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Biology2018 - 2019 School Year
Mrs. Bernelle Rivera
Class Information:
Time: 6th Period, Monday and Wednesday from 8:20 am – 9:50 am Room: 55Lab Time: Monday, 3:30 pm in Room 103Class Website: http://sgabiology.weebly.com
Course Description:
Biology is a laboratory science course that covers the study of living things. Biology focuses on the study of life by examining the five fundamental concepts of cellular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and physiology. This particular course is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The scientific process and laboratory skills are emphasized along with biology’s connections to other scientific disciplines. There are two components to this course: regular class periods and a weekly laboratory class. Within each of these sections, students will learn basic and advanced scientific skills and literacy. Students will also exercise and strengthen their scientific inquiry, critical thinking skills, and scientific literacy skills in order to develop scientific conclusions in the world today.
Textbook:
Glencoe Biology (2012). Biggs, Alton; Hagins, Whitney Crispen; Holliday, William G.;
Kapicka, Chris L.; Lundgren, Linda; MacKenzie, Ann Haley; Rogers, William D.; Sewer,
Marion B.; Zike, Dinah (The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.)
ISBN: 978-0-07-894586-1
Hardcover textbooks may be ordered online via Amazon or any other textbook-purchasing site. Ebooks are available on iBooks for $14.99.
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Objectives:
At the end of this course, students will be able to develop a basic understanding of science in
general and biology in particular. This understanding should include, but is not limited to, the
following:
1. To become familiar with and implement the scientific method to solve real problems.
2. To learn and employ lab skills.
3. To become familiar with basic biological terminology and concepts.
4. To understand interactions and the uses of Biology.
5. To satisfy college entrance requirements for life science.
Students will achieve the class objectives through classroom discussion, reading, concise note
taking, homework assignments, in-class assignments, projects, tests and quizzes. Throughout the
year, students will also experience cooperative learning techniques through the use of lab
activities. Labs will be used to introduce students to experimentation and also to give an inside
look into scientific reactions.
Materials Needed:
Students are expected to be well prepared for the course by not only completing assignments in a
timely manner, but by also bringing the following materials to class every day.
Glencoe Biology Textbook (hardcover or ebook) Writing Utensils Binder with paper and dividers iPad with appropriate apps (see iPad Tools) Earphones Composition Notebook – 100 pages Glue sticks Colored pencils Erasable pencils/pens
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Grade Categories
CATEGORIES – SGA SLOs
Aspire to Excellence - Evidence for an aspiration to excellence and exploration
beyond the required learning
Utilizing learning plans
Attempting to complete 4.0 tasks
Completing 4.0 tasks successfully
Questing projects
Quality of work
Participation in the course
Bringing materials to class
Grow in Christ - Evidence for a growth in the knowledge of Christ as Creator
and personal Savior
Incorporation of Christ into assessments
Demonstration of Christ as Creator
Demonstration of personal view on Christ as Creator
Demonstration of personal view of Christ as personal Savior
Serve Others - Evidence for a desire to serve others
Timeliness
Group work
Behavior towards classmates
Initiation of service projects that incorporate biology concepts
Demonstration of conducting service projects within the course
Demonstration of participating in service projects particular to
biological concepts
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CATEGORIES, continued – Content Material
Structure and Function of Organisms - NGSS Standards (HS-LS1-1-3) and
supplemental activities
Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems - NGSS Standards (HS-
LS1-5-7; HS-LS2-3-5) and supplemental activities
Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems - NGSS Standards (HS-LS2-1-2;
HS-LS2-6-8; HS-LS4-6) and supplemental activities
Inheritance and Variation of Traits - NGSS Standards (HS-LS1-4; HS-LS2-1-
3) and supplemental activities
Natural Selection and Evolution - NGSS Standards (HS-LS4-1-5) and
supplemental activities
All content material categories will contain a variation of the following types of
assessments (see next page for a description of each type of assessment):
Tests
Quizzes
Formative Assessments
Summative Assessments
Questing projects
Personal projects
Laboratory assignments
Questing
Grading
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Students’ grades will be determined by a 4-point proficiency system. The goal of this system is
to determine the level of achievement that each student has gained in the Next Generation
Science Standards (NGSS) in which this course is aligned to. Assessments examine a particular
learning goal/target that reflects the standards. Once completed, each assessment will be
examined to determine the level of proficiency.
The proficiency scale is outlined below:
4.0 Above standard
3.5 In addition to 3.0 performance, partial success at 4.0 content
3.0 At standard
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content, and partial success at 3.0 content
2.0 Approaching standard
1.5 Partial success at 2.0 content, and major errors or omissions regarding 3.0 content
1.0 With help, partial success at 2.0 and 3.0 content
0.5 With help, partial success at 2.0 content, but not as 3.0 content
0.0 During instruction, success at 2.0 and 3.0 content
ND No data at this time
Assessments will be in the following forms:
Tests will be over the learning targets outlined in the learning plan. Students are expected
to answer the questions without help, but if the student feels that he or she needs help
then they will be permitted to do so but will receive a score of 1.0 for the test if
completed successfully. Students will be given multiple opportunities to practice the
learning targets throughout the school year through the learning plan. Learning plans can
be treated like exam reviews.
Personal projects will be assigned throughout the unit to help students to comprehend and
practice the concepts in each unit. A description of the projects can be found in the class
Showbie folder. All projects will be provided with a rubric to follow for guidance.
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Biology Research Project will be conducted by student groups throughout the school
year. Portions of the research project will be completed throughout the school year.
Students will choose a topic to conduct an in-depth research in. Students will be expected
to plan and conduct an experiment and write a research paper on the investigation. More
information will be available throughout the year and on the class website.
Laboratory (lab) assignments will be due the next school day after the lab period.
Students are expected to read the lab handout BEFORE coming to the lab period.
Students will then complete the lab activity steps during the period and hand in the
analysis questions the next time the class meets in the week. Participation during lab will
also be included in the lab assignment grade. Full points for participation will be given to
students who are actively involved in the lab activity, maintain a safe environment (not
playing around), demonstrate good cooperative learning skills and arrive on time to the
lab period.
Homework/class work will be given to supplement the achievement of the learning
targets. Homework and class work will include those assignments the instructor might
assign to be done at home or as an in-class assignment. See the assignment schedule on
the class website for the assignment due dates.
Homework assignments that will be handed in physically should all include a heading in
top right corner of the paper in the format shown below:
NameTeacher’s Name
BiologyDate Due
Assignment
Quizzes can be expected after each chapter section. Each quiz will be approximately 5-10
questions. If a student is absent on quiz days, that student is responsible for making up
the quiz with the teacher.
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Participation points will be based on the student bringing the course materials to class,
attendance, class behavior and engaging in class discussions.
Questing projects include personal projects that the students create as a response to the
learning in each unit. There will be one quest per unit. Each quest can include a single
person or can be completed in a group. The details of each quest will be determined at the
beginning stages of the quest. Each quest will require a product and evidence of the
learning process through documentation. Quests have the potential to interact with and
impact the community and are designed to advance the learner to expert status on a
particular topic.
Formative/Summative Assessments will be given throughout the year to help students to
demonstrate their learning of the learning targets. Formative assessments may be taken
repeatedly and will be best used with a learning plan. Summative assessments are the
final assessments for the learning process and will have a specific deadline. However, if
the student wishes to pursue a higher score on a summative assessment on their own time,
they will be allowed. Arrangements must be made with the teacher in order to do this.
Questing is an adventure in which students and teacher delve into a specific topic that
makes the material of the unit relevant and authentic. Questing will start with a challenge
that relates to the unit material and find how it connects with the world today. Each quest
will result in an accomplishment of a challenge, which may take the form of essays to
useful products to community programs. The sky is the limit.
iPad Tools
The following apps will be used throughout the school year to hand in homework, participate in
the class lecture, practice the learning targets, and collaborate with students. Please download
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these apps and join the classes when necessary using the class information below: Please be sure
to write down/save your login and password.
Website: o Renweb
NOTE: Get your Renweb login information from Mrs. Yeaton and Mr. Lee
iPad Apps: o Showbie (Free)
Class Name: Biology 6th Period Class Code: UVCV7
o Numbers (free)o Nearpod (Free)
Teacher will provide a session pin for every class sessiono Showme (Free)
Look up Mrs. Rivera and follow the videoso Quizlet
Enroll in the class “Biology Rivera”o Google Drive (Free)o Google Docs (Free)
iBooks: (OPTIONAL)o Biology Textbook ($14.99)
Late Work
I trust that each student’s goal is to be responsible. In the case that students foresee that they may
not hand in their work on time, students are greatly encouraged to communicate with the teacher
to make an agreed upon arrangement to hand in work. If students have not submitted work on
time consistently, the teacher will have a conference with the student and the parent/guardian to
resolve the issue.
Students at Risk
If the teacher observes that a student’s grade has fallen due to a lack of striving for excellence,
the teacher will result to having a conference with the student to work on improving
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performance. If no improvement is made, the teacher will notify the student’s parents to work
out a better plan for bringing up the student’s grade.
Expectations
Hand in homework on or before the due date.
Check the class website for information.
Use electronic devices for biology study ONLY. Electronic devices may be used to help
with understanding the class content ONLY.
Be respectful at all times.
Follow directions immediately.
Be on time and on task before the bell rings.
Bring all items daily listed under materials needed.
Pay attention in class.
Stay in the classroom at all times.
Use the bathroom and drink water before or after class.
Cheating/using other people’s work is prohibited.
The laboratory or room must be clean and tidy before leaving.
Tips for Success
Have a positive attitude and be willing to learn.
Document your learning through your choice of notetaking.
Be in class every day.
Ask questions, especially when something isn’t clear.
Use the study guides and study for the test early.
Do not procrastinate.
Read the pages before class that will be covered the next class period.
Abide by the school policies
Ask for help
Class Schedule:
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For more detailed schedule of the class, see the class website’s calendar page at
www.sgabiology.weebly.com/calendar
Unit Week Textbook Chapters/ Additional Resources
Content Labs
Unit 0: Introduction to Biology
1 Chapter 1 Orientation Biology
Characteristics of life
Lab 1: Characteristics of Life
Unit 1: Structure and Function
2-8 Chapters 6, 7, 9, 12, 22 and 24
Chemistry, cells, homeostasis, cellular reproduction, DNA, mitosis, cell cycle regulation, hierarchical systems of organisms, feedback mechanisms
Lab 2: Enzyme Lab
Lab 3: Using a Compound Microscope
Lab 4: Plant and Animal Cells
Lab 5: Research Project
Lab 6: Modeling Mitosis
Lab 7: Transcription and Translation
Lab 8: Shark Dissection
Lab 9: Plant Feedback
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Lab 10: Heart RateUnit 2: Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems
9 - 15 Chapters 2 and 8
Matter, energy, ecosystems, ecology
Lab 11: Photosynthesis
Lab 12: Yeast Fermentation
Lab 13: Food Web
Lab 14: Carbon Cycling Model
Unit 3: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
17 - 22 Chapters 3, 4 and 5
Communities, biomes, ecosystems, populations, biodiversity, conservation, carrying capacity, symbiotic relationships, social and group behavior
Labs: Terrestrial and Aquatic Biomes
Lab: Oh, Deer!
Lab: Comparing Biodiversity
Unit 4: Inheritance of Variation of Traits
23 – 28
Chapters 10, 11, 13, and 4
DNA, chromosomes, proteins, variation, genetic inheritance, mutations, alteration of gene expression, population ecology, sexual reproduction, genetics, biotechnology
Lab: Modeling a monohybrid cross
Lab: Alien Genetics
Lab: Aquaponics
Unit 5: Natural Selection and Evolution
29 – 35
Chapters 14 and 15
Evolution, common ancestry, creation, natural selection, mutation, species, population, radiometric dating, carbon dating, endosymbiotic theory, amino acids, Darwin, fossil record,
Lab: Radiometric Dating
Lab: Spontaneous Generation
Lab: Comparative Anatomy
Lab: Evolution Simulation
Lab: Evolution Simulation
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