BIOLOGY MRS. RADOLINSKI

General information: Basic school rules and those of mutual respect apply I feel they should be rewarded a sensible assumption of maturity as they are now 10 th graders and treat them accordingly. Homework is frequent… Longer assignments are accorded a longer time to finish.Don’t be surprised if they have weekend homework. Homework is always posted on the right side of the board under HW.

General Info. Cont’d Grading--- Grading---Hw/cw=15%Quizzes=30%Tests/projects=50% Participation/Learning journals=5% Openers together are 1 quiz grade Voice mail=2224….feel free to contact me! Voice mail=2224….feel free to contact me! Also-we have as many labs as possible ! Also-we have as many labs as possible !

TEXTBOOK Resources: Science SOL Sample Scope & Sequence: Biology Resources: Science SOL Sample Scope & Sequence: Biology Prentice Hall textbook:Biology by Miller and Levine Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools Prentice Hall textbook:Biology by Miller and Levine Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools Science SOL Teacher Resource Guide: Biology Science SOL Teacher Resource Guide: Biology Pacing guide Pacing guide

Topics Covered Study of Life and Life Characteristics Study of Life and Life Characteristics

Biochemical Principles

Cell Structures and Functions

Cell Functions-Growth & Division

Energy and Life

Genetics/DNA and RNA

Evolution

Classification

Viruses & Bacteria

Invertebrates

Vertebrates

Gross anatomy

Mammalian organ systems

Ecology-Chapters 3-6/not covering all of each chapter

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