BIO 20
Biology 20
Course Evaluation and Expectations
Semester 02 2006 - 07
Period
Ms. L. Ng
Location
Instructor
William Aberhart High School
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2
SCI10
RM 227
BIO20
RM 227
3
BIO20
RM 227
4
PREP
Aberhart
289-2551
Voice
Mail Box
715
Website
www3.telus.net/teach_ng
e-mail
lung@cbe.ab.ca
Introduction
Biology is the study of life and living systems from the molecular level to the biosphere. Through the
study of biology, learners are given an opportunity to explore and understand the natural world and to become
aware of the profound influence of biology in their lives. The major science concepts developed in Biology 20
are systems, equilibrium, energy and matter. Biology 20 is a five-credit course that is divided into four units.
Prerequisite: Students with less than 60% in Science 10 may experience difficulty in Biology 20. It is
recommended that Grade 10 students who take Biology 20 should have a minimum mark of 75% in Science 10.
Course Outline
Unit
Biology Review
1
2
Matter and Energy
Exchange by the
Human Organism
The Biosphere
Days
4
41
12
Jan 30 –
Feb 2
Feb 5 –
Apr 17
April 18 –
May 3
Topics

Life, Cell, Cellular Activities,
Skills

Digestive System

Respiratory System
12

Circulatory System
10 – 11

Excretory System
13

Biogeochemical Cycles
1

Energy Flow in the Biosphere
2

Human Intervention in
Ecosystem Dynamics
Distribution of Biomes and
Ecosystems
Ecosystems and Energy
Transfers
Population Ecology and
Evolution
1–3

Enzyme Action in Metabolism
5–6

Photosynthesis and Cellular
Respiration

3
4
Matter and Energy
Exchange in
Ecosystems
Cellular Matter and
Energy Flows
Final Review
Final Exam
9
May 4 –
16
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13
May 17 –
June 7
Nelson
Chapter
Chapter
Test(s)/Quizzes
5
Fri, Feb 2
8–9
Tue, April 17
Thu, May 3
3
2
Wed, May 16
4
Thu, June 7
7
June 8, 11-12 – Review package to be handed out at the beginning of June. Or even earlier for you keeners out there!
Date and location TBA – bring pencil, eraser, pen, calculator, student ID.
Please be prompt with returning your textbook on the day of the exam to the classroom.
Assessment
Course Work
Assignments/Labs/ Quizzes
Tests/Exams
Course Work Total
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Unit Test
40%
60%
100%
BIO20 Final Mark
Course Work 70%
Final Exam 30%
Final Course Total 100%
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BIO 20
Course Expectations
1. Students are expected to attend class regularly and to be on time. After four absences, a discussion about
absences will be made with the student, and parent(s)/guardian(s). At 7 – 10 absences, the student will be
referred to Administration along with further contact home. The student may risk removal from the course if
attendance/lateness continues.
2. Students are expected to complete lab reports and assignments for the day they are due. You will receive a
zero for class work and labs unless you provide a note from a DOCTOR/DENTIST. However, all measures
should be made to tell the teacher in advance.
3. Quizzes, tests and exams are to be written on the scheduled date. A mark of zero will be assigned for any
test for which there is no prior notice for the absence. Prior notification requires the student’s
parent(s)/guardian(s) to phone the school
(289 - 2551, Ext 447, Box 715) and leave a message for the teacher indicating the reason for the absence.
Depending on the circumstances, you will write an equivalent quiz/test/exam immediately upon return.
4. Students are normally assigned to a lab group of TWO people. Both members of the group are expected to
contribute in meaningful ways to the productivity of their group. Although a student is part of a lab group,
each student is expected to write and hand in his or her own original lab report unless otherwise directed.
5. Students are expected to follow all safety procedures and precautions as instructed by the teacher. Failure
6. Students requiring help are encouraged to see the teacher for tutorial and if possible make an appointment
to see the teacher out of class time.
7. Success in Biology 20 requires 4 to 6 hours per week to complete the assignments, reading and reviewing.
A daily review of all work is necessary for good achievement.
8. You may find it useful to write the name and phone number of two students in your class that you can
contact when you are absent to determine what work you have missed.
Supplies
Students are required to bring the following supplies to class each day:
 3 ring binder
 goggles
 pencil


lined paper

pen

eraser

calculator
student ID

Nelson Biology
Safety in the Laboratory
Your personal safety and the safety of those around you depend upon the care with which you follow
some general rules for safety in the laboratory. Remember that accidents can be prevented with common
sense and attention tot eh experiment at all times. All students will be required to sign a lab safety contract prior
to being allowed to participate in labs. Please follow Appendix 1 – 3 for further information and forms.
Off-site Activities Disclaimer
On occasion, off site activities may be assigned that are unsupervised by the teacher or other CBE
employee. For instance, in science assignments or homework projects may encourage students to visit a
location such as a public library, theatre, a business etc, that is off school grounds. Due to the nature and scope
of such activities the teacher cannot supervise student, nor can any security check or other pre-screening by the
CBE of individuals at the site take place.
Therefore, parents are encouraged to participate in such activities by discussing the assignment with
their child and providing appropriate supervision and/or transportation for their child to and from the activity site.
The CBE does not arrange for travel to and from out of school unsupervised activities. If you have any
questions about assignments, homework or unsupervised out of school activities in Science, please call your
child’s teacher at 289 – 2551.
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Monday
29 JANUARY –
Organization Day
Tuesday
30 2nd Sem Begins,
Regular Classes, Final
Report Card for Sem 1
Wednesday
BIO 20
Friday
Thursday
31
1 FEBRUARY
2
5 START UNIT 1
6
7 Grade 9 Tours (No AM
classes)
8
9
12
13
14
15 TEACHERS’
CONVENTION
16 TEACHERS’
CONVENTION
19 FAMILY DAY
20
21
22
23
26
27
28
1 MARCH
2
5
6
7
8
9 COMMON PD DAY
12
13
14
15
16
19
20 Sem 2 – Report Card 1,
Homerooms Grade 10 & 11
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22 Student-ParentTeacher Conferences (4 –
7 pm), No Classes, PD
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26
27
28
29
30 LAST DAY OF
CLASSES BEFORE
SPRING BREAK
2 APRIL
3
4
5
6 Good Friday
9 NO CLASSES – Term 3
Ends
10 CLASSES RESUME,
Term 4 Begins
11
12
13
16
17 UNIT 1 EXAM
18 START UNIT 2
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20
23
24
25
26
27
30
1 MAY
2
3 UNIT 2 EXAM
4 START UNIT 3
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8 Sem 2 – Report Card 2,
Homerooms Grade 10 & 11
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10
11
14
15
16 UNIT 3 EXAM
17 START UNIT 4
18
21 VICTORIA DAY
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23
24
25
28
29
30 Graduation
Ceremonies & Banquet,
No Classes
31
4
5 Homeroom Gr 10 & 11
6
7 UNIT 4 EXAM
8 Locker Clean-out
11 Staff Appreciation BBQ
12 Last day of classes
13
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18
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21
22
25 Mark Appeals Day
26
27
28 Final Report Card &
Refund Day
29 Organizational Day
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PD Day, No Classes
1 JUNE
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