The Nervous System

Due Monday, April 30...A 3-D Model of a neuron.
Use anything you have at home to make a neuron...yarn, clay, Legos, food, recycled materials,etc.  You DO NOT have to go buy anything expensive for this project!  Think creatively!  Label your parts (Dendrites, Axon, Cell Body)  We will talk more in depth about the neuron on Monday.

The best site for all brain/nervous system information! http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/introb.html

Virtual Frog Dissection- The Real One is Tomorrow!

Give the dissection a try online!  http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_16/BL_16.html

Good information to prepare yourself  http://www.biologyjunction.com/frog_dissection.htm

Great pictures to help you learn the parts!  http://www.biologycorner.com/myimages/frog-dissection/

Plant Review -Quiz is Friday 4/20

For the quiz you must understand the basics structure and function of plants.  Know the following: Roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and all about your Wisconsin Fast Plants (cotyledons, etc.)

Here is a site to help you along.  Remember, you only need to know Angiosperms (flowering plants) for this quiz!
http://www.biology4kids.com/files/plants_main.html

Flowers

Basic Flower parts and their functions.
http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/qca/flowerparts.html

Flower part quiz- How fast can you do it?
http://www.purposegames.com/game/parts-of-a-flower-alternate-quiz

Know the parts for class Wednesday and we'll discuss the process of pollination and fertilization in class :)