Groff, Susan
- Overview
- Health & Fitness
- PD Links & Resources for Teachers
- Marine Investigators & Savanna Scientists at MCHS
- Beautiful World, Beautiful People!
- Visiting the Fabulous Philippines
- SOFIA Ambassador's Page
- Biology Syllabus, Lab sheets & Vocabulary
- Student Resources
- Mistakes, Inventions, & Bioinspiration!
- Super Science and Fascinating Sites
- Wizards Butterflies at MCHS
- Invisible Children
- UCI GK-12 Program Scientists sharing research & activities
- How to get there!
- Scientific Readings & Articles
UCI Health Career Collaborative
Aquarium of the Pacific
UCI Brain Bee 2020

















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MCHS freshmen biology students were fortunate to receive a California Condor biotechnology kit from the San Diego Zoo Institute of Conservation Research. They had an opportunity to study about the endangered condor population, recovery, genetics and conducted a gel electrophoresis lab to determine the sex of the condor DNA. Our Wonderful Wizards did a terrific job!
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Register for the second Brain Bee (February 8th, 2020) at the University of California Irvine, Center for the Neurobiology of Learning & Memory.
https://cnlm.uci.edu/irvinebrainbee/
Register, download study materials from site and get ready to compete. We will form study groups at MCHS and be ready to compete in the Brain Bee!
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(T. rex tooth, dinosaur dig, Montana)
Welcome back to school Biology, Global Studies and Medical Core students! This will be another terrific year filled with wonderful experiences, opportunities and the discovery of skills and talents you possess.
Susan Groff: Susan.Groff@sausd.us (714) 953-3900
Homework assignments are posted on the whiteboard in the classroom and Google Classroom.
E/V Nautilus Expedition May 24th to June 9th






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Nautilus Live
Follow NASA SUBSEA scientitsts and Ocean Exploration Trust's scientists explore hydrothermal vents at Gorda Ridge. Ms. Groff will be serving as a Science Communication Fellow aboard the E/V Nautilus. Like on scoial media sites and join the expedition. You may ask questions online! Let's explore together!
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Tide Charts
Explore tide pools with your family! Check the tide chart for low tide times, Enjoy!
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Nautilus Live
Join the Ocean Exploration Trust's (oet.org) expedition season aboard the Nautilus from May to October! I will be serving as a Science Communication Fellow for the May 24th to June 9th expedition at Gorda Ridge with NASA SUBSEA.
Let's explore the hydrothermal vents together! Download the link for Nautilus Live and please like Nautilus Live on Facebook and Twitter! You can explore with the scientists the entire season, 24/7! Enjoy going where no one has gone before!
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Lost City Hydrothermal Vents video
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How do animals survive at the bottom of the ocean: short video
A brief introduction to how animals survive at various depths in the ocean.
Irvine Brain Bee













Condor Biotechnology Lab





















Ocean Institute: Science of Surf






















































CSUF Sustainability Showcase MCHS Food & Waste Audit

MCHS thanks San Diego Zoo Institute of Conservation Education










Dig Field School: Hell Creek, Montana
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Paleontology: Dig Field School I had the opportunity to participate in the DIG Field School through the University of Washington & Burke Museum. Dr. Greg Wilson, postdocs & students provided an engaging experience for teachers. This short video shows the process and topography of Hell Creek, Montana. We found numerous microfossils and macrofossils. It was a fascinating experience!
UCI Medical School
Apply for the ALMA program: ALMA Scholar
Welcome to MCHS Biology and Global Studies!
I look forward to another year with Wonderful Wizards!
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Earth Day (April 22)...Every Day!
Welcome to MCHS!
Thank you for the Fedco Grant offered through the Orange County Community Foundation for funding a field trip for 147 MCHS students to the Natural History Museum and California Science Center to see the Body Worlds Pulse Exhibit and Endeavor. Biology, Medical Core (CTE) and freshmen Physical Education students attended.
Thank you to the California Science Center for a grant to cover the admission to the Body World Pulse Exhibit.
NASA Ants in Space/Microgravity & Links
Marian Diamond, neuroscience pioineer: " target="_blank">My Love Affair with the Brain
The link below is a short video of paleontologists working on fossils at the LaBrea Tar Pits:
La Brea Tar Pits Teacher Workshop
Here are our Wonderful Wizards performing gel electrophoresis to determine the sex of the condor specimen. Future biotechnologists!!! Click on the link below:
California Condor Genetics
Thank you to San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Education for providing the California Condor biotechnology kit. Students have learned about the restoration of the condor population, genetics and utilizition of gel electrophoresis to idenitfy the sex of this incredible bird. It has a wing span of 9.5 feet!
Micro trash
Biology and Global Studies Students: Please view and take notes on this Story Map: Climate Migrants
Global Studies Students are participating in the iEARN/BRIDGE program to collaborate on global hunger issues.https://iearn.org
Middle College High School Supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Join Make A Difference Club to share local and global customs, traditions, and celebrations.**************************************************************************
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Watch our video of students creating Sugar Skulls (click on the link below):
Creating Sugar Skulls
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Join Technology Club to learn about 3D printing, green screen and Virtual Reality. Have fun sharing your creative ideas!Tech Club creating a design on Tinkercad to resolve a problem. Inspiring ideas together!
Make a Difference and Tech Clubs create sugar skulls in preparation for Day of the Dead.
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Supertracker Estimated Calorie Intake
Calculate BMI
Facts about Hunger
Zero Hunger
UN SDG Hunger
Future Scientists:******************************************************************
Biomes: UCB Biomes
Biology : Mitosis Video
National Geographic Mapmaker
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Orange County Food Pantries
Our city of Santa Ana is a designated Tree City! Explore the following link and identify the trees in our community.
http://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/green/TreeProgram.asp
Designated Tree Species of Santa Ana
http://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/green/documents/DesignatedTreeSpeciesPics-UpdatedFeb2015.pdf
Future Scientists:
Our MCHS Make A Difference (MAD) Club had a wonderful Mexican Independence Day Celebration!
Newly Harvested corn: Bollo
This is another wonderful year at MCHS!
Here are a few photographs from my wonderful summer in Panama. I spent six weeks in Panama teaching English through the Panama Teacher Match Program offered through Partners of the Americas. I met many new colleagues, students and friends.
http://carbonconnections.bscs.org/curriculum/unit-03/carbon_calculator/index.php
Teachers flying aboard SOFIA June 2015:
Ralph Peterson, Cliff Gertman & Susan Groff
Orange County Register MCHS article November 2015:
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/college-690511-high-school.html
I had the opportunity to attend the Big Ideas Fest in San Jose in December. Here is an article on my experience: http://susanjgroff.weebly.com/teach.html
I traveled to the Philippines through the Teachers for Global Classrooms program. Here is my web-site and blog for the program: http://susanjgroff.weebly.com
Aquarium of the Pacific Boeing Teacher Institute July-August 2015
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org
USC Wrigley Marine Institute:
http://dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/
Thanks to a generous grant provided by Boeing, I had the opportunity to learn new lessons and resources from the fantastic staff at the Aquarium of the Pacific. We visited Catalina Island where we stayed at the USC Wrigley Marine Institute. We attended marine research lectures, went kayaking, snorkeling in the day and at night. Thank you to the Aquarium of the Pacific for a fabulous training program!
http://www.nsta.org/publications/press/extras/files/virus/Virus-Activity7.pdf
http://www.gse.uci.edu/news/2014/groff_newsletter_w14.php
San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research (Peek at the condor cam at the link below
Panda Cam/Atlanta Zoo Twin Girls http://zooatlanta.org/panda_camDuring the 2012 summer I was fortunate to participate in the Teacher Workshop in Conservation Biology. The program was fabulous providing extraordinary training and cutting edge research in conservation of animals and plants. We will be performing unique laboratories throughout the year to support our biology curriculum. The staff and workshop at Safari Park provided a terrific experience! The Conservation Education Program at the Safari Park sponsored a field trip for all MCHS biology students last year and once again this year. It was a fantastic experience, where students performed a biotechnology lab on the estrous cycle of elephants and toured the Safari Park.
MCHS Biology students performing biotechnology lab, identifying the stage of the estrous cycle of their respective elephant specimens. The students did an outstanding job!!! Way to go Wizards!
Conservation articles:California is a Hotspot!!! EFall/Autumn Why leaves change color:Homeless Shelter Resources in Santa Anahttp://www.suntopia.org/santa_ana/ca/homeless_shelters.php
Thank you MCHS Stand Up to Cancer Club, Students, Staff, Alumni and Friends for your extraordinary support! You are truly exceptional people!(714) 953-3900 Ext. 53922NASA SOFIA Ambassador
Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared AstronomyDuring the summer of 2013 when I was receiving cancer treatment, Carlos and Josephine Sanchez surprised me with a biplane ride...one of my dreams! Many students from the class of 2010 donated money to make it a reality! Thank you to all of my students who have enriched my life!
SKYWEEK: Check out what is happening this week in the sky. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/videos/skyweekBiotechnology Workshops for High School Students:http://www.ocbiotecheducation.org/for-students.htmlMy favorite resource for everyone! This is where I fell in love with biotechnology and C. elegans (a little nematode) in 2007! http://DNALC.orgProfiles of Scientists and Engineers (Nice links = 10 pts EC for two)60 Minutes Dinosaur:Bird Connectionhttp://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5658449nhttp://www.freerice.com/index.phpLearn vocabulary, practice math, chemistry and foreign language words to help end world hunger: Log in and maintain your score for extra credit.Extra Credit Wizards!
Follow the actual photographs from NOAA http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/gallery/images/category/operation_breakthrough.htmlExtra, extra credit! Take notes and describe what you learned from the following link:http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/evolution/guess-embryo.htmlAsk A Geneticist: http://www.thetech.org/genetics/ask.php?id=81C. elegans in the Classroom: http://ww.silencinggenomesAgain, we wish to thank Fred Ceballos at EuroAmerican Propagators for his generous donation of starter plants for an MCHS fundraiser and to support our campus beautification.
http://pweuro.comLandscaping and gardening donations requested:We are in need of equipment/materials, supplies and community participation!
Wizards Butterfly Page!Visit The Exploratorium to view images of various organisms!
How to Build a Beating Heart!!!! Truly Amazing!!!!!http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/explorer/4828/Overview#tab-Videos/09346_00
Create a Concept Map (Simple Mapper) using the Genes to Cognition Site and explore the brain:
http://www.g2conline.org/
Earthquake Preparedness Information Create an earthquake survival kit with your family over spring break for extra credit. Use this time to review the guidelines together.
http:///www.oes.ca.gov/
Use your Encyclopedia Britannica account to research and support learning. Share site with your SAUSD siblings to teach them the love of learning!!
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