Biology 1 – CLOSED

Description

CLASS FULL – REGISTRATION CLOSED

Science / Grades 8-10 / Period 7 / SAH7 / 1T-2T-3T

1^st Trimester

Exploring Creation with Biology 1, 2^nd Edition is your student’s first high school science class and is a college-prep biology course that provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology. Heavily emphasizing the vocabulary of biology, it provides the student with a strong background in science.  In the 1^st Trimester we will study the scientific method, the five-kingdom classification scheme, and microscopy, then go to an introduction into biochemistry.  There will be about two hours of homework per week, to include reading from the text and other sources, answering questions from the text, and analysis of laboratory work done in the classroom.  Grades will be based on lab work, homework assignments and chapter tests.  Students will need internet access for reading assignments, research, homework and tests. Tests will be take-home, and are due on the next class day.  Students will need a 3-ring binder for handouts and lab work. There is a $5 lab fee.

Class size: 12
Class time: 3:30 – 4:20 p.m.
Class level: 8-10
Taught by: Mrs. Sally Hanson
Materials fee: $5
Materials needed: textbook, 3-ring binder
Class code: SAH7

2^nd Trimester

Exploring Creation with Biology 1, 2^nd Edition continues with studies in cellular biology, and molecular and Mendelian genetics.  The study of evolution may be done as extra credit over the winter break.  We will continue with an introduction to dissection and the study of ecosystems. There will be about two hours of homework per week, to include reading from the text and other sources, answering questions from the text, and analysis of laboratory work done in the classroom.  Grades will be based on lab work, homework assignments and chapter tests.  Students will need internet access for reading assignments, research, homework and tests. Tests will be take-home, and are due on the next class day.  Students will need a 3-ring binder for handouts and lab work. There is a $5 lab fee.

3^rd Trimester

Exploring Creation with Biology 1, 2^nd Edition concludes with a complete survey of the five kingdoms in Creation. Students who take and understand this course will be very well-prepared for a tough university biology course. There will be about two hours of homework per week, to include reading from the text and other sources, answering questions from the text, and analysis of laboratory work done in the classroom.  Grades will be based on lab work, homework assignments and chapter tests.  Students will need internet access for reading assignments, research, homework and tests. Tests will be take-home, and are due on the next class day.  Students will need a 3-ring binder for handouts and lab work. There is a $5 lab fee.