Mrs Gardners Biology Homework

Year 13: Devise an experiment that tests the difference between two sets of data using the Mann Whitney U test.

Year 12: Complete notes on the double circulatory system and on heart structure.

Year 11: Complete P3. marking and complete sheets on human reproductive organs.

Year 10: Complete conclusion and evaluation of catalase experiment.

Year 9: Answer questions on classification worksheet.

Mrs Gardners Biology Homework

Year 13:
Complete notes on the spinal cord and relflex actions for Monday

Year 12:
Write up blood pressure and pulse rate experiment for Monday.

Year 11:
Complete the self-mark activity for Paper 3 for Tuesday

Year 10:
Complete the TRY THIS exam question for Wednesday

Year 9:
Complete the first activity on the Graphing Skills worksheet (for next lesson).

Trip to the Wolf Park Pupil Comments

Ana wrote:

I really like animals and before I went there I didn’t really know much about wolves. The first thing the guide showed us was a blind wolf who was white as snow, also in that enclosure was a half-wolf, half-dog, he was really cute! After that we saw other types of wolves, I liked them all however I only remember two types of wolves. One was the Russian wolves with their sixth month old cubs, and the smallest one was called Egor, he was sooo cute! The others I remember were the Iberian wolves, they were so big! After watching all the wolves we had a quiz and then we had lunch. After that we saw some farm animals including some foxes-they were really cute too!!!! Ihad a lovely time at the wolf park!!

Trip to the Wolf Park Pupil Comments

Elsa wrote:

We heard wolves howling, I imagined how scary it could be to hear that at night. We saw lots of wolves but for me the best one was Egor, the baby wolf. I recommend this beautiful place because it also has a farm with giant pigs.

Zoe wrote:

The Wolf Park was very exciting, it was strange being so close to wolves. The way they live is so different to us and it was interesting to watch. They play fought that looked real and when they howled all in a group it was very….weird! I don’t know how they can tell who’s who but I guess they’ve known each other for awhile. There are some similarities between us and them-they treat their leader with respect. If the leader needs to sort something out they will. Also there were several other animals including pigs, goats, a sheep, chickens and ferrets. I enjoyed looking at all these animals. I hope I can go again.

Trip to the Wolf Park Pupil Comments

Egor wrote:

In the visit I learned that the wolves can be dangerous and they can be inoffensive. I also learned that in the wild wolves wouldn’t attack you because they are scared but in captivity they are already accustomed to you and they would attack.

Tristan wrote:

My favourite part was when the guide threw chunks of meat at the wolves and they jumped up really high and caught them in the air.

Trip to the Wolf Park Pupil Comments

Ed wrote:

At the wolf park it was really interesting watching them jump for food and learning about the alpha males, alpha females and beta fe/males. We learned all about different types of wolves and things like some of them have lots of fur to keep them warm in the winter. Then after that we had a quiz to test our knowledge about wolves with 11 questions, the winner would get a prize. So first we were tying for first place then suddenly we dropped to second and we finished second. The winner got a poster of a wolf, then I went to the shop; they had posters, necklaces, magnets. Last of all we went to the petting zoo and we saw foxes, pigs and loads more.

Trip to the Wolf Park

What a wonderful trip we had to the Wolf Park (Lobo Park).

In the run up to Science Week Key Stage 3 all went to the Wolf Park for their KS3 Science Trip 2008. The day was educational and everyone enjoyed the day out. We learned about wolves, and issues surrounding endangered species, breeding programmes, animal behaviour and animal care. We saw some amazing behaviour from the wolves as an alpha female exerted her dominance over a lower ranking male and also how a pack all showed off to their alpha male. The petting farm was great too and I suspect Pinkie the Pig was a big favourite. On the Year 7 trip, even after a long day, puplsw ere still asking questions at the end and were fascinated by the foxes...we left at the very last second and I had to run for the bus!!!

Well done KS3 for your excellent behaviour and attitude.

I think we should have a small collection and adopt a wolf at Lobo Park. This would help this valuable centre to keep running and we can also have our very own KS3 wolf. Keep an eye out for the collection tin!

Thank you to all the staff at Lobo Park and thanks to Mr Hogan for organising a fantastic day out.

Mrs Gardners Biology Homework

Year 9 Organ Game:
Thank you for emailing your results. 2 housepoints go to Omar as he got the highest score...even beating me!!!
Mrs Gardner

Mrs Gardners Biology Homework

Homework summary for classes:

Year 13:
Complete the brainquest and label the diagram of the brain. Remember, if you want to do the IQ test, to untick all the newsletter boxes etc. Due in for next lesson and we can see if you are brainier than me!

Year 12:
As we miss our double lesson on Monday due to the field trip the work I am setting is a little on the long side and will be discussed in detail in our Friday lesson. In short: complete the notes set and answer the exam questions.

Year 11:
Complete the Growth coursework write-up. This will be due in next Thursday.

Year 10:
Complete the example exam question on the enzyme sheet. In addition finish off your mindmap for the enzyme topic.

Year 9:
Complete the gender analysis for the height class (averages, table and graph).

Ooh! What a lovely set of homework!
Enjoy!
Mrs Gardner

Science Week 2008 Timetable

Science Week Fun Events

This is the timetable for the fun challenges happening this week.





Monday:
Student quiz
Staff quiz
House Science Challenge:
Building light houses : 9LK, p. 1 and 2, Sc2
Building bridges: 8MJC, p. 3 and 4, Sc4
Science play: Year 10(IF), p. 6 and 7, Sc3

Tuesday:
House Science Challenge:
Science play: year 10(PH and AG), p4 and 5, Sc3

Wednesday
House Science Challenge:
Boat racing: 7RF, p. 1 and 7, Sc3 and mini-pool
Boat racing: 7JW, p. 4 and 5, Sc4 and mini-pool
Treasure Hunt: All years, Lunch 1.40-2.20, Sc4

Thursday:
House Science Challenge:
Building lighthouses: 9IM, p.4 and 5, Sc4
Building bridges: 8MD, p. 6 and 7, Sc2

Friday:
Mad Explosions: All years (45 tickets only), 1.50-2.20, Sc4

Ticket only events:

Tickets can be collected on Wednesday 12^th November at morning breaktime in Sc1. This will be on a first come first served basis. Do not collect tickets on behalf of your friends.

Treasure Hunt: This can be collected from Sc4 from 1.40pm onwards. You may enter as an individual or as a team, (maximum of 4 in a team only).

OTHER EVENTS

Y12 & 13 Science Play Challenge – this is to be entered as a combined year group. You will be given two weeks to write and produce the play. Judging will take place on Friday 22^nd November at lunchtime.

Science Week 2008

EIC Science Week 2008

We will be encouraging students in both Primary and Secondary to explore the Wonderful World of Science.

Students: You will be able to develop problem solving skills, witness explosions and even invent plays on interesting topics in Science. The main events are listed in the next post so keep an eye out for them: one of them could include you!!!!

Year 10 Biology Homework (Mrs Gardner)

Year 10 Biology:

This week:
You must hand in your write-up tomorrow.
Remember to revise for your Chapter 2 test on Thursday.

Enjoy!
Mrs Gardner

Year 11 Biology Homework (Mrs Gardner)

Year 11 Homework for the week

1) Complete Homeostasis booklet for Friday
2) Complete the exam paper given on Friday. This is due in on Tuesday.

Note: I am on a school trip on Friday so in your lesson you will have the opportunity to work through a paper 3 exam paper using your notes and textbook. Please focus on reading the questions carefully and constructing your answers according the style of question (look at the instruction word of the question eg. "state", "define", "explain" etc.) and mark allocation. Complete this paper as part of your homework if you do not finish it in class. We will review both papers on Tuesday.

Enjoy!
Mrs Gardner

Year 9 Homeowrk (Mrs Gardner)

Year 9 Variation and Heredity Homework:

Collect a picture of your mother, father and yourself (or if you prefer choose a famous family to look at) and prepare a poster showing which characteristics you have inherited from which parent. You can add additional information not obvious in photos (eg height, funny toes etc.). The homework can be extended to investigate inherited characteristics from your granparents or you can include your brother or sister (if you have one).
You have one week.
Please do not use photos that are not copies as they may get lost or damaged in the wall display.

Have fun!
Mrs Gardner

Year 12 Biology Homework (Mrs Gardner)

Year 12 Biology Set Monday, due in Friday
1) Complete the self-mark exercise. Add up your marks and pay close attention to the markscheme and the reasons why you may not have worded an answer accurately enough to justify a mark.
2) Complete the notes from page 46-47 of your green textbook (How Science Works) and answer the questions on page 47.
Mrs Gardner