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Biology
Timothy Gorton
ELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
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Email: tgorton@ellingtonschools.net


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2009 - 2010
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 A Period
 Day 2, 3, 4, 5
 Chemistry 531
 Room 270
 B Period Day 3 Chemistry 531 Laboratory Room 270

 D Period
 Day 1, 3, 4, 5
 Biology 522
 Room 258
 E Period Day 4
 Biology 522 Laboratory Room 258

 F Period
 Day 1, 2, 3, 5
 Biology 522
 Room 245
 E Period Day 2
 Biology 522 Laboratory Room 245

 H Period
 Day 1, 3, 4, 5
 Biology 523
 Room 264


Required Materials
(to be brought to class every day)

     1) Notebook (see below)
     2) Covered Textbook
     3) Laboratory Notebook (bound, composition style)
     4) Writing utensil

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Nature of Biology
Chemistry of Life
Cells: Basic Unit of Life
Cell Membranes: Structure and Transportation
Energy, Photosynthesis, and Cellular Respiration
Cell Growth and Divsion
Meiosis and Genetics
DNA and Proteins
Frontiers of Biotechnology
Principles of Ecology



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Your Biology Notebook should be a three-ring binder with sections for:
1) Class Notes
2) Homework Assignments
3) Handouts
4) Activities
5) Tests and Quizzes



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Students will be assessed according to their performance in the following areas:
1) Homework, Participation, and Behavior (10-20%)
2) Classroom and Laboratory Activities (20-30%)
3) Quizzes and Minor Projects (20-30%)
4) Tests and Major Projects (30-40%)



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Ellington High School prepares students to become knowledgeable, respectful citizens who value learning, integrity, personal well being, equity, and diversity.
 
Expectations for Student Learning
 
Academic
 
EHS students will:
  • Listen and view with understanding
  • Read and write effectively
  • Reason effectively, think critically, and solve problems
  • Utilize resources including media, computers, and other technologies
Civic
 
EHS students will:
  • Meet the responsibilities of citizenship
  • Demonstrate leadership and service to the community
Social
 
EHS students will:
  • Practice moral and ethical conduct
  • Affirm diversity and practice respect
  • Demonstrate skills and competencies for personal well being and growth






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