For the 2020-2021 school year, check Canvas for the most up-to-date materials for Mrs. Kersting's classes. I am leaving the materials on this publicly accessible website up so the resources are easily accessible for other teachers. However, if you are one of Mrs. Kersting's students this year, please use Canvas as your access point for all resources. I won't be updating this website for the 2020-2021 school year unless we return to the classroom face-to-face full time.
Course Calendar (2019-2020 School Year)
Please note that the dates below are subject to change.
Honors Biology Lesson Plans - Evolution Unit (click HERE to jump to resources for this unit). You can download a calendar of assignments for the Evolution Unit HERE.
Honors Biology Lesson Plans - Evolution Unit (click HERE to jump to resources for this unit). You can download a calendar of assignments for the Evolution Unit HERE.
Introductory Documents (2019-2020 School Year)
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Class Materials
Below, you'll find notes, study guides, review videos, and other materials for each topic we'll study this year. Scroll down to explore the resources. Currently, we are on the Cells unit.
Cells
Class Notes
Scientific Method Notes (PowerPoint, Blank Notes, Key to Notes)
Cell Organelles (Here's the PowerPoint we will use to fill in these notes)
Cell Specialization
Microscope Notes
Organelle foldable:
Here's a sample completed foldable made on 17 x 22 paper:
Homework Assignment
Note: Mrs. Kersting may not use each of these assignments this year, and she may assign additional activities for homework.
Scientific Method and Graphing Practice
Scientific Method and Graphing Practice #2
Reading Guide
Chapter 7 Reading Guide
Study Guide and Flashcards
Click here to download a blank copy of the cell study guide.
Click here to download a KEY for the cell study guide.
Click here to download the cell biology flashcards (1-44).
Review Videos
Cell organelles
Cell organelle structure
Labs
Bubble Scientific Method Lab
Microscope Lab (not yet posted)
Scientific Method Notes (PowerPoint, Blank Notes, Key to Notes)
Cell Organelles (Here's the PowerPoint we will use to fill in these notes)
Cell Specialization
Microscope Notes
Organelle foldable:
Here's a sample completed foldable made on 17 x 22 paper:
Homework Assignment
Note: Mrs. Kersting may not use each of these assignments this year, and she may assign additional activities for homework.
Scientific Method and Graphing Practice
Scientific Method and Graphing Practice #2
Reading Guide
Chapter 7 Reading Guide
Study Guide and Flashcards
Click here to download a blank copy of the cell study guide.
Click here to download a KEY for the cell study guide.
Click here to download the cell biology flashcards (1-44).
Review Videos
Cell organelles
Cell organelle structure
Labs
Bubble Scientific Method Lab
Microscope Lab (not yet posted)
Cell Transport
Class Notes
Cell Transport Foldable
Osmosis Notes
Protist Adaptations Notes (not yet posted)
Study Guide and Flashcards
Click here to download a blank copy of the transport and protist study guide
Click here to download a copy of the key to the transport and protist study guide
Click here to download the cell transport and protist flashcards (45-64).
Videos
Plasma membrane
Cell transport
Protists
Acids, bases, and pH
Reading Guide
Cell Transport Reading Guide
Extra Study Resources
Osmosis Practice Problems: This is a slideshow. Each slide has a problem on it, and the following slide has the answer.
Cell Transport Foldable
Osmosis Notes
Protist Adaptations Notes (not yet posted)
Study Guide and Flashcards
Click here to download a blank copy of the transport and protist study guide
Click here to download a copy of the key to the transport and protist study guide
Click here to download the cell transport and protist flashcards (45-64).
Videos
Plasma membrane
Cell transport
Protists
Acids, bases, and pH
Reading Guide
Cell Transport Reading Guide
Extra Study Resources
Osmosis Practice Problems: This is a slideshow. Each slide has a problem on it, and the following slide has the answer.
Biochemistry and Metabolism
Class Notes
Biomolecule Graphic Organizer
Carbohydrates and Photosynthesis Notes and Key
Photosynthesis Video and Notes (Do this while watching Magic School Bus Gets Planted)
Respiration Notes and Key
Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids Notes and Key
Organic Molecules Concept Map (review) - blank and key
Enzyme Notes and Key
Enzyme Concept Map (review) - blank and key
Photosynthesis vs. Respiration Graphic Organizer
Labs and Activities
Elodea Lab (edited from a lab by H. Montgomery)
CO2 vs. Exercise Lab (edited from a lab by C. Baker)
Big Squeeze activity (edited from a lab by Erika, found at ahrensscience.weebly.com)
Photosynthesis/Respiration Worksheet
Poster: How do plants get energy? (photosynthesis and respiration in plants)
Enzyme graphing practice (edited from a worksheet by L Ochs)
Catalase lab (edited from a lab by S. Corcoran and H. Montgomery)
Design an Enzyme poster (from an activity by L. Ochs)
Snapase (modified from an activity by Bristol-Plymouth Taunton)
Study Guide
Blank Study Guide
Blank Study Guide Part 2
Study Guide KEY
Study Guide 2 KEY
Videos
Playlist of all videos for this unit
Organic Molecules
Enzymes
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Reading Guide
Macromolecules and Metabolism Reading Guide
Flashcards
Macromolecule Flashcards 65-113
Metabolism Flashcards 114-136
Biomolecule Graphic Organizer
Carbohydrates and Photosynthesis Notes and Key
Photosynthesis Video and Notes (Do this while watching Magic School Bus Gets Planted)
Respiration Notes and Key
Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids Notes and Key
Organic Molecules Concept Map (review) - blank and key
Enzyme Notes and Key
Enzyme Concept Map (review) - blank and key
Photosynthesis vs. Respiration Graphic Organizer
Labs and Activities
Elodea Lab (edited from a lab by H. Montgomery)
CO2 vs. Exercise Lab (edited from a lab by C. Baker)
Big Squeeze activity (edited from a lab by Erika, found at ahrensscience.weebly.com)
Photosynthesis/Respiration Worksheet
Poster: How do plants get energy? (photosynthesis and respiration in plants)
Enzyme graphing practice (edited from a worksheet by L Ochs)
Catalase lab (edited from a lab by S. Corcoran and H. Montgomery)
Design an Enzyme poster (from an activity by L. Ochs)
Snapase (modified from an activity by Bristol-Plymouth Taunton)
Study Guide
Blank Study Guide
Blank Study Guide Part 2
Study Guide KEY
Study Guide 2 KEY
Videos
Playlist of all videos for this unit
Organic Molecules
Enzymes
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Reading Guide
Macromolecules and Metabolism Reading Guide
Flashcards
Macromolecule Flashcards 65-113
Metabolism Flashcards 114-136
DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis
Class Notes
DNA Notes, DNA PowerPoint, and DNA Notes Key
RNA Notes Part 1 (RNA Structure and Transcription), Key
RNA Notes Part 2 (Types of RNA and Translation), Key
Mutation Notes and Mutation PowerPoint, Mutation Notes Key
Study Guide
Blank Study Guide
Study Guide KEY
Videos
DNA Structure and DNA Replication
RNA and Protein Synthesis
Reading Guide
Blank Reading Guide
Flashcards
DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis Flashcards (137-164)
DNA Notes, DNA PowerPoint, and DNA Notes Key
RNA Notes Part 1 (RNA Structure and Transcription), Key
RNA Notes Part 2 (Types of RNA and Translation), Key
Mutation Notes and Mutation PowerPoint, Mutation Notes Key
Study Guide
Blank Study Guide
Study Guide KEY
Videos
DNA Structure and DNA Replication
RNA and Protein Synthesis
Reading Guide
Blank Reading Guide
Flashcards
DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis Flashcards (137-164)
Cell Division
Class Notes
Mitosis: PowerPoint, Blank Notes
Cancer and the Cell Cycle: PowerPoint, Blank Notes
Meiosis notes - We will fill these in using the document camera
Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction and Karyotypes: PowerPoint, Blank Notes
Videos
Mitosis and Meiosis
Study Guide
Click here to download a blank copy of the study guide.
Click here to download a key for the study guide.
Reading Guide
Blank Reading Guide
Flashcards
Cell Division Flashcards (165-191)
Mitosis: PowerPoint, Blank Notes
Cancer and the Cell Cycle: PowerPoint, Blank Notes
Meiosis notes - We will fill these in using the document camera
Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction and Karyotypes: PowerPoint, Blank Notes
Videos
Mitosis and Meiosis
Study Guide
Click here to download a blank copy of the study guide.
Click here to download a key for the study guide.
Reading Guide
Blank Reading Guide
Flashcards
Cell Division Flashcards (165-191)
Genetics
Class Notes
Introduction to Genetics Notes and Powerpoint
Incomplete Dominance Notes
Codominance Notes
Types of Dominance Foldable
Sex-Linked Genetics Notes, Key, and PowerPoint
Study Guide
Genetics Study Guide (Blank)
Genetics Study Guide Key
Reading Guide
Blank Reading Guide
Flashcards
Genetics and Biotechnology Flashcards (192-206)
Practice Problems
Practice genetics problems- great review for test!
Videos
Simple Genetics
Incomplete Dominance and Codominance
Sex-Linked Genetics
Introduction to Genetics Notes and Powerpoint
Incomplete Dominance Notes
Codominance Notes
Types of Dominance Foldable
Sex-Linked Genetics Notes, Key, and PowerPoint
Study Guide
Genetics Study Guide (Blank)
Genetics Study Guide Key
Reading Guide
Blank Reading Guide
Flashcards
Genetics and Biotechnology Flashcards (192-206)
Practice Problems
Practice genetics problems- great review for test!
Videos
Simple Genetics
Incomplete Dominance and Codominance
Sex-Linked Genetics
Biotechnology
Class Notes
Restriction Enzymes and Gel Electrophoresis: PowerPoint, Blank Notes, Key for Notes
Transformation and Transgenic Organisms: PowerPoint, Blank Notes, Key for Notes
Cloning: PowerPoint, Blank Notes, Key for Notes
Biotechnology and Ethics: PowerPoint, Blank Notes, Key for Notes
Flashcards
The biotechnology flashcards go with the genetics flashcards. Find them in the unit above!
Restriction Enzymes and Gel Electrophoresis: PowerPoint, Blank Notes, Key for Notes
Transformation and Transgenic Organisms: PowerPoint, Blank Notes, Key for Notes
Cloning: PowerPoint, Blank Notes, Key for Notes
Biotechnology and Ethics: PowerPoint, Blank Notes, Key for Notes
Flashcards
The biotechnology flashcards go with the genetics flashcards. Find them in the unit above!
Evolution
Class Notes
Types of Selection: Blank, Key
Requirements of Natural Selection: PowerPoint, Photos for Foldable
How Speciation Happens: PowerPoint, Photos for Foldable
Evidence of Evolution: PowerPoint, Photos for Foldable
Antibiotic Resistance and Pesticide Resistance
Classification: PowerPoint, Blank Notes, Key for Notes
Categorizing Life on Earth: PowerPoint, Blank Notes, Key for Notes
Study Guide
Evolution Study Guide (blank copy)
Evolution Study Guide (key)
Reading Guide
Evolution Reading Guide
Flashcards
Evolution Flashcards (207-222)
Assignments
Early Earth and Natural Selection Worksheet
How are new species created worksheet (password protected due to copyright)
Bunny Selection Simulation
Biological Evidence for Evolution worksheet (password protected due to copyright)
Antibiotic Resistance Modeling Activity
Antibiotic Resistance Worksheet (password protected due to copyright)
Pamishan Dichotomous Key
Types of Selection Worksheet
Types of Selection: Blank, Key
Requirements of Natural Selection: PowerPoint, Photos for Foldable
How Speciation Happens: PowerPoint, Photos for Foldable
Evidence of Evolution: PowerPoint, Photos for Foldable
Antibiotic Resistance and Pesticide Resistance
Classification: PowerPoint, Blank Notes, Key for Notes
Categorizing Life on Earth: PowerPoint, Blank Notes, Key for Notes
Study Guide
Evolution Study Guide (blank copy)
Evolution Study Guide (key)
Reading Guide
Evolution Reading Guide
Flashcards
Evolution Flashcards (207-222)
Assignments
Early Earth and Natural Selection Worksheet
How are new species created worksheet (password protected due to copyright)
Bunny Selection Simulation
Biological Evidence for Evolution worksheet (password protected due to copyright)
Antibiotic Resistance Modeling Activity
Antibiotic Resistance Worksheet (password protected due to copyright)
Pamishan Dichotomous Key
Types of Selection Worksheet
Plant and Animal Adaptations
Class Notes
Pathogens Note Packet (Blank, PowerPoint)
Virus Reproduction Notes (Blank, PowerPoint)
Immune System Notes (Blank, PowerPoint)
Plant Adaptations Notes Packet (Blank, Key)
Digestive System (Video that goes along with this, blank notes, key)
Digestive System Diagram (blank, key): Note - - - due to copyright, this is a password-protected document.
Animal Adaptations Notes Packet (Blank, Key)
Activities and Projects
Disease Project (password is our mascot name, lowercase), Disease Project PowerPoint
Study Guide
Adaptations Study Guide (Blank, Key)
Flashcards
Adaptions flashcards (223-243)
Ecology
Class Notes
Symbiosis and Predator-Prey Relationships (PowerPoint, Key, Blank)
Environmental Factors that Affect Living Things (PowerPoint, Key, Blank)
Food Chains, Food Webs, and Trophic Pyramids (PowerPoint, Key, Blank)
Succession, Carbon Cycle, Nitrogen Cycle, and Phosphorus Cycle (PowerPoint, Key, Blank)
Human Population Growth and Impacts (PowerPoint, Key, Blank)
Animal Behavior Notes (PowerPoint, Key, Blank)
Animal Behavior Webquest
Study Guide
Ecology study guide (blank)
Ecology study guide (key)
Reading Guide
Ecology Reading Guide
Flashcards
Ecology and Behavior Flashcards (244-283)
Worksheets and Activities
Videos
Symbiosis and Predator-Prey Relationships
Environmental Factors that Affect Living Things
Food Chains, Food Webs, and Trophic Pyramids
Symbiosis and Predator-Prey Relationships (PowerPoint, Key, Blank)
Environmental Factors that Affect Living Things (PowerPoint, Key, Blank)
Food Chains, Food Webs, and Trophic Pyramids (PowerPoint, Key, Blank)
Succession, Carbon Cycle, Nitrogen Cycle, and Phosphorus Cycle (PowerPoint, Key, Blank)
Human Population Growth and Impacts (PowerPoint, Key, Blank)
Animal Behavior Notes (PowerPoint, Key, Blank)
Animal Behavior Webquest
Study Guide
Ecology study guide (blank)
Ecology study guide (key)
Reading Guide
Ecology Reading Guide
Flashcards
Ecology and Behavior Flashcards (244-283)
Worksheets and Activities
- Wanted Posters for symbiosis/predator/prey: (Directions)
- Symbiosis and Predator/Prey notes (PowerPoint, Key, Blank)
- Population Palooza Worksheet (Blank)
- The Lesson of the Kaibab (Blank)
- Food chain posters w/ sticky notes (Directions)
- Human Impacts booklet (Directions).
Videos
Symbiosis and Predator-Prey Relationships
Environmental Factors that Affect Living Things
Food Chains, Food Webs, and Trophic Pyramids
EOC Review
The EOC test will soon be here. We will be reviewing in class , but it is important that students review at home as well. Click the links below to watch a video of Mrs. K reteaching each topic that will be on the EOC.