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Welcome to Honors Biology!

Trish Fortenbaugh

pfortenbaugh@cdschools.org

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My science/education background…

B.S. Biology – Susquehanna University

Secondary Ed. Cert. – Susquehanna University

Masters of Science Education - LVC

•Taught at Wheaton High School in Montgomery County MD for 1 year

•Anatomy & Physiology

•Biology

•Honors Biology

•7th year teaching at East High

•Honors Biology

•Biology II

Requirements for all classes:

3 ring binder with 5 dividersMoodle – Online course formatHeadphones/EarbudsPrepared for class

Topics for Honors BiologyUnit 1: Intro. to Biology & Living Things Unit 2: The Chemistry of Life Unit 3: Cell Structure and Function Unit 4: Cellular Energy Unit 5: Cell Division Unit 6: DNA & Protein Synthesis Unit 7: Genetics Unit 8: Human Genetics

Unit 9: Biotechnology Unit 10: Evolution

Unit 11: Ecology

Assessments:*Daily participation grade*Daily Do Nows/activators*Labs*Class work*Homework*Tests/quizzes/assessments*Projects*Midterm exam (January)*Final exam (May)*Portfolio (end of the year)*Notebook checks (end of each marking period)

Grading

Grade Calculations

50% Tests 25% Quizzes15% Classwork10% Homework

East High Grading Scale

A 90 – 100B 80 - 89C 70 – 79D 60 - 69

Homework assignments, announcements, and daily class documents can be viewed on my Moodle Honors Biology page

General Course documents on my school Website

www.cdschools.orgSelect a School: East HighStaffFortenbaugh

Homework is assigned most evenings, often in advance

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