Biology
Grade 10
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Hormones
Hormones
MELC (Most Essential Learning Competency): Explain the role of hormones involved in the female and male reproductive systems
A video discussing the reproductive system and the endocrine system’s role in reproduction
The Learning Bees. (2021, March 4). Reproductive and Endocrine System | Grade 10 Science DepEd MELC Quarter 3 Module 1 [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3zx9AHTjy8
A TED-Ed animation about the role of the endocrine system
TED-Ed. (2018, June 21). How do your hormones work? - Emma Bryce [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SPRPkLoKp8
Interactive lesson about reproductive hormones with pre- and post-quizzes, video, and worksheet
Hormones in reproduction (Higher). (n.d.). Oak National Academy. Retrieved from classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/hormones-in-reproduction-higher-cdhket
Feedback Mechanisms of the Female Reproductive System
Feedback Mechanisms of the Female Reproductive System
MELC: Describe the feedback mechanisms involved in regulating processes in the female reproductive system (e.g. menstrual cycle)
A video discussing the basics of feedback mechanisms in the female reproductive system
The Learning Bees. (2021, April 6). Feedback Mechanisms in Female Reproductive System | Grade 10 Science DepEd MELC Quarter 3 Module 2 [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBnH9voxO8I
A virtual textbook lesson on the menstrual cycle with a video and review questions
CK-12. (2016, August 17). The Menstrual Cycle - Advanced. CK-12 Foundation. Retrieved from www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-biology-advanced-concepts/section/17.82/
A cute and funny animation about the menstrual cycle
koit. (2012, November 7). Funny menstruation animation (menstrual cycle) [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvPVyas68jE
A virtual lab about the female reproductive system with readings, quizzes, and virtual microscope slides
Takizawa, P. (n.d.). Female Reproductive System Lab. Histology @ Yale. Retrieved from medcell.med.yale.edu/histology/female_reproductive_system_lab.php
Nervous System
Nervous System
MELC: Describe how the nervous system coordinates and regulates these feedback mechanisms to maintain homeostasis
The Body Control Center is an interactive activity where the user has to try to maintain homeostasis using gauges to control body system features
WGBH Educational Foundation. (n.d.). Body Control Center. PBS Learning Media. Retrieved from pbslm-contrib.s3.amazonaws.com/WGBH/conv16/conv16-int-bcc/index.html
A video presentation on the nervous system’s role in maintaining homeostasis
Allison Lilley. (2018, December 18). Homeostasis in the Nervous System [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_eTYGvYlPM
Interactive lesson about the nervous system with pre- and post-quizzes, video, and worksheet
The nervous system. (n.d.). Oak National Academy. Retrieved from classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-nervous-system-6rt64e
A video about feedback loops involved in overeating
Bouquet, R., Gotwals, H., McKneally, R., Nopakun, M., Stevens, S., & Varamo, G. (n.d.). Junk Food and the Cycle of Overeating | The Truth About Fat. PBS Learning Media. Retrieved from www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nvttaf-sci-overeating/junk-food-and-the-cycle-of-overeating-the-truth-about-fat/
A video lecture about the nervous system
The Learning Bees. (2021, April 26). Nervous System | Grade 10 Science DepEd MELC Quarter 3 Module 3 [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc3NlkT-Etg
An animation about homeostasis and feedback mechanisms
Amoeba Sisters. (2017, September 8). Homeostasis and Negative/Positive Feedback [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz0Q9nTZCw4
A virtual lab about the nervous system with readings, quizzes, and virtual microscope slides
Takizawa, P. (n.d.). Nervous System Lab. Histology @ Yale. Retrieved from medcell.med.yale.edu/histology/nervous_system_lab.php
Proteins
Proteins
MELC: Explain how protein is made using information from DNA
A simulation about protein synthesis through gene expression
University of Colorado Boulder. (n.d.). Gene Expression Essentials. PhET Interactive Simulations. Retrieved from phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/gene-expression-essentials
Drag-and-drop activity (using Google Slides) about protein synthesis
Muskopf, S. (2020, November 22). Label: Protein Synthesis. The Biology Corner. Retrieved from www.biologycorner.com/2020/11/22/label-protein-synthesis/
Interactive lesson about protein synthesis with pre- and post-quizzes, video, and worksheet
Protein synthesis. (n.d.). Oak National Academy. Retrieved from classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/protein-synthesis-68w62c
An interactive activity about protein synthesis
Blumenthal, D., Cariani, K., Dietlin, C., Pinch, P., Sicker, T., Tonkonogy, A., & Wise, C. (n.d.). How Do Cells Make Proteins? PBS Learning Media. Retrieved from www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/lsps07.sci.life.stru.cellprotein/how-do-cells-make-proteins/
A video presentation about protein synthesis, specifically transcription and translation
Cognito. (2020, March 15). How are Proteins Made? - Transcription and Translation Explained #80 [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubdoUqmNF98
A 3-D animation about protein synthesis
yourgenome. (2015, January 7). From DNA to protein - 3D [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG7uCskUOrA
An animation about protein synthesis
Amoeba Sisters. (2018, January 19). Protein Synthesis (Updated) [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oefAI2x2CQM
MELC: Explain how mutations may cause changes in the structure and function of a protein
An animation about gene and chromosome mutations as well as their effects
Amoeba Sisters. (2019, August 1). Mutations (Updated) [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl6Vlf2thvI
A worksheet on sickle cell anemia
Muskopf, S. (2019, June 1). Genetics of Sickle Cell. The Biology Corner. Retrieved from www.biologycorner.com/2019/06/01/genetics-of-sickle-cell/
A case study worksheet about cystic fibrosis
Muskopf, S. (2020, November 30). Case Study: CF Mutations. The Biology Corner. Retrieved from www.biologycorner.com/2020/11/30/case-study-cf-mutations/
An activity with 4 scenarios where the student decides what to do when faced with genetic mutations/diseases
Blumenthal, D., Dietlin, C., & Dube, L. (n.d.). Genetic Testing Dilemmas. PBS Learning Media. Retrieved from www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/arct14.sci.nvgenetd/genetic-testing-dilemmas/
Evolution
Evolution
MELC: Explain how fossil records, comparative anatomy, and genetic information provide evidence for evolution
A video about the origin of whales and other critters with photos of embryos and fossils
Parker, E. T., Thewissen, J. G. M. H., Reidenberg, J. S., Gingerich, P. D., Cochran, T., Perry, J., Deasey, J., Danzl, A., Mosco, R., Collver, J., Proctor, T., Ghasib, Z., & Hick, K. (2014, October). What Is The Evidence For Evolution? Stated Clearly. Retrieved from www.statedclearly.com/videos/what-is-the-evidence-for-evolution/
A virtual textbook lesson on evidence for evolution
Evidence for Evolution | Biology for Majors I. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-wmopen-biology1/chapter/outcome-evidence-for-evolution/
An animated lecture about evidence for evolution
Teacher's Pet. (2015, April 22). Evidence for Evolution [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O21VOcLIb3M
A video about signs of evolution in the human body
Vox. (2016, March 17). Proof of evolution that you can find on your body [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFxu7NEoKC8
MELC: Explain the occurrence of evolution
A worksheet on evolution misconceptions
Muskopf, S. (2018, February 11). Evolution: Fact, Fiction, or Opinion. The Biology Corner. Retrieved from www.biologycorner.com/2018/02/11/evolution-fact-fiction-or-opinion/
A lesson on evolution and mechanisms of evolution with readings, videos, exercises, and two simulations
Bierema, A. (n.d.). Evolution – An Interactive Introduction to Organismal and Molecular Biology. Michigan State University Libraries. Retrieved from openbooks.lib.msu.edu/isb202/chapter/evolution/
An animated video about the mechanisms of evolution
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell. (2013, July 11). How Evolution Works [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOfRN0KihOU
An animation about the evolution of humans
Tech Insider. (2018, March 25). Incredible Animation Shows How Humans Evolved From Early Life [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W5hOJaFjxU
Species Diversity and Adaptation
Species Diversity and Adaptation
MELC: Explain how species diversity increases the probability of adaptation and survival of organisms in changing environments
A video lesson on abundance, species richness, and diversity
Project Dragonfly. (2019, January 25). Abundance, species richness, and diversity [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghhZClDRK_g
A video lesson on composition and diversity in plant communities
Laurie Abbott. (2013, November 18). Plant Species Composition and Diversity [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjxWGZGzePk
Carrying Capacity
Carrying Capacity
MELC: Explain the relationship between population growth and carrying capacity
A model illustrating resource-limited population growth
Jones, T. C. (n.d.). NetLogo Web: Logistic _Growth. Virtual Biology Lab: an inquiry-based learning environment. Retrieved from virtualbiologylab.org/NetWebHTML_FilesJan2016/LogisticGrowthModel.html
A worksheet on the exponential growth of the human population and carrying capacity (Note: Desmos.com may be used for virtual graphing)
Muskopf, S. (2019, November 8). Human Population Growth. The Biology Corner. Retrieved from www.biologycorner.com/2019/11/08/human-population-growth/
A video lecture explaining the relationship between population growth and carrying capacity
FilSci Hub. (2021, March 15). Relationship between population growth and carrying capacity - Grade 10 | Science | 3rd Quarter [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=riaGZQ7ruEI
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