Welcome
to my honors biology class. This science class is going to be different from previous science classes because I integrate
technology into a majority of my curriculum as well as letting the student conduct the learning while I facilitate the learning.
Unlike the general biology class, we will go into depth in some topics. So I hope you will like to join me on this biology
quest.
General
Expectations:
· Know and follow the school's policy and classroom rules
· Always be courteous and respectful towards your fellow students
· Accept responsibility for completing your
own work
Required
Materials: Bring these materials to class daily.
· Biology: Concepts and Connections, Campbell and Reese 5th Ed. (Leave it at home)
· calculator (dollar store's calculators are fine)
· a bound notebook for all of your lab work (college or wide rule)
· 1'' binder for all other class activities
· Pens/Pencils
· Color Pencils or Markers
Grading
Policy: Grades will be based on the percentage of points earned in the three
categories listed below. The three category averages will be weighted as follows:
First
Semester
· 45% Tests & Quizzes
· 15% Labs
· 15% Science Fair
· 25% Class Work & Homework
Second Semester
· 45% Test and Quizzes
· 30% Labs
· 25% Class Work & Homework
90 –
100 A Outstanding Performance
80 –
89 B Above Average Performance
70 –
79 C Average Performance
60 –
69 D Below Average Performance
0 –
59
F Failing
Y You will successfully complete a research project to be entered in the PCHS SCIENCE FAIR.
Science
Fair Important dates:
Topic
Selection- TBA
Research
Plan, Bibliography, Necessary Certification Forms- TBA
PCHS Science
Fair- TBA
Edison Regional Science Fair- TBA
State
of Florida Science Fair- TBA
International
Science Fair- TBA
You will participate
in one special Ecology Project during the 4th marking period that will account for 25% of you lab grade.
Make-Up
Work: It is your responsibility to obtain
and complete make-up work.
· For each day of school missed, two days are allowed to complete any makeup
work.
· If absent on the day of a lab, students are requires to write a 2-3 page
research paper on a given topic.
· If absent the day lab notebooks are due, turn in your lab notebook the next
day.
· If absent the day of a test, be prepared to take the test in the next two
days before or after school
Late Assignments will not be accepted, you will receive a zero!
Course Outline
First Semester
Unit 1: The Nature of Life
Unit 2: The Cell
Unit 3: Genetics
Unit 4: Evolution
Science Fair
Second Semester
Unit 5: Bacteria, Viruses, and the Fungi Kingdom
Unit 6: The Plant Kingdom
Unit 7: The Animal Kingdom
Unit 8: The Human Body
Unit 9: Ecology
