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Environmental Science
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Biology
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Biology Honors
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Text:
- Pearson Environmental Science, and Google Classroom
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Text:
- Standard first year high school Biology text
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Text:
- College entry-level Biology textbook.
- Novel “The Hot Zone”
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Content:
Survey course covering foundational concepts in Environmental Science
- Ecology
- Geology
- Human Population Dynamic
- Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy
- Hydrology
- Waste Management
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Content:
- Nature of science
- Ecology
- Evolution
- Classification and characteristics of living things
- Biochemistry
- Cell structure and function
- Plant and animal systems
- Mendelian and molecular genetics
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Content:
- Same topics as in Biology, but with a greater level of detail/depth and more biochemical emphasis
- Bioethics will be embedded
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Workload:
- 15-25 minutes of studying, review and homework assignments 1-2 nights per week.
- Most work done in groups with heavy teacher guidance through all assignments
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Workload:
- 20-30 minutes of studying which will include reviewing, reading and/or written assignments 2-3 nights per week
- Some independent work expected, but often reviewed in class
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Workload:
- 30-40 minutes of reading and/or written assignments 3-4 nights a week.
- More independent work expected.
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In-class instruction:
- Lectures, laboratory experience activities, demonstrations, and projects.
- Pacing is dependent student success and work completion
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In-class instruction:
- Lectures, laboratory experience, activities, demonstrations, computer work, modeling, and projects.
- Lectures will cover material at a slightly slower pace than honors
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In-class instruction:
- Laboratory experience, discussions, projects, computer work, simulations. modeling, and presentations.
- Lectures will cover more difficult topics at a faster pace.
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Skills developed:
- Students will use their basic Algebra skills to solve simple equations
- NGSS Science and Engineering practices.
- Creation of graphs and graphical analysis of data both by hand and with a computer
- Logical reasoning skills related to collected or provided data
- Group collaboration and intrapersonal skills
- Academic organization/studying
- Preparation for successful transition to Biology
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Skills developed:
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- NGSS Science and Engineering practices.
- Use of research and scientific method to determine answers.
- Creation of graphs and graphical analysis of data both by hand and with a computer
- Logical reasoning skills that connect experimental results to Biology principles.
- Communication of ideas and reasoning to others in written and spoken form.
- Biotechnology skills and techniques
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Skills in addition to those in Biology:
- Sophisticated use of the Google Suite.
- Library and Internet research skills.
- Design and implementation of experiments
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Background necessary for success
- Study and organizational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Critical thinking
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Background necessary for success
- Study and organizational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Critical thinking
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Background necessary for success:
- Comfort applying Algebra skills.
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
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