WELCOME TO HONORS BIOLOGY
Refer to the seating chart – this will be your seat
for the 1st marking period. 
HONORS BIOLOGY CURRICULUM
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Covered Topics
 Cells & Cell Processes
Basic Biological Principles
 The Chemical Basis of Life
 Bioenergetics
 Homeostasis and Transport
 Cell Growth and Reproduction
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Continuity & Unity of Life
Genetics
 Inheritance
 Molecular Biology
 Biotechnology
 Evolution
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HONORS BIOLOGY EXPECTATIONS
When assigned reading from your text, you will
actually read it.
 You will make an honest effort to understand
material & will ask for help when you need it.
 You will actually spend more than an hour or two
the night before an exam to prepare.
 You recognize that you have the ability to
comprehend at a higher level than your peers (CP
& General), therefore you live up to your
potential by trying your best.
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HONORS BIOLOGY PROCEDURES
You will arrive to class on time. If you are late,
you will have a signed pass.
 You will keep a daily journal. This will be
graded.
 You will clean up after yourselves – projects &
labs can be messy – PLUS sinks & drawers are
not trash cans!
 Work will be turned in at the start of class on the
assigned date. Anything other than that will be
marked late and points will be deducted.
 When absent, it is your responsibility to see me
or a classmate to determine what you missed.
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LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
Work in small groups
of 2 to 4 people
 Inquiry labs will be
used in addition to
teacher directed labs.
 Information reported
lab report, answer
sheet and/or mini
poster
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BREAK
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Getting to know you…
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Using your electronic device or a laptop, complete the
Honors Biology Student Survey found on my website
under the “Survey” tab on the left hand side of the
screen.
HONORS BIOLOGY GRADING
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Your grade will be determined by how well you
do in four different categories
Tests & Quizzes
 Labs & Projects
 Classwork
 Homework
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50%
25%
15%
10%
Final Grade
Each marking period is worth 25% of your grade
 There is no final
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No Extra Credit – sorry 
“THE TEST”
At the end of the year – May 2015 – you will be
given the Biology Keystone Exam.
 All students must pass this exam in order to
graduate from High School.
 Our Mission:
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All of you will score ADVANCED on the Biology
Keystone
In the past two years, I have had all students pass but not
all students scored ADVANCED.
 My goal – you will be better than previous years
 Your motivator – this counts for you where it did not for
them.
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TEXTBOOK
Campbell, Reece, et al., Biology Concepts &
Connections, 5th edition, Benjamin Cummings,
2006.
 On-line access code – I will have this for you
soon.
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1ST HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
Read & Sign Lab Safety Contract. Get
parent/guardian signature on Lab Safety
Contract. Due Thursday 8/28/14 – Start of
Class.
 Ask your parent to complete the “AP Biology
Parent Survey” found on my website. Due
Tuesday 9/2/14 – by 7:34 am.
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