Teacher: Mr.
Henry
Materials
Textbook: Biology, Campbell, and Reece Benjamin Cummings,
2005
Notebook: For
class notes, labs and assignments.
All
class notes, labs and assignments are kept in a notebook for Biology class
only. Notebooks are collected on a
regular basis and graded for accuracy and completeness.
Lab: Lined
notebook and graph paper for assigned labs
Parents are encouraged to
contact Mr. Henry with any concerns or questions. The best way to contact Mr.
Henry is by e-mail (henry@palmahs.org). Parents may also contact Mr. Henry by calling Palma
High School @ (831) 422-6391 and leaving a message.
Mr. Henry will return calls at the earliest opportunity. Students are
encouraged to see Mr. Henry for help when they feel they need it. Most days Mr. Henry will be available immediately
after 8th period or by appointment for help or to meet with parents.
The overall intent of the
Biology (Advanced Placement) course is two-fold. First is obviously to prepare the students to successfully
challenge the AP Exam. Secondly is
to introduce the students to current concepts in the field of Biology and to
stimulate thought regarding the newest advances in the subject. Evolution, the
foundation of all modern biological theory, will be a major focus for all
course work. While the course does teach to the test in some instances, it is
designed to increase interest and improve understanding of new and complex
discoveries to allow the students to make well-informed decisions when faced
with current events and proposed policies. The course provides a detailed
background for future studies in the area of life science and related courses.
The class meets every day;
four sections daily of 46 minutes each and a lab period of 70 minutes (28% of
the weekly total) one day a week.
This allows the completion of more than 12 labs a year although some of
the AP Labs require a 2-day session to complete all segments. The units are organized around the
eight themes from the AP Biology Curricular requirements in the following,
general order:
1. Science as process
2. Energy transfer
3. Relationship of structure to function
4. Evolution
5. Regulation
6. Continuity and change
7. Interdependence in Nature
8. Science and Technology
Students are required to take
quizzes following each chapter (or combined chapters) within the unit and each
student is required to submit their own lab report, even though they often work
in groups to complete the procedure.
Students also complete in-class written essays graded with typical AP
Biology standards with rubrics that are developed by both the Instructor and
the students. Supplementary
worksheets, outlines, videos, DVDŐs, and activities are also required. Students are also required to maintain
a bound notebook in which they record vocabulary and definitions from all
lectures throughout the course.
Students are assigned reading from the textbook. In addition, various
other sources will be investigated in order to emphasize practical applications
of the curriculum as they apply to social concerns, and research controversial
topics in biology.
III. STUDENT OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course;
1. The student will demonstrate skills of experimental design,
data analysis and critical thinking.
The student will be able to complete a lab report following a standard
format and utilizing the Scientific Method.
ESLRŐs ADDRESSED: Intellectual, Physical,
Social
2.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of how biological research
is done and what its implications for individuals and society may be.
ESLRŐs ADDRESSED: Intellectual,
,Spiritual/Moral, Social
3.
The student will be able to describe the interdisciplinary nature of the
biological sciences.
ESLRŐs ADDRESSED: Intellectual, Social
4.
The student will have the opportunity to gain an appreciation of the
role of the sciences and technology as an ongoing enterprise to advance the
well-being of all living things.
ESLRŐs ADDRESSED: Intellectual, Social, Spiritual/Moral
5. The student will demonstrate proficiency in developing
essay answers to complex biological questions following the format described in
the AP course requirements.
ESLRŐs
ADDRESSED: Intellectual
6.
The
student will demonstrate adequate preparation to challenge the Advanced
Placement exam.
ESLRŐs ADDRESSED: Intellectual
7.
The
student will be able to demonstrate that evolution is the basis of modern
biological models and thought.
ESLRŐs ADDRESSED: Intellectual
Chapter quizzes account for
50% of the studentsŐ grade with assignments counting for 20% and lab reports
30%. Assignments include
worksheets and outlines. Lab reports
are required from each student, although they work in groups to complete the
lab procedures.
Reading is assigned outside
of class time. A final exam during
the week of May 28-31 is required by the school administration. Student exams
are produced from the following sources:
á
Campbell Test Study
Guide- 5th , 6th , and 7th editions
á
Released Exams 1986-
2002
á
Free Response Questions
from 1986- present.
Evaluation:
|
1st Quarter |
2nd Quarter |
First Semester Grade |
|
Tests/Quizzes 50% |
Tests/Quizzes 50% |
First Quarter grade
40% |
|
Classwork/Homework
20% |
Classwork/Homework
20% |
Second Quarter grade 40% |
|
Lab Reports 30% |
Lab Reports 30% |
Final Exam
20% |
|
|
|
|
|
3rd Quarter |
4th Quarter |
Second
Semester Grade |
|
Tests/Quizzes 50% |
Tests/Quizzes 50% |
Third Quarter grade
40% |
|
Classwork/Homework
20% |
Classwork/Homework
20% |
Fourth Quarter grade
40% |
|
Lab Reports 30% |
Lab Reports 30% |
Final Exam
20% |
|
Date |
Topic |
Labs/Activities |
Chapter Readings |
Themes |
|
Aug. 17-25 |
Science Process |
Review
of emergent properties Introduction to Themes |
1(Campbell) |
1 |
|
Aug. 28-Sept.8 |
Basic Biochemistry IUPAC
naming Organic Macromolecules |
IUPAC naming Ex. Aspirin Synthesis
Lab Catalase Enzyme Lab(AP Lab
2) |
2,3.4(Campbell) |
1 |
|
Sept. 11- Sept. 22 |
Structure and Function Cells, Cell Membranes,
Enzymes |
Diffusion, Osmosis Water Potential Lab (AP Lab 1) |
7,8,9(Campbell) |
3 |
|
Sept. 25-Oct. 20 |
Energy Flow Photosynthesis Respiration |
Chloroplast Chromatography
Lab Photosynthesis Rate Lab (AP Lab 4) |
9,10(Campbell) |
2,8 |
|
Oct.23- Nov. 3 |
Cell Cycle Mitosis, Meiosis, Genetics |
Mitosis Counts Lab Punnett Square Practice (AP
Lab 3) |
12.13.14,15,16,17 (Campbell) |
5 |
|
Nov. 6-Dec. 1 |
Modern Genetics DNA Technology Genetic Diseases |
Bacterial Transformation
Lab Bacterial DNA Electrophoresis Lab (AP Lab
6) Molecular Biology (AP Lab
7) |
18,19,20,21 (Campbell) |
6,8 |
|
Dec. 4-15 |
Evolution Review for Sem. Exam |
Hardy-Weinberg Case Study (AP Lab 8) |
22,23,24(Campbell) Selections from SELFISH GENE
Dawkins, 1976. |
4 |
|
Jan 16-26 |
Three Domains Phylogeny |
Sci. Kit/Boreal Poster kit-
3 Domains |
25,26,27,29,30,31 (Campbell) |
6 |
|
Jan.29- Feb. 23 |
Plant Physiology |
Plant Transpiration Lab(AP
Lab 9) Respiration Rate Lab(AP Lab
5) |
35,35,37,38,39 (Campbell) Plant Physiology
Meyer, etal. Litton Publishing. |
3,5 |
|
Feb. 26- Mar. 30 |
Animal Physiology |
Transparencies
(Libr.Ref.Needed) Circulatory System (AP Lab
10) Animal Behavior (AP Lab 11) |
40,42,43,44,45,48 (Campbell) |
3,5 |
|
Apr.2- Apr. 20 |
Ecology Population Biology |
D.O. Aquatic Primary
Productivity(AP Lab 12) |
50,52,53,54 (Campbell) |
7 |
|
Apr. 9- 13 |
Assign Ecosystem Topics |
Spring Break |
|
7 |
|
Apr. 23- May 11 |
Complete Topics Complete Review |
Essay Practice Practice
Exams |
|
|
|
May 14 |
EXAM |
|
|
|
|
May 15-final |
Selected Topics In current Biology |
Student PowerPoint Presentations Sem II exam based on
presentations |
|
|
Science Process-
á
Microscope Measurement. Observe
Stained Plant and Animal cells.
Measure field sizes.
Biochemistry-
á
Aspirin Synthesis. Basic
organic replacement reaction.
á
Enzyme Catalysis (AP
Lab 2). Edvotek Kit # 282
Cell Structure and
Function-
á
Diffusion and
Osmosis(AP Lab 1). Edvotek Kit # 281
Energy Flow-
á
Plant Pigment
Chromatography and Photosynthesis(AP Lab 4). Edvotek Kit # 284
á
Respiration Rate Lab (AP Lab 5)
Cell Cycle and Mitosis-
á
Mitosis Stage
Counts(AP Lab 3).
Genetics-
á
Bacterial
Transformation(AP Lab 6). Edvotek Kit
#221
á
DNA Restriction
Enzyme Cleavage, Electrophoresis(AP Lab 6). Carolina Biological Mini-Gel System.
á
Molecular Biology (AP Lab 7)
Evolution-
á
Hardy-Weinberg
Equilibrium(AP Lab 8). Students test for phenotypes(PTC
tasting, Widows Peak, Ear Lobes, etc.) and complete a Hardy-Weinberg population
exercise according to instructions in the AP Lab Manual.
Plant Physiology-
á
Plant
Transpiration(AP Lab 9). Procedure taken from AP Lab Manual,
2001.
á
Animal Behavior(AP
Lab 11). Procedure (pillbugs) taken from AP Lab Manual, 2001.
á
Circulatory System (AP Lab 10)
á
Dissolved Oxygen,
Primary Productivity.(AP Lab 12).
Procedure taken from AP Lab Manual, 2001.
Using Edvotek kit
Teacher: Mr.
Henry
Materials
Textbook: Biology, Campbell, Reece Benjamin Cummings,
2005
Notebook: For
class notes, labs and assignments.
All
class notes, labs and assignments are kept in a notebook for Biology class
only. Notebooks are collected on a
regular basis and graded for accuracy and completeness.
Lab: Lined
notebook and graph paper for assigned labs
Parents are encouraged to
contact Mr. Henry with any concerns or questions. The best way to contact Mr.
Henry is by e-mail (henry@palmahs.org). Parents may also contact Mr. Henry by calling Palma
High School @ (831) 422-6391 and leaving a message.
Mr. Henry will return calls at the earliest opportunity. Students are
encouraged to see Mr. Henry for help when they feel they need it. Most days Mr. Henry will be available immediately
after 8th period or by appointment for help or to meet with parents.
Chapter quizzes account for
50% of the studentsŐ grade with assignments counting for 20% and lab reports
30%. Assignments include
worksheets and outlines. Lab
reports are required from each student, although they work in groups to
complete the lab procedures.
Reading is assigned outside
of class time. A final exam during
the week of May 28-31 is required by the school administration. Student exams
are produced from the following sources:
á
Campbell Test Study
Guide- 5th , 6th , and 7th editions
á
Released Exams 1986-
2002
á
Free Response Questions
from 1986- present.
Evaluation:
|
1st Quarter |
2nd Quarter |
First Semester Grade |
|
Tests/Quizzes 50% |
Tests/Quizzes 50% |
First Quarter grade
40% |
|
Classwork/Homework
20% |
Classwork/Homework
20% |
Second Quarter grade
40% |
|
Lab Reports 30% |
Lab Reports 30% |
Final Exam
20% |
|
|
|
|
|
3rd Quarter |
4th Quarter |
Second
Semester Grade |
|
Tests/Quizzes 50% |
Tests/Quizzes 50% |
Third Quarter grade
40% |
|
Classwork/Homework
20% |
Classwork/Homework
20% |
Fourth Quarter grade
40% |
|
Lab Reports 30% |
Lab Reports 30% |
Final Exam
20% |
Classroom expectations AP
Biology:
1)Students will be prepared
for class before the bell rings. This means sitting in your seats, with your
supplies out and being ready to start working.
2) Safety is the number one
concern in the Lab. Students will only handle equipment when instructed to and
will always follow all directions in the correct and safe usage of science
equipment, and lab procedures . Any unsafe activities will not be tolerated,
and the student will be dismissed from class as a safety hazard. If a student is dismissed from a lab
period, he will receive a grade of zero for the work that day and for the lab
write-up.
3) Respect will be shown to
all people at all times. This includes other students, the teacher, or any
other person in the classroom. Students will listen when other students are
asking questions or the teacher is talking, and will refrain from any behavior
that disrupts or delays class activities.
4) No food or drink will be
allowed in the classroom.
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