CP Biology Syllabus 2015-16

Mr. Hansbury

215-750-2800 ext 3042

Overview: This is a hand-on course that has been designed to support students as they learn. The content learned will help them prepare for the Biology Keystone test. Students will develop a biology portfolio, perform laboratory experiments and participate in activities that will help them explore the world of biology.

Supplies needed:

-Bring a Pen and/or Pencil

-Maintain a 3ring binder/Spiral notebook. Try to get a binder with folders built in for handouts.

CP Biology Content:

Unit 1: Chemistry of Life

Unit 2: Cells and Cell transport

Unit 3: Cell Energy

Unit 4: Mitosis & Meiosis

Unit 5: Genetics

Unit 6 DNA & Mutation

Unit 7 Evolution

Unit 8 Ecology

Textbook:

There is a class set of textbooks that we use during the school day. Unfortunately students will not be allowed to take these textbooks home, students may use the online version of the textbook by accessing:

my.hrw.com

username: dbensalem

password: d6s4v

Classwork/Homework:

-Many PowerPoint presentations and worksheets are on the below site.

http://www.bhshonorsbio.wikispaces.com

Absences:

-Missed work/assignments must be handed in for a grade. Please check HAC for your updated grade

-Absence on the day of tests is not advisable. You will be given an alternate version of the test.

-If you are able to do school work during your absence please use the wikisite for assignments.

Late Assignments:

-Students are expected to complete assignments on time. Assignments will lose value when they are late.

GRADING:

30% Major Assessments and/or Major Projects (Tests)

One to two major assessments each marking period

Lab Tests to assess your understand of laboratory work

30% Minor Assessments and/or Minor Projects (Quizzes)

Lab write-ups

Essays

10% Quarterly Assessments

20% Classwork

Laboratory Work – Data collection and Experimentation

Group Work—White-boarding, Presentations, Think-Pair-Share etc.

Note Taking and journaling

Worksheets

10% Homework

Used to Practice concepts taught in class

May include watching on line tutorials or videos