Honors Biology
Advanced Biology I
Course Information and Procedures
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course presents the fundamental topics of biology, the study of living things. It is the goal of this challenging course to prepare you for AP Biology and/or other advanced science courses by helping you investigate the natural world, explain events in that world, and to use those explanations to make useful predictions. Advanced Biology I students will have regular homework and tests requiring higher level thinking skills and will also be learning how to take charge of their own learning.
CLASS RULES:
- Treat others the way you want to be treated.
- Respect the property of others. School property belongs to everyone. Homework and tests are NOT to be shared.
- Treat others with respect. Lab and group activities are an integral part of class. Behavior must include awareness of the importance of safety during lab.
- Come to class prepared. Preparation includes doing homework, studying, and having required materials. Materials needed are those common to most classes, as well as 1 or 2 composition or spiral notebooks for your biology notes.
CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
- Masks are optional but encouraged if not vaccinated
- Complete assignments and turn in/submit on time
- Work cooperatively in labs and other group assignments
- Take responsibility for makeup work
- For UIL & other planned absences – check assignments ahead of time, which will be due when you return to class
- Absence the day before a test is NOT an excuse to delay the test
ONLINE ACCESS: A portion of your lecture notes may be taken outside of class by watching video presentations through Google classroom. You will be responsible for notes and assignments whether you are in class that day or not and will be expected to take tests and turn in projects on the due date, even when absent the day before. You are expected to check Google classroom daily to make certain you are keeping up with your work.
ELECTRONICS: 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 specificpermission 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 grading period and for the semester will be calculated as outlined in the student handbook. There will be at least 12 grades per nine weeks, at least 3 of which will be Academic Achievement grades. Your average for each nine-week period will be based on: 40% Academic Practice (daily work, homework, class activities) and 60% Academic Achievement (tests, major lab reports, projects). Test grades will be given a weight of 2 Academic Achievement grades, while lab reports and projects will be weighted as one. ReTests/ReQuizzes are allowed for students who score less than a 70, but are only available for a certain amount of time.
BIOLOGY COURSE SYLLABUS:
1st Nine weeks: Safety & Scientific Method, Chemistry basics, Biomolecules, Cell Structure, Cell Homeostasis
2nd Nine weeks: Cell Metabolism, Cell Energy, DNA, Cell Cycle & Biotech, Flow of Genetic Info
3rd Nine weeks: Meiosis & Chromosomes, Genetics, Evolution & Taxonomy, Microbiology, Plant Systems
4th Nine weeks: Animal systems, Ecology, EOC Review, Bioethics/Special topics
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE COURSE: Honors 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.
22-23 Pacing Overview**
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1st Nine Weeks Aug 17-Oct 14 40 days |
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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 2 Chemistry & Bio- Molecules |
Unit 3 Cell Structure, Function, & Process |
Unit 4 DNA, Cell Cycle, & Flow of Genetic Information |
Unit 5 Mechanisms of Genetics |
Unit 6 Evolution, Taxonomy, and Classification |
Unit 7 Ecology |
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**Note: Throughout the year the units may shift due to testing and school activities.
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