other zoology units

Unit on classification and taxonomy (started on 2/2/12) - quiz on 2/10/12

1, Lecture notes:




Unit on Evolution and Classification (started on 1/17/12) - test on 2/1/12

: 1. Lecture notes:

2. Bunny simulation: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/natural-selection

3. Darwin's evolution game: http://science.discovery.com/interactives/literacy/darwin/darwin.html


Unit on DNA (started 1/4/12)- QUIZ on 1/13/12

1. Lecture notes on DNA unit: and study guide for DNA quiz:


2. Link to interactive genetics/DNA sites:


a. Click on this link. Once you are on the website, click through the pictures at the bottom of the page. Each image brings you closer to seeing what an actual strand of DNA looks like. What is your favorite picture and why? http://www.thetech.org/genetics/zoomIn/index.html


b. Click on this link. Once you are on the website, click through the 12 slides on transcription and translation as you read them out loud with your partner. http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/lsps07_int_celltrans/


c. Click on this link. Once you are on the website, click on "Build a DNA Molecule and complete the activity. After that, click on "Transcribe and Translate a Gene" and complete that activity. http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/dna/


3. More DNA practice worksheets:



Final Exams

Final exam study guide

Power points from previous units--in case students have lost notes and need to review for the final exam