Syllabus
Grade 10 Standard Biology I
   
Six Weeks Schedule
1

Chapters 2, 7, 10

 - Construct a model of each of the biomolecules given a structural diagram
- Conduct an experiment to identify carbohydrates & lipids
- Prepare a slide using proper staining techniques
- Record nutritional intake for one week, calculating daily caloric intake for each biomolecule &
evaluating the diet to develop an improvement plan
- Calculate the ratio of cell surface area to cell volume
2

Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14

 - Identify a DNA molecule when given a choice of several structural formulas
- Construct a chart comparing DNA and RNA for shape, functions, & molecular make-up
- Model the process of replication, transcription, & translation
- Construct a dihybrid cross & predict genotypic & phenotypic rations
- Use a microscope or hand lens to diagram & label different types of reproductive cells
- Participate in a classroom debate regarding the scientific & ethical issues surrounding current emerging DNA technologies and/or the Human Genome Project
- Model the process of recombinant DNA
3

Chapters 8, 9

 - Construct charts comparing reactants, products, & energy transfar in photosynthesis & respiration
- Demonstrate that oxygen is made during photosynthesis in a lab experiment
- Sequence the major events of cellular respiration & anaerobic respiration
- Investigate the importance of fermentation to pharmaceutical, agricultural, & food & beverage industries
4

Chapters 3,4,5,6

 - Use curriculum publications to research examples where human influence has changed an ecosystem & communicate findings through written and/or oral presentation
- Investigate the impact of parasites on human populations
- Investigate the effects of acid rain on the environment
- Illustrate the flow of energy through an ecosystem from the sun to producers, consumers, & decomposers
- Collect data, construct & interpret population graphs to determine if the population is stable, increasing, or declining
5

Chapters 18, 26.1, 28.3

 - Relate the advantages & disadvantages of various types of classification systems, including the Aristotelian, Linnean, & DNA sequencing systems
- Model or observe the stages of complete & incomplete metamorphosis
- Observe or illustrate the alternation of generations in a plant or animal species
- Predict the function of a system or organs given the characteristics of the organs contained within that system
- Classify a group of organisms given a dichotomous key with characteristics of the organisms
6

Chapters 15, 6, 17

 - Calculate the approximate age of a fossil, given the amount of Carbon 14 atoms found in the fossil & the half-life of C-14
- Compare and contrast the homologous & analogous structures of organisms to demonstrate relatedness
- View embryos of different vertebrates to compare their early embryonic development to show relatedness
- Analyze a graph of the population distribution of peppered moths as their environment changed
- Predict the role of mutations in the survival of a population
Make-up Work due to Absences
As stated in the RCHS handbook, each student will have ONE make-up day for every ONE day of school missed. Extenuating circumstances will result in special arrangements. Students are responsible for obtaining the work they missed upon returning from an absence.
Homework & Classwork Policy
Assignments are due by the TARDY BELL!!! Any assignment submitted after that time is considered Late and will only receive half credit. An assignment will NOT be accepted & will earn NO credit if it has already been graded & returned to the class. Changes can be made to this policy under extenuating circumstances.
Grading Scale
Students will be required to keep a notebook of all assignments & grades. Grades are assigned based upon the following weighted scale:
  - Quizzes
- Homework
- Chapter & Unit Tests
- Lab Activities & Reports
- Individual or Group Projects
- Extended Reading & Writing Assignments		 20-50 points
20-50 points
50-100 points
50-100 points
100-150 points
100-150 points
Discipline
Any disruption to the learning environment of the classroom will be handled in accordance with the student handbook. Students are expected AT ALL TIMES to participate, complete their work, & be respectful to their teacher & peers.
Lab Fee
The Science Department asks that each student contribute $5.00 to their Biology teacher in order for laboratory investigations & classroom demonstrations to be funded. Without this contribution, it is IMPOSSIBLE for science experiments & demonstations to occur.
Parent - Teacher Conferences
Conferences will be held Thursday, Sept. 27th & Thursday, March 6th. Parents are encouraged at this time to make an appointment with their child's teachers regarding his/her educational progress. However, please feel free to make an appointment with me at ANYTIME throughout the school year for ANY reason. I look forward to meeting with you and getting to know your child!!