Biology I Instructor: Mr. Mumm Description Biology I is a two semester, 1 credit, science course. The course covers scientific investigation, cell structure and function, genetics and evolution, plant and animal structure and function, taxonomy, and ecology. Biology I is built upon the biology instruction received by students in the seventh and eighth grade, with more advanced concepts and accelerated activities included. The instructor will place equal emphasis upon preparation of students for college enrollment and the direct application of Biology concepts in careers and daily living. Biology I is designed to offer a strong preparation for a student enrolling in higher level science courses. Course Goals This course has been designed to be a meaningful educational experience resulting in students being able to gain an understanding: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. of how Biology is part of everyday life. of those skills used for scientific study. of the diversity of living organisms of how living things can change over a period of time and how these changes can help in their survival. of the interrelationships between organisms. of various careers available in science. of the nature of scientific inquiry and its value in decision making. In addition, the student will: 8. gain sufficient understanding of biological concepts to enable him/her to continue his/her education and to have a better understanding of the world in which he/she live. 9. develop an attitude of respect, appreciation, and responsibility with regard to life and living things. 10. learn to communicate efficiently. 11. become more aware of practical applications of physical concepts and principles. 12. become more adept in carrying out laboratory and science procedures. 13. increase his/her critical thinking skills and powers of observation. 14. develop interests and curiosity in the challenges of science. Grading Procedure Quarter and semester grades will be assigned based on the following scale: 90-100%-A 80-89%-B 70-79%-C 60-69%-D 00-59%-F Grade Determination: An overall grade in this course will be determined using the following guidelines and criteria. 1. Tests (35%) A test will be given after each unit of study, and be worth 100 points. The tests will be composed of several parts that test different levels of understanding and comprehension. The final exam for the semester will be comprehensive (include everything studied thus far), and worth 10 percent of your final semester grade. 2. Homework: (25%) Throughout each unit, homework will be assigned and usually graded and discussed in class. It is your responsibility to find out what assignments you missed and complete them. 3. Laboratory work (25%) When a lab is performed, the write-up is due the day after the lab and worth 20 to 50 points each. Even though lab work is usually done in groups, lab write-ups are to be written independently. If you miss a lab, then you must come see me to set up a time to make the lab up. We will usually do it on a part Friday; unless the part Friday is to far away then it will need to be scheduled before or after school. Lab safety violations will result in a zero score at least, possible removal from the class. 4. Notebook and Quizzes (15%) I. Notebooks will be graded periodically. Notebook entries must be in chronological order. A three-ring notebook is required by the first Monday after school begins. Use notebook dividers to make the following sections: 1. Starters/Openers: 2. Class notes: Begin each day with the date in the left column, followed by the day’s topic. Keep notes in chronological order, neat, and legible. 3. Classwork/Homework: All HW from chapter in chronological order. 4. Quizzes/Reviews: All Quizzes in chronological order and reviews in order of chapter (CH. 1 review followed by CH. 2 review ….). II. Quizzes: Used to test the students level of understanding and preparation before a test. There will be at least one quiz per unit of study, worth 10 points. Make-up quizzes will not be offered if a student is absent. Instead, at least one quiz may be dropped per quarter allowing some flexibility for student schedules. 5. Extra Credit: Extra credit is occasionally offered to the entire class. Make-up Procedures and Late Work 1. Home work and papers: Students have two days from time of excused absence to get work in for credit if it was collected in class. After two days, work is considered late. If absence was not excused, no credit will be given for any work missed. It is the students’ responsibility to request homework assignments for the missed day(s) and to turn in completed assignments on time. Extensions on assignments are given only in extreme cases. School excused absences are not considered a valid excuse for an extension on assignments. It is your responsibility to request your homework prior to your absence. 2. Tests: Tests missed due to an excused absence must be taken prior to the absence or on the day of your return. Make-up tests will be different tests and cannot be taken during class time. Schedule time in your day for this. Un-excused absences are not permitted a make-up test. 3. Late Work: No late assignments are accepted! Classroom Policies Tardy Policy: Behavior: 1st & 2nd tardy: Verbal warning and angry scowl 3rd & 4th tardy: 30 minutes detention or 20 minute classroom cleanup 5th tardy: Administrative Referral Please Beware! According to VHS policy, parents cannot excuse a tardy. If getting to school on time is problematic in your home, start planning now on how to overcome your situation, for regardless of who is at fault, if you are late to class it will be a recorded tardy. (FYI: The only accepted excuse for a tardy is a note from a teacher or doctor.) Courtesy towards all. This includes listening when others are speaking, whether it is your classmates or the teacher Preparation: Clothing: Hall Pass: You are expected to come to class with your textbook, notebook, assignments, and writing instruments. You will not be permitted to leave class to retrieve these items. All safety precautions will be taken when in the laboratory setting. Shoes must be worn at all times, and goggles must be worn when chemicals are present in the lab. During lab days, aprons and lab coats are available to protect clothing. You should not wear loose floppy clothing, shorts, or contact lenses during labs. Long hair must be tied back. This is a privilege, and must be earned. Any misuse or excessive use will cause indefinite termination. Food/Drink: No food and drink in the lab (this includes gum and candy). Extra Help: If you need extra help with anything involving science, please feel free to see me anytime I am not in class. I will arrange a time before school, after school, or at lunch time to work with you. Disciplinary Plan The following guidelines will be followed in the event of a discipline problem. 1st Incident: Conference with student and possible detention. 2nd Incident: Referral to Principle and detention and a call to parents/guardians 3rd Incident: Referral to Principle, possible suspension from school, possible removal from the class, and a conference with parents/guardians CLASS OUTLINE Week #1 (1 week) Safety and Rules Expectations Introductory Lab Chapter #1 (Intro to Science) (3 weeks) 1. Nature of Science i Branches of science ii Law and theories 2. Science Skills, Measurement i Scientific method ii Units of Length, Volume, Mass, and Temperature iii Conversion Factors 3. Organizing Data i Scientific Notation ii Graphs Chapter #11 Motion (3 weeks) 1. Measuring Motion i. Speed and Velocity ii. Graphing 2. Acceleration i. Graphing 3. Motion and forces i. Balanced vs unbalanced ii. Friction iii. Friction and motion Chapter #12 Forces (3 weeks) 1. Newtons First and second law 2. Gravity i. Weight vs mass ii. Free Fall iii. Projectile Motion 3. Newtons 3rd law i. Action reaction forces ii. Momentum iii. Conservation of momentum Chapter #13 Work and Energy (1 week) 1. Work, power, and Machines i. Mechanical advantage 2. Simple machines i. Levers ii. Inclined planes iii. Compound machines 3. Energy i. Potential energy ii. Kinetic Energy 4. Conservation of energy i. Efficiency of machines ii. Energy Transformations Chapter #15 Waves (1 week) 1. Types of waves i. Transverse ii. Longitudinal iii. Surface waves 2. Wave characteristics i. Properties ii. Speed iii. Doppler effect 3. Wave interactions i. Reflection ii. Refraction iii. Interference Chapter #2 Matter (2 weeks) 1. Classifying Matter i. Elements and compounds ii. Mixtures and pure substance 2. Properties of Matter i. Chemical and Physical 3. Changes in matter i. Physical and chemical ii. Separating mixtures Chapter #3 States of matter (1 week) 1. Matter and energy i. States of matter ii. Kinetic Energy 2. Changes of state i. Conservation of mass and energy 3. Fluids i. Pressure ii. Buoyant force iii. Pascals Principle 4. Behavior of gases i. Gas laws Chapter #4 Atoms (1 week) 1. Development of the Periodic Table i. Dalton’s, Thomson’s, and Ruterford’s model 2. Structure of the atom i. Atomic # ii. Mass # iii. Isotopes 3. Modern Periodic Table Chapter #5 The periodic table (2 weeks) 1. Organizing elements 2. Periodic Table i. Electrons ii. Ions 3. Families of elements i. Metals ii. Nonmetals iii. Semiconductors Chapter #6 The structure of matter (3 weeks) 1. Compounds and molecules i. Bonds and structures 2. Ionic and covalent bonding i. Metal bonds ii. Polyatomics 3. Naming compounds i. Chemical Formulas ii. Naming Ionic Compounds iii. Naming Covalent Compounds 4. Organic Compounds i. Polymers Chapter #7 Chemical reactions (3 weeks) 1. Chemical Equations i. Energy and equations 2. Balancing Equations 3. Types of Reactions i. Classifying Rxns ii. Electrons 4. Reaction Rates i. Factors Chapter #8 solutions (1 week) 1. Solutions and mixtures i. Heterogeneous vs Homogenous 2. Dissolving Substance i. Water 3. Solubility and concentrations i. Solubility in Water ii. Saturated solutions iii. Concentration Chapter #10 Nuclear Changes (1 week) 4. Radioactivity i. Radiation ii. Nuclear Decay iii. Decay rates 5. Nuclear Fission and Fusion 6. Nuclear Radiation i. Pros and cons Chapter #19 The Solar System (2 weeks) 1. Sun, moon, earth 2. Inner and outer planets 3. Formation of the solar system i. Nebular Hypothesis ii. Rocks in space iii. How moon was formed Chapter #20 The Universe (2 weeks) 1. The life and death of stars i. Life cycle of a star 2. The Milky way and other galaxies i. Types of galaxies ii. Change over time 3. Origin of the universe i. The beginning ii. The future Chapter #21 Planet Earth(2 weeks) 1. Earths interior i. Plate Techonics ii. Plate boundries 2. Earthquakes and volcanoes 3. Minerals and rocks i. How old are rocks 4. Weathering and erosion Chapter #22 The Atmosphere (2 weeks) 1. Characteristics of the atmosphere i. Layers ii. changes 2. Wind and water i. Water cycle ii. Air pressure iii. wind 3. Weather and climate i. Fronts ii. Severe Weather Chapter #23 Using natural resources (2 weeks) 1. Organisms and their environment i. Ecosystem ii. Stability in ecosystems iii. Changes in ecosystems 2. Energy and resources i. The search for resources ii. Alternative sources 3. Pollution and recycling i. Causes ii. Air pollution iii. Water pollution iv. Pollution on land v. Reducing pollution Finals End of 1st Semester End of 2nd Semester