College Prep Biology I and Honors Biology I
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Honors Biology I is designed for students who excel in science.
Topics include cellular processes, DNA and RNA, cell reproduction, heredity and genetics, evolution, classification, ecology, and an overview of the six kingdoms. Required lab investigations and special projects supplement this course.
The objectives of Biology I are to introduce the prospective science major to the scientific method as it applies to Biology.
This course is designed as a basic course in anatomy, zoology, and botany. The concepts of the cell, meiosis, mitosis, life cycles, diversity of the plant and animal kingdoms, genetics, bacteria, viruses, and human biology will be discussed.
This course provides a foundation for Advanced Placement Biology and students planning to major in science at a 4-year college.
College Prep Biology I offers a balanced presentation of all levels of biological organization to include: cellular biology, cell growth and reproduction, protein synthesis, genetics, taxonomy, and an overview of the six kingdoms. Lab experiences are structured to enhance lecture material and to provide first-hand observation.
This course will count as a lab science for college entrance requirements.
TESTS AND ASSESSMENTS:
You are expected to log in to Google Classroom every school day for directions about class assignments and announcements. You will have work to complete on the days, not in school.
Please schedule a time to study for unit tests.
Please review your notes daily in order to be prepared for these tests and all other class activities.
These grades directly correlate to your attendance in class.
Please be on time, prepared, and ready to work.
GRADING SCALE:
A+= 100 or higher
A= 90-99
B= 80-89
C= 70-79
D= 60-69
F= 59 and below
WEBSITE and TEXTBOOK:
Please bookmark the following pages:
Mrs. Johnson's website https://jenniferjohnso9.wixsite.com/biology
Electronic textbook: https://www.mruchime.com/biology/textbook/
HOMEWORK:
You are expected to log in to Google Classroom every school day for directions about class assignments and announcements. You will have work to complete on the days, not in school.
Whenever I assign classwork or homework, I expect it to be written in complete sentences and due the next school day. Homework assignments are very important.
You are always responsible for the material covered in class, so review it each night.
ASSIGNMENTS:
You are expected to log in to Google Classroom every school day for directions about class assignments and announcements. You will have work to complete on the days, not in school.
When an assignment is made (research, test, project, Apex, homework, etc) you are responsible to have it completed and ready to turn in on the due date/time written with complete sentence answers. Many assignments will be completed through Google Classroom and Apex.
Please do not wait until the last minute to work on these assignments.
If you are copying another student or another class’s assignments during my class, I will remove the distraction so that you may concentrate on my class.
All drawings have to be labeled and colored using only colored pencils.
Please check Google Classroom consistently so you will not miss assignments and fall behind.
NOTEBOOKS and MATERIALS:
Bring your notebook, chromebook, textbook (if you asked for a physical copy), and all other materials to class each day. You are expected to log in to Google Classroom every school day for directions about class assignments and announcements. You will have work to complete on the days, not in school.
You do need a notebook for this class and lab. It should be kept neat and current. In your notebook, you should organize your daily notes, drawings, and labs.
You will also need to purchase your own set of coloring pencils, highlighters, pencils, and pens.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, sharing class materials is not allowed.
MASKS:
You should wear a mask when you are moving to and from class and moving from your seat during class.
Remember: If you are moving, wear a mask.
SCIENCE GRADING POLICY: (updated Spring 2020)
Assessments (Tests, Quizzes, and Exit Slips): 50%
Daily Grades (Classwork, Homework, and Projects): 25%
Labs (participation and notebook): 25%
ACT PRACTICE:
ACT practice examples and problems will be completed by all students during class. We will also review root words, prefixes, and suffixes for the ACT and SAT practice.
ATTENDANCE:
You are expected to log in to Google Classroom every school day for directions about class assignments and announcements. You will have work to complete on the days, not in school.
As with any science course, attendance is necessary for a passing performance
SHOULD YOU MISS A CLASS OR LABORATORY; IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION MISSED.
Please email jennifer.johnson@spart1.org or see me after school to retrieve your missed assignment(s).
I will not address this during the school day as it disrupts the flow of teaching and activities that are planned.
If you miss days in class, you risk losing credit for Biology (please see handbook).
MAKEUP WORK/MISSED ASSIGNMENTS:
You are expected to log in to Google Classroom every school day for directions about class assignments and announcements. You will have work to complete on the days, not in school.
Please see me after school to retrieve your missed assignment(s).
I will not address this during the school day as it disrupts the flow of teaching and activities that are planned.
All makeup work is due 5 days upon return from absence(s).
EXTRA CREDIT AND RE-TESTING:
Periodically, extra credit questions will be built-in tests. That is the extent of extra credit for Biology I. Please plan to attend class and do your best each day as there are no extra credit assignments for this course.
TARDY:
Always have a pass if you are going to be late for class. If you do not have a pass, you will be assigned detention. Do not miss the test days. It is difficult to catch up.
CHEATING:
Anyone caught cheating on a test or any other assignment WILL BE REFERRED TO administration and WILL RECEIVE A ZERO ON THE ASSIGNMENT.
Plagiarism is not tolerated.
RESTROOM:
You should not go to the restroom during class. Please use the restroom during the 8 minutes of class change.
CLASS RULES:
1. Come to class prepared with all materials, a charged Chromebook, and on time.
2. Bells do not dismiss you, Mrs. Johnson does.
3. Remain quiet during the announcements.
4. Cheating will not be tolerated.
5. Do not leave your book, personal items, notebook(s), etc in Mrs. Johnson’s classroom.
6. Assignments from another subject/class are not to be completed during my class unless you have been
granted permission by Mrs. Johnson.
7. Do not sleep. Do not put your head on your desk.
8. Anything that interferes with another student's right to learn will be considered inappropriate behavior.
9. No food, hats, hoods, drinks, or candy will be allowed in class. Only water is acceptable.
10. No cameras of any kind are allowed to be used in class.
11. No cell phones in class. If I see them, I will remove them.
12. No earpods, earbuds, or earphones are allowed in class without permission from Mrs.Johnson.
13. You should not go to the restroom during class. Please use the restroom during class change.
14. You should wear a mask when you are moving to and from class and moving from your seat during class.
Remember: If you are moving, wear a mask.
15. Follow all of the rules in the Landrum High School Handbook.