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COURSE: Biology II, A1 (Course Number: 447)
INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Carol St.Clair, Room 166A
TEXT: Biology. Prentice Hall, 2002.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course will act as a continuation of Biology I taken in the ninth grade. Although some topics will be repeated, they will serve as a basis for more in depth study and application. New topics will also be introduced.
SYLLABUS:
Quarter One: Ecological Interactions
· Biosphere
· Populations, Communities, and Ecosystems
· Human Impact
Quarter Two: Diversity of Life
· Darwin’s Theory
· Evolution of Populations
· History of Life
· Classification
Quarter Three: Biodiversity
· Bacteria and Protists
· Fungi
· Invertebrates
Quarter Four: Exploring Plants
· Plant Diversity and Taxonomy
· Structure and Function
· Growth and Development
· Responses and Adaptations
· Plants in Agriculture and Manufacturing
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Regular class attendance.
2. Class participation in discussions and activities.
3. Successful and timely completion of all assignments.
4. A three-ring binder with 5 tabbed dividers (Vocab, Notes, Handouts, Labs, HW/Quizzes)
5. A signed safety contract is required before participation in any lab activities.
CLASS RULES:
1. Be on time to class, in your seat, and ready to work when the bell rings.
2. Always be prepared for class - pens, pencils, paper, notebook, and textbook.
3. Do not distract others from learning.
4. Obey all the rules as stated in the Bishop England Student Handbook.
5. Take turns speaking.
6. Please show each other and yourselves the respect you deserve.
7. I dismiss you, not the bell.
HOMEWORK: I assign homework regularly; however I will not collect all written assignments. A typical assignment may consist of compiling a vocabulary list, reading and outlining, answering questions, completing a lab report, or reviewing for a test. All work is due at the beginning of the class period. Anything turned in after that and up to one day late is eligible for half credit only. After that I will not accept the assignment for a grade. Computer or printer problems are not an excuse for late work. All assignments must be recorded in your notebook, a planner, or on a calendar I provide monthly.
MAKEUP WORK: It is your responsibility to get your missed assignments from a classmate or me when you are absent and to complete them by the following school day. If you know about an absence in advance (doctor’s appointment, athletic event, school trip, etc.), every attempt must be made to complete the work in advance of the absence. All make-up privileges will be forfeited if the absence is unexcused. If you are suspended, no extensions will be given. When you return to school, all assignments/tests will be completed on the assigned date --- without any extensions. If you have an appointment with me to make up a test or lab and you fail to show up, you will be penalized 20% on that makeup work for each occurrence.
CLASS WORK: During the course of the year, you will be taking notes from my lectures, doing lab activities, viewing videos, completing worksheets and review sheets, and taking quizzes and tests.
TESTS: Chapter tests will be given at the completion of every chapter. Quizzes, both announced and unannounced may be given periodically.
GRADING: Your quarter grade will be calculated based on the following percentages:
Tests 50%
Labs 25%
Homework, Quizzes, Class work 25%
Class participation and preparation are also averaged into your grade.
HELPFUL HINTS:
1. Neatness counts. If I can’t read it, I won’t grade it.
2. Although this isn’t English class, I expect you to use correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure on all of your work.
3. Please pick up after yourselves.
4. Take care of any extraneous activities (restroom trips, pencil sharpening, drinks of water, etc.) before the bell rings. I prefer that you not leave the room once class has started.
5. Dark blue or black ink should be used on all assignments that will be turned in to me.
6. IF IT’S NOT YOURS, DON’T TOUCH IT!
EXTRA HELP: I will be available after school on Thursdays for extra help. You can also make an appointment with me to come in on other days. Let me know if you will be coming in so that I will be sure to be there. Please take full advantage of this opportunity if you're having trouble. Attendance requires the completion of all assignments for that particular chapter.
ALL OF THIS INFORMATION AND MORE IS AVAILABLE ON MY WEBSITE. USE IT TO CHECK FOR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS, LAB REPORT GUIDELINES, CLASS HANDOUTS, ETC.
www.teacherweb.com/sc/bishopengland/stclair
I have read and I understand Mrs. St.Clair’s classroom policies and procedures, but I know not to tear off the bottom of the page!
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A1 Biology II Period ________________ Date __________________
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