Mr. Buckley
2014-2015
Environmental Biology
Pascack Valley High School
Period 4
Course Description
Environmental Biology is a course that explores that study of life. Some of the major
topics that will be covered in this class are: ecology, biochemistry, cell biology, DNA,
genetics, taxonomy and evolution and human biological systems.
The goals of this course are too encourage students to:
● become active learners who can successfully collaborate in various situations
● develop critical thinking and problem solving strategies
● apply and use technology to solve scientific problems
Course Requirements
1.
Classroom Materials-to be brought to class everyday!!
a. 3 ring notebook
b. Pen/Pencil/Highlighter
c. Computer
d. Textbook will remain in the classroom**
2.
Grading
a. Point system
b. Everything we do in this class will have a point value
c. Class Activities
d. Class Participation/Behavior
e. Notebook
f. Exams/Quizzes and Projects
3.
Rules of The Class
a. Be on Time!
b. Be respectful to your classmates
c. Always give your best effort
d. Be sure to sign out before leaving the classroom
e. Ask Questions
f. No Cell Phones—Ipods*
4.
Check School Wires Daily for:
a. Important announcements
b. Homework/Test/Project due dates
c. Review Sheets
d. Class Notes
5.
Units that will be covered over the school year
#1-Scientific Investigation
#2-Ecology
#3-DNA/Genetics
#4-Characterisitcs of life
#5-Chemistry
#6-Cells
#7- Cell Cycle (Mitosis/Meiosis)
#8- Evolution/Natural selection
6.
TEXT AND ONLINE RESOURCE
The entire textbook can be accessed online Biology: Exploring Life
http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp ( link can be found on my
website)
login: pascackvalley1
password: biology1
My website is vital for your success. I post announcements, extra help, homework
assignments and due dates, and links. You should absolutely bookmark my page.
7--GRADING
Grades in the class will be based on a point system!!!!
A+
A
AB+
98-100%
93-97%
90—92%
87-89%
B
BC+
C
83-86% C- 70-72%
80-82% D+ 67-69%
77-79% D 63-67%
73-76 % D- 60-62%
7-Extra help will be offered every morning from 7:30-7:55 am in the lower cafe
Please cut on the line and return on Friday, September 5th
Student
DATE
Parent or Guardian
DATE
Parent /Guardian Phone Number
E-mail
Please feel free to contact me with any questions at cbuckley@pascack.k12.nj.us