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= Welcome to Mrs. Wright's Biology at DCHS! = media type="custom" key="8231560" align="right" width="90" height="90" Below is a copy of my syllabus with the basic guidelines for this class. On other pages, you will find a calendar, important uploaded files and a discussion page. This is very much a work in progress and I'm sure we will work together to find the best ways to use this wiki, but I look forward to having you in class and all the many things we will explore together!

**General Biology**  **Course syllabus**   **spring 2011**

**INSTRUCTOR:** Mrs. Susan Wright, Room C-8 **PHONE NUMBER:** 706-265-6555, ext. 2439 **EMAIL ADDRESS:** susanwright@dawson.k12.ga.us **PREREQUISITES:** Ninth Grade Physical Science **TEXT:** //Prentice Hall: Biology//

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:** Biology is an introductory survey in the science of life. The class will follow life processes from the cellular level up to organisms and their environment. The Kingdoms will be covered as well as the taxonomy of each. Laboratory investigations are utilized to provide practical experience with the topics being studied.

**COURSE OBJECTIVE:** Students will gain a general knowledge in the areas of cellular biology, genetics, microbiology, invertebrate and vertebrate zoology, botany, ecology, and evolution. This knowledge base will prepare students for more advanced study the following year. The course content follows the Georgia Performance Standards: - SB1: Students will analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells - SB2: students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations - SB3: Students will derive the relationship between single-celled and multi-celled organisms and the increasing complexity of systems - SB4: Students will assess the dependence of all organisms on one another and the flow of energy and matter within their ecosystems - SB5: Students will evaluate the role of natural selection in the development of the theory of evolution

**GRADING SCALE/SYSTEM:** = Quarter 1 grade (1st nine weeks) = = - Daily Grades 40% (Includes quizzes, class assignments, homework assignments, small projects, labs, and lab reports) = **- Tests 45%** (Includes chapter tests and large projects) **- Mid-Term Exam** (cumulative) **15%**

**Quarter 2 grade (2nd nine weeks)** =- Daily Grades 45% (Includes quizzes, class assignments, homework assignments, small projects, labs, and lab reports) = **- Tests 55%** (Includes chapter tests and large projects)

**Final Semester Grade** **Quarter 1 grade 42.5 %** **Quarter 2 grade 42.5 %** **End of Course Test (EOCT)** (cumulative) **15 %**

**MATERIALS NEEDED:** Box of tissues, Dishwashing detergent, Waterless hand sanitizer, Zip-lock storage bags (any size), Markers/Colored pencils, Plastic cups (any size)
 * 1) 3-ring binder (at least 1”)
 * 2) Loose-leaf filler paper
 * 3) Pencils and Pens
 * 4) OPTIONAL - Colored pencils, index cards, graph paper
 * 5)  Please choose ONE of the following to donate for the classroom (not required, but appreciated! J ):

**LABORATORY SAFETY GUIDELINES ARE TO BE STRINGENTLY FOLLOWED FOR THE SAFETY OF THE ENTIRE CLASS. NO EXCEPTIONS!** If safety guidelines are not followed, students will be removed from lab and will receive a zero for the lab. This syllabus along with a copy of the safety guidelines are attached for you and your parent/guardian to review and sign.

Some hints for success in this class include reading and studying notes **daily**, keeping an organized notebook, turning in all work, and asking for help if needed. If you have difficulties understanding any of the concepts we cover, please arrange to stay after school for additional help. Parents, please feel free to contact me to arrange a conference if you have questions or concerns about your child's progress.

**Biology Pacing Guide**

Assessment: Test & Labs || 5  || Assessment: Test & Labs || 4  || Assessment: Test, Drawings, Cell Model, & Labs || 10  || Assessment: Test, Labs, Drawings, Mapping of Reactions || 5  || Assessment: Test, Models, Drawings, Labs || 9  || Assessment: Test, Projects, Labs, Genetic Probability Problems || 5  || Assessment: Test, In class discussion, Pedigrees || 9  || SB3 || Evolution (background (Darwin & LeMark), early experiments (Redii, Pasteur, Miller & Urey) mechanics of Micro/Macro Evolution, natural vs. artificial selection, types of selection Assessment: Test, Discussion, Labs ||  4  || Assessment: Test, Lab ||  3  || Assessment: Test, Lab, Models ||  6  || Assessment: Test, Lab, Group Project Presentations ||  4  || Assessment: Test, Lab, Group Project Presentations ||  5  || Assessment: Test, Drawings, Labs, Dissections, Leaf Collections ||  5  || Assessment: Test, Group Presentations, Labs ||  4  ||
 * **Standard** ||  **Topics & Assessments**  ||  **Days**  ||
 * SCSh1-9 || Scientific Method, Microscopes, Background Vocabulary, Characteristics of Life
 * SB1 || General Chemistry (Review)/Biochemistry (Focus), 4 Macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins/enzyme, nucleic acid), Properties of Water
 * SB1 || Cells-Theory, Structure, function, Transport (Homeostasis)/prokaryote vs. eukaryote
 * SB4 || Photosynthesis/Respiration & metabolism
 * SB2 || Nucleic Acid/Protein Synthesis/Mitosis & Meiosis
 * SB2 || Fundamental Genetics (Mendel, monohybrid & dihybrid crosses, probability)
 * SB2 || Genetic Applications (recombinant DNA technology, cloning, cancer, etc.)
 * SB5
 * SB3 || Classification (6 Kingdom system / characteristics)
 * SB3 || Virus/Bacteria/Protists/Fungi
 * SB3 || Invertebrates (main characteristics and vocab in each phylum)
 * SB3 || Vertebrates (characteristics and vocab of each class (fish, amphibia, reptilia, aves, mammalia)
 * SB3 || Plants
 * SB4 || Ecology, Predator/Prey Interactions, Biomes, Water/Carbon/Nutrient Cycles (food chain/web/pyramid)
 * EOCT || Review, Midterm, Final || 5  ||
 * || **Catch up, class meeting/interruption days || 3  ||