Biology+teachers

=**__Biology Teachers Ideas page__**= __Name e-mail__ Rochelle Ebel - rebel@central-lyon.k12.ia.us Josh Martinsen - jmartins@w-sioux.k12.ia.us Jenna Noble - jnoble@george-lr.k12.ia.us Joann Kenny (Biology/ Anatomy/ Health)- jkenny@hartley-ms.k12.ia.us Nancy Watterson (Sibley-Ocheyedan)- nwatterson@thegenerals.org Mary Stai (Biology/Adv Bio/Anat & Phys/Integrated Science) mstai@west-lyon.k12.ia.us Alysia Haveman - ahaveman@westernchristianhs.com Cheryl Kroese - CKroese@hmshawks.org
 * __Names and e-mails__** - Here is a section to write your names and e-mails that way if you want to contact one of the other biology teachers directly about something they have posted -you will be able to. When you add something to the page - if you wouldn't mind putting your name or e-mail address by it so someone can contact you if they have a question.

http://cibt.bio.cornell.edu/labs_and_activities/images/Elodea.pdf. If you have questions e-mail me at jmartins@w-sioux.k12.ia.us
 * __**Photosynthesis inquiry lab**__ I found this lab a couple years ago and it is a great inquiry lab for biology students. It takes a minimum amount of materials. Large test tubes, elodea plants ( found at Petco and sometimes walmart), Bromthymol blue (directions on mixing the solution are included in the lab), corks for test tubes, light source and aluminum foil. The lab can be found at


 * **__Insect collection__** - I have done an insect collection in the fall of the year every year for the past 14 years. It's not perfect - but I would like to think that I have a lot of the kinks worked out. This is almost completely and out-of-class assignment. I don't give them any time to collect insects. I require them to have a box with a lid for their projects when they turn them in (because I had mice destroy a couple collections one year). There are 4 main books that I have the students use to identify insects: National Audobon Society field guide to insects and Spiders, National Wildlife Federation Field guide to Insects and Spiders, Kaufman Field guide to Insects, and Simon and Schusters Insects. There are many good websites out there - but that makes it very difficult for me to check identifications. I have the students kill all of their insects using plastic ziplock bags and putting them in the freezer. It eliminates harsh chemicals ( like the cyanide jars I used to use) and moldy insects that you can get from using fingernail polish remover. Just like anything else you put in the freezer - the insects are preserved until the students decide to take them out and pin them. Otherwise insects become stiff and break when you pin them. I will attach my assignment sheet along with the grading sheets that I use for the projects. Feel free to download them, use them and change them as you wish. If you have any questions - drop me an e-mail. jmartins@w-sioux.k12.ia.us
 * __**Microbes Case Study - Patients and Instructions**__ - Attached is the Microbes Case Study I shared with you. If I come up with more cases, I will add them. This is great for after we study bacteria, viruses, and protists. If you have questions, email me at jnoble@george-lr.k12.ia.us
 * [[file:Microbes Case Studies - Biology.docx]]

Resource Wesbites: Here is a location to put all the websites that are great resources for Biology teachers. [|www.biologycorner.com] - This website has a lot of worksheets and activity ideas on a variety of Biology topics. There is also a search feature. (Added by Joann Kenny) [] - This website is a genetics website. It has interactives, videos, and activities for the students to complete. (Added by Joann Kenny)