Prentice Hall has a clean look and good images A Tour of the Cell - there are 16 great cell images in this show that you might want to harvest [this expired slide show is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] A Tour of the Cell: Exploring Life - This 66 slide show has a large number of great images. You may need to edit it before using in 7th grade science. Virtual Cell - roll your cursor over the cell drawing Virtual Plant Cell - Have a safe journey and beware of flying chloroplasts! What is a Cell - from the National Center for Biotechnology Information [27 pages if printed]
Employ a dichotomous key to identify plants based on their structural characteristics. 7.2	Classroom Activity: Make a Dichotomous Key - construct a dichotomous key to identify people (or another group of items) in a classroom, using questions based on gender, hair length/color, glasses (or not), clothing color, etc Dichotomous Key - This key will be testing your knowledge of animals you already know about,  so that you will recognize how to use a Dichotomous Key. - Lesson Plan to use with the page above [these expired pages are from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Dichotomous Key Activity - print page one, name the creatures, and then follow the links at the bottom of each page of the online key Dichotomous Keys to Geographically Isolated Wetland Types in the United States - use the index to see a large number of keys or go to a hyperlinked map to select a key Dichotomous key to identify confiers Dichotomous Key to identify Norns (mythical creatures) - scroll to the bottom third of the page to find the activity Education on the Half Shell: Creating a Dichotomous Key - lesson plan for student to create a dichotomous key to identify seashells Fish Sorting - a NOVA activity - Lesson Plan to use with this page How to Use a Dichotomous Key - a 32 slide show which starts with a classification system of common desk items Invent A Key for Echinoderms - Students will make observations and use their understanding of classification to create a dichotomous key which will help distinguish several echinoderms. [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Key to macro invertebrate life in a pond. - After you see the key , go to the Aquatic Critter Key and try your skill. Labware Dichotomous Key - Use pictures of labware (or the actual labware) to make a dichotomous key - Branching Tree to use with this activity Make a Dichotomous Key - Classroom Activity at Enchanted Learning Plant Identification Game - identify any of 22 plants using an interactive dichotomous key [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Taxonomy, Classification, and Dichotomous Keys - Scientists have discovered quite a few new creatures on planet Pamishan. They need your help to identify and classify them. Use the dichotomous key to identify these creatures. Using a Dichotomous Classification Key to Identify Common Freshwater Fish of New York State - thirteen page activity to give students experience with using a classification key West Coast Native Tree Dichotomous Key - work through a set of questions to identify trees What is the Key to Classification - explanation of what a key is and how to make one [if you use the links page you will find many dead links] What Tree is it? - a dichotomous key to use for tree identification
Distinguish between the following: vascular and nonvascular plants, spore and seed, gymnosperms and angiosperms, and monocots and dicots. 7.3
Investigate the significance of structural and physiological adaptations of plants. 7.4
Compare and contrast spore and seed production. 7.5	Seed - Wikipedia article explaining seeds, their production, development and dispersal Seed Evolution - explanation accompanied by a large number of very helpful illustrations Spore - Wikipedia article explaining spores, their production and dispersal Vegetative Reproduction - a process by which new individuals arise without production of seeds or spores
Design an experiment to investigate the function of plant hormones. 7.6
Prepare a presentation about plants that are harmful or beneficial to humans. 7.7	Common Poisonous Plants and Plant Parts - Some part of the ornamental plants or flowers in your yard may contain deadly poison. Edible and Harmful Plants - emphasis on care of captive reptiles rather than humans Harmful Plants - 12 Garden and Yard Plants Harmful to Humans Harmful plants Gallery - posted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers List of Poisonous Plants - an extensive, if incomplete, list of plants containing poisonous parts that pose a serious risk of illness, injury, or death to humans or animals The Most Poisonous Plants to Humans - we often live side-by-side with plants that could be harmful to us Poinsetting it Out - clarifying the rumors about the poinsetta plans leaves Safe and Poisonous Houseplants - Listed by common name and scientific name Top 10 Most Dangerous Plants in the World - from the Home How-To section of Popular Mechanics
Describe co-evolution among various plant and animal species. 7.8