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Grade 11/12 General Biology 1
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Cell Theory
Cell Theory
MELC (Most Essential Learning Competency): Explain the postulates of the cell theory
A short multiple-choice quiz on the cell theory
Muskopf, S. (n.d.). Quiz: The Cell Theory. The Biology Corner. Retrieved from www.biologycorner.com/quiz/qz_cell_theory.html
A TED-Ed video on the history of the cell theory
TED-Ed. (2012, June 4). The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-Woods [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OpBylwH9DU
A virtual lesson on the cell theory with videos, exercises, and quizzes
Texas Education Agency (TEA). (n.d.). It's All About Cell Theory. Texas Gateway. Retrieved from www.texasgateway.org/resource/its-all-about-cell-theory
A video lesson on the cell theory
STEMstream. (2018, December 20). The Cell Theory | Complete Breakdown in 8 Minutes | Bio 101 | STEMstream [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XjKmR2heH8
Cell Structure and Functions
Cell Structure and Functions
MELC: Describe the structure and function of major and subcellular organelles
Cells Research and Design class activity with a table for research and suggested links for designing a cell and design rubric
Muskopf, S. (n.d.). Cells Research and Design. The Biology Corner. Retrieved from www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/cell_research_design.html
A worksheet for an analogy between a cell and a city
Muskopf, S. (n.d.). Cell City Analogy. The Biology Corner. Retrieved from www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/cell-analogy.html
A video lecture on cells and their organelles
Bozeman Science. (2012, February 25). A Tour of the Cell [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z9pqST72is
Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells
Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells
MELC: Distinguish prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells according to their distinguishing features
A worksheet for a Virtual Microscope by BioNetwork
Muskopf, S. (n.d.). Virtual Microscope. Google Docs. Retrieved from docs.google.com/document/d/1gpxXE31cInT9Dbw0PP5INYnU2HZhy1ZX62t7VE9WiLQ/edit
An animation comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Amoeba Sisters. (2018, July 31). Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells (Updated) [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxujitlv8wc
Interactive lesson about prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells with pre- and post-quizzes, video, and worksheet
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells. (n.d.). Oak National Academy. Retrieved from classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/prokaryotic-and-eukaryotic-cells-6cr6ae
Cell Types
Cell Types
MELC: Classify different cell types (of plant/animal tissues) and specify the function(s) of each
A lesson on plant and animal tissues with a reading, videos, and a microscope simulator
amrita.olabs.edu.in,. (2013). Plant and Animal Tissues. Retrieved from amrita.olabs.edu.in/?sub=79&brch=15&sim=131&cnt=1
A virtual textbook lesson on plant cell types and tissues
Morrow, M. (2020, June 17). Identifying Cell Types and Tissues. Biology LibreTexts. Retrieved from bio.libretexts.org/@go/page/29536
A virtual textbook lesson on animal tissues
Kimball, J. W. (2021, January 1). Animal Tissues. Biology LibreTexts. Retrieved from bio.libretexts.org/@go/page/3990
An animation about specialized cells
Amoeba Sisters. (2016, December 2). Specialized Cells: Significance and Examples [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNe6RuK0FfA
Cell Modifications
Cell Modifications
MELC: Describe some cell modifications that lead to adaptation to carry out specialized functions (e.g., microvilli, root hair)
A virtual lesson on cell specialization and differentiation with a reading, video, interactive diagrams, and a journal activity
Texas Education Agency (TEA). (n.d.). Cell Specialization and Differentiation. Texas Gateway. Retrieved from www.texasgateway.org/resource/cell-specialization-and-differentiation
A virtual textbook lesson about modifications to epithelium
Jennings, R., & Premanandan, C. (n.d.). Modifications to epithelium – Veterinary Histology. The Ohio State University Pressbooks. Retrieved from ohiostate.pressbooks.pub/vethisto/chapter/2-modifications-to-epithelium/#:%7E:text=Microvilli%20are%20cell%20surface%20modifications,in%20the%20absorption%20of%20molecules
An animation about how cells become specialized
Amoeba Sisters. (2017, January 8). How Cells Become Specialized [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3g26p9Mh_k
Cell Cycle: (a) Mitosis (b) Meiosis)
Cell Cycle: (a) Mitosis (b) Meiosis)
MELC: Characterize the phases of the cell cycle and their control points
A Google Slides activity about meiosis
Muskopf, S. (2020, December 18). Meiosis Label. The Biology Corner. Retrieved from www.biologycorner.com/2020/12/18/meiosis-label/
A video and animation slides about meiosis
Meiosis. (n.d.). Virtual Cell Animation Collection. Retrieved from vcell.science/project/meiosis
A video and animation slides about mitosis
Mitosis. (n.d.). Virtual Cell Animation Collection. Retrieved from vcell.science/project/mitosis
MELC: Describe the stages of mitosis/meiosis given 2n=6
An animation about meiosis and its stages
Amoeba Sisters. (2017, July 12). Meiosis (Updated) [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzDMG7ke69g
An animation about mitosis and its stages
Amoeba Sisters. (2016, April 15). Mitosis: The Amazing Cell Process that Uses Division to Multiply! (Updated) [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-ldPgEfAHI
MELC: Explain the significance or applications of mitosis/meiosis
A virtual textbook lesson on why cells divide with review questions
CK-12. (2020, June 9). Cell Division. CK-12 Foundation. Retrieved from flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-middle-school-life-science-2.0/section/2.19/primary/lesson/cell-division-ms-ls
MELC: Identify disorders and diseases that result from the malfunction of the cell during the cell cycle
A virtual lesson on cancer and the cell cycle with videos, exercises, and a journal activity
Texas Education Agency (TEA). (n.d.). Disruptions of the Cell Cycle: Cancer. Texas Gateway. Retrieved from www.texasgateway.org/resource/disruptions-cell-cycle-cancer
An animation about cancer and its relation to the cell cycle
Amoeba Sisters. (2018, March 21). The Cell Cycle (and cancer) [Updated] [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVCjdNxJreE
A virtual textbook lesson on errors in meiosis with review exercises
Molnar, C., & Gair, J. (2015). 7.3 Errors in Meiosis [E-book]. In Concepts of Biology - 1st Canadian Edition (Ver. 2.01). opentextbc.ca/biology/chapter/7-3-errors-in-meiosis/
A video about Optical Microscopy in Medicine Lab and their methods to fight cancer
Glodich, I., & Nixon, J. (n.d.). Cancer Detectives: Superpowered by Laser Microscopes. PBS Learning Media. Retrieved from www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/cancer-detectives-gallery/meet-the-lab/
Transport Mechanisms: (a) Simple Diffusion (b) Facilitated Transport (c) Active Transport (d) Bulk/Vesicular Transport
Transport Mechanisms: (a) Simple Diffusion (b) Facilitated Transport (c) Active Transport (d) Bulk/Vesicular Transport
MELC: Describe the structural components of the cell membrane
A virtual lesson on the cell membrane and its components with exercises
Polk-Pohlman, B., & Liang, B. (n.d.). Construction of the Cell Membrane. Wisc-Online. Retrieved from www.wisc-online.com/learn/natural-science/life-science/ap1101/construction-of-the-cell-membrane
Games on building the cell membrane and transport mechanisms
Cell Defense: The Plasma Membrane. (n.d.). BioMan Biology. Retrieved from biomanbio.com/HTML5GamesandLabs/Cellgames/celldefensehtml5page.html
An animation about the cell membrane
Amoeba Sisters. (2018, February 28). Inside the Cell Membrane [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBCVVszQQNs
A rap about the cell membrane and its parts
sciencemusicvideos. (2013, July 30). Cell Membranes Rap [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfu1DE9PK2w
MELC: Relate the structure and composition of the cell membrane to its function
A simulation modelling the movement of molecules across a semipermeable membrane
Jones, T. C. (n.d.). NetLogo Web: diffusion. Virtual Biology Lab: an inquiry-based learning environment. Retrieved from virtualbiologylab.org/NetWebHTML_FilesJan2016/SemiPermiableModel.html
A lesson on the cell membrane with an illustration, narration, and animation
Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane). (n.d.). National Human Genome Research Institute. Retrieved from www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Cell-Membrane
A virtual textbook lesson on the plasma membrane’s structure and function
Boundless. (2020, August 15). Components of Plasma Membranes. Biology LibreTexts. Retrieved from bio.libretexts.org/@go/page/12738
MELC: Explain transport mechanisms in cells (diffusion osmosis, facilitated transport, active transport)
An interactive illustrating the structures of the cell membrane and the movement of ions, nutrients, and molecules
WGBH Educational Foundation. (2002). Cell Membrane: Just Passing Through. PBS Learning Media. Retrieved from pbslm-contrib.s3.amazonaws.com/WGBH/conv19/tdc02-int-membraneweb/index.html
An animation discussing passive and active cell transport
Amoeba Sisters. (2016, June 25). Cell Transport [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptmlvtei8hw
MELC: Differentiate exocytosis and endocytosis
An animation about exocytosis and endocytosis
Science Life. (2017, November 13). Endocytosis And Exocytosis Animation - Full HD (1080p) [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCqwYRjKWOc
A virtual textbook lesson on exocytosis and endocytosis with review questions
CK-12: Biology Concepts. (2021, March 6). Exocytosis and Endocytosis. Biology LibreTexts. Retrieved from bio.libretexts.org/@go/page/6463
Structures and Functions of Biological Molecules: (a) Carbohydrates (b) Lipids (c) Proteins (d) Enzymes (e) Nucleic Acids
Structures and Functions of Biological Molecules: (a) Carbohydrates (b) Lipids (c) Proteins (d) Enzymes (e) Nucleic Acids
MELC: Describe the components of an enzyme
An explanatory video about the structure of an enzyme
Snapshot Biology. (2014, October 18). Structure of an Enzyme [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=woJK8gnPHvA
A virtual textbook lesson on enzymes
Enzymes | Boundless Biology. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-biology/chapter/enzymes/
MELC: Explain oxidation/reduction reactions
A virtual laboratory for understanding oxidation-reduction reactions
Exploring Oxidation-Reduction Reactions. (n.d.). ChemCollective. Retrieved from chemcollective.org/vlab/106
A presentation with a video, audio narration, and practice questions on redox reactions
McClinton, D., Douglass, M., & McClinton, M. (n.d.). Oxidation-Reduction Reactions. Wisc-Online. Retrieved from www.wisc-online.com/learn/natural-science/chemistry/gch7604/oxidation-reduction-reactions
An introductory video lecture about redox reactions
DeWitt, T. (2015, June 2). Introduction to Oxidation Reduction (Redox) Reactions [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rtJdjas-mY
MELC: Determine how factors such as pH, temperature, and substrate affect enzyme activity
Games about enzymes and experiments involving factors that affect enzyme activity
Enzymatic. (n.d.). BioMan Biology. Retrieved from biomanbio.com/HTML5GamesandLabs/LifeChemgames/enzymatichtml5page.html
A virtual laboratory for users to explore enzyme activity depending on pH and temperature
Herráez, A. (2019, June). Enzyme activity assay. Biomodel. Retrieved from biomodel.uah.es/en/lab/abs/activ_enz.htm
A worksheet for analyzing graphics about enzymes
Muskopf, S. (2019, October 27). Analyzing Graphics: Enzymes (AP Bio). Google Docs. Retrieved from docs.google.com/document/d/1Blf1G8DbGP7dAodeCrz-Wi2fRYUuFFDXvZdkTUvJlNY/edit
A video lesson about factors that affect enzyme activity
The Organic Chemistry Tutor. (2019, October 23). Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity - pH, Temperature, Competitive and Noncompetitive Inhibition [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=no36EgNHg6s
(1) ATP-ADP Cycle (2) Photosynthesis (3) Respiration
(1) ATP-ADP Cycle (2) Photosynthesis (3) Respiration
MELC: Explain coupled reaction processes and describe the role of ATP in energy coupling and transfer
A video on coupled reactions
Bozeman Science. (2012, May 10). Coupled Reactions [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IqgrcBkGRU
A lesson on ATP with a focus on coupling reaction
ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate | Boundless Biology. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-biology/chapter/atp-adenosine-triphosphate/
An animation about ATP
Amoeba Sisters. (2019, November 6). What is ATP? [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=23ZzI6WZS28
MELC: Explain the importance of chlorophyll and other pigments
A lesson on paper chromatography with videos and a simulator
amrita.olabs.edu.in,. (2014). Paper Chromatography. Retrieved from amrita.olabs.edu.in/?sub=79&brch=17&sim=124&cnt=1
MELC: Describe the patterns of electron flow through light reaction events
A video and animation slides about light reactions in photosynthesis
Photosynthesis (Light Reactions). (n.d.). Virtual Cell Animation Collection. Retrieved from vcell.science/project/photosynthesis
A video lecture on electron flow in light reactions
sciencemusicvideos. (2019, November 20). Photosynthesis: the Light Reactions (Non-Cyclic Electron Flow) [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-nnB8AceQQ
MELC: Describe the significant events of the Calvin cycle
An animation about the Calvin cycle
RicochetScience. (2017, April 28). The Calvin Cycle [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2ZTumtpHrs
A worksheet on the Calvin Cycle after watching a TED-Ed video
Muskopf, S. (2020, March 7). The Calvin Cycle. The Biology Corner. Retrieved from www.biologycorner.com/2020/03/07/the-calvin-cycle/
MELC: Differentiate aerobic from anaerobic respiration
A video explaining respiration and comparing aerobic and anaerobic respiration
Science Sauce. (2017, April 16). Respiration: Aerobic vs Anaerobic [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0uABIlfj44
A virtual textbook lesson on anaerobic and aerobic respiration
CK-12: Biology Concepts. (2021, March 6). Anaerobic vs Aerobic Respiration. Biology LibreTexts. Retrieved from bio.libretexts.org/@go/page/6471
Interactive lesson about aerobic respiration with pre- and post-quizzes, video, and worksheet
Aerobic respiration. (n.d.). Oak National Academy. Retrieved from classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/aerobic-respiration-crt64e
Interactive lesson about anaerobic respiration with pre- and post-quizzes, video, and worksheet
Anaerobic respiration. (n.d.). Oak National Academy. Retrieved from classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/anaerobic-respiration-6cu3cc
MELC: Explain the major features and sequence the chemical events of cellular respiration
A lesson on cellular respiration with videos, interactive exercises, and a journal activity
Texas Education Agency (TEA). (n.d.). Cell Processes: Respiration. Texas Gateway. Retrieved from www.texasgateway.org/resource/cell-processes-respiration
An animation about cellular respiration
Amoeba Sisters. (2021, April 29). Cellular Respiration (UPDATED) [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ9Zjc-jdys
MELC: Distinguish major features of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport system, and chemiosmosis
A video and animation slides about glycolysis
Glycolysis (Overview). (n.d.). Virtual Cell Animation Collection. Retrieved from vcell.science/project/glycolysisoverview
A video and animation slides about the reactions involved in glycolysis
Glycolysis (Reactions). (n.d.). Virtual Cell Animation Collection. Retrieved from vcell.science/project/glycolysisreactions
A video and animation slides about the Krebs Cycle
Citric Acid Cycle (Overview). (n.d.). Virtual Cell Animation Collection. Retrieved from vcell.science/project/citricacidoverview
A video and animation slides about the reactions involved in the Krebs Cycle
Citric Acid Cycle (Reactions). (n.d.). Virtual Cell Animation Collection. Retrieved from vcell.science/project/citricacidreactions
A video and animation slides about the electron transport chain
Electron Transport Chain. (n.d.). Virtual Cell Animation Collection. Retrieved from vcell.science/project/electrontransportchain
A video and animation slides about the ATP synthase
ATP Synthase (Gradients). (n.d.). Virtual Cell Animation Collection. Retrieved from vcell.science/project/atpsynthase
MELC: Describe reactions that produce and consume ATP
A video and animation slides about energy consumption
Energy Consumption. (n.d.). Virtual Cell Animation Collection. Retrieved from vcell.science/project/energyconsumption
A virtual textbook lesson on ATP with a video and exercises
ATP in Living Systems | Biology for Non-Majors I. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopen-nmbiology1/chapter/atp-in-living-systems/
MELC: Describe the role of oxygen in respiration and describe pathways of electron flow in the absence of oxygen
A virtual textbook lesson on cellular respiration and oxygen
Wilkin, D., & Akre, B. (2019, November 21). Cellular Respiration - Advanced. CK-12 Foundation. Retrieved from www.ck12.org/biology/cellular-respiration/lesson/cellular-respiration-advanced-bio-adv/
A virtual textbook lesson on metabolism in the absence of oxygen
OpenStax. (2021, March 6). Metabolism without Oxygen. Biology LibreTexts. Retrieved from bio.libretexts.org/@go/page/1860
MELC: Explain the advantages and disadvantages of fermentation and aerobic respiration
An experiment video of fermentation of yeast and sugar
The Sci Guys. (2016, March 17). Fermentation of Yeast & Sugar - The Sci Guys: Science at Home [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYClCHVT00M
An animation about fermentation
Amoeba Sisters. (2018, May 1). Fermentation [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbdkbCU20_M
A video about the science behind alcohol
SciShow. (2016, June 2). The Science of Alcohol: From Beer to Bourbon [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP21LH3T9yQ
A virtual textbook lesson comparing aerobic and anaerobic respiration
CK-12. (2016, August 17). Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Respiration - Advanced. CK-12 Foundation. Retrieved from www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-biology-advanced-concepts/section/5.18/
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