Biology2020-21

What You’ll Learn with Mrs. Heupel

The Study of Life

Biochemistry -We’ll study basic chemistry & the organic compounds found in all living organisms. We’ll also build & identify organic compounds by their structure and function.

Cell Structures & Functions - The organelles of plant, animal, viral, and bacterial cells will be studied to find out what they look like and what they do. We’ll experiment with cell membranes & model their functions in lab.

Cellular Reproduction - We’ll study how different types of cells replicate & what happens when those processes go wrong.

Genetics & Molecular Biology- We’ll study DNA, how it replicates & is used in the production of proteins in your body. We’ll also study mutations, inheritance patterns, & recent advancements in biotechnology.

Body Systems - We’ll learn about the organs of 4 of the body’s systems their function, and connectedness. We’ll study them in greater detail by dissecting a fetal pig.

Data Analysis - Throughout every chapter we’ll perform labs to find the answers to specific questions & create tables & graphs to help us analyze our data. Data analysis includes interpreting trends, predicting results in future experiments, identifying independent, dependent & controlled variables and more.

Room 202

Tests: - Format - Fill in the Blank, Multiple Choice, Diagram labeling, and Short AnswerYou should always be concerned about spelling your answers correctly, using proper punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure. Always bring extra work or a book to read in case you finish early

Food & Safety - For safety concern there is no eating or drinking in the lab space. Out of respect for others, our class will not eat during tests.

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100

A 90

B 80

C 70

D 60

F 50 40 30 20 10 0

Assignments & Grading

Grading

Communication with your Instructor

🏫Our Biology class will incorporate a blended learning format, meaning some of your assignments will be on paper & some of them will be turned in digitally with Google

Classroom. Sometimes you’ll get information by reading & taking notes, other times there will be teacher lead instruction, or video lectures. Activities & labs will be used to reinforce & apply Biology concepts. Most make up work can be done through Google Classroom. If you cannot attend school, check Google Classroom for your assignments & materials. When

you turn in an assignment using GC, you’ll receive comments and scores there as well. Don’t forget to check the Private Comments section under your Google Classroom assignments for

individual comments. Last, but not least, remember to regularly ✅your school gmail account for messages from you instructor.

Personal devices 📱 will be allowed in our classroom for use in labs,

activities, and accessing instructional content. For Example: for some labs

you’ll need a calculator, a timer, stopwatch, or camera. If you don’t have a phone with these features,

don’t worry, there’ll be other options.

Late 🕗 work will be accepted

until the end of each unit. Contact your

instructor if you need more 🕒 or more

support.

Download these Apps:Powerschool

Google ClassroomGoogle KeepGoogle Drive

QuizletFlipgrid

Biology Class has a 1 time

💲 Lab Fee 💲of $3.00

*Pay Shannon at the front office.

Students will be given opportunities to track 📈 & reflect on learning target progress, & use teacher feedback to improve their work. All feedback should be used to improve work to reach mastery.

📝Notes 📝Reading Checks

Flash CardsCollaboration

Classwork

Content

Scientific Practices

📓 LabsData AnalysisGraphing📊

SEP practice

📝Notes 📝Reading Checks

Flash CardsCollaboration

📄Quizzes & Tests 📄Color Coding

Model BuildingActivites

Always bring a notebook, a 🖊 and a ✎.

Feedback, Revision, & Grading

WIN TIME REFERAL

Online & In Class Instruction

The blended learning format we’ll be using will facilitate both in class and online instruction. Some of the assignments given may not be exactly the same based on my ability

to modify the assignment or lab. However, the intent or standard that assignments are developed for will be aligned.

If you are an online student, you may be asked to participate in lab by watching a video of the lab procedures, or recording data collected by your lab partners who are performing the

lab. Online students will still be involved in the data analysis and reasoning skills assessments associated with the labs.

If you normally attend school, but for some

reason cannot, check Google Classroom for your assignments &

materials and join the Google Meet at the time

our class normally meets.

Online StudentsShower & get dressed for

school. Eat breakfast & find a workplace so you can join our

class each day by using the Google Meet Link “heupel”.

You’ll find your tasks & assignments listed in

Google Classroom.

In Class StudentsWear your masks & sit at your

assigned seat each day. 😷

I invite you to wash your hands as your arrive &

leave my class each day.

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Content StandardsIf you do not reach

proficiency on a priority standard & still need support

on that standard after the unit assessment, more

support will be provided by your instructor during

WIN TIME.

Teacher Led Student Led

● Teacher coaches the student in evaluating their progress in comparison to the standard.

● Teacher gives feedback for the student to use to improve their work.

● Students write out next steps & work on revision

● Students compare their work to exemplars or rubrics to determine areas for improvement.

● Students take time to reflect on weekly assignment progress to determine what & where improvements can be made.

Stations

1st Day of School Schedule

MTHF School Schedule

Wednesday School Schedule