5025y / 5028y-H 

Biology

Full Year / 1 Credit / Grade 9

Prerequisites: 

Biology 9: None

Biology 9 Honors: Teacher recommendation based on Q1 performance and grade (minimum  B+ and above)

Honors placement is finalized after Q1

Description

The Biology 9 course is designed to fulfill one year of the science requirement for graduation.  It is part of the ninth grade core requirements, and is also taken by transfer students who have not taken biology. Topics in the course include: biochemistry, cellular structures, cellular actions, DNA, cellular division, genetics, the theory of evolution, ecology, and classification.    

Assessment

Unit assessments (quizzes and tests), laboratory reports, content activities, research projects, and practice work.