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Tom Chapin video

SNL skit-
Jerry Seinfeld as a History teacher

Why use the Metric system?
(Youtube watch at home)

Can you believe everything to see on the internet?
Got a cell phone in your pocket?        CNN video
Dihydrogen Monoxide

 

"The important thing is to not stop questioning.
Curiosity has its own reason for existing. " ~Albert Einstein

 

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My Schedule

2009/2010 M-T-Th-F 1st Semester 2nd Semester
1st Hour 8:15-9:04  PREP PREP
2nd Hour 9:09-9:58 BIOLOGY I ZOOLOGY
3rd Hour 10:03-10:52 BIOLOGY I ZOOLOGY
4th Hour 10:57-11:46 AP BIOLOGY AP BIOLOGY
LUNCH 11:46-12:31 LUNCH LUNCH
Reading  12:31-12:45 DEAR DEAR
5th Hour 12:45-1:34 PREP BIOLOGY II
6th Hour 1:39-2:28 BIOLOGY I PREP
7th Hour 2:33-3:22 AP BIOLOGY AP BIOLOGY

 

WED 1st Semester 2nd Semester
1st Hour 8:15-8:58 PREP PREP
2nd Hour 9:03-9:46 BIOLOGY I ZOOLOGY
3rd Hour 9:51-10:34 BIOLOGY I ZOOLOGY
4th Hour 10:39-11:21 AP BIOLOGY AP BIOLOGY
LUNCH 11:21-12:06 LUNCH LUNCH
5th Hour 12:06-12:48 PREP BIOLOGY II
6th Hour 12:53-1:35 BIOLOGY I PREP
7th Hour 1:40-2:22 AP BIOLOGY AP BIOLOGY

 

The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' (I found it!) but 'That's funny ...'

~ Isaac Asimov

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

* BIOLOGY L   .5 Credit/Sem         2511- First Semester    2512-Second Semester
Recommended for:  grades 9-12 (lab science).  First semester will examine molecular structure, cell structure and function, and cell reproduction.  Topics will include molecules found in living things, cell life cycles, cell organelles, homeostasis, transport, mitosis/meiosis, basic genetics, and human genetic disorders.  Second semester will examine topics including classification of organisms, overview of kingdoms (animals, plants, fungi, protista, monera), structure and function relationships, nitrogen, carbon, oxygen, and water cycles, replication, transcription, translation, photosynthesis, respiration, and biotic/abiotic interactions in ecosystems.

This class is a prerequisite for: Zoology, AP BIO, & Human Anatomy
Zoology            .5 Credit/Sem            2520-Semester
Recommended for/prerequisite:  grades 10-12 (lab science)/passed Biology L.  
This semester course will examine animal taxonomy, invertebrates, and vertebrates.  Composition of this course will include classification, anatomy and physiology of worms, echinoderms, mollusks, and arthropods, with the dissection of the earthworm, clam, starfish, crayfish, and grasshopper.  This course also includes the anatomy

AP BIOLOGY L         .5 Credit/Sem        2531-First Semester           2534-Second Semester  
Recommended for/prerequisite: grades 11-12/(lab science)/AP BIOLOGY TEACHER PERMISSION and 1 year of Biology with a "B" or better AND 1 year of Chemistry or Advanced Chemistry with a "B" or better. Concurrent enrollment in Human Anatomy is an advantage to students taking the AP Biology course. AP Biology is intended to provide a rigorous introductory college level biology course with laboratory activities for high school students.  Students must possess excellent reading and writing skills. The intensity of the coursework demands students put forth a significant amount of time and effort to succeed.  Students interested in AP Biology MUST take responsibility for their own learning, be able to communicate, and take the necessary time outside of class to be successful. Focus will be on 3 major areas: Molecules and cells (25%); Biochemistry, cells, energy transformations, genetics, and evolution (50%); taxonomy, plant structure and function, animal structure and function, embryology and development, behavior, and ecology (25%) PARENTS AND STUDENTS SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT A MINIMUM OF 90 MINUTES OF HOMEWORK PER NIGHT PER AP CLASS SHOULD BE EXPECTED! Upon successful completion of this course, the student should elect to take the AP Biology exam at an approximate cost of $95.00.  The score on this exam will determine if colleges will accept this course for college credit.

Fundamentals of Biology - A   .5 credit/Sem         2517-First Semester        2518- Second Semester
Recommended for: grades 9-12.  Permission needed for enrollment.  This full-year course will include the basic concepts of biology. First semester will examine molecular structure, cell structure and function, and cell reproduction.  Topics will include molecules found in living things, cell life cycles, cell organelles, homeostasis, transport, mitosis/meiosis, basic genetics, and human genetic disorders.  Second semester will examine topics including classification of organisms, overview of kingdoms (animals, plants, fungi, protista, monera), structure and function relationships, nitrogen, carbon, oxygen, and water cycles, replication, transcription, translation, photosynthesis, respiration, and biotic/abiotic interactions in ecosystems.


SCIENCE- R   .5 Credit/Sem           3841-First Semester         3842-Second Semester
Recommended for:grades 9-12 permission needed for enrollment.This is a semester course that can be taken two semesters.This class will include the basic concepts of life, physical, and earth science.

BIOLOGY - R        .5 Credit/Sem         3843-First Semester        3844-Second Semester
Recommended for: grades 9-12.Permission needed for enrollment.This full-year course will include the basic concepts of cell biology, botany, and microbiology.The course will examine the structure and function of cells, bacteria, viruses, and related diseases.The study of plants, plant growth and plant uses will also be part of the course.

 

 

 

IMAGE SOURCES:
Cell animation: http://www.animationlibrary.com
Animals animation: http://www.millan.net 
Earth animation: http://home.casema.nl/daveduijn/globe2.gif
Translation animation: http://www.tokyo-med.ac.jp/genet/mutation/nor.gif
Rainbow line: http://www.gifanimations.com
Mad Scientist: http://www.gifs.net
Brain: http://www.gifs.net
Science is fun animation: http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/scifun.html
 Email animation: http://www.gifanimations.com
"Learn about the world... banner from: http://www.longwood.k12.ny.us/lhs/science/outlines/select.html

HELP FOR TEACHERS

Calculate grade needed on semester test (45 45 10)

Calculate grade needed on semester test (40 40 20)

 Ex: If student has a 93% 1st Q and a 87% 2nd Q, this will calculate what grade is needed on the final to get a certain semester grade for the class.
(good for borderline students who may not pass)

Use of  material:
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