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Please give three examples for each term defined.
Videos must be 1/2 page in length each. "expand your ideas if necessary"
Add a thinking map to the bottom of each video.
ANTELOPE VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
COURSE CONTRACT
Instructor:________________________________________ Date Assigned:
Credits granted upon completion: A completed assignment is due each week and is equivalent to 5 instructional days of work. Ten (10) credits will be earned upon successful completion of all assignments and a grade of 60% or better on each test.
Course Goals:
The student will meet the State Department of Education's requirement for one year of Life Science.
The student will be directed toward an understanding of the facts and principles in the biological sciences.
The student will understand the structure and function of cells and cellular components.
The student will understand the reproductive systems of plants and animals.
The student will understand the process of photosynthesis.
The student will understand the principles of genetics.
The student will understand the theories of evolution and ecology.
Method of evaluation:
1. Teacher observation and review of student work.
2. Quizzes and tests (mastery level 60% or better).
Description of major learning activities and /or study materials:
Textbook and study materials: BIOLOGY: Prentice Hall, 2002
Computer based instructional opportunity: Apex Online Curriculum
Supplemental audiovisual instructional support:
Note: All school resources needed for completion of assignments are available to Independent Study students.
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Assignment Description
Unit 1
Read Chapters 1 and 2 completely. Answer all Section Assessments EXCLUDING Critical Thinking.
At the end of each chapter, complete the Chapter Assessment section, Reviewing Content and Understanding Concepts, and the Standardized Test Prep section.
Take exam and turn in all homework on test date
Unit 2
Read Chapters 3, 4, 5. Answer all Section Assessments EXCLUDING Critical Thinking.
At the end of each chapter, complete the Chapter Assessment section, Reviewing Content and Understanding Concepts, and the Standardized Test Prep section.
Take exam and turn in all homework on test date.
Unit 3
Read Chapters 7, 8, 10. Answer all Section Assessments EXCLUDING Critical Thinking.
At the end of each chapter, complete the Chapter Assessment section, Reviewing Content and Understanding Concepts, and the Standardized Test Prep section.
Take exam and turn in all homework on test date.
Unit 4
Read Chapters 11, 12, 13 completely. Answer all Section Assessments EXCLUDING Critical Thinking.
At the end of each chapter, complete the Chapter Assessment section, Reviewing Content and Understanding Concepts, and the Standardized Test Prep section.
Take exam and turn in all homework on test date
Unit 5
Read Chapters 15, 17, 18 completely. Answer all Section Assessments EXCLUDING Critical Thinking.
At the end of each chapter, complete the Chapter Assessment section, Reviewing Content and Understanding Concepts, and the Standardized Test Prep section.
Take exam and turn in all homework on test date.
Unit 6
Read Chapters 19, 20, 21 completely. Answer all Section Assessments EXCLUDING Critical Thinking.
At the end of each chapter, complete Chapter Assessment section, Reviewing Content and Understanding Concepts, and the Standardized Test Prep section. Take exam.
Unit 7
Read Chapters 22, 23, 24 completely. Answer all Section Assessments EXCLUDING Critical Thinking.
At the end of each chapter, complete Chapter Assessment section, Reviewing Content and Understanding Concepts, and the Standardized Test Prep section. Take exam.
Unit 8
Read Chapters 26, 27, 28 completely. Answer all Section Assessments EXCLUDING Critical Thinking.
At the end of each chapter, complete Chapter Assessment section, Reviewing Content and Understanding Concepts, and the Standardized Test Prep section. Take exam.
Unit 9
Read Chapters 30, 31, 32 completely. Answer all Section Assessments EXCLUDING Critical Thinking.
At the end of each chapter, complete Chapter Assessment section, Reviewing Content and Understanding Concepts, and the Standardized Test Prep section. Take exam.
Unit 10
Read Chapters 38, 39, 40 completely. Answer all Section Assessments EXCLUDING Critical Thinking.
At the end of each chapter, complete Chapter Assessment section, Reviewing Content and Understanding Concepts, and the Standardized Test Prep section. Take exam.