1. BIOLOGY I 2011 – 2012 Mr. D. Maass dmaass@cdschools.org 541-1662 ext. 235

2. Biography  1988 Graduate of Bishop McDevitt H.S.  1993 Millersville graduate (B.S. – Biology)  1995 Teacher Certification  1996 –First teaching job in Waynesboro  1998 – First year teaching at CDEHS  2005 – M.Ed.Admin and Principal Certification from Shippensburg Univ.  2011 – M.S. – Biology from Shippensburg Univ.  Grew-up in CDSD and currently reside in East’s part of the District  Married to a CDEHS graduate (Class of ‘89)  Four wonderful daughters; 3 go to Rutherford Elem.

3. Behavioral Expectations  Follow district’s Code of Conduct (see posted School Wide Expectations)  Respect is key –For Self –For Others –For Property  Be in seat and ready to learn when the bell rings  Bring required class materials (no going to locker)  Listen and follow the teacher’s instructions the first time  Get assignments done and turned-in on-time

4. Grading Scale: Weighted Based on 100%  60% the grade is based on your quizzes/ tests  20% the grade is based on your classwork  10% the grade is based on your homework  5% of your grade is based on your being prepared for class (materials & behavior)  5% of the grade is based on class participation

5.  Extra credit may be given to a student ONLY if they have completed all of their other assignments.  Any blank on the grade sheet equals a missed assignment that can still receive full credit if completed.  NHI = Not Handed In (will not get full credit when turned-in)  A = Absent when assigned or collected (can still receive full credit)  E = Excused from assignment (no harm or help to overall grade)

6. Biology I Pilot Program  Same curriculum as all Biology I classes  Most resources, including textbook, are online  Use netbooks and Moodle 2.0 as tools to deliver course content  Still do hand-on labs  Course is designed to be accessed anywhere where internet is available.

7. Unit Content of Study 1 What is Biology – Introduction  Scientific Method  Characteristics of Life 2 Chemistry of Life  Organic Compounds  Enzymes  Properties of Water 3 Cellular Structure and Function  Structure and Function  Intracellular Transport  Extracellular Transport 4 Energy of Life  Photosynthesis  Cellular Respiration 5 Cell Cycle  Mitosis & Cytokinesis  Meiosis Midterms – January 18 -19

8. Unit Content of Study 6 Molecular Biology  Protein Synthesis (DNA -> RNA -> Protein) 7 Genetics & Heredity  Inheritance  Mendelian Genetics 8 Human Genetics & Biotechnology  Recombinant DNA  Genetically modified foods  Stem cells 9Evolution  Life: From the First Organism Onward  The Theory of Evolution 10Ecology The Principles of Ecology The Principles of Ecology Communities and Populations Communities and Populations Final Review FINAL Exams - JUNE 5 - 6