1. BIOLOGY MRS. RADOLINSKI lradolins@cityschools.com

2. 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.

3. General Info. Cont’d Grading--- Grading---Hw/cw=15%Quizzes=30%Tests/projects=50% Participation/Learning journals=5% Openers together are 1 quiz grade Email=lradolins@cityschools.com Email=lradolins@cityschools.com Email=lradolins@cityschools.com 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 !

4. 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

5. Topics Covered Study of Life and Life Characteristics Study of Life and Life Characteristics

6. Biochemical Principles

7. Cell Structures and Functions

9. Cell Functions-Growth & Division

10. Energy and Life

11. Genetics/DNA and RNA

12. Evolution

13. Classification

14. Viruses & Bacteria

15. Invertebrates

16. Vertebrates

17. Gross anatomy

18. Mammalian organ systems

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

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