Course Syllabus
Biology
Northeast Prep Academy
Ms. Hill/Room 203
Course Description:
This course seeks to integrate scientific knowledge, critical thinking, research, writing, and presentation skills. In this course scholars will experience an introduction to the life sciences from the tiniest organism, a cell, to the vast reaches of the Earth’s ecosystems. We will explore how organisms work together to survive and how our actions, as humans, impact the natural environment. This course will provide a solid groundwork for further scientific studies throughout high school and college and also provides important information for our own health as human beings. This course will also adequately prepare scholars for the Tennessee State End of Course Exam in Biology I.
Class Goal:
Master It: All scholars will have 80% or higher mastery on all standards. 100% of scholars will earn a Proficient or Advanced score on their End of Course State Test in Biology I.
Own It: Take ownership for success in this class and beyond
Believe It: Meet and exceed all expectations and that higher education is an option for all
Class Materials
One binder with pockets
Dividers
Loose Leaf Notebook Paper
Black/Blue pen; or Pencil
Grading
Assessments/Projects 70%
Classwork 20%
Class Participation 10%
**The above grades make up 75% of the total class grade for Biology. The other 25% will be the scholar’s score on the State End of Course Test. **
Classroom Expectations
Come to class with a positive attitude; without food, drinks, NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES (cell phones, mp3 players, and iPods), groom yourself before coming to class. Each scholar has the responsibility for contributing to a positive classroom environment and climate to enrich their educational experience.
Classroom Rules
1. Be Prompt
2. Be Prepared
3. Be Positive
4. Be Productive
5. Be Polite
Classroom Procedures
1. Entering the classroom: Scholars will enter classroom quickly and quietly, go to their assigned seats, and begin bell work.
2. End-of –class dismissal: Scholars will continue working until instructed by teacher to gather material and students will be dismissed by row.
3. Notebooks: All notebooks should be kept neat and in chronological order by date.
4. When you are absent: When you return from an absence, you are responsible for picking up all missed assignments and getting notes from classmates.
5. Heading: ALL assignments
Name:
Date:
Block:
Assignments:
6. Asking a question: Raise your hand and patiently wait for permission to speak.
Biology
Northeast Prep Academy
Ms. Hill/Room 203
Course Description:
This course seeks to integrate scientific knowledge, critical thinking, research, writing, and presentation skills. In this course scholars will experience an introduction to the life sciences from the tiniest organism, a cell, to the vast reaches of the Earth’s ecosystems. We will explore how organisms work together to survive and how our actions, as humans, impact the natural environment. This course will provide a solid groundwork for further scientific studies throughout high school and college and also provides important information for our own health as human beings. This course will also adequately prepare scholars for the Tennessee State End of Course Exam in Biology I.
Class Goal:
Master It: All scholars will have 80% or higher mastery on all standards. 100% of scholars will earn a Proficient or Advanced score on their End of Course State Test in Biology I.
Own It: Take ownership for success in this class and beyond
Believe It: Meet and exceed all expectations and that higher education is an option for all
Class Materials
One binder with pockets
Dividers
Loose Leaf Notebook Paper
Black/Blue pen; or Pencil
Grading
Assessments/Projects 70%
Classwork 20%
Class Participation 10%
**The above grades make up 75% of the total class grade for Biology. The other 25% will be the scholar’s score on the State End of Course Test. **
Classroom Expectations
Come to class with a positive attitude; without food, drinks, NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES (cell phones, mp3 players, and iPods), groom yourself before coming to class. Each scholar has the responsibility for contributing to a positive classroom environment and climate to enrich their educational experience.
Classroom Rules
1. Be Prompt
2. Be Prepared
3. Be Positive
4. Be Productive
5. Be Polite
Classroom Procedures
1. Entering the classroom: Scholars will enter classroom quickly and quietly, go to their assigned seats, and begin bell work.
2. End-of –class dismissal: Scholars will continue working until instructed by teacher to gather material and students will be dismissed by row.
3. Notebooks: All notebooks should be kept neat and in chronological order by date.
4. When you are absent: When you return from an absence, you are responsible for picking up all missed assignments and getting notes from classmates.
5. Heading: ALL assignments
Name:
Date:
Block:
Assignments:
6. Asking a question: Raise your hand and patiently wait for permission to speak.
Course Outline
Population Ecology and Energy Flow
Principals of Ecology and Biodiversity
Population Ecology and Energy Flow
CLE 3210.2.2 Analyze and interpret population data, graphs, or diagrams
CLE 3210.3.1 Analyze the flow of energy through an ecosystem.
(All standards will be assessed)
Embedded Standards
CLE 3210 Inq. 4 – Apply qualitative and quantitative measures to analyze data and draw conclusions that are free of bias.
CLE 3210.Math 1 – Understand the mathematical principles associated with the science of biology.
CLE 3210.Math 2 – Utilize appropriate mathematical equations and processes to understand biological concepts.
Principals of Ecology and Biodiversity
CLE 3210.3.4 Describe the events which occur during the major biochemical cycles.
CLE 3210.Inq. 3 – Use appropriate tools and technology to collect precise and accurate data
CLE 3210.2.4 Describe the sequence of events associated with biological succession.
CLE 3210.2.1 Investigate how the dynamic equilibrium of an ecological community is associated with interactions among its organisms.
CLE 3210.2.3 Predict how global climate change, human activity, geological events, and the introduction of non-native species impact an ecosystem.
(All standards will be assessed)
Embedded Standards
CLE 3210.Inq. 2 – Design and conduct scientific investigations to explore new phenomena, verify previous results, test how well a theory predicts and compare opposing theories.
CLE 3210.Inq. 5 – Compare experimental evidence and conclusions with those drawn by others about the same testable question.
CLE 3210.T/E. 1 – Explore the impact of technology on social, political, and economic systems.
CLE 3210.T/E. 4 – Describe the dynamic interplay among science, technology, and engineering within living, earth-space, and physical systems.
The History of Life and Natural Selection
Principals of Evolution and Classification
The History of Life and Natural Selection
CLE 3210.5.4 Summarize the supporting evidence for the theory of evolution.
(Standard will be assessed)
Embedded Standards
CLE 3210. Inq. 1 – Recognize that science is a progressive endeavor that reevaluates and extends what is already accepted.
CLE 3210.Inq. 5 – Compare experimental evidence and conclusions with those drawn by others about the same testable question.
CLE 3210.Inq. 6 – Communicate and defend scientific findings
Principals of Evolution and Classification
CLE 3210.5.1 Associate structural, functional, and behavioral adaptations with the ability of organisms to survive under various environmental conditions.
CLE 3210.5.4 Summarize the supporting evidence for the theory of evolution.
CLE 3210.5.5 Explain how evolution contributes to the amount of biodiversity.
CLE 3210.5.6 Explore the evolutionary basis of modern classification systems.
(All standards will be assessed)
Biochemistry and Cells
CLE 3210.1.1 Compare the structure and function of cellular organelles in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
CLE 3210.1.2 Distinguish among the structure and function of the four major organic macromolecules found in living things.
CLE 3210.1.3 Describe how enzymes regulate chemical reactions in the body.
CLE 3210.1.4 Describe the processes of cell growth and reproduction.
CLE 3210.1.5 Compare different models to explain the
(All standards will be assessed)
Cellular Energy
Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
Cellular Energy
CLE 3210.3.2 Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
CLE 3210.3.3 Investigate the relationship between the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
(All standards will be assessed)
Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
CLE 3210.4.5 Recognize how meiosis and sexual reproduction contribute to genetic variation in a population.
(Standard will be assessed)
Embedded Standards
CLE 3210.Inq.6 Communicate and defend scientific findings.
CLE 3210.Math 1 – Understand the mathematical principles associated with the science of biology.
CLE 3210.Math 2 – Utilize appropriate mathematical equations and processes to understand biological concepts.
Mendelian Genetics
Molecular Genetics
Mendelian Genetics
CLE 3210.4.1 Investigate how genetic information is encoded in nucleic acids.
CLE 3210.4.2 Describe the relationships among genes, chromosomes, proteins, and hereditary traits.
CLE 3210.4.3 Predict the outcome of monohybrid and dihybrid crosses.
(All standards will be assessed)
Molecular Genetics
CLE 3210.4.4 Compare different modes of inheritance: sex linkage, co-dominance,
incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, and polygenic traits
(Standard will be assessed)
Embedded Standards
CLE 3210.Math.2 Utilize appropriate mathematical equations and processes to understand biological concepts.
Genetic Disorders
Genetic Engineering
Genetic Disorders
CLE 3210.4.5 Recognize how meiosis and sexual reproduction contribute to genetic variation in a population.
CLE 3210.4.6 Describe the connection between mutations and human genetic disorders.
(All standards will be assessed)
Genetic Engineering
CLE 3210.4.7 Assess the scientific and ethical ramifications of emerging genetic technologies.
(Standard will be assessed)
Embedded Standards
CLE 3210.T/E.4 Describe the dynamic interplay among science, technology, and engineering within living, earth-space, and physical systems.
EOC Preparation
REVIEW of all Standards
Population Ecology and Energy Flow
Principals of Ecology and Biodiversity
Population Ecology and Energy Flow
CLE 3210.2.2 Analyze and interpret population data, graphs, or diagrams
CLE 3210.3.1 Analyze the flow of energy through an ecosystem.
(All standards will be assessed)
Embedded Standards
CLE 3210 Inq. 4 – Apply qualitative and quantitative measures to analyze data and draw conclusions that are free of bias.
CLE 3210.Math 1 – Understand the mathematical principles associated with the science of biology.
CLE 3210.Math 2 – Utilize appropriate mathematical equations and processes to understand biological concepts.
Principals of Ecology and Biodiversity
CLE 3210.3.4 Describe the events which occur during the major biochemical cycles.
CLE 3210.Inq. 3 – Use appropriate tools and technology to collect precise and accurate data
CLE 3210.2.4 Describe the sequence of events associated with biological succession.
CLE 3210.2.1 Investigate how the dynamic equilibrium of an ecological community is associated with interactions among its organisms.
CLE 3210.2.3 Predict how global climate change, human activity, geological events, and the introduction of non-native species impact an ecosystem.
(All standards will be assessed)
Embedded Standards
CLE 3210.Inq. 2 – Design and conduct scientific investigations to explore new phenomena, verify previous results, test how well a theory predicts and compare opposing theories.
CLE 3210.Inq. 5 – Compare experimental evidence and conclusions with those drawn by others about the same testable question.
CLE 3210.T/E. 1 – Explore the impact of technology on social, political, and economic systems.
CLE 3210.T/E. 4 – Describe the dynamic interplay among science, technology, and engineering within living, earth-space, and physical systems.
The History of Life and Natural Selection
Principals of Evolution and Classification
The History of Life and Natural Selection
CLE 3210.5.4 Summarize the supporting evidence for the theory of evolution.
(Standard will be assessed)
Embedded Standards
CLE 3210. Inq. 1 – Recognize that science is a progressive endeavor that reevaluates and extends what is already accepted.
CLE 3210.Inq. 5 – Compare experimental evidence and conclusions with those drawn by others about the same testable question.
CLE 3210.Inq. 6 – Communicate and defend scientific findings
Principals of Evolution and Classification
CLE 3210.5.1 Associate structural, functional, and behavioral adaptations with the ability of organisms to survive under various environmental conditions.
CLE 3210.5.4 Summarize the supporting evidence for the theory of evolution.
CLE 3210.5.5 Explain how evolution contributes to the amount of biodiversity.
CLE 3210.5.6 Explore the evolutionary basis of modern classification systems.
(All standards will be assessed)
Biochemistry and Cells
CLE 3210.1.1 Compare the structure and function of cellular organelles in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
CLE 3210.1.2 Distinguish among the structure and function of the four major organic macromolecules found in living things.
CLE 3210.1.3 Describe how enzymes regulate chemical reactions in the body.
CLE 3210.1.4 Describe the processes of cell growth and reproduction.
CLE 3210.1.5 Compare different models to explain the
(All standards will be assessed)
Cellular Energy
Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
Cellular Energy
CLE 3210.3.2 Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
CLE 3210.3.3 Investigate the relationship between the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
(All standards will be assessed)
Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
CLE 3210.4.5 Recognize how meiosis and sexual reproduction contribute to genetic variation in a population.
(Standard will be assessed)
Embedded Standards
CLE 3210.Inq.6 Communicate and defend scientific findings.
CLE 3210.Math 1 – Understand the mathematical principles associated with the science of biology.
CLE 3210.Math 2 – Utilize appropriate mathematical equations and processes to understand biological concepts.
Mendelian Genetics
Molecular Genetics
Mendelian Genetics
CLE 3210.4.1 Investigate how genetic information is encoded in nucleic acids.
CLE 3210.4.2 Describe the relationships among genes, chromosomes, proteins, and hereditary traits.
CLE 3210.4.3 Predict the outcome of monohybrid and dihybrid crosses.
(All standards will be assessed)
Molecular Genetics
CLE 3210.4.4 Compare different modes of inheritance: sex linkage, co-dominance,
incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, and polygenic traits
(Standard will be assessed)
Embedded Standards
CLE 3210.Math.2 Utilize appropriate mathematical equations and processes to understand biological concepts.
Genetic Disorders
Genetic Engineering
Genetic Disorders
CLE 3210.4.5 Recognize how meiosis and sexual reproduction contribute to genetic variation in a population.
CLE 3210.4.6 Describe the connection between mutations and human genetic disorders.
(All standards will be assessed)
Genetic Engineering
CLE 3210.4.7 Assess the scientific and ethical ramifications of emerging genetic technologies.
(Standard will be assessed)
Embedded Standards
CLE 3210.T/E.4 Describe the dynamic interplay among science, technology, and engineering within living, earth-space, and physical systems.
EOC Preparation
REVIEW of all Standards