checkMR. PEPLINSKI
About Peppy
History
I was born and raised in Suttons Bay Michigan. I graduated from Suttons Bay High School in
1993. After high school I went to Central Michigan University and graduated in 1998 with a
teaching certificate and degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Upon graduation I moved to
California and took a teaching job at the same high school as my twin brother. This school in
California is actually where the nickname Peppy came from. I found out quickly that California
was not my calling and returned home after one year. I was very pleased to be hired at Leland
Public Schools.
Hobbies
In my free time you will probably find me outdoors. I love being outside doing many different
activities. In the summer you will find me on one of our many golf courses here in the county.
Occasionally I also get a chance to sneak out and do some fishing. In the fall I can be found in
my tree stand. Mostly I use this opportunity to relax and every so often I get lucky and I am able
to tag a deer or some ducks if I feel like getting up that early. I was actively involved in sports in
high school and was able to participate at the college level as well. I love to coach and coached a
variety of sports from golf to baseball to basketball to volleyball. If I am unable to be outdoors I
enjoy playing cards with my family and friends.
Family
I come from a very large family. In fact the running joke is that I am related to most of the
county. This is not far from the truth. I met my wife in 2002 and in the summer of 2005 we had
our first child. In the summer of 2008 we had our second child.
[Contact Peppy]
Phone: (231) 256-9857 ext. 3851
Email: jpeplinski@leland.k12.mi.us
Check BUTTON [ Biology 4A] (new page)
Biology:
Grade:
Prerquisite:
Career Pathway
Credit
9,10,11
None
Health Sciences, Naural Sciences and Resources
0.5 per semester
Course Description: Nowhere has the increasing impact of technology on our lives been more
apparent than in the field of Biology. The study of life processes. New discoveries in
agriculture, medicine, and Genetics are continually confronting us with challenging questions.
Biology offers a good foundation in the biological principles and scientific processes that are
necessary to deal effectively with these questions. Topics covered include: Basic Biochemistry,
the study of proteins, carboydrates, lipids and nucleic acids: The cell theory- Its structure and
functioning: Cellular Transport- osmosis and diffusion: Photosynthesis and Respiration: DNA,
RNA and protein synthesis: Chromosome- mitosis and meiosis: Genetics: Evolution: Lab
investigations provide a sound background in lab techniques and procedures.
[HOMEWORK] (new page)
Due Date:
09-10-09
Assignment:
Read and outline chapter 4
Outline quiz chapter 4
09-22-09
Test Chapter 4
Folders Chapter 4
09-24-09
Read and Outline Chapter 5
Outline Quiz Chapter 5
10-08-09
Organelle Project
10-14-09
Folders Chapter 5
Test Chapter 5
10-16-09
Read and Outline Chapter 6...Outline Quiz
11-16-09
Lab Report Osmosis Lab
Folder Chapter 6, Test Chapter 6
11-24-09
Read and Outline Chapter 8...Outline Quiz
12-14-09
Test Chapter 8
Folder Chapter 8
Respiration Lab Report
12-18-09
Read and Outline Chapter 9...Outline Quiz
01-12-10
Folder Chapter 9
Test Chapter 9
01-27-10
Read and Outline Chapter 10... Outline Quiz
02-23-10
Meiosis Flip Book
Folder Chapter 10
Test Chapter 10
02-25-10
Read and Outline Chapter 11... Outline Quiz
BUTTON [BIOLOGY 1B] (new page)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Biology:
Grade:
Prerequisite:
Career Pathway
9,10,11
None
Health Sciences, Natural Sciences and Resources
Credit
0.5 per semester
Course Description: Nowhere has the increasing impact of technology on our lives been more
apparent than in the field of Biology. The study of life processes. New discoveries in
agriculture, medicine, and Genetics are continually confronting us with challenging questions.
Biology offers a good foundation in the biological principles and scientific processes that are
necessary to deal effectively with these questions. Topics covered include: Basic Biochemistry,
the study of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids: The cell theory- Its structure and
functioning: Cellular Transport- osmosis and diffusion: Photosynthesis and Respiration: DNA,
RNA and protein synthesis: Chromosome- mitosis and meiosis: Genetics: Evolution: Lab
investigations provide a sound background in lab techniques and procedures.
[HOMEWORK](new page)
Due Date:
09-11-09
Assignment:
Read and outline chapter 4
Outline quiz chapter 4
09-23-09
Test Chapter 4
Folders Chapter 4
09-25-09
Read and Outline Chapter 5
Outline quiz Chapter 5
10-09-09
Organelle Project
10-21-09
Folders Chapter 5
Test Chapter 5
10-23-09
Read and Outline Chapter 6
Outline Quiz Chapter 6
11-11-09
Lab Report for Osmosis Lab
Folder Chapter 6
Test Chapter 6
11-25-09
Read and Outline Chapter 8...Outline Quiz
12-17-09
Folder Chapter 8
Respiration Lab Report
Test Chapter 8
12-21-09
Read and Outline Chapter 9
01-12-10
Folder Ch. 9
Test Chapter 9
1-28-10
Read and Outline Chapter 10
2-22-10
Folder Chapter 10
Test Chapter
Meiosis Flip Book
2-24-09
Read and Outline Chapter 11. Outline Quiz
2-24-09
Folder Chapter 10
Test Chapter 10
Read and Outline Chapter 11
3-?-10
Test chapter 11
Folder chapter 11
3-?-10
Read and outline Chapter 15...Outline Quiz
04-13-09
Test Chapter 15
Folder Chapter 15
04-15-09
Read and Outline Chapter 42...Outline Quiz
04-21-09
Bone Quiz
04-23-09
Muscle Quiz
04-29-09
Test Chapter 42
Folder Chapter 42
05-01-09
Read and Outline Chapter 48...Outline Quiz
05-13-09
Folder Chapter 48 due. Test Chapter 48
05-15-09
Read and Outline Chapter 3... Outline Quiz
06-01-09
Folder Chapter 3... Test Chapter 3
BUTTON [ Biology 3B] (new page)
Biology:
Grade:
Prerquisite:
Career Pathway
Credit
9,10,11
None
Health Sciences, Natural Sciences and Resources
0.5 per semester
Course Description: Nowhere has the increasing impact of technology on our lives been more
apparent than in the field of Biology. The study of life processes. New discoveries in
agriculture, medicine, and Genetics are continually confronting us with challenging questions.
Biology offers a good foundation in the biological principles and scientific processes that are
necessary to deal effectively with these questions. Topics covered include: Basic Biochemistry,
the study of proteins, carboydrates, lipids and nucleic acids: The cell theory- Its structure and
functioning: Cellular Transport- osmosis and diffusion: Photosynthesis and Respiration: DNA,
RNA and protein synthesis: Chromosome- mitosis and meiosis: Genetics: Evolution: Lab
investigations provide a sound background in lab techniques and procedures.
[HOMEWORK] (new page)
Due Date:
09-11-09
Assignment:
Read and outline chapter 6
Outline quiz chapter 6
09-22-09
Test Chapter 6
Folder Chapter 6
09-25-09
Read and Outline Chapter 5 / Outline Quiz Chapter 5
10-08-09
Organelle project
10-13-09
Folders Chapter 5
Test Chapter 5
10-16-09
Read and Outline Chapter 6...Outline Quiz
11-10-09
Lab Report Osmosis Lab
Test Chapter 6, Folder Chapter 6
11-23-09
Read and Outline Chapter 8...Outline Quiz
12-16-09
Test Chapter 8
Folders Chapter 8
Respiration Lab Report
12-18-09
Read and Outline Chapter 9...Outline Quiz
01-12-10
Test Chapter 9
Folder Chapter 9
01-27-10
Read and Outline Chapter 10... Outline Quiz
02-22-10
Meiosis Flip Book
Folder Chapter 10
Test Chapter 10
02-24-10
Read and Outline Chapter 11... Outline Quiz
BUTTON [Anatomy] (new page)
Anatomy & Physiology:
Grade:
Prerequisite:
Career Pathway:
Credit
10,11,12
Biology
Health Sciences
0.5 per semester
Course Description: This course is designed for a student who wishes to learn more about the
structure and function of the human body's systems. Including: skeletal, muscular, nervous,
digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, excretory, and endocrine. Each unit is divided into three
basic sections. Anatomy describes the various cells, tissues and organs of the system;
physiology describes how the parts of the system function in relationship to each other and to
other systems; pathology relates specific disorders to abnormal functioning of the system. Much
of our lab time is devoted to the dissection of the cat. Other lab investigations include:
observing the effects of enzymes and pH on the gastric, mineral, and water content. Eye and
brain dissections are also preformed.
[Homework] (new page)
Due Date:
09-11-09
Assignment:
Read and outline Chapter 5
Outline quiz Chapter 5
09-25-09
Test Chapter 5
Folder Chapter 5
10-02-09
Read and Outline Chapter 7...Outline Quiz Chapter 7
10-09-09
Skull Quiz
10-13-09
Spine, shoulder, ribs quiz
10-15-09
Arm and hand quiz
10-23-09
Pelvis, leg, and foot quiz
Owl pellet and folder due
10-27-09
Read and outline chapter 8...Outline Quiz
11-09-09
External antomy of cat Quiz
12-07-09
Anterior Muscle Quiz...Names, Origines, Inserstions, and Actions
12-15-09
Posterior Muscle Quiz...Names, Origenes, Insertions, and Actions
01-12-10
Cat muscle quiz
01-14-10
Folder Chapter 8
Test Chapter 8
01-02-10
Outline Quiz Chapter 9
02-22-10
Test Chatper 9 part 1
03-04-10
Brain Quiz
03-?-10
Brain Dissection Lab
03-?-10
Nerve Quiz
03-?-10
Reflex Lab
03-?-10
Test Chatper 9 part 2
03-?-10
Read and Outline Chapter 10...Outline Quiz
04-28-09
Eye and Ear Quiz
04-28-09
Test Chapter 10
05-04-09
Read and Outline Chapter 15...Outline Quiz
05-12-09
Digestive quiz part 1
05-22-09
Digestive Quiz part 2
05-29-09
Test Chapter 15 ... Folders Due
BUTTON [ General Chemistry] (new page)
Grade:
Prerequisite:
Career:
Credits:
9,10,11,12
Geometry
Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering, Natural Sciences
0.5 per semester
Course Description: This course will give students an introduction to the fundamental concepts
in Chemistry. Concepts will include: structure of an atom, the study of the periodic table,
balancing equations, naming compounds, stoichiometry, classification of matter, unit
conservations(factor label method), use of significant figures, and specific lab techniques and
safety procedures. The completion of this course will give students a strong foundation in
Chemistry and will help them to be successful in AP Chemistry if they choose to further their
knowledge in Chemistry.
[Homework] (new page)
Due Date:
09-14-09
Assignment:
Read and Outline Chapter 1
Outline Quiz Chapter 1
09-22-09
Folder Chapter 1
Test Chapter 1
09-24-09
Read and Outline Chapter 2 / Outline Quiz Chapter 2
10-12-09
Folder chapter 2
Test chapter 2
10-14-09
Read and Outline Chapter 3
Outline Quiz Chapter 3
10-30-09
Test Chapter 3
Folder Chapter 3
11-04-09
Read and Outline Chapter 4
Outline Quiz Chapter 4
11-30-09
Folder Chapter 4
Test Chapter 4
12-02-09
Read and Outline Chapter 5...Outline Quiz
12-18-09
Folder Chapter 5
Test Chapter 5
Lab Report Chapter 5
01-07-10
Read and Outline Chapter 6...Outline Quiz
01-29-10
Folder Chapter 6
02-02-10
Read and Outline Chapter 10... Outline Quiz
02-12-10
Folder Chapter 10
Test Chapter 10
02-17-10
Read and Outline Chapter 11...Outline Quiz
03-15-10
Significant figure, Scientific notation, Factor label QUIZ
BUTTON [ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE] (new page)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Grade:
9,10,11
Prerequisite:
None
Career Pathway:
Engineering
Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, Manufacturing, and
Credit
0.5 credits per semester
Course Description: The "Environmental movement" that began several decades ago served to
remind us of just how dependent we are on a healthy environment. Our health, jobs, and
recreation all depend on clean air, pure water, and abundant fish and wildlife. Over the years, we
have had many successes; Bald Eagles are making a comeback. Lake Erie is cleaner then it once
was, and integrated pest management and conservation tillage are gaining wider acceptance. We
still have much to do to ensure a sustainable use and enjoyment of our natural resources. In
Environmental Science students will learn how we can affect and manage our soils, forest,
energy usage, wildlife and water resources. In addition, students will study biomes and how
energy moves through them. They will study the atmosphere and climate and how weather is
affected by them. Students will also learn about alternative energy sources. This will be
archived through hands-on laboratory activities, reading assignments, traditional lecture, and
small group works.
[HOMEWORK] (new page)
Due Date:
09-10-09
Assignment:
Read and outline chapter 3
Outline quiz chapter 3
09-21-09
Folder Chapter 3
Test Chapter 3
09-22-09
Read and outline chapter 5
Outline quiz chapter 5
10-01-09
Test Chapter 5
Folder Chapter 5
10-02-09
Read and outline Chapter 6...Outline Quiz Chapter 6
10-21-09
Leaf Projects
Test Chapter 6
Folders Chapter 6
10-23-09
Read and Outline Chapter 7...Outline Quiz Chapter 7
11-03-09
Folder Chapter 7
Test Chapter 7
11-05-09
Read and Outline Chapter 8...Outline Quiz Chapter 8
11-12-09
Test Chapter 8
Folders Chapter 8
11-14-09
Read and Outline Chapter 9
12-11-09
Folders Chapter 9
Test Chapter 9
12-15-09
Read and Outline Chapter 11
01-27-10
Read and Outline Chapter 12... Outline Quiz
02-05-10
Folder Chapter 12
Test Chapter 12
02-19-09
Read and Outline Chapter 13
03-11-09
Test chapter 13
Folders chapter 13
03-13-09
Read and outline Chapter 14...Outline Quiz
03-23-09
Test Chapter 14
04-06-09
Read and outline Chapter 15...Outline Quiz
04-16-09
Test Chapter 15
04-20-09
Read and outline chapter 16...Outline Quiz
04-28-09
Test Chapter 16
Folders due
05-04-09
Read and Outline Chapter 17...Outline Quiz
05-12-09
Folders due Chapter 17...Test Chapter 17
05-14-09
Read and Outline Chapter 18 ...Outline Quiz
05-26-09
Folders Chapter 18 ... Test Chapter 18
05-29-09
Read and Outline Chapter 19 ... Outline Quiz Chapter 19
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