Syllabus/Textbook

Biology I Syllabus

Class Description

Biology I is a laboratory science course that investigates the science of life. Students will better understand their role in preserving the natural environment and sustaining life on Earth as they study the relationship between the biotic and abiotic components in the environment and mechanisms that lead to population changes over time. Students will study the relationship of form and function from the cellular level to organisms and systems. Students will take an inquiry-based approach through hands-on learning, academic articles and research.

Link to Standards

https://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/education/attachments/std_sci_3210.pdf

Pacing Guide

This pacing guide is subject to change according to student need.

Chemistry in Biology (approx. 11 days) – Ch. 6
Cellular Energy (approx. 8 days) – Ch. 8
Introduction to Plants (approx. 8 days) – Ch. 12
4th six weeks’ test
4th six weeks ends Feb. 22
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics (approx. 9 days) – Ch. 10
Complex Inheritance and Human Heredity (approx. 9 days) – Ch. 11
Molecular Genetics (approx. 10 days) – Ch. 12
5th six weeks’ test
5th six weeks ends April 13
Introduction to Animals (approx. 12 days) – Ch. 24
Spring Break (March 28 – April 1)
Review
EOC (May)

Materials Needed

The following items are materials that will be needed in my class. If you are unable to purchase any of these items, please let me know so that something may be arranged. If you are able to purchase any extra items for our class, it would be much appreciated, but please do not feel obligated to do so.

Loose Leaf Notebook Paper
Pencils & Black or Blue Pens
Three Ring Binder and 5 tab dividers
Highlighter

Resources

Textbook Glencoe TN Biology: By McGraw/Hill: $74.40 replacement cost.
Lab Safety Procedures: Please read and sign Lab Safety Contract
Scientific Articles

Grading Policy

My grading policy will be consistent with the Sevier County Board of Education Policy, as outlined in the student handbook. Your daily average (class work, homework and quizzes) will be two-thirds of your grade, and your test average will be one-third of your grade. It is very important that you complete and hand in all assignments given by their due date in order to receive credit. I will accept one late assignment for full credit. Any late assignment following will be taken for reduced-credit. I would like to emphasize that it is your responsibility to collect any make-up work you have missed due to absences, and you will have one day to turn in the work for every excused absence you have acquired. Due dates given for long term assignments are due the day assigned with no exceptions, including excused absences.

Grading Scale

Grade Range

A 93-100

B 85-92

C 75-84

D 70-74

F 0-69

Classroom Expectations & Consequences

I expect all students to act respectfully, be responsible, and come prepared. Within each of these three expectations there are several criteria that must be met. Specific criteria include being ready to learn and in your seat when the bell rings, contributing to class discussions, turning in homework on time, etc. I feel confident that you will be able to meet and exceed the expectations that have been listed, but if for any reason you are unable to, you will then have consequences to face. Consequences include but are not limited to: reminder of expectation, note and/or call to parent by teacher, and referral to principal. Please refer to the Student Behavior Code in the student handbook for a list of detailed consequences for specific behavior violations.

Reminder of Important School Policies

School dress code will be enforced.
You must be in class when the bell rings.
Only one student can leave the classroom at a time. Each student must have a hall pass.
Cell phones are not allowed in class.
Food or drink is not permitted unless it is water.
Drawing on the desks or other school property will not be tolerated.