Course Summary:
This course is a standards-based study of the complexity, similarities and differences of the living creation. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of mathematical, analytical, data acquisition, and communication skills as well as interdisciplinary approaches to discovery.
Class Materials Needed:
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- Textbook - Prentice Hall Biology
- Various handouts
- 3 ring binder (1 1/2 in.) with college ruled paper and 5 dividers
- Composition notebook
- Note cards
- Black or Blue pens
- No Whiteout or red pens
- Mechanical pencil (For math related problems)
- Eraser
- Scientific Calculator (No cell phones, MP3, or iPods)
- Other materials as needed for special projects
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Assessment:
The semester grade will be calculated from points earned on:
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Chapter Tests and Quarter Project |
35% |
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Lab Composition notebook (Lab Reports) |
25% |
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Semester Final |
20% |
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Three Ring Binder Notebook (Class notes, Book notes and Vocabulary) |
10% |
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Homework and Pop Quizzes |
5% |
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Class participation |
5% |
Course Sequence:
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Week 1-2 |
The Nature of Science |
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- What is Science?
- Scientific Thought
- The Scientific Method
- Safety in the Laboratory
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Week 3-4 |
Biology as a Science |
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- The Characteristics of Life
- Biology: The Study of Life
- Biological Fields of Science
- Laboratory Equipment
- Use of a Compound Microscope
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Week 5-6 |
Introduction to Chemistry |
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- The Nature of Matter
- The Composition of Matter
- The Interactions of Matter
- Chemical Reactions
- The Periodic Table of Elements
- Water
- Chemical Compounds in Living Things
- Compounds of Life
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Week 7-8 |
Cytology |
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- Cell Structure and Function
- Cell Theory
- Cell Structure
- Cytoplasmic Organelles
- Movement of Material Through the Cell Membrane
- Cell Specialization
- Levels of Organization
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Week 9-10 |
Photosynthesis and Respiration |
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- Photosynthesis: Capturing and Converting Energy
- Photosynthesis: Light and Dark Reactions
- Glycolysis and Respiration
- Fermentation
- Human Respiration and Circulation Systems
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Week 11-12 |
Biochemistry |
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- Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
- DNA
- RNA
- Protein Synthesis
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Week 13-14 |
Cell Growth and Division |
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- Cell Growth
- Cell Division: Mitosis and Cytokinesis
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Week 15-18 |
Genetics |
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- Gregor Mendel
- Applying Mendel's Principles
- Meiosis
- Genes and Chromosomes
- The Chromosome Theory of Heredity
- Mutations
- Regulation of Gene Expression
- Human Heredity
- Inheritance of Human Traits
- Sex-Linked Inheritance
- Genetic Disorders
- Genetic Engineering
- The Human Genome Project
- Genetic Engineering and Technology
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Week 19-21 |
Evolutionary Biology |
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- The Theory of Evolution
- Foundations of Evolution
- Evaluating Evolutionary Theory
- The Truth Project
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Week 22-23 |
Classification Systems |
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- Biological Classification
- Taxonomy
- The Six-Kingdom System
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Week 24-27 |
Microbiology |
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- Prokaryotes
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Diseases Caused by Viruses and Bacteria
- Human Immune System
- Protists
- Kingdom Protists
- Animal-like Protists
- Plant-like Protists
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Week 28-31 |
Botany |
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- Characteristics of Fungi
- Reproduction of Fungi
- Where Fungi Fit into the World
- Multicellular Algae
- Mosses and Ferns
- Spermopsida
- Roots, Stems, Leaves
- Specialized Tissues in Plants
- Transport in Plants
- Plant Growth and Development
- Reproduction in Seed Plants
- Cones and Flowers
- Seed Development
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Week 32-36 |
Zoology |
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- Invertebrate Animals
- Sponges, Cnidarians, and Unsegmented Worms
- Mollusks and Annelids
- Arthropods
- Echinoderms and Invertebrate Chordates
- Comparing Invertebrates
- Vertebrate Animals
- Fishes and Amphibians
- Reptiles and Birds
- Mammals
- Comparative Anatomy
- Human Anatomy
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White Board Formula:
Each class period, students will be given at least one educational objective, an activity to reinforce this educational objective, and an assessment for the activity. Educational objectives are pulled from California Content Standards or other standards appropriate for each course.
ELSR Integration:
Pacific Lutheran High School’s ESLR’s (Expected School-wide Learning Results), adopted curriculum, and course content standards are integrated into one cohesive unit to maximize student-learning. Biology course will thus:
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- P - Give students the ability to see how their standards-based subjects put Christ first, by remembering “Science without religion is lame; religion without science is blind” Albert Einstein
- L - Teach and/or reinforce critical thinking and self-learning skills, by solving the daily lesson problems
- H - Prepare students to be effective communicators able to utilize technology, by preparing and presenting reports
- S - Empower students to use their education in acts of service to their fellow man
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