Regents Biology

EXPECTATIONS

Biology Instructors:

Ms. Graham (room 309)                    Mrs. Doane (room 312)
grahamk@dansvillecsd.org                 doanem@dansvillecsd.org
585-335-4010, ext. 1309                  585-335-4010, ext. 1312

NYS Science Standards Addressed

#1: Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answer and develop solutions.

#4: Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

Topics of Study:
1. Unity and diversity of living things (key idea 1)
2. Reproduction and development (key idea 4)

3. Heredity and genetics (key idea 2)

4. Bioethics--special topic

5. Evolution and natural selection (key idea 3)

6. Dynamic equilibrium of living systems (key idea 5)

7. Ecology and human impact (key idea 6/7)

Class Expectations:

1. Be on time.

2. be prepared for class.

3. Be courteous, respectful and cooperative.

4. Ask questions and participate during class.

Homework Policy:

Homework will be assigned to supplement the materials presented during class and introduce new topics. Homework is important for students to practice necessary skills and understand essential concepts.

A weekly calendar of assignments, in-class activates, projects, quizzes, and tests will be passed out to each student at the beginning of the week. These calendars will also be posted in the classroom. Expect homework each night. Assignments will take the form of reading and answering questions, small projects, additional lab activities and reports, and writing short essays. Preparation for quizzes and tests will also take additional time.

All assigned homework is due at the beginning of the next class. Homework will be checked and graded each day to reinforce understanding.

All labs will be due two days after completed in class. All unsatisfactory labs must be corrected and returned two days after received.

Grading:

Unit exams = 25%

Lab reports = 30%

Quizzes = 20%

Projects = 15%

Homework/Classwork = 10%

Five-week reports will reflect separate grades for lecture and lab class. Ten-week reports will reflect student's overall average for lecture and lb. Students are required to successfully complete the lab component for Regent's legibility. Students that cannot maintain a passing lab average and/or are missing labs at the end of the 2nd quarter may be dropped from the class. Students who do not meet the lab requirement may not take for June Regents exam.

Materials to bring to class:

1. Two 3-ring binders (one for lab and one for lecture) and a spiral notebook specifically for Biology. Notebooks will be checked twice each marking period.

2. Pens, pencils, highlighters

3. Textbook - Dynamics of Life (Glencoe)

4. Review book: UPCO: Living Environment Review

We will begin using the review book immediately. This is an excellent review source for material covered in class and assist students in preparing for quizzes, unit exams as well as the NYS regents exam. Please provide your child with $8.47 during the first week of school for this review material. Thank you for your assistance.

I am looking forward to this year and I know that we will have a fun and productive year together. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

SCHEDULE
 

CAREERS IN BIOLOGY

Thousands of career opportunities are available in the biological sciences. Some of these careers require only a high school education. Others require a college degree. Many careers in biology involve work as a research biologist in the field or in a laboratory setting.

Other careers also rely on skills orknowledge aboutbiology. Doctors and dentists, nurses, and laboratory technicians, florists, foresters, and zookeepers all must have a knowledge of biology. Careers relating to the biological sciences also include food processing, farming, and ranching.

(pg. 30, Glenco - Biology, The Dynamics of Life)

Description of Project:

Of the thousands of job possibilities in the biological science we want you to choose one that is of interest to you. Once you have chosen a job, please complete the following:

    Title of job

    Explanation of the job (what you do, the goal of the job, etc.)

    Necessary education

    Any other special "qualities" you should have for this job (like to be outdoors, like to talk, etc.)

    A picture or drawing

    Any other interesting information you want to share!

All of this needs to be displayed neatly on a piece of construction paper that we will provide.

On your due date, please have your poster completed and be ready to present to class.

Suggestion: