Biology Course Disclosure Instructor: Mrs. E. Moretz 1201 Room: Web Site: Phone Number: (801)578-8226 Email Address: elizabeth.moretz@slcschools.org (preferred communication) Course Description (from the Utah State Office of Education) The Biology Core Curriculum has two primary goals: (1) students will value and use science as a process of obtaining knowledge based on observable evidence, and (2) students' curiosity will be sustained as they develop and refine the abilities associated with scientific inquiry. The Biology Core has three major concepts for the focus of instruction: (1) the structures in all living things occur as a result of necessary functions. (2) Interactions of organisms in an environment are determined by the biotic and abiotic components of the environment. (3) Evolution of species occurs over time and is related to the environment in which the species live. Course Objectives This biology course will take on an integrative approach to learning about topics in the life sciences. We will work collaboratively with the 11th grade math, language arts, and world civilization courses to engage in meaningful, relevant, cross-curricular learning experiences. Upon successful completion of this course the student will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the following Big Ideas or Themes as they pertain to Biology: The Nature of Science Structure and function of the cell Structure of matter Genetics and adaptation Structure of the Earth Classification Course Progression MARKING PERIOD 1 MARKING PERIOD 3 The Nature of Science The Relationship between Heredity, the Environment, The Relationship between the Living & Nonliving and Species Diversity Characteristics of Living Organisms Genetics Energy Flow Evolution Biogeochemical Cycles Ecological Relationships MARKING PERIOD 2 MARKING PERIOD 4 The Relationship between Heredity, the Environment, The Relationship between Structure & Function and Species Diversity Cell Chemistry Taxonomy Cell Structure and Function Anatomy Independent Student Research Projects Course Requirements and Grading Policies Required Daily Supplies: Pencil/Pen/Highlighter Biology portfolio Paper Supplemental materials as necessary (provided by instructor or school)
Biology Course Disclosure Instructor: Mrs. E. Moretz Room: 1201 Phone Number: (801)578-8226 Web Site: Email Address: elizabeth.moretz@slcschools.org (preferred communication) Course Description (from the Utah State Office of Education) The Biology Core Curriculum has two primary goals: (1) students will value and use science as a process of obtaining knowledge based on observable evidence, and (2) students' curiosity will be sustained as they develop and refine the abilities associated with scientific inquiry. The Biology Core has three major concepts for the focus of instruction: (1) the structures in all living things occur as a result of necessary functions. (2) Interactions of organisms in an environment are determined by the biotic and abiotic components of the environment. (3) Evolution of species occurs over time and is related to the environment in which the species live. Course Objectives This biology course will take on an integrative approach to learning about topics in the life sciences. We will work collaboratively with the 11th grade math, language arts, and world civilization courses to engage in meaningful, relevant, cross-curricular learning experiences. Upon successful completion of this course the student will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the following Big Ideas or Themes as they pertain to Biology: The Nature of Science Structure of matter Structure of the Earth Structure and function of the cell Genetics and adaptation Classification Course Progression MARKING PERIOD 1 MARKING PERIOD 3 The Nature of Science The Relationship between the Living & Nonliving Characteristics of Living Organisms Energy Flow Biogeochemical Cycles Ecological Relationships The Relationship between Heredity, the Environment, and Species Diversity Genetics Evolution MARKING PERIOD 2 MARKING PERIOD 4 The Relationship between Structure & Function Cell Chemistry Cell Structure and Function Anatomy The Relationship between Heredity, the Environment, and Species Diversity Taxonomy Independent Student Research Projects Course Requirements and Grading Policies Required Daily Supplies: Pencil/Pen/Highlighter Biology portfolio Paper Supplemental materials as necessary (provided by instructor or school)
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