Internal assessment resources

Have you ever visited the NZQA website? This link will take you to the assessment resources page where you will find information about the internal assessments. The most relevant section at the moment is probably the marking schedule for the ecological patterns investigations. Use this to help you to prepare for the assessment at the end of this term.

Creepy phagocytosis!

Check out the Neutrophil (a special white blood cell) gobbling up the bacterial cell in this short video. this happens as part of the immune response when cell membranes detect 'foreign' cells.

The second clip shows two PROTISTS (we will look at some of these under microscopes next week). The Amoeba is phagocytosing the Paramecium.

Amazing cells!! (great interactive resources)

Check out the following link to look at comparision of size between different cells, cell structures, bacteria, virus and molecules. This page (click here) also has a huge number of videos that will be useful to watch along side your BIOZONE activities.

ME Biology homework -
View A TOUR OF THE CELL and then view INSIDE THE CELL - click on the organelles of animal and plant cells to find out more about what they do.

Plant Cells video

Plant Cells: Crash Course Biology #6 - YouTube: ""

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Ecology Investigation

Have you chosen which native species you are going to research for your assessment?  By now you have covered the theory in class and you should be busy collecting articles and information so you have all the material you will need to write your reports.
One good way to get started could be to read the Wikipedia entry for your species. At the foot of the Wikipedia entry there is a list of references they have quoted. These references are a great starting point for your research. Please ask your teachers if you have any problems.

Photosynthesis Rap - YouTube

Photosynthesis Rap - YouTube:

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