GT BIOLOGY SYLLABUS (BIOLOGY I SYLLABUS BELOW)
Parents: Back to School night is this Thursday, September 3rd. Please go to
my website, register for NEWSFLASH, print out this paper from the
Announcements section. Initial & sign the form. Due September
1st.
Biology is an assessed course. The H.S.A. test date is May 17th, 2010
G.T. BIOLOGY SYLLABUS 2009– 2010 Mrs. Lower Room 250
www.teacherweb.com/MD/RiverHill/Lower
PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS WEBSITE & REGISTER TO RECEIVE MY NEWSFLASH:
Homework, Grades, Links, Announcements, Newsflash & Power points are found
here.
NOTE: I do not announce homework in class. It is expected that the student
will check the website daily. If you do not have an Internet connection I
will provide a copy of the homework page upon request. Students should have
the phone number of another GT Biology student in my class in case of
computer problems. Homework & Grades are updated once a week.
Course description:
GT Biology covers topics such as Cell Chemistry, Cell parts and functions,
Photosynthesis, Respiration, Protein synthesis, Genetics, Evolution and
Ecology. GT Biology also covers advanced topics such as DNA fingerprinting,
restriction analysis, cladograms and calculating evolutionary relationships
from gene mutations.
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UNIT TOPIC Marking Period
Characteristics of living things----------------------------------------1
Scientific Processes
Water
Macromolecules
Enzymes
Cell structure
Cellular processes ---------------------------------------------------------2
Cellular respiration
Photosynthesis
Body Systems review & homeostasis
DNA – structure, replication
Mitosis
Protein Synthesis---------------------------------------------------------3
Genetics
Meiosis
Biotechnology
Evolution------------------------------------------------------------------4
Classification
Ecology
H.S.A. review
Materials Required: 3-ring binder, paper, graph paper, pencil, pen,
calculator, glue stick.
Class Rules/Expectations:
· Student handbook rules on behavior and respect will be followed.
· Student will be on time to class every day. Parents please schedule
appointments after school & out-of-town visits on non-school days. This is an
H.S.A. assessed class.
· Students should be seated when the bell rings with their warm-up
paper & homework out on their desk.
· Work must be turned in on time containing the student’s name, row #
and date on the top of the paper. It is expected that the student will keep
all work.
· Late work: Each student may turn in one late homework assignment,
once each marking period This assignment must be turned in the next class day
and will receive full credit. All other late papers will receive a zero. This
does not apply to papers, which are time sensitive. I will always announce
these papers in advance.
· Students have one week after grades are posted (grades are posted
once a week) to dispute a grade.
Academic Integrity: All academic integrity violations will follow the
referral process as outlined in the student handbook. Copying or letting
others copy homework is an academic integrity violation. A common question
about academic integrity is about work done by a group of students during
class, such as a lab. Answers to lab questions, graphs, or lab write ups,
must be done individually and may not be copied.
Grading policy: Grades are determined by dividing the points accumulated by
total points possible. Typically tests & quizzes = 40 – 50%, labs & projects
approximately 30% & homework 30%. I do not weight categories but assign the
highest point value to tests & quizzes and lowest to homework. Extra credit
if offered is tied to the curriculum.
Attendance policy: Refer to the attendance policy in the student handbook.
Please schedule appointments after school to avoid missing class.
H.S.A. : The Biology H.S.A. will be given on May 17, 2010. All students must
pass this test to graduate from High School in Maryland. Our department
offers review sessions, games and links to help students prepare for the
test.
Parent/guardian signature _________________________________________
Your student’s grade is available on my website:
www.teacherweb.com/MD/RiverHill/Lower
Click on grades & enter your last name & the student’s ID number.
I have registered for NewsFlash on your website to receive updates. ____
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Parent Email: ____________________________________________
BIOLOGY I SYLLABUS
Parents: Back to school night is this Thursday, September 3rd. Please go to
my website, register for NEWSFLASH, print out this paper from the
Announcements section. Initial & sign the form. Due September 1st.
Biology is an assessed course. The H.S.A. test date is May 17th, 2010.
BIOLOGY I SYLLABUS 2009– 2010 Mrs. Lower Room 250
www.teacherweb.com/MD/RiverHill/Lower
PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS WEBSITE & REGISTER TO RECEIVE MY NEWSFLASH:
Homework, Grades, Links, Announcements, Newsflash & Power points are found
here.
NOTE: I do not announce homework in class. It is expected that the student
will check the website daily. If you do not have an Internet connection I
will provide a copy of the homework page upon request. Students should have
the phone number of another Biology student in my class in case of computer
problems. Homework & Grades are updated once a week.
Course description:
GT Biology covers topics such as Cell Chemistry, Cell parts and functions,
Photosynthesis, Respiration, Protein synthesis, Genetics, Evolution and
Ecology.
:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
UNIT TOPIC Marking Period
Characteristics of living things----------------------------------------1
Scientific Processes
Water
Macromolecules
Enzymes
Cell structure
Cellular processes ---------------------------------------------------------2
Cellular respiration
Photosynthesis
Body Systems review & homeostasis
DNA – structure, replication
Mitosis
Protein Synthesis---------------------------------------------------------3
Genetics
Meiosis
Biotechnology
Evolution------------------------------------------------------------------4
Classification
Ecology
H.S.A. review
Materials Required: 3-ring binder, paper, graph paper, pencil, pen,
calculator, glue stick.
Class Rules/Expectations:
· Student handbook rules on behavior and respect will be followed.
· Student will be on time to class every day. Parents please schedule
appointments after school & out-of-town visits on non-school days. This is an
H.S.A. assessed class.
· Students should be seated when the bell rings with their warm-up
paper & homework out on their desk.
· Work must be turned in on time containing the student’s name, row #
and date on the top of the paper. It is expected that the student will keep
all work.
· Late work: Each student may turn in one late homework assignment,
once each marking period This assignment must be turned in the next class day
and will receive full credit. All other late papers will receive a zero. This
does not apply to papers, which are time sensitive. I will always announce
these papers in advance.
· Students have one week after grades are posted (grades are posted
once a week) to dispute a grade.
Academic Integrity: All academic integrity violations will follow the
referral process as outlined in the student handbook. Copying or letting
others copy homework is an academic integrity violation. A common question
about academic integrity is about work done by a group of students during
class, such as a lab. Answers to lab questions, graphs, or lab write ups,
must be done individually and may not be copied.
Grading policy: Grades are determined by dividing the points accumulated by
total points possible. Typically tests & quizzes = 40 – 50%, labs & projects
approximately 30% & homework 30%. I do not weight categories but assign the
highest point value to tests & quizzes and lowest to homework. Extra credit
if offered is tied to the curriculum.
Attendance policy: Refer to the attendance policy in the student handbook.
Please schedule appointments after school to avoid missing class.
H.S.A. : The Biology H.S.A. will be given on May 17, 2010. All students must
pass this test to graduate from High School in Maryland. Our department
offers review sessions, games and links to help students prepare for the
test.
Parent/guardian signature _________________________________________
Your student’s grade is available on my website:
www.teacherweb.com/MD/RiverHill/Lower
Click on grades & enter your last name & the student’s ID number.
I have registered for NewsFlash on your website to receive updates. ____
Initial
Parent Email: ____________________________________________
