Name ______
Period ______
· Final Exam Dates: June 10, 11, and 12, 2014
· REGENTS DATE: Tuesday, June 17, 2014
What do I need to know for
The Living Environment Regents Exam?
Date: / Time:June 2014
Location:
Period 2 / Period 9
Q: How much time do I have to take the exam?
· You will have 3 hours to take the exam. You will be required to stay in your testing location for a minimum of 2 hours after the exam begins. You may leave after two hours if you are finished with the exam.
· You must be on time! If you arrive later than the start time, you will not be allowed to take the exam. Please note that if you miss this exam, the next time that the exam is offered is in August.
Q: What do I need on the day of the Regents?
· #2 pencils with erasers (many)
· Blue or Black ink pens (many)
· Calculator – 4 function or scientific – no graphing calculors
· Dress comfortably and bring a sweatshirt if you get cold.
· You will NOT be allowed to have any other items at your seat. This includes purses, backpacks, cell phones, IPods, books, etc. Do NOT bring anything that you are not willing to leave in another room.
Q: What do I write with?
· Graph – MUST BE IN PENCIL
· Drawings – MUST BE IN PENCIL
· Scantron – MUST BE IN blue or black PEN
· Open Ended Questions – MUST be in blue or black PEN
Q: Should I skip any questions or leave any blank?
· No, you must complete every question on the test. DO NOT leave anything blank. Even if you do not know the answer, write SOMETHING related to the question because it may be correct.
Q: What are some helpful hints that you can give me?
· Get a good night’s sleep, eat Lunch (protein is brain food), dress comfortably, and use the restroom before the exam.
· Most studies show that if you are undecided between two responses, the one that you first thought was correct is usually (not always) the correct one. Go with your first instinct – don’t change your answer unless there is a really good reason to do so!
· Take your time and check your work when you finish.
o You will have one scantron to fill out in blue or black pen. Check it over with your test to make sure that you filled it in correctly.
o Ask a proctor for instructions if you need to change an answer that you already bubbled in.
· For multiple choice questions:
o Underline the important parts of the question.
o Use the process of elimination to help narrow down the choices.
o Label what you know in each diagram.
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· For open ended questions:
o Restate the question and then provide your answer in a complete sentence.
o Answer all parts of the question.
o Use bullets to organize your answers, but do NOT write in phrases.
o Write NEATLY.
· For graphs:
o Use your minimum and maximum values to determine your scale.
o You do NOT have to start your scale at zero but you must label the origin for both the X- and Y-axis.
o For line graphs, circle and connect your points.
o For bar graphs, if one bar is zero, leave it blank. Don’t draw a line at all.
You may not ask any clarification questions about the exam!
o We cannot tell you the definition of a word.
o We cannot read a question to you or explain what it means.
o We cannot tell you what a diagram is pointing to.
Q: What is the format of the test?
· The Regents exam has a total of 85 points.
· Part A: [30 points]
o Questions #1-30 are multiple choice
o Randomly selected from all topics
· Part B-1: [13 points]
o Questions #31-43 are multiple choice
o Based on experimental design and data interpretation (experiments, tables, and graphs)
o Reading comprehension
· Part B-2: [12 points]
o Questions #44-46, 48, 51-55 are 1-credit open ended questions
o Questions #47, 49-50 are multiple choice
o Based on experimental design and data interpretation
o Reading comprehension
o Usually one is a question in which you will construct a line or bar graph
· Part C: [17 points]
o Questions #56-72 are 1-credit open ended questions
o Randomly selected from all topics
· Part D: [13 points]
o Questions #73-76, 81-82 are multiple choice
o Questions #77-80, 83-85 are 1-credit open ended questions
o Based on the four STATE LABS:
§ Diffusion Through a Membrane (model cell, red onion)
§ Making Connections (clothespin)
§ Relationships and Biodiversity (Botana curus)
§ Beaks of Finches (bird wheel)
Q: How should I study for the Regents?
· Use your Review Book. (I have a few left.)
· Do the Castle Learning assignments.
· Complete the review work distributed in class.
· Correct and study the green sheets.
· Use the midterm review materials that were distributed in January.
· Study and correct old quizzes and tests.
· Create index cards of vocabulary words and quiz yourself (or have someone else quiz you).
· Divide a piece of paper in half, write vocabulary and ideas on one side, and explain each one on the other. Cover one side and quiz yourself.
· Read your notes, cover them over, and write out what you can remember. Check your answers and correct what you get wrong.
· Check out websites and animations online.
· Don’t cram the night before!
· Attend Biology Review!
· Use Castle Learning to create exams and complete practice questions
Q: When will I know my Regents exam score?
· You will be contacted if you earn an F (less than 65%) on your Regents exam or as your final average in biology class.
· Your Regents exam score, along with your final average, will appear on your report card.
NAME ______DATE______
What you should KNOW / NOTES
· Levels of organization:
o Organelle
o Cell
o Tissue
o Organ
o Organ system
o Organism
· Human body systems major organs and functions
o Digestive
§ Absorption
o Respiratory
§ Diffusion
§ Gas exchange
o Circulatory
o Excretory
o Musculoskeletal
o Endocrine
o Nervous
o Immune
· State Lab: Making Connections
o Muscle fatigue
o Pulse rate
UNDERSTAND that…
· All levels of life have systems of related parts.
· Just as cell parts are coordinated and work together, body systems must also be coordinated and work together.
Review Book Pages
pp. 49-71
NAME ______DATE______
What you should KNOW / NOTES
· Homeostasis
· Dynamic equilibrium
· Graph of homeostasis
· Negative feedback mechanism
· Communication system
o Nervous system
§ Nerve impulse (signal)
§ Neurotransmitter
o Endocrine
§ Hormone
§ Receptor
§ Target (organ/tissue/cell)
· Regulation
o Temperature
o Blood sugar
§ Insulin
§ Pancreas
§ Glucose
o Blood CO2
o CO2 and H2O in Plant
· Stimuli
· Guard cells
· Nerve impulse (signal)
· Neurotransmitter
UNDERSTAND that…
· To maintain homeostasis, organisms have mechanisms to detect changes and make corrections.
Review Book Pages
pp. 63-68
NAME ______DATE______
What you should KNOW / NOTES
· Part of the blood
o Red blood cell
o White blood cell
o Platelet
· Pathogen
o Bacteria, Virus, Fungi, Parasites, Allergen
· Causes of disease and examples
o Infectious
o Poor health/life style
o Autoimmune Disease
o Genetic
o Diagnosis
o Symptom
o Cure/Treatment
· Immune System three lines of defense:
o Phagocyte
o Engulf
o White blood cell
o Antibody
o Antigen
o Memory cells
· Active and Passive Immunity
o Vaccine
· Allergy
· HIV/AIDS
· Immunosuppressants/transplants
o ABO Blood typing
UNDERSTAND that…
· The actions of the immune system are highly specific in sequence.
· Homeostasis in an organism is constantly threatened.
· Failure to respond effectively to any change can result in disease or death.
Review Book Pages
pp. 72-78
NAME ______DATE______
What you should KNOW / NOTES
· DNA/Chromosome
· Body (somatic) cells/ Gametes (sex cells)
· Diploid (2n)/Haploid (1n)
· Mitosis/Meiosis
· Clone
· Asexual/Sexual Reproduction
· Egg (pathway)
· Ovaries à Fallopian tubes à Uterus
· Placenta/Umbilical cord
· Amniotic sac
· Testes
· Sperm (pathway)/semen
· Penis
· Urethra
· Bladder
· Rectum
· Fertilization à Zygote à Embryo à Fetus
· Testosterone
· Estrogen/Progesterone
· Differentiation/specialization
· Factors that affect development
UNDERSTAND that…
· The continuity of life (species survival) is sustained through reproduction.
· The processes of gamete production, fertilization, and development follow an orderly sequence of events.
· Reproduction and development are sequential and are influenced by many factors.
Review Book Pages
pp. 79-96
NAME ______DATE______
What you should KNOW / NOTES
· Genetics
· Inheritance (Heredity)
· Trait
· DNA/RNA (m, t, r)
· Nucleotide
· Bases (A T C G U)
· Gene (Code) à Chromosome
· Replication/Template
· Transcription/Translation
· Triplet code (Codon)
· Protein synthesis
· DNAàRNAàProtein
· Geneàamino acid sequenceàprotein shapeàprotein function
· Differentiation
· Gene expression
· Mutations and Mutagenic agents
· Selective breeding
· Genetic engineering/Recombinant DNA/Plasmid
· Cloning
· Restriction enzymes
· Gel electrophoresis/DNA fingerprinting
· Genetic disorders
UNDERSTAND that…
· Life continues because DNA is passed from one organism to another.
· The genetic code in DNA provides instructions for protein synthesis.
· The environment influences DNA and therefore the physical traits of organisms.
· Biotechnological methods allow humans to manipulate DNA.
Review Book Pages
pp. 97-115
NAME ______DATE______
What you should KNOW / NOTES
· Evolution
· Classification/Dichotomous Key
· Genus/Species
· Evidence of evolution
§ Fossil record
§ Comparative anatomy, embryology, cytology, & biochemistry
· Lamarck vs. Darwin
· Natural selection
· Population
· Adaptation (Adaptive value)
· Overproduction
· Competition
· Limited resources
· Variation & Sources (Mutation & Recombination)
· Survival of the fittest (Fitness)
· Reproductive success
· Selecting agents
· Extinction
· Branching bush diagram
· Speciation
· Common ancestor
· Geographic isolation
· Pesticide/Antibiotic resistance
· Artificial selection
UNDERSTAND that…
· The theory of evolution is supported by a wide range of evidence.
· Individual organisms change within their lifespan, while populations evolve over a long period of time.
· The environment, NOT the organism, determines the traits that will lead to survival and reproduction and the traits that will lead to extinction.
· Genetic variation increases the chance of species survival in a changing environment.
· All living things share a common ancestor.
· Humans influence the evolution of other species.
Review Book Pages
pp. 116-127
NAME ______DATE______
What you should KNOW / NOTES
· Organism
· Population
· Community
· Ecosystem
· Biosphere
· Abiotic/Biotic factor
· Producer/Consumer
· Autotroph/Heterotroph
· Herbivore/Carnivore/Omnivore
· Decomposer
· Scavenger
· Food chain & web
· Energy pyramid
· Niche/Habitat
· Competition
· Predator/Prey relationship
· Symbiotic relationships:
o Commensalism/Parasitism/Mutualism
· Water cycle
· Carbon-Oxygen cycle
· Carrying capacity
· Limiting factor
· Ecological Succession
UNDERSTAND that…
· Living things interact with and depend on each other and their environment.
· The interactions of abiotic and biotic factors results in a flow of energy and a cycling of materials that are essential for life.
· An ecosystem can only support a set number of organisms at a time.
· Biodiversity increases the stability of the ecosystem.
· Although ecosystems can become unstable, they usually recover.
· Ecosystems provide energy and materials to sustain human life.
Review Book Pages
pp. 1-17
NAME ______DATE______
What you should KNOW / NOTES
· Population growth
· Introduced/Invasive species
· One-crop farming
· Biodiversity
· Global warming
· Greenhouse effect
· Pollution
· Fossil fuels
· Renewable & Nonrenewable resources
· Deforestation
· Habitat destruction
· Acid rain
· Ozone depletion
· Over-harvesting
· Extinction
· Biomagnification
UNDERSTAND that…
· Humans are a part of the living environment. They affect the balance of energy and materials in ecosystems on purpose or by accident.
· Individual choices and societal actions can contribute to improving or destroying the environment.
Review Book Pages
pp. 128-134