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Honors BiologyHonors Biology
Honors means:Honors means: Cover topics in greater depthCover topics in greater depth Use/ apply knowledge Use/ apply knowledge Discuss and analyze case studiesDiscuss and analyze case studies Read scientific articlesRead scientific articles Use current events/real world scenarios Use current events/real world scenarios
when possible when possible
Curricululm Curricululm
State mandated:State mandated: EcologyEcology EvolutionEvolution Cell BiologyCell Biology GeneticsGenetics
EcologyEcology EcosystemsEcosystems BiomesBiomes Humans effect on the Humans effect on the
environmentenvironment
Cell BiologyCell Biology
ChemistryChemistry Organic Organic
ChemistryChemistry NutritionNutrition CellsCells PhotosynthesisPhotosynthesis Cellular Cellular
RespirationRespiration
Cell TransportCell Transport Osmosis Osmosis DiffusionDiffusion Cell DivisionCell Division MitosisMitosis MeiosisMeiosis
GeneticsGenetics
ChromosomesChromosomes Gregor MendelGregor Mendel ProbabilityProbability DNADNA
DNA replicationDNA replication Protein synthesisProtein synthesis KaryotypesKaryotypes Human GeneticsHuman Genetics Genetic DiseasesGenetic Diseases
GeneticsGenetics DNA technologyDNA technology Human Genome ProjectHuman Genome Project CloningCloning Stem CellsStem Cells DNA FingerprintingDNA Fingerprinting Genetic EngineeringGenetic Engineering Genetically Modified FoodGenetically Modified Food
EvolutionEvolution
Earth’s historyEarth’s history First-life formsFirst-life forms Charles DarwinCharles Darwin Theory of EvolutionTheory of Evolution Evidence of Evidence of
EvolutionEvolution Classification of Classification of
OrganismsOrganisms
Keystone ExamsKeystone Exams
State mandated graduation requirementState mandated graduation requirement Given at end of course in MayGiven at end of course in May Multiple Choice and Short Answer Multiple Choice and Short Answer
questionsquestions Must demonstrate proficiency or higherMust demonstrate proficiency or higher If not, will be remediated and retested If not, will be remediated and retested
Grading PolicyGrading Policy
Weighted Course – 1.05%Weighted Course – 1.05%
Grades based onGrades based on
Tests, quizzes, vocabulary quizzesTests, quizzes, vocabulary quizzes Homework/classwork Homework/classwork Article summariesArticle summaries Labs/lab activitiesLabs/lab activities Case studies/projectsCase studies/projects
Technology Technology
Online textbookOnline textbook My WebsiteMy Website Chrome books and Google Classroom Chrome books and Google Classroom
Tips for SuccessTips for Success Keep an organized notebookKeep an organized notebook Learn important vocabularyLearn important vocabulary Complete work on timeComplete work on time Study in advance – (10 minutes a night)Study in advance – (10 minutes a night) Ask questions – seek help when neededAsk questions – seek help when needed Get make up work, notes when absent Get make up work, notes when absent
as soon as possible as soon as possible
