Biology

Unit 1: Laboratory Safety

Unit 2: The Chemistry of Life

Unit 3: Cells

Unit 4: Photosynthesis

Unit 5: Cellular Respiration

Unit 6: Cell Division

Unit 7: Heredity and Genetics

Unit 8: DNA & RNA

Unit 9: Evolution

Unit 10: Ecology and Classification

Unit 11: Microorganisms and Fungi

Unit 12: Plants

Unit 13: Animals

Unit 14: The Human Body

1. 5-SUBJECT notebook/plastic

cover.

2. Laptop or electronic device

(BYOD)

3. Composition Notebook (Labs)

4. Index cards (Vocabulary)

5. Colored pencils and/or mark-

ers, scissors

4. Pens or Pencils

Prentice-Hall Biology by Miller and Levine. Pearson Prentice-Hall 2008

The Biology course introduces stu-

dents to the science of life, starting

with the structure of an atom and

working up to the structure of the

Earth. The goal of the course is for

students to not only understand how

life works, but also to analyze new

ideas, ask questions, and create experi-

ments to solve problems. We will use

scientific inquiry and laboratories to

defend our knowledge, solidify com-

prehension, practice lab safety, and

analyze data using graphs. By the end

of the course students will be able to

explain the chemical and biological

makeup of life, and the environmental

factors that influence life. They will

also be able to apply this knowledge to

the environmental and health choices

they make in the future.

Students will automatically

receive a grade of 80% for 1

day , 50% for 2 days and

0% on late assignments after

3 days. If an assignment is not turned

in when asked for, it is late. Projects,

labs and notebook checks only will

lose points per class period they are

late. Make up work due to an absence

must be completed within 5 days of

the absence or it will be counted as

late. Special situations will be handled

on a personal basis.

With Mrs. Matangira

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP

SCIENCE EXPECTATIONS

COURSE OUTLINE

GRADING PERCENTAGES

ABOUT THIS COURSE

1. No food, candy, gum or drinks in the classrooms.

Water is acceptable in a clear, plastic bottle but is

NOT allowed at the lab station.

2. Electronics must be in the slot everyday unless

needed for classroom use. No texts. No calls. No

games. NO EXCEPTIONS!

3. Follow the dress code!

4. Students must be in their seats, silent, prepared

and working when the bell rings. Class starts

with the students. Late students must go check in

at the office and must have a valid pass.

5. Students should get all they need the first 5

minutes of class and should not leave seat with-

out permission. You will be up and moving.

6. RESPECT everything and everyone at all

times, including yourself!

7. Is encouraged that restroom breaks be taken

between classes. First 15 and Last 15 minutes of

class, no restroom breaks allowed.

8. Follow all HP, teacher & lab safety rules always!

SUPPLY LIST

LATE WORK

Stay informed using Mrs. Matangira’s WEBSITE:

reidscience628.weebly.com

Help your student REVIEW AND PRACTICE a lit-

tle each night.

Ask to see PROGRESS REPORTS. Mrs. Matangira

can give you updates if needed but you can al-

ways check online.

EMAIL or CALL with questions or concerns:

amatangira@hp-schools.org or call at 512-465-

8333 ext. 2148 (Please allow 48 hours for all

email correspondence.

Tutoring: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:20-4:15 See

other times if that does not work for you.

Review your student’s NOTEBOOKS. A running

list of all assignments and printable worksheets/

notes will be available. When possible. Biology

notebooks are checked about ONCE per six

Exams = 40%

Labs/Projects =30%

Quizzes= 20%

Daily/HW= 10%

TEXTBOOK

Quiz and test retakes are available only

after tutoring and completing the

Google Form. Link can be found on the

class website under Remediation.

There will be some projects assigned

throughout the year where students will

be required to do research and/or create

models.

Hyde Park policy will be followed for

students who do not complete their

OWN work!

Expect homework every night.

Please check NetClassroom and the class

website for important information con-

cerning grades.

Notebooks are very important in this

course!! Stay organized!!

Most assignments will be glued in student

notebooks and checked regularly.

Students will receive a date-stamp for an

assignment ONLY if they COMPLETED

that assignment.

Portfolios will be checked at least once

quarter. (for example, after the first 20

days)

Flash Cards need to be created for vo-

cabulary quizzes and study purposes.

Expect a major quizzes during each unit.

Many will be unannounced.

Final exams are administered periodical-

ly throughout the year.

Downloading or

copying ANY-

THING from the

internet, no matter how brief and

turning it in as your own work.

Turning in ANYTHING that is not

completely your own work.

Please familiarize yourself with

the school’s policy in the hand-

book regarding cheating and

plagiarism. To clarify this policy,

the following are examples of

academic dishonesty that may

result in a zero on the work in

question as well as disciplinary

action.

Discussing a quiz/exam

with any student who has

not taken that quiz/exam

Asking another student to see

ANY completed homework,

including labs and lab reports

Giving another student ANY

completed homework, includ-

ing labs and lab reports

dents are permitted to book a time

during an academic class to take a

different teacher's exam.

HP Testing Center Link : hptest-

ingcenter.youcanbook.me

Hyde Park’s Testing Center is avail-

able for all students to book a time

to make up exams and/or to use

any approved test accommoda-

tions (extended time, small group

setting, reader, etc.). The Testing

Center is open from 7:00am –

5:00pm and located in Room 139

of the High School. All students

must sign up through the Testing

Center link 12 hours in ad-

vance. Students will not be al-

lowed to schedule a time past the

12 hour deadline and will need to

sign up for an alternate time. All

students can book a time before

school, study hall, off period,

lunch or after school. Only stu-

dents approved through the LEAP

Program may schedule an exam

during their academic class period

the test is given. However, no stu-

“Class Starts when YOU walk

in” - Mrs. Matangira

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GENERAL INFORMATION

A NOTE FROM THE TESTING CENTER

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

YOU GOTTA HAVE PANTHER PRIDE

the finals.

Even if you are

exempting, you

MUST partici-

pate in the review process as to

not disrupt the learning environ-

ment for the rest of the students.

At the end of the school year, you

will be allowed to exempt from

any final exam, except for elec-

tives, as long as you meet the re-

quirements.

The requirements are as follows:

Freshman= 1 exemption

Sophomores=2 exemptions

Juniors=3 exemptions

Seniors =4 exemptions

You must have less than 12 absenc-

es for the year (5 or less for fall

and 7 or less for spring).

School-sponsored and athletic ab-

sences do not count against you.

You must also have a 90% or

above in those classes. If you took

an AP class, you must have an

80% or above. If you fail to meet

the requirements, you must take

P = Patient

R= Respect

I= Integrity

D= Dependable

E= Excellence

“For I know the plans

I have for you, says the Lord, plans

to prosper you and not to harm you

and to give you an expected end”

Jer

29:11

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Our signatures below verify we have read the syllabus for Biology provided by

Mrs. Matangira. We have read and understood the rules, responsibilities and ex-

pectations for this class and are fully aware the student is responsible for follow-

ing them. Students who do not follow these rules, responsibilities and expecta-

tions will not be successful in this class. This is also verification that we have read

and understand the Testing Center Notice and the Academic Integrity Policy.

Student sign and date here:_________________________________________

Parent sign and date here_____________________________________________

STUDENT AGREEMENT

EXEMPTIONS

Mrs. Matangira’s RULES require you to be:

1.Scholarly – master objectives; finish assignments on time; ask intelligent questions; stay on task

2.Motivated – complete all class and homework; stay focused; ask questions

3.Accountable – take responsibility for your own actions and learning; bring supplies to class

4.Respectful – talk to and treat others (including your teacher) kindly; make positive statements; build

each other up

5.Tolerant – respecting the beliefs and practices of others; giving positive praise to other students; being

polite

You will demonstrate this if you: 1. Use your cell phone appropriately 2. Throw your trash in the can 3.

Arrive to class prepared and on time every day. 4. Remain silent when others are speaking and raise

your hand to speak 5. Stay in your seat at all times unless otherwise directed.

OUR CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:

ENTERING THE CLASSROOM (Class begins with you, don’t wait for me)

-up and/or turn in homework

TURNING IN HOMEWORK

book (if applicable). Work submitted online must be uploaded before the due date and time.

IF YOU FORGET A PEN/PENCIL/NOTEBOOK

OFF LIMITS AREAS

puter.

USING YOUR SCIENCE NOTEBOOK (SN)

SN.

SHARPENING YOUR PENCIL -up. It is located in the front near the

door of the room.

USING THE RESTROOM & PERSONAL NEEDS:

the restroom before class. You may go in between classes. Be back before the bell or you will be

marked tardy. You are not allowed to leave the first 15 or the last 15 minutes of class.

IF YOU ARE TARDY: DO NOT DISRUPT THE CLASS. Turn in your note and get busy working. Excused

Tardies (when you are late to class with a pass from a teacher, administrator, or other staff member)

RUPT CLASS. A classmate can catch you up. Unexcused Tardies (when you enter the classroom after the

THROWING THINGS IN THE TRASH

items in any of the sinks.

PASSING OUT PAPERS

NOTEBOOK/HOMEWORK QUIZ

be an open note quiz. Wall of Vocabulary Maters Quizzes may be given verbally and awards will be

earned in front of your peers at the end of each unit. Your brick will be placed on the wall of fame for

each unit you master. You may wish to do this privately on your own time but it must be the same day.

SOLUTION/Rescue STATIONS:

and paper to copy answers

DISMISSAL

wait until the teacher formally dismisses them. DO NOT PACK UP EARLY.

DO NOT STAND BY THE DOOR. – 5 minutes before the bell is due

be dismissed from class until all of the following are complete: o Each student must clean up their desk

and floor area. o All students must be seated. o Learning tools area must be clean and organized. o All

textbooks are returned to shelf. o No students have left work in the tray under their desk (any work left

behind receives a 0). No paper or trash is left on the tables.

GETTING WORK IF YOU ARE ABSENT

MAKE UP TESTS/EXAMS

Retakes must be completed after ONE WEEK of the original test or assignment due date before or after

or to taking the test/exam. If you stay after school arrange to be picked up.

GETTING A PROGRESS REPORT

use digital resources first.

FIRE DRILLS

LOCKDOWN

low this procedure: o Move to the wall away from doors and windows and be seated in the designated

areas. o Do not open the door, answer the phone, laugh, scream or act inappropriately. Remain silent

until clear.

CLASS DISCUSSIONS: Raise your hand to be recognized to speak. Five finger with “I need your help”

with be used to get your attention