SYLLABUS FOR BIOLOGY 1
Text: Biology by Nowicki, Holt McDougal
[The following information represents an approximate time schedule. Some chapters will be combined into one test. Class disruptions and weather-related disruptions may affect the schedule.]
FIRST SIX-WEEKS SOL Covered:
UNIT 1: Introducing Biology
Chapter 1 - Biology in the 21st Century BIO.1 a-l
Chapter 2 - Chemistry of Life BIO.1, .2 a-c
UNIT 2: Cells
Chapter 3 - Cell Structure and Function BIO.1, .3 a-e
SECOND SIX-WEEKS
Chapter 4 - Cells and Energy BIO.1, .3d
Chapter 5 - Cell Growth and Division BIO.1, 5a
UNIT 3 Genetics
Chapter 6 - Meiosis and Mendel BIO.1, .5 b
Chapter 7 - Extending Mendelian Genetics BIO.1, 5 b,c,d,f
THIRD SIX-WEEKS
Chapter 8 - From DNA to Proteins BIO.1, .5 e,g,h Chapter 9 - Frontiers of Biotechnology BIO.1, .5j
UNIT 4 Evolution
Chapter 10 - Principles of Evolution BIO.1,.7 a-e
Chapter 11 - The Evolution of Populations BIO.1, .7b-d
Chapter 12 - The History of Life BIO.1,.6b,.5f,.7a
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMS
FOURTH SIX-WEEKS
UNIT 6: Classification and Diversity
Chapter 17 - The Tree of Life BIO.1,.6.a.c-e
Chapter 18 - Viruses and Prokaryotes BIO.1, .4 a-c,e-f
Chapter 19 - Protists and Fungi BIO.1,.4 a-c,e
UNIT 7: Plants
Chapter 20- Plant Diversity BIO.1,.4 a-c,e
Chapter 21- Plant Structure and Function BIO.1,.4 a-c,e
Chapter 22 - Plant Growth, Reproduction and Response BIO.1,.4 a-c,e
FIFTH SIX-WEEKS
UNIT 8: Animals
Chapter 23 - Invertebrate Diversity BIO.1, .4
Chapter 24 - A Closer Look at Arthropods BIO.1, .4
Chapter 25 - Vertebrate Diversity BIO.1, .4
Chapter 26 - A Closer Look at Amniotes BIO.1, .4
Chapter 27 - Animal Behavior BIO.1, .4,.7c
UNIT 5: Ecology
Chapter 13 - Principles of Ecology BIO.1, .8 a-e
Chapter 14- Interactions in Ecosystems BIO.1, .8 a-e
SIXTH SIX-WEEKS
Chapter 15 - The Biosphere BIO.1, .8 a-e
Chapter 16 - Human Impact on Ecosystems BIO.1, .8 a-e
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The following unit material is not on Virginia’s SOL test and will be covered as time permits:
Unit 9: Human Biology
Chapter 28 - Human Systems and Homeostasis BIO.1, .4d
Chapter 29 - Nervous and EndocrineSystems BIO.1, .4d
Chapter 30 - Respiratory and Circulatory Systems BIO.1, .4d
Chapter 31 - Immune System and Disease BIO.1, .4d
Chapter 32 - Digestive and Excretory Systems BIO.1, .4d
Chapter 33 - Protection, Support and Movement BIO.1, .4d
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMS
Any student who passes the SOL Test may be exempt from the Final Exam and will receive a 90 for the exam grade for passing, or a 100 for the exam grade for an advanced score.