Biology
Pre-Requisites: None
Credits: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 32-36 weeks
Description
The Biology course guides students through the study of living and non-living systems and how they interact with one another. Students explore the world they live in by posing questions and seeking answers through scientific inquiry. Discovery takes place through observation and data collection. The students will be introduced to the structure, function, diversity, and evolution of living matter. This is a course with real relevance. It encourages curiosity and provides opportunity for students to work on hands on lab activities and develop relationships through collaboratively learning. Engaging in the study of biological science broadens the picture of the world around us.
Major Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 - Foundations of Biology
- Foundations of Biology Checklist
- Exploring Life
- Chemistry of Life
- Chemistry of Life Honors
- Earth's Early Atmosphere
Module 02 - Life's Origins
- Life's Origins Checklist
- Properties of Water
- Early Cells
- Cell Structure and Function
- Cell Structure and Function Honors
- Membrane Transport
- Cellular Energy
- Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Module 03 - Cell Reproduction
- Cell Reproduction Checklist
- Cell Division
- Cell Division Honors
- DNA Replication
- Protein Synthesis
- Mutations
- Meiosis
- Mendel
- Hereditary Patterns
- Biotechnology
Segment Two
Module 04 - Earth's Diversity
- Earth's Diversity Checklist
- Ecology
- The Biosphere
- Ecosystems
- Impacts on Our Ecosystem
- Environmental Resources
Module 05 - Scientific Connections
- Scientific Connections Checklist
- Evolution
- Evolutionary Relationships
- Evolutionary Relationships Honors
- Primate Evolution
- Classification of Living Organisms
Module 06 - Organisms and Diversity
- Organisms and Diversity Checklist
- Bacteria
- Protists and Fungi
- Plants
- The Human Brain
- Cardicovascular System
- Human Reproduction
- Health and The Immune System
Grading Policy
Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, FLVS guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, essays, labs, oral assessments, and discussions. Instructors evaluate progress and provide interventions through the variety of assessments built into a course, as well as through contact with the student in other venues.
