Resources

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//Take a look at the ways to podcast - and how to use it in your Biology studies. //


//Lots of new podcasts to be downloaded from iTunes, if you do a search in the Podcast section of the site for Andrew Douch's Biology Podcasts you will be able to download what is there and prompt automatic download of new podcasts. Please make sure that you have downloaded iTunes to ensure that you can access the podcasts and can play back on either your computer or download to your MP3 and take a stroll - combine Biology with exercise!!!!// __**To date there is the following:** __ [|**iTunes Link**]
 * **Exam Preparation for 2007**
 * **Unit 3/4 Biology information for students.**
 * **Introduction to podcasting in Biology.**
 * **Genes & DNA, non-coding DNA, chromosomes & DNA replication.**
 * **Transcription of DNA, translation to protein, gene expression & regulation.**
 * ** Cell Division **
 * ** Biotechnology **
 * ** Mutations **
 * **Evolution and Natural Selection**
 * ** Evidence for Evolution **
 * ** Allele Frequency **
 * ** Evolution of Hominins **
 * **__ Podcasting link to iTunes __ **

Please ensure that you have completed the tasks outlined in this document. Attending to this introductory material will ensure that you have a great start to your Unit 4 studies. **
 * __ HOLIDAY HOMEWORK: __

__**POWERPOINT CLASS NOTES:**__ Mendelian Inheritance PPT

Chromosomal Mutation PPT

Biotechnology Concept Map - is written in the Inspiration Program please let me know if youw ould like an electronic copy.

__**THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK (04/08):**__ Please make sure you have read Chapters 7, 8 & 9. You also need to complete the worksheets and tasks provided to you over the past four lessons. Remember our guest speaker this Tuesday (5th August).You will also find above the Powerpoint we will be using in class to assist in explaining Mutations - we will studying Gene & Chromosome Mutations - either take your own notes in class or download the Powerpoint notes form this space. There are two new Podcasts for this unit - they are outlined above in the list - download them onto your iPOD and take a walk or jog - combine study with exercise!

Once again please make sure you have read through Chapters 7, 8 & 9. Remember to have completed the worksheets form the previous week - check C10 for the solutions to these. You will also have completed the Practical Exercise 8.1 Protein Synthesis - this practical may have been completed in class or if you were absent - at home. The solutions to the discussion questions are displayed in C10 for you to check - please make sure you do.
 * __NEXT WEEK'S HOMEWORK & STUDY OUTLINE (11/08):__**

You will also need to make sure that you have completed the short practice exam for Period 0 on Thursday - the solutions will be discussed at this time and another Practice Exam given out - make sure you are checking the links on the Study Support Page for extra practice questions.We will be moving onto to complete work on the following areas next week: * Pedigree Analysis * Practical work on Mutations in Genes * Genetic Biotechnology **Check this week's Study Outline**!
 * Dihybrid Crosses

This week we will be spending a double session on Biotechnology Tools. Techniques, Applications & Issues - a complimentary concept map will be distributed (great for revision purposes), we will also expereince a range of hypothetical situations. Period 0 will see us discussing the Practice Exam handed out last week - so this should have been attempted. Our Thursday double session will be used to complete a Pedigree Analysis Practical along with some practice in Karyotyping. This week will see us completing the bulk of our Area of Study 1 work for this Unit 4 and we then will move onto looking at Evolution and the work of Area of Study 2 - CHECK OUT THE NEW PODCAST ON MUTATION!!!!!
 * __THIS WEEK'S STUDY OUTLINE AND HOMEWORK EXPECTATION (18/08):__**

__THIS WEEK'S SUPPORT RESOURCES (25/08):__ Prepare your glossary list of Genetic terminology for Thursday period 0. Remember to revise and prepare support notes for your Genetics Area of Study 1 Test on Thursday. If you are prepared you will perform best!

**__THIS WEEK WE WILL BE COVERING (01/09):__** Lots of discussion of Evolution, Natural Selection and we will also be looking at the Gene Pool and the Selection Pressures that species face. Please ensure that you ahve read Chapter 10 & 11 if possible, this will ensure you are well prepared in your study. We will be supporting our theoretical study with some Practical work on Thursday, and you should be compiling your own Glossary of terminology. Lots to do and a new podcast listed above for you to check out!

Take a look at the new Unit 4 resources on the Study Support page. Lots of information on the upcoming outcomes along with further work in the area of Evolution and Natural Selection. Dont forget to submit your pedigree analysis and the additional tasks required for this week. The students who still have overdue work you need to make sure that this is all submitted by the end of the week! See you in class on Tuesday.
 * __THIS WEEK (08/09):__**

__LAST WEEK OF TERM 3:__ Well we have reached the end of another term - and we are that little bit closer to November. Still lots of time to prepare to do our very best! This week we will prepare for our SAC - Task 2 of Outcome 2. Tuesday we will prepare the theory and concepts required and Thursday across the three periods we will undertake and complete the SAC in class time. Please make sure you have taken the opportunity to prepare yourselves! You will also recieve your Holiday Homework Package and the outline is enclosed - whilst take this time to have a break from traditional school surrounds - use your time to prepare wisely also! Please pay for your final SAC excursion to the Zoo on October 9th - ALL MUST ATTEND! Have a great break and I look forward to your return early October.

Have a great week! From Mrs.Rogers