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Pre-AP Biology Syllabus2020-2021Ramsay Alternative High School1800 13th Avenue SouthBirmingham, AL 35205Ms. Carolyn Russel Walker, PrincipalMr. Micah Kemp, PrincipalMr. Reuben Nelson, Assistant PrincipalTeacher: Montrice YoungE-mail address: myoung@bhm.k12.al.usContact number: 231-7000 (main office)Pre -AP Biology A+ College ReadyCourse Description: Pre-AP Biology is a first year High School Biology course, which is a pre-requisite for Advanced Placement ( AP) Biology. At the end of the second year course, AP Biology, students will be prepared to take the College Board Advanced Placement Biology Exam. Biology is a “hands-on” course using unique learning techniques to introduce the student to the structure of matter, its changes and the energy involved in supporting life, the different forms of life, and the interconnections of the abiotic/biotic. A comprehensive approach to learning will be emphasized. For many students, [ Pre-AP] Biology is the first course requiring enhanced learning and skill usage. Students must study at home to internalize the concepts and gain problem solving skills. As a result of being members of the MYP program, students will be inquirers, thinkers, open-minded, reflective, knowledgeable, risk takers and well balanced.Course Goals: This course is designed to give students an understanding of all that composes life on Earth. Students will gain: Knowledge of various theories and scientific laws. Appreciation of the various ways organisms and the environment can affect our world. Skills in using the scientific method to solve problems and design experiments. Knowledge and practical application of laboratory safety, and laboratory techniques.Skills in collection, processing, and evaluating laboratory data, and scientific writing.Course Content: The following topics will be studied in this course.Safe lab practicesScientific methodThe nature of lifeEcologyCellular processes necessary for achieving homeostasisGeneticsPhotosynthesisCellular respirationCells and the cell theoryLevels of organization in the biosphereRoles of mitotic and meiotic divisionsMendel’s laws of heredityStructures and functions of DNA, RNA, and proteinsTaxonomyCharacteristics of plantsCharacteristics of animalsThe human bodyTheory of evolution and natural selectionTextbook: Miller & Levine Biology2014 EditionEducational Standards: Alabama Course of Study/Alabama College and Career Readiness StandardsACT Quality Core English Language Arts (ELA) StandardsNext Generation Science StandardsLaying the Foundation (LTF) in BiologyCourse Schedule:MonthsLTFMiller & Levine Biology ReferenceSeptember------------Chapter 1, Appendices A, B, and CSeptemberUnit 2: Biochemistry Unit 1: The CellChapters 1, 2,7,8 and 10Appendix DOctoberUnit 3: Bioenergetics Unit 4: Molecular GeneticsChapters 11,12 and 13OctoberUnit 4: Molecular Genetics (cont’d)Unit 5: Mendelian GeneticsChapters 13, 14 and 15NovemberUnit 7: EvolutionUnit 8: Diversity and ClassificationChapters 16, 17, 18, and 19NovemberUnit 8: Diversity and Classification (cont’d)Chapters 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24Appendix EDecemberUnit 9: AnimalsChapters 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29DecemberUnit 6: EcologyChapters 3, 35 (35.1), 4, 5, and 6Required Daily Materials:YOUR ATTENTIONTOUR DEDICATIONTechnological DeviceMiller and Levine Biology textbookMiller and Levine Biology Study WorkbookFour composition notebooks Tri-fold BoardStudents will use the composition notebook to maintain an Interactive Science Notebook. This Interactive Science Notebook contains information about the student’s classroom experiences such as notes, drawings, tables, charts, graphs, graphic organizers, practice work, reflections, and lab investigations. The science notebook will encourage your child to think like a scientist. Classroom guidelines:ACCOUNTABILITY LOVE ONE ANOTHERRESPECT FOR ALL AND EVERYTHING INVOLVED RESPECT OUR CLASSROOM TIME BY BEING ON TIME.USE YOUR SCHOOL NAME WHEN LOGGING IN AND SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS IF NOT, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT.RESPECT EVERYONE’S VOICE.PARTICIPATION IS EXPECTED BUT IT IS ALSO A CHOICE, NO PARTICIPATION NO CREDIT.BRING YOUR MIND AND MATERIALS.OBEY ALL RULES AND POLICIES ESTABLISHED BY THE BIRMINGHAM BOARD OF EDUCATION AND RAMSAY ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL.LOUD OUTBURST AND RUDE BEHAVIOR ARE UNACCEPTABLE. STUDENTS SHOULD BEHAVE LIKE THE SOPHICATED YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN THAT THEY ARE.ANY FORM OF CHEATING SUCH AS, BUT NOR LIMITED TO, COPYING SOMEONE ELSE’S WORK, GIVING OR RECEIVING HELP ON AN EXAM, QUIZ, TEST, ETC… IS A BREACH OF THE RIBHS POLICY. THE REWARD FOR CHEATING IS A GRADE OF ZERO, AND PARENT /ASSISTANT PRINICIPAL NOTIFICATION.LATE WORK IS NOT ACCEPTED. REFER TO THE RHS PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK FOR DETAILS ABOUT ABSENCES AND MAKE UP WORK.ANY EXAM/TEST, QUIZ, HOMEWORK, OR PROJECT ( DUE OR SCHEDULED DURING AN ABSENCE IN WHICH THE STUDENT WAS KNOWLEDGEABLE OF) MUST BE MADE UP OR TURNED IN ON THE DAY OF RETURN FROM THE ABSENCE.OBEY ALL LAB SAFETY RULES AND GUIDELINES.The classroom guidelines above are in accordance with the Birmingham Board of Education’s Student Code of Conduct, and the Ramsay High School Parent-Student Handbook.Grading:Nine weeks grade = 40% exams and quizzes50% class work 10% homework Semester grade = 40% 1st Nine weeks40% 2nd Nine weeks20% Semester examClass work and homework will be assigned as needed.Students will perform a minimum of two lab experiments per nine weeks.Exams and/or quizzes will be given daily. ................
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