Mr. D. Maass ext. 235

 Graduate of Bishop McDevitt H.S.  Millersville graduate (B.S. – Biology)  Teacher Certification  1996 – First teaching job in Waynesboro  1998 – First year teaching at CDEHS  2005 – M.Ed.Admin and Principal Certification from Shippensburg Univ.  2011 – M.S. – Biology from Shippensburg Univ.

Follow district’s Code of Conduct (see posted School Wide Expectations) Respect is key For Self For Others For Property Be in seat and ready to learn when the bell rings Bring required class materials (no going to locker) Listen and follow the teacher’s instructions the first time Get assignments done and turned-in on-time

Based on 100%  50% of the grade is based on your exams/ tests  25% of the grade is based on your quizzes  15% of the grade is based on your classwork  10% of your grade is based on your homework

 Any blank on the grade sheet equals a missed assignment that can still receive full credit if completed.  NHI = Not Handed In (will not get full credit when turned-in)  A = Absent when assigned or collected (can still receive full credit)  E = Excused from assignment (no harm or help to overall grade)

Preferred method of contacting parents/guardians: Phone call Secondary means of communication with parents: Mr. Maass’s Website Home Access Center (HAC) – grades Moodle - assignments

9 th Grade Science 9 th Grade Science Biology I

Unit Biology I - Content of Study 1 What is Biology – Introduction  Scientific Method  Characteristics of Life 2 Chemistry of Life  Organic Compounds  Enzymes  Properties of Water 3 Cellular Structure and Function  Structure and Function  Intracellular Transport  Extracellular Transport 4 Energy of Life  Photosynthesis  Cellular Respiration 5 Cell Cycle  Mitosis & Cytokinesis  Meiosis Midterms – January

Unit Content of Study 6 Molecular Biology  Protein Synthesis (DNA -> RNA -> Protein) 7 Genetics & Heredity  Inheritance  Mendelian Genetics 8 Human Genetics & Biotechnology  Recombinant DNA  Genetically modified foods  Stem cells 9Evolution  Life: From the First Organism Onward  The Theory of Evolution 10Ecology The Principles of Ecology The Principles of Ecology Communities and Populations Communities and Populations Final Review FINAL Exams - JUNE 4 - 5