Lab Biology & Honors Biology Dr. Parks

Background Bachelors Degree in Biology Doctorate in Cellular and Molecular Biology 20+ years in Medical Research Single Subject Teaching Credential

Course Summary One-year course fulfilling the life science requirement at RBVHS Utilize laboratory work, lectures, demonstrations, hands-on activities, textbooks and visual aids Use scientific methodology and research

Curriculum

Scientific Method

Biochemistry/Organic Molecules

Cell Structure and Function

Energy in the Cell Glucose Water O2 CO2

Genetics/RNA/DNA

Theory of Evolution

Ecology

Human Body Systems

Common Core State standards designed to connect biology content to the real world Designed to improve science education and student achievement Promote language development and literacy Designed to prepare students for college and/or career Promote critical thinking and problem solving

Grades Labs/Lab Reports Unit Tests/Quizzes/Finals Homework/Warm-Ups Classwork/Unit Packets Student Participation 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D < 59% F Up-to-date grades can be viewed online at VUSD Parent Portal

Bathroom Use During Class You will be issued 15 passes per semester Ask me to be excused before leaving Take the bathroom pass with you Only one student at a time

Location of Bathrooms Water Fountain

Be in your assigned seats ready to work when the bell rings

Follow directions

Turn in assignments on time

Raise your hand before speaking or leaving your seat

One speaker at a time. Listen when someone is speaking.

This is a beverage and food-free classroom. Water only.

Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself

No horseplay in the classroom

Leave your area clean and orderly

Consequences for not following classroom rules Verbal warning (ONE TIME) Lunchtime detention (10 minutes) Call home Referral to Assistant Principal

DISMISSAL The teacher dismisses the class, not the bell. DO NOT cluster at the doorway, stay in your seats until the bell rings.

Help For You Lunch Club After School Tutoring By Appointment Class Website My doors are open to help you with homework, reviewing new concepts, vocabulary, etc.

Every Student Can Succeed if They Have the Will and Desire!