Honors Biology Syllabus

What will I learn in Biology?

​Bio - means Life

Ology - means study of

Biology is a 2 trimester course in which you are ​required to pass in order to graduated from MHS. The course topics include:​

​Structure and Function of DNA

Genetics and Heredity

Evidence for Evolution

Patterns of Evolution

Human Impacts on the Environment

​Living Systems

Chemistry in Living Systems

Matter and Energy in Living Systems

Ecosystems: Stability and Change

Cells: Stability and Change

Multiple Choice

What is Biology?

• The study of atoms and molecules

• The study of the environment

• The study of life

• The study of the human body

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Do you have to pass Biology to graduate?

• Yes

• No

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What happens if you fail the class?

• You have to re-take the entire class

• You do not have to re-take the class

• You can make up the work you didn't turn in to pass

You need Parental/Guardian Acceptance

Your prarent/guardians have to sign the link in Schoology accepting the syllabus and safety contract

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This must be done before you are able to participate in any labs and activities in class

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Multiple Choice

Where do you find the parental/guardian acceptance form?

• Schoology

• Skyward

• Clever

• MHS Website

How do I turn in Late Work?

Formative Late Work - formative work will be accepted up until the day of the quiz/test on that material. After that you can submit it for NO CREDIT

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Summative Late Work - late summative work can be submitted until the end of the trimester. You will recieve no greater than 90% credit for summative late work

• this includes tests, quizzes and labs​

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Multiple Choice

How much time do you have to turn in late formative work

• 1 month

• 1 week

• End of the Trimester

• Until the lesson summative

Multiple Choice

How much time do you have to turn in late summative work

• 1 month

• 1 week

• End of the Trimester

• There is not time limit

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How much credit will you recieve for late summative work

• 100%

• 90%

• 80%

• 50%

What Materials do I need for Biology

​The most important material you need is a notebook just for BIOLOGY and NOTHING else. Bring it everyday!

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Required Materials: 

• Charged Laptop

• Pencils/Pens

• Notebook (only for biology)

• earbuds/headphones

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​Optional Materials (will be very helpful)

• Calculator

• Colored Pencils

• Colored Pens

Multiple Choice

What is the most important material to bring to Biology?

• A Pen

• A laptop

• A phone

• A notebook

What is the daily procedure?

​When you walk through the classroom doors, you are a scientist. Be seated before the bell rings and get ready for class. Check the Board for further instructions and other necessary materials for the day. 

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You are considered tardy for this class if you are not in your seat ready for class to begin when the bell rings.

Multiple Choice

Are you marked tardy if you are walking in the room as the bell rings?

• No

• Yes

Will we have homework?

​Homework

• Weekly homework willl be assigned from the online textbook in a layered learning model (more to come)​.

• Once a unit we will have a large summative lab that will take 4-5 days to complete.

• You will need to study outside of class for the lesson quizzes and unit tests to be successful

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Will we have wortime?

​You will be given work time throughout the trimester.  During this time you are to be working on Science assignments.  Only if ALL your Science assignments are done can you work on other schoolwork.  Some work time will allow for collaboration while others will be independent

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Multiple Choice

Can you use work time as a study hall?

• Yes

• No

• When you have finished all your science work

• When you ask the teacher

​Can I have my cell phone?

​Electronic devices are NOT allowed out in the classroom unless approved by the classroom teacher.   Failure to follow this policy will result in the device being taken away.

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Electronic devices include, but are not limited to

• Cell Phones

• Laptops

• Airpods

• Earbuds

Multiple Choice

Which devices are NOT allowed under the electronic device policy

• cell phones

• laptops

• airpod/earbuds

• all of these

Multiple Choice

Under which circumstance can you use your electronic devices?

• When you finish all your work and have nothing to do

• When you are waiting for instructions from the teacher

• When you get a text message or phone call

• When you have direct instruction from the teacher