Packets:
Completed Packets are due on test days with a 10 point deduction for each
day late.
Tests:
Missed tests must be made up before the test is returned for test
corrections,usually the next day. Tests may be taken early for a
planned absence or school related event. Any missing tests not made up
will be replaced with interim, midterm or EOC test scores.
Test corrections:
Test corrections are available and encouraged for all students. Half
credit is issued for each question corrected according to directions
given in class. Only 1 test for corrections can be checked out per
student at any given time.
Extra Credit:
Extra credit can be earned by completing assignments on Castle Learning.
10% of the students score will be added to the test of the same topic.
For example: If a student earns 80% on Castle Learning Assignment titled
Genetics- they recieve 8 points added on their Genetics test.
Writing Assignments/Essays
Writing Assignments/Essays are compiled in a Portfolio and kept by the
teacher to show student proficiency. Any writing assignment/essay can be
rewritten for full credit.
EOC State Test
Students must be proficient-scoring an 80% on the EOC Biology State Exam.
Tutoring
The Biology Department is offering "BOSS" -Biology Open Study Sessions!
Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afterschool there will be Biology
teachers and their classrooms available for student led study groups,
tutoring, Castle Learning and make up work according to the following
schedule:
Monday: Room 206
Tuesday: Room 203 and 210
Thursday: Room 207
Tuesday February 21
Test 3: The Microscope and The Cell
50 multiple choice, 1 essay
Packet 3: Fill in notes, 3 pages
2 Quizzes
Homework: 10 sentences, 5 times each
The Microscope
The Big Picture
Plant/Animal color and label
Compare Pros and Eus
Thinking Maps: Study for Essays
1. Compare pros and Eus
2. Compare plant and animal cells
Extra Credit-Castle Learning Assignment: The Cell
Thursday, February 9
Test 2: The Chemistry of Life, Biological Molecules, Water,
Enzymes
50 multiple choice,1 essay (study thinking maps)
Packet 2: Fill in notes- 6 pages
2 quizzes
Homework: 10 sentences, 5 times each
pH scale
Testing Biological Molecules
Enzyme Video
Chemistry Crossword
Thinking Maps: 2 study for essay
1. Compare 4 Biological Molecules
2. Compare 4 Tests for Biological Molecules
Extra Credit-Castle Learning Assignment: Chemistry of Life
Monday, January 30:
Test 1: Scientific Method, Characteristics of Life
50 multiple choice, 1 essay
Packet 1: Fill in notes- 2 pages
2 quizzes
Homework: 10 sentences, 5 times each
w/s Safety Symbols-
w/s Sponge Bob Science
w/s Redi's Experiment
Lab: Bean Experiment
Thinking Maps- study for essay
1. Scientific Method-list and define steps
give examples
2. Compare 3 Variables of Scientific Method
give examples
Extra Credit-Castle Learning Assignment: Scientific Method
