Welcome to Biology 12

Biology 12 Preparatory course for secondary education. Extension of topics covered in Biology 11 Includes various learning opportunities through individual and group work, presentations, labs, dissections, microscope observations, webquests, and more.

What will we be looking at?

Unit One Homeostasis (extension from Bio 11) Human Nervous System & Endocrine –Structure, function, components –Role in homeostasis –Impact of drugs on the nervous system –Body Reflexes –Fetal Pig Dissection

Unit Two Cellular Reproduction –Mitosis and Meiosis Human Reproduction –Reproductive Organs –Fertilization and The Great Sperm Race! –Infertility and Reproductive Technologies

Unit Three Genetics –How genes get passed on? –DNA and DNA replication –Protein Synthesis –The Human Genome Project –Current Genetic Technologies Stem cells…

Unit Four Evolution –Changes over time, adaptations –Diversity of species –Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

Course Outline –Units and values –Outcomes –Resources to enhance learning MY WEBSITE! –Attendance and effort –Assessment outcomes –Formative and summative assessments –Supplies needed for course

Rebecca’s Rules of the Road Don’t talk while I’m talking…please! Listen to the speaker…whether it’s me or a fellow student. Remember breakfast room is open at break if you are hungry! I often have snack bars too! No cell phones please. Use time efficiently! We have ten weeks, let’s make it a productive ten weeks! Try your best, always! If you need extra help…let me know!

Our Class Expectations Looks Like… Sounds Like… Feels Like…

Miss.E’s Class of the Month! I reward students who: - respect class rules - respect each other - try their best in class and on assignments/tasks - create a positive learning environment

Time to get to know each other With a partner you will have 3 minutes to get to know each other. You will be responsible to talk about your partner for 30 seconds to the class. –Things to ask: name? where are you from? Any pets? Brothers or sisters? A memorable or funny/embarassing moment for you? What is something on your ‘bucket list’ of things you have always wanted to do or see? What do you remember doing in Science 10 or Biology 11? –A pet peeve? Etc.

How do you like to learn? Learning Styles Survey

Some record keeping Biology 12 – student information sheet –Please complete and pass in to me. –Be sure to put a contact number that I can reach YOU at.

Let’s Get Started!!!