Welcome to Mrs. McDowell's Biology Page!

West Hills Wolf Pack
 
We are one, we are the pack!
 
    
 
 
  

Topics We Will Cover in Biology

Introduction to Biology & Science
Genetics & DNA
Ecology
Energy & Enzymes
Cells
Classification & Evolution
Human Body Systems
 
       

Outside Adventure Information

Be sure to refer to the handout you received in class for each semester's specific requirements - there may be changes! Remember to make sure they are BIOLOGY related and that you follow all of the requirements on your handout.
 

Semester 1 Due Dates:
Outside Adventure #1: Wednesday, October 28th
Outside Adventure #2: Wednesday, January 6th
Last Day for Extra Credit Outside Adventures: January, 15th


   
 
Some Fundraising Walks / Runs

San Diego Heart Walk 9/19/09

http://www.sdheartwalk.org/

 

Walk Now for Autism 9/26/09

http://www.walknowforautism.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=304391

 

San Diego Brain Tumor Walk/Fun Run 9/26/2009

http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BTW_SD_Homepage

 

Aids Walk & Run  San Diego 9/27/09

http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=312098

 

Sea World & You Family Walk for Rady Children’s Hospital 10/3/09

http://www.inmotionevents.com/events/SeaWorld_Shamu___You_Family_Walk_for_Rady_Children_s.htm

 

Walk on the Wild Side at San Diego Zoo 10/10/09

http://sdzoo.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1050&pg=entry

 

Buddy Walk (Down Syndrome) 10/17/09

http://www.dsasdonline.org/

 

Walk to Fight Diabetes 10/17/09

http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOut5510180102?pg=entry&fr_id=6460

 

Memory Walk (Alzheimer’s) 10/24/09

http://www.kintera.org/FAF/home/default.asp?ievent=299215

 

Cerebral Palsy No limits Walk 10/24/09

http://nolimitswalksd.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=306053

 

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 11/1/09

http://www.komensandiego.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/

 

Light the Night Walk (Leukemia & Lymphoma) 11/20/09 (evening)

http://www.lightthenight.org/what/

 

Give thanks. Walk. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 11/21/09 (Carlsbad)

https://waystohelp.stjude.org/sjVPortal/public/event/page/displayEventPage.do?eventId=61261&programId=601

 

Father Joe's Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk (raise money ft feed those in need)11/26/09

http://www.thanksgivingrun.org/2009/index.html

 

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis 12/12/09

http://jinglebellrunsandiego.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=316227


Some Fun Field Trips
Sea World
San Diego Zoo
Wild Animal Park
Balboa Park Museums
Birch Aquariup at Scripps
Chula Vista Nature Center


Research Project Ideas
Think of something biology-related that interests you or that is important to you. Some ideas could be cancer, diabetes, heart disease, allergies, your favorite biome, your favorite species...The options are endless!
 
Book Report
 
   

     

Biology Unit Lists & Calendars (Packet Cover Sheets)

 

Important Dates in Biology

Also see calendars in links above.

Wednesday, October 28: Outside Adventure #1 Due
 

Online Grades

Check your Grades and Upcoming Due Dates online at mygradebook.com
 
Your classword & password was passed out in class on Thursday, 10/1. If you or your parents / guardians lose the password, just email me!

Tutoring / After School Makeup Work

I am available most Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and if needed, Fridays after 7th period if students need:
 
1. to make up or retake tests
2. to make up absent work
3. extra help
4. extra time on assignments
5. help organizing packets
7. something else?
 

Bio Success

Who: Every student is invited, but students who need extra help getting their packet organized and/or complete are those who should attend. On the other hand, students who are very organized can come in and help students who are not!

What: Extra time available outside of class in order to provide assistance or time to students who need it.

When: During lunch or after 7th period, or as needed by students (during tutoring time), but officially offered about 4 days before a test / packet due date.

Where: In S1 (Mrs. McDowell’s Classroom)

Why: Extra credit & extra help!



My Family

Tyler & John, Wrecks, Zoie