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)

 

•         Class supplies, please bring and turn in one of the following:
•      2^nd - Bring large glue sticks or pack of clear tape 
•          3rd – Bring large glue sticks or pack of clear tape    4^th – Bring 1-2 boxes of tissues or bottle of GermX
•          6^th - Bring map pencils or markers                           7th - Bring large glue sticks or pack of clear tape

 

 

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 NOT their electronic devices (iPods/Airpods, telephones, Smart watches) during the school day. It is expected that students will leave these devices turned off & in their backpack. Use of such devices 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%.  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:

1^st Nine weeks:  Safety & Scientific Method, Cell Structure, Cell Homeostasis, Biomolecules

2^nd Nine weeks:  Cell Metabolism, DNA, Cell Cycle & Biotech, Flow of Genetic Info, Meiosis & Chromosomes

3^rd Nine weeks:  Genetics, Evolution & Taxonomy, Microbiology, Plant Systems

4^th Nine weeks:   Animal systems, Ecology, EOC Review, Spring Project

 

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE                                                                                            COURSE:  Biology

2025 - 2026 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.

 

25-26 PACING OVERVIEW**
1st nine weeks Aug 13-Oct 9   42 days											2nd Nine Weeks Oct 20-Dec 19  41 days					3rd Nine Weeks Jan 7- Mar 20 38 days															4th Nine Weeks Mar 23-May 21 42 days
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34	35	36	37
Unit 1 Cellular Structure, Function, and Process								Unit 2 Flow of Genetic Information						Unit 3 Mechanisms of Genetics and Evolution								Unit 4 Classification, Micro, Animal systems							Unit 5 Plants & Ecology, EOC Review, Project
Launch	Cell		Homeo- stasis		Metabolism			DNA / Cell Cycle			Protein Synthesis			Meiosis		Here dity			Evolution			Taxonomy		Micro		Animal Systems			Plants & Ecology			EOC Review		Animal Project

 

**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