Biology 1 - Period 0

Overview: The amount of knowledge in the area of biology is expected to double in less than four years! Realizing this we can not expect to cover everything there is to know in biology. This course will focus on the main principles in biology as outlined in the Virginia Standard Objectives of Learning for biology. (See Attached). Subjects covered will prepare students for the SOL biology test. Passing of SOL tests is required for graduation. You may find that you need to pass the biology SOL test specifically to graduate from High School. This course will attempt to strike a balance between covering a large amount of content and discipline specific vocabulary and real understanding of key concepts. Critical thinking and communication, both written and oral will be emphasized. Students will be engaged in many minds on and hands-on activities throughout the year.

Grading:
Grades will be based on a variety of assessment measures including homeworks, tests, quizzes, reflective writing or writing-to-learn activities, labs, and projects. Grades will be based on a point system where each assignment is given a point value. A percent score will be determined at the end of each Six Week grading period by adding up the total number of points the student has earned and dividing by the total points possible. In this manner students can keep track of their own grades by keeping a running tally of points they have earned versus points possible. In general tests and quizzes add up to about 50 to 60 percent of your final grade.
Estimate point value of assignments:
Quizzes 20 to 40 points
Tests 100 points
Homeworks 5 to 20 points
Labs 20 to 30 points
Projects 50 to 100 points
Notebook 25 to 50 points

NOTE: Reading, writing, finding answers to questions, and writing in complete sentences is NOT "busy work". It is practice! (Just like in sports.) If you don�t use a muscle it will atrophy or weaken, if you don't use your brain....well. Written and oral communications skills are probably the MOST important skills you will take from high school. Research has shown that emphasis on these skills, (ex. Comparing and contrasting, describing, analyzing, etc.) leads to better test scores and overall academic success in all subjects. We will practice "writing across the curriculum" in this class.

Homework:
You can expect homework in biology on almost a daily basis. If not actually a written assignment, you will often be asked to read a section in your book or review class notes. Biology is a lot like learning a new language, you need to practice every day. I expect EVERY homework will be done. I will check homeworks for completion and effort. Be sure to answer or attempt each and every question on your homework. . Remember you need to do ALL homeworks, they are a prescription for your success.

Notebooks:
You will be expected to keep a notebook in biology. A folder with a pocket in it is required. All papers, notes, quizzes and handouts should be kept in this notebook in order by date.

Mid 6 week grade reports and final 6 week grade reports:
Every three weeks throughout the year progress reports will be issued to students. Progress reports listing all your assignments and grades will be distributed in the middle of each 6 weeks and at the end of each 6 week grade period. Dates these reports are sent home will be announced on http:.new.schoolnotes.com!

Absences:
Please note the school policy on absences. You have one day to make up work for each day that you have been absent. Remember if you have been absent it is YOUR responsibility to see that work is made up on time. While I will do my best to remind you of your responsibilities, I can not keep up with the many students that I have had absent in recent years. (For Example: In only one six week grading period I once recorded 256 student absences!). Be sure to check http://new.schoonotes.com if you have been absent and note what you missed and what you will need from me. You can also call someone in your class if you are absent, find out what you missed, borrow notes from another student, and/or check with me. If you can not meet the time requirements for making up work, please see me BEFORE time expires and we will work out a mutually satisfactory schedule.

Tardies:
According to school policy you will receive a Penalty Hall upon receipt of your 1st tardy and one Penalty Hall for each subsequent tardy. I expect you to be seated at your desk when the bell rings. If you are not in class when I check homework or give a quiz because of an unexcused tardy you will receive a zero for that assignment. If you do not bring materials to class and you are asked to go get them you will also receive a tardy.

Food and Drink:
No food or drink except water  is permitted in school outside the cafeteria. If you enter my room with food or drink and I see it you will receive automatic penalty hall. NO QUESTIONS, NO DISCUSSION. If you have food or drink in your possession be sure it is not visible or is secured in your book bag. This rule is especially important for health and safety in a biology laboratory.

Monday August 23   o period does not meet

Tuesday August 24   1) hand out books   2) index cards   3)  text book pass   4) List Characteristics of living things/group assignment   4) Do Homework on Characteristics of living things/ levels of organization

Wednesday August 25   1) Check HW  2) Go over HW 2) Do GRSW 1-3 Studying Life  -then go over... 4) Do 1-3 Review. go over   QUIZ on Section 1-3 Thursday

Thursday August 26  1) check 1-3...go over ...2) do review 1-3  go over...notes on characteristics of living things..    4) quiz tomorrow...section 1 -3

Friday August 27 1)  Quiz - Characteristics of living things       HW Define 1:3  terms (see handout)

Monday August 29  1) Ck Homework   2) Handout Section 1-4...3) see snakes...feed snake

Tuesday August 30   1)  Check 1-4 for completion  2) go over  3) do graphs/charts inquiry together   4)  cell culture   cell fractionation  5 ) handout what to know for test sheet.... do section 1-4 review.

Wednesday August 31   1) Ck for grade / Go over Section 1-4 Review   2) Notes on light, SEM and TEM microscopes    3) Label microscope parts and write def.s

Thursday Sept  1   1) ck microscope parts and def  2) go  over... 3) power point 3 kinds of microscopes   4) Review for TEST  Sections 1-3 and 1-4

Friday Sept 2  1)  TEST Section 1-3 and 1-4

Tuesday Sept 6   1) Review microscope parts   2) Look at tissue slides with microscopes.  Practice... draw tissues for lab grade   3) Study for Microscope parts test

Wednesday Sept 7 1) Quiz Microscope Parts   2) Do GRSW 3-1 (finish for homework) 3) Work in groups on intro activity on first page of chapter re: organisms that live in our area..

Thursday Sept 8   1) Ck 3-1 go over..2) complete intro activity discuss  3) Begin 3-2  finish for HW

Friday Sept 9 1) Check 3-2 and go over   2) Notes on concepts and vocabulary Section 3-2 Ecology

Monday Sept 12  1) Do Review section 3-2 in class  2) go over section 3-2 in class   3) In Text book Page 83 Do  #3-6 11- 20 for homework

Tuesday Sept 13 1) Check homework  and go over key questions  2) go over photosynthesis/chemosynthesis 3) Ecological pyramids    (notes and power point) see 3-1 powerpoints - food webs /pyramids and important ideas.

Wednesday Sept 14 1) Review activity-pyramids/go over in class   2) Handout "What to know for test  3) Handout 3-2 vocabulary sheet  - complete  4) Study for TEST section 3-1 and 3-2  

Thursday Sept 15 1) go over vocab / review   2) TEST 3-1 and 2

Friday Sept 16 1)  Life in undersea deep ocean vents (chemosynthesis/non photosynthetic based ecosystem) Adaptations.

Monday Sept 19   1)  Return tests/ go over    2) review vocab   3) HW study for Quiz on 3-1 and 3-2 vocab.

Tuesday   Sept 20   1) QUIZ - Vocab 3-1 and 3-2    2) Begin Cycle Diagrams

Wednesday Sept 21 1) Work on cycle diagrams

Thursday Sept 22  1) Interactive Video/Notes/discussion  Nitrogen Cycle   2) Finish Cycle Diagrams

Friday Sept 23   1) Interactive Video/notes/discussion Carbon Cycle   2)  Work on "What to know about cycle"s sheet...finish for homework

Monday Sept 26  1) Check "Cycles" sheet  2) go over   3) Quiz tomorrow "Cycles"  4) Nutrients/algal blooms

Tuesday  Sept 27  1) Cycles Quiz   2) Greenhouse effect assignment

Wednesday Sept 28  1) Check Greenhouse effect assignment/go over/see handout...study for quiz on greenhouse effect  2) algae fungi bacteria? producer or consumer? auto or hetero..notes...

Thursday Sept 29  1) Quiz Greenhouse effect... 2) continue "Algae/fungi/bacteria... begin section 4-2...3)

Friday Sept 30  1)  Do Section 4-2 GRSW in class.

Monday Oct 3  1) check  and go over 4-2  GRSW   Algae / fungi /bacteria

Tuesday Oct 4  1) Check Review activity 4-2 and q's from book  2)  Review Algae/fungi/bacteria   ...3) Notes PPT on Symbiosis..  4) handou on symbiosis   5) hw study for quiz on Algae/fungi/bacteria   and symbiosis

Wednesday Oct 5  1) Go over handout on symbiosis  2) take quiz  symbiosis.   3) review warblers and niche  pg 92   4) Review vocabulary to know for sec 4-2 including competition and competitive exclusion principle  5) Begin succession.  

Thursday Oct 6  1) Continue with notes on "local Succession"  see power point  2) Pond succession - finish for homework

Friday Oct 7  1)  Succession Field trip in Wildwood Park

Monday Oct 10  1) Check Pond succession... go over 2) Review chapter 4 - section 2 3) do assignment  review

Tueaday Oct 11  1)  Check 4-2 assignment    2) go over  3) Begin Biomes....complete for HW  Study for test 4-2

Wednesday Oct 12  1) Grsw 4-3 Biomes   2) Test 4-2

Thursday Oct 13  1) Ck ..4-3 Begin Climatogram graphs

Friday Oct 14  1) Finish Climatogram graphs in class...and answer part b questions....finish for HW if not finished in class.

Monday Oct 17  1)  Collect Climatograms  2) Work with partner and complete Biome Chart -- finish for HW

Tuesday Oct 18  1) check charts...correct against answer key ..video on biomes!!!

Wednesday Oct 19  1) Biome Practice Test..2) go over... 3) do Biome Review Questions......

Thursday Oct 20  1) Biome TEST  2) aquatic ecosystems...

Friday Dec 2  1) REview for Quiz Carbohydrates...  2) quiz   3) Protein notes and models

Monday Dec 5   1) Proteins/carbohydrates...use models to compare and contrast    2)   Diagram of flow of sugars in body...3) peptide bonds... 4) SOL   how proteins are important    3) Study for quiz proteins Wednesday

Tuesday Dec 6  1)  Protein Notes...   2) Go over Protein notes.  3) review monomers and polymers...  3) review/practice/drill protein notes ...  4) study for quiz proteins...

Wednesday Dec 7  1) Quiz -Proteins  2) Begin lipids 

Thursday Dec 8  1) Manipulate lipid molecule... 2) lipid notes / questions  

Friday Dec 9  1) Nucleic acids/Review for test

Monday Dec 12  1) Test- Biochemistry

Tuesday Dec 13  1) Enzymes

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Tuesday Jan 3  1) Quiz - Enzymes and Lock and key hypothesis.  2) Discuss Catalase, amylase...enzymes and how temp. and ph effect how they work

Wednesday Jan 4  1) Test on Enzymes.. begin cell parts. 

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