1. Welcome to IB Biology! with Mrs. Gray

2. What will we be learning over 2 whole years?! Cell Biology Introduction to Cells Ultrastructure of Cells Membrane Structure Membrane Transport The Origin of Cells Cell division (Mitosis)

3. Molecular Biology Molecules to Metabolism Water Carbohydrates and Lipids Proteins and Enzymes DNA and RNA Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis

4. Genetics Genes Chromosomes Mitosis and Meiosis Inheritance Genetic Modification

5. Ecology Ecosystems Energy Flow Carbon, Nitrogen and (possibly) Phosphorus Cycling Human Impact

6. Evolution and Biodiversity Evidence of Evolution Natural Selection Classification Cladistics

7. Human Physiology Digestion, Absorption, Nutrition and Functions of the Liver (Digestive System) The Blood System and Heart (Circulatory System) Defense Against Infectious Diseases (Immune System) Gas Exchange (Respiratory System) Neurons and Synapses (Nervous System) Hormones, Homeostasis and Reproduction (Endocrine System)

8. Plant Biology Xylem and Phloem Growth in Plants Reproduction in Plants

9. Genetics and Evolution Inheritance and Karyotypes Gene pools and Speciation

10. Animal (specifically Human) Physiology Antibody Production and vaccination Movement (Muscular and Skeletal Systems) The Kidney and Osmoregulation (Excretory System) Sexual Reproduction

11. Neurobiology and Behavior Neural Development The Human Brain Perception and Stimuli (The Senses)

12. Class grading Students should expect a test after every section/unit is complete. The tests wills ALWAYS be announced. Tests– 35% Quizzes– 5% Classwork/Homework, etc– 30% Labs/Activities, etc – 30% Final Exam/Project for IB I = 10% of term 4’s grade!

13. What do I need? Bring everyday Binder WITH PAPER Lab Notebook Pen/pencil/crayon/marker/etc… Calculator (non-scientific is okay)

14. Cells Phones, etc… Cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc. are allowed in class. This is a privilege. Electronic etiquette is in effect. If they are on during tests, a lesson/lab when the teacher is speaking or you are searching a web site you should not be - you will lose the privilege.

15. Extra Help 7:00 -7:45am M-F 2:15- 3:00pm M,T,R,F E-mail: gray.kimberly@westada.org Phone: 208-350-4380 ext 1201

16. SUCCESS IS A CHOICE !