This is the textbook link for my Biology 30 Online course and represents the content for the new Saskatchewan Biology 30 Curriculum.

BIO 30 TEXTBOOK LINK

Rat Lab Exam Images

The following images will be used on the rat lab exam tomorrow:

Sask Fires Perspective

Wildfires in Alberta and Saskatchewan http://t.co/9liCvvwhYf

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Health Science 20 Discussion

The students read the following 4 articles:

Makayla Sault, girl who refused chemo for leukemia, dies

Florida spa that treated First Nations girls with cancer faces lawsuits from ex-staff

First Nation family's refusal of chemo a precedent-setting case, expert says'Doctor' treating First Nations girls says cancer patients can heal themselves

Some of their answers and talking points:

QUESTIONS

DISCUSSION

Remind101 Health Science 20

This is Water

Equality and Justice

In Class Video

Loftus/Palmer in Biology 30

If you haven't heard of Dr. Elizabeth Loftus and her amazing research ... you should.  We are watching videos like the one below to see how students can be coerced into answering questions the way I want them too.  Coercion and suggestive questioning can fool even the most aware viewer!

Student question on 'Creation/Evolution Debate'

An email from one of my online students:

Hello Mr. Binsfeld, I am currently working on the chapter in the Biology course concerning Charles Darwin, and I have a question for you. If you don't mind me asking, what is your opinion on the creation vs. evolution debate? Seeing as you are a biology teacher in a catholic school. If you do not wish to respond I fully understand.

My response:

I have been asked this question many times by my Biology students over the last 21 years.  The Catholic church has no issue with evolution ... and neither do I.  There are overwhelming facts and evidence in support of the theory of evolution.  Unfortunately the general public doesn't understand the concept of 'theory'.  As you know now a 'theory' is essentially a 'fact' in the world of science because there is so much evidence that supports it one would almost be foolish to ignore it!  No one debates the 'germ theory' for instance .. bacteria, viruses, fungus are small creatures that make us sick.. Theory in this instance is not debated .. but evolution is .. 

The issue with Catholicism and evolution is the 'ensouling' of the human.. something which I can't comment on and is still a sticking point.  Do a bit of research on your own using reputable web-sites.

As I tell my students in-class ... 'There is no debate, evolution has occurred, is occurring and will continue to occur - look at the evidence!'

Cheers!

John and Ayden with a very cool slinky demo -- watch the golf ball at the bottom

How Scientists are Creating Synthetic Life

Scientists creating synthetic life

Science 10 Demo - Jayden/Cordell Combustion

Science Presentation with Demo Schedule

Renowned doctor Ezekiel Emanuel says 75 is good age to die

READ HERE

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel is one of the most renowned and esteemed physicians in the United States, but he thinks medical science is prolonging our lives too far. (Candace diCarlo)

Calculating the mass of a big wave

Sex Determination

Post Season Baseball Math! The Math on Letting Lance Lynn Hit

A neat analysis of letting Lance Lynn hit!

READ HERE