Syllabus 9th Grade Biology & Honors Biology
http://iblog.dearbornschools.org/bazzif3/
Mrs. Farah A. Bazzi - Room A129 - (313) 827 1400 –
Course Description: Biology is a course designed to develop an understanding of living things. Our class will have multiple lab activities and explorations using research based inquiry skills, group activities, scaffolding, field trips, and guests from the Biology field. The course will also start integrating the Next Generation Science Standards; adopted in Nov of 2015 by the state of Michigan. The Biology standards provide students with a basic knowledge of living organisms and the interaction of these organisms with the natural world. The standards establish the Science and Engineering Performance Expectations for all Biology students in Michigan. Biology courses should serve as the foundation for higher-level Science courses and should give students the Science skills necessary for life science–related technical careers.
Textbook, iBlog, and Other Resources:
Textbook:Modern Biology; Holt, Reinheart, and Winston. 2014
iBlog:
http://iblog.dearbornschools.org/bazzif3/
Online Textbook:
There is an online version of the textbook available to public. You can find it here:
http://www.slideshare.net/kennedyhs/biology-text-book / iLearn:
Enrolment procedures will be handed out in class at a later time
Remind:
Download the Remind app and enter code: @bazzibio or Text @bazzibio to 81010 and you will automatically be enrolled in my class announcements.
Biological Science Scope and Sequence Unit Themes (subject to change):
Semester 1: / Semester 2:Ø Ecology
Ø Biochemistry
Ø Cells & Viruses
Ø Homeostasis
Ø Energy Flow / Ø Cell Division
Ø DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis
Ø Mendelian & Molecular Genetics
Ø Evolution & Biodiversity
Materials:
RequiredØ 4 (9in x 11in) spiral notebooks with a pouch or sleeve included (per semester)
Ø Planner
Ø Sharpened Pencils and Pens
Ø Highlighters
Ø Colored Pencils/ crayons
Ø Glue Sticks (at least 2)
Ø Scissors and a Ruler
Classroom Policies:
Attendance Policy / Homework policy / Retake Policy / Absence/ Missed Work PolicyØ 4 Tardies = 1 Absence
Ø 10 Absences = Audit
Ø You will then need 78% or higher on your final to get off of audit or you get reduced credit.
Ø When you walk in tardy you must sign in to the tardy log. / Ø Full credit will only be given to AUTHENTIC work that is attempted ON TIME.
Ø Any late work MIGHT be considered for PARTIAL credit.
Ø For special circumstances, send me an email. / Ø Students may elect a retake of a big summative assessment only.
Ø A retake form must be turned in (located on iBlog).
Ø The average grade will go in the gradebook. / Ø Check our iBlog
Ø Email the teacher
Ø Ask a classmate
Ø Check the INB that I have for your hour.
Grading Scale:
C 73.0 C- 70.0 D+ 68.0 D 63.0 D- 60.0 E 0.0
Electronic Devices:
NoCell phones, iPods, MP3 players, Earbuds, etc. are to be used in the classroom.
Participation Points:
Participation is highly regarded and encouraged in our classroom. Students will need to participate and document their participation for at least ten times per card marking to earn full credit.
Unit / Chapter(s) / Days of InstructionInquiry / Ch. 1 / Throughout the year
Cell Division / Ch. 8 / 18 days
DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis / Ch. 10 / 22 days
Mendelian and Molecular Genetics / Ch. 9, 12 / 22 days
Evolution and Biodiversity / Ch. 15 / 16 days
PHONE RULE:
Although technology will be a key component in our learning process, I strongly believe that phones constitute a big distraction if it is not used for educational reasons. As such,ALLstudents areREQUIREDto turn in their cell phones in the calculator pockets provided according to their seat number while I'm taking attendance. Phones will remain visible to you the whole hour and no one will be allowed to leave the class until everyone's cell phone has been returned which will eliminate any losses.
OIf your cell phone is not in the pocket, a phone call will be made on the spot and a meeting will be scheduled with your parents/guardians. Also,you will lose your daily participation points and will receive an infraction.
oBy signing the syllabus agreement form, both you and your parents/guardians agree with the cell phone rule and the rest of the syllabus elements.
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Syllabus Agreement Form
Please return this sheet signed to Mrs. Bazzi by ______
I have read the Biology/ Honors Biology disclosure statement and understand what is expected of me:
· I know how to get on MiStar to check grades, or I will find out how this week.
· I will check grades for this class at least once a week.
· I will check the class`s iBlog every single day.
· I will inform Mrs. Bazzi if my family does not have or is making special arrangements for computer &/ internet use at home.
· I will follow the classroom phone rule.
Student`s name: ______Signature: ______
Parent`s name: ______Signature: ______
Parent`s email and phone number: ______
Did you and your parents sign up for Remind? __Yes __No
Date:______
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