Regulars Biology
Biology I Course Information and Procedures
Materials
- Pencils/pens/notebook paper
- Spiral notebook (one subject or larger)
- Binder or folder
- Colored pencils or markers (as needed)
- Scissors & Tape/glue
- Goggles (Optional)
- You will also need to bring and turn in one of the following:
- 1st -Bring 6-8 glue sticks or pack of clear tape 2nd - Bring 6-8 glue sticks or pack of clear tape
- 3rd – Bring 1-2 boxes of tissues or bottle of GermX 4th – Bring 1-2 boxes of tissues or bottle of GermX
- 5th – Bring 6-8 glue sticks or pack of clear tape 6th - Scissors (adult size)
LATE POLICY: Late work will be accepted with penalty for both Academic Practice and Academic Achievement, as explained in class. I do drop the lowest Academic Practice grade (excluding quizzes) each six weeks.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES: According to school policy, students may use their electronic devices (iPods, telephones) in the hallways and during lunch. It is expected that students will refrain from using these devices in class unless it is for educational purposes and specific permission is given by the teacher. Text messages and telephone calls (either sent or received) will not be allowed in class, but iPods and internet use will be allowed at certain times when such use is considered appropriate. Inappropriate use of electronic devices in class will result in disciplinary measures.
GRADES: Grades for each nine weeks and for semester will be calculated as per school policy outlined in your handbook. Your average for each nine-week period will be based on the following; Academic Practice 40%, and Academic Achievement 60%. Quizzes will count as 2 Academic Practice grades. It is your responsibility to keep track of your returned papers and test grades. If you would like to discuss your grade, you can come in before or after school. Please do not ask for an in-depth explanation during class time. I will post grades regularly so that you know where you stand.
BIOLOGY COURSE SYLLABUS:
1st Nine weeks: Safety & Scientific Method, Cell Structure, Cell Homeostasis
2nd Nine weeks: Cell Metabolism, DNA, Cell Cycle & Biotech, Flow of Genetic Info, Meiosis & Chromosomes
3rd Nine weeks: Genetics, Evolution & Taxonomy, Microbiology, Plant Systems
4th Nine weeks: Animal systems, Ecology, EOC Review, Spring Project
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE COURSE: Biology
2022 - 2023 School Year
- ASCISD science students will be able to independently use their learning to:
- Become informed, critical users of science
- Craft and communicate evidence-based observations, analysis, and conclusions.
- Design and conduct investigations in order to generate reliable knowledge.
- Analyze interactions within natural, designed, and interconnected systems.
- ASCISD Biology students will conduct laboratory and field investigations for at least 40% (2 out of 5 opportunities) of instructional time.
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1st nine weeks Aug 17-Oct14 40 days |
2nd Nine Weeks Oct 17-Dec 16 43 days |
3rd Nine Weeks Jan 11- Mar 24 44 days |
4th Nine Weeks Mar 27-May 26 42 days |
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Unit 1 Cellular Structure, Function, and Process |
Unit 2 Flow of Genetic Information |
Unit 3 Mechanisms of Genetics and Evolution |
Unit 4 Classification |
Unit 5 Ecology |
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Launch |
Cell |
Homeo- stasis |
Metabolism |
DNA / Cell Cycle |
Protein Synthesis |
Meiosis |
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Evolution |
Tax- onomy & Micro |
Plants |
Animal Systems |
Ecology |
EOC Review |
Animal Project |
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**Note: Throughout the year the units may shift due to testing and school activities.
Indicates weeks that are less than 5 instructional days Indicates weeks that have state testing Indicates finals weeks