Biology
Mr. Lazaroff's Classes
Last Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2009 12:42 PM

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BIOLOGY: 1819, from Ger., from Gk. bios "life" (see bio-) + logia "study of." Suggested 1802 by Ger. naturalist G. Reinhold Treviranus and introduced as a scientific term that year in Fr. by Lamarck. Biological clock first recorded 1955. Biodegradable first attested 1961. Biorhythm is from 1960. Biochemistry is 1881; biofeedback is 1970; bioethics is 1971, from V.R. Potter's book of that name.
Etymological Entry from the Online Etymology Dictionary: http://www.etymonline.com/index.php

YOUR FIRST HOMEWORK!
This page will be in effect until eChalk has everyone listed.
Biology A Syllabus

Author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Anatomy & Physiology

Published May, 4th 2004

E Mail: Michael_Lazaroff@westport.k12.ct.us
NOTE: Current Students should contact me by sending e-mail through eChalk
Mr. L's DAILY SCHEDULE
All Classes are in Room 3002

We are all GLORIFIED AMOEBAS!!!

What do I mean by that?
Think about how you and the amoeba:
(a) get food,
(b) get water,
(c) exchange gases, &
(d) remove wastes.
Notice anything similar?

What do you do when a TEST is Coming up?
Here's some ONLINE RESOURCES
to help you fill out the review sheet
and some ONLINE PRACTICE QUIZZES
to help you STUDY!

What's all this about
How To Do A Chapter Outline?

ALL Homework will now be posted on BLACKBOARD
Having Problems Logging On?  CLICK HERE!

Class Rules Lab Safety Contract	Homework Login to the Westport Learning Network!	Tests (Review Sheets)	Grades Login to eChalk!
	Where's the old 5th Period Page?
	Where's the old 6th Period Page?
Biology Web Pages!	How To Use A Microscope!	College Board - SAT II ONLINE	Science Training Programs ONLINE
Click here to Share a Website!	The Department's BioWeb Collection!	Good ONLINE Resources	ONLINE DNA Review

Recent Homework:

ALL Homework is now posted on eChalk!

Try these ONLINE RESOURCES for Help:
Textbook Quizzes:

http://heg-school.awl.com/bc/companion/cmr2e/Quizzes/Quizzes.htm
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/biology/Elephant/Student_Area/MLB_SC1_ST_index.html
Biology Dictionary: http://biotech.icmb.utexas.edu/search/dict-search.html
Biology Glossary: http://gened.emc.maricopa.edu/bio/bio181/BIOBK/BioBookgloss.html
Online Biology Book: http://gened.emc.maricopa.edu/bio/bio181/BIOBK/BioBookTOC.html
Anatomy & Physiology Glossary: http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/abio/glossary.mhtml

General:

Some Biology Links

My Own Biology Links

The 9 Phyla / 11 System Chart
Online Resources!

Tests:Review Sheets, which are always due on the day of the test
(NO LATE DAY) Can Be Found on eChalk!

How does Mr. L CURVE his tests?

Do You Want to Check Out Some Practice Quizzes - Prior to Each Class' Exams? Try the BioWeb Page	Other ONLINE Quizzes are Available Courtesy of WebAnatomy Online
Try the BioWeb Page for ALL your Biology Study Needs!

Makeup Times

Before and after School (Be sure to make an appointment!)

Grades:

Login to eChalk!

Online DNA Review:

Practice DNA Structure
ONLINE!

Primer on Molecular Genetics
from the U.S. Department of Energy

This primer was prepared by Denise Casey, Human Genome Management Information System, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, for the 1991-92 DOE Human Genome Program Report.

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