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Class Overview
This course is designed to stimulate reasoning and understanding of major biological topics and concepts. Students will develop basic biological concepts dealing with the chemical basis of life, cellular biology, energy systems, growth and division of cells, and special emphasis on nucleic acids and protein synthesis. Further topics will center on Mendelian genetics, human heredity, genetic engineering and recombinant DNA as well as organic variation and the evolution of life. Student laboratory sessions and projects are used to reinforce these topics. Students will take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) Biology) exam at the end of this course.
Class Supplies for Honors Biology
Individual/Personal School Supplies:
1-2 Composition Notebooks for LABS ONLY (no spiral notebooks for labs!)
Binder, folder, and spiral notebook/paper for class notes and handouts.
Pencils / Pens / Highlighters
Markers/Coloring pencils
3x5 Notecards
Optional: wired headphones
Collective Classroom Supplies:
1st and 3rd period please bring: TISSUE BOX(-ES)
4th and 5th period please bring: PAPER TOWEL ROLL(S)
6th period please bring: HAND SOAP BOTTLE
7th period please bring: DISH SOAP BOTTLE
REVIEW WEBSITES
Amoeba Sisters- YouTube video series with wonderful graphics
Biology Corner- Site including activities, notes, labs
Biology4Kids- Very general site, but quick quizzes
Bioman- Interactive quizzes and games
Bozeman Science- A teachers site with videos and explanations
HHMI- Explanations with animations and videos
PBS Learning- Crash Course videos and activities
ScienceGeek- This site has every concept broken down into online quizzes
StudyStack- Students can use flashcards already created (or create their own vocabulary cards) and then play a variety of games
Varsity Tutors- Flashcards
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