WE HAVEN’T FAILED. WE KNOW A THOUSAND THINGS THAT WON’T WORK, SO
WE’RE THAT MUCH CLOSER TO FINDING WHAT WILL.
~ THOMAS EDISON, AMERICAN INVENTOR
2010 – 2011 BIOLOGY
COURSE OUTLINE
INSTRUCTOR:
MR. DANIAL
OFFICE PHONE/EMAIL:
(216) 587-3200 X 1223
Martin.danial@mapleschools.com
www.maplecityschools.com, online classroom
TEXT:
Holt Modern Biology
CLASSROOM RULES/EXPECTATIONS:
1. This classroom will be treated like an Honor’s Biology classroom.
a. Topic Discussion will be encouraged.
b. Outside Discussion will NOT BE.
2. Students are to remain seated unless asked to move around or during lab sessions.
3. No cell phones, iPods, mp3 players, DVD players.
a. Make it easy, DO NOT LET ME SEE OR HEAR ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
4. No Food!
5. Beverages are ok unless on lab days.
6. Come to class prepared!
7. NO CURSING, YELLING, FIGHTING, HORSEPLAY
a. THIS IS NON-NEGOTIABLE and NOT TOLERATED!
8. Be respectful of yourselves, others, and me!
a. We are not all going to have good days, however, do not ruin others please.
MATERIALS:
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3 ½ “ Ring binder.
Black, blue, and red pens.
Binder Material Organizer
Highliter
Subject Dividers (4 dividers)
Folder with binder holes.
Ruler.
Everything else will be provided.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Knowledge:
1. Understand the benefits, principles, application, and incorporation of biology-related
science
2. Understand field and laboratory-based methods of scientific inquiry.
3. Understand how to modify and apply the biological knowledge gained to human
populations and increase out understanding of the world.
Skills:
1. Assess biological principles and laboratory-based methods.
2. Collect and analyze data.
3. Technological proficiency.
Attitudes and Values:
1. Recognize the importance of biology.
2. Recognize the importance of working with classmates during laboratory activities.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. ATTNEDANCE/PARTICIPATION/CLASSWORK (30%)
Students are responsible for ALL lecture material. Exams and PowerPoint
presentations are MANDATORY. No cell phones, iPods, mp3’s, or any other
electronic devices are allowed in class (school rule).
2. EXAMS/QUIZZES (30%)
All exams will be provided to assess students’ ability to appropriately apply what
they have learned. Study guides will be provided.
3. LABORATORY SESSIONS/PROJECTS (40%)
Laboratory Sessions will tentatively occur once a week during class with time for
demonstration and/or practical application of the knowledge we are learning. Come
to class dressed appropriately for labs.
4. EVALUATION
Weekly Notebook Checks
Assignments/Homework
Exams/Quizzes
Laboratory Sessions/Projects
5. GRADING SCALE (%):
A 90 – 100
B 80 – 89
C 70 – 79
D 60 – 69
F <60
ACADEMIC GAMEPLAN
WEEK
August
1-2
September/October
2-7
October
7-11
November
11-14
November/December
15-16
TOPIC
Unit 1
Class Intro
Lab Safety
Scientific Method
Unit 2
Ecology
CHAPTER
1
19-23
Unit 3
Cells
4-8
Unit 4
Genetics
9-13
Unit 5
Evolution & Classification
14-18