Living Environment
We will be covering the following topics:
1. Biology basics and the scientific method
2. Cell biology and Biochemistry
3. Evolution
4. Reproduction
5. Genetics
6. Homeostasis-Body systems
7. Ecology
8. Human Impact
You will be required to take a New York State Regents in June. 1200 minutes of laboratory time is required to take the exam. This is also a graduation requirement. Labs cannot be made up in summer school and the course will have to be repeated.
We will be using 2 books this year: The Biology textbook which will stay in class and be brought home as needed and the Living Environment Regents Review book.
Grades are broken down as follows:
Homework 10%
Class participation 10%
Quizzes 10%
Labs 30%
Tests 40%
We will be covering the following topics:
1. Biology basics and the scientific method
2. Cell biology and Biochemistry
3. Evolution
4. Reproduction
5. Genetics
6. Homeostasis-Body systems
7. Ecology
8. Human Impact
You will be required to take a New York State Regents in June. 1200 minutes of laboratory time is required to take the exam. This is also a graduation requirement. Labs cannot be made up in summer school and the course will have to be repeated.
We will be using 2 books this year: The Biology textbook which will stay in class and be brought home as needed and the Living Environment Regents Review book.
Grades are broken down as follows:
Homework 10%
Class participation 10%
Quizzes 10%
Labs 30%
Tests 40%