Biology

Biology

PLC Team Members:

  • Adam Wallace

  • Jesse Craig

  • Cara Syers

  • Sarah McGeorge

  • Emily Langill

Course Teachers

  • Jesse Craig

  • Emily Langill

  • Sarah McGeorge

  • Cara Syers

  • Adam Wallace


*Note* Some teachers participate in multiple PLC teams due to teaching several different courses.

2021-2022 Goal:

Biology PLC Goal: First semester, students learn about each of our five biology themes (Homeostasis, Cell Reproduction, Protein Synthesis, Natural Selection, Cell Energy) in detail. Second semester, students are asked to apply their understanding of these themes as we examine interactions between organisms and the environment. During second semester, 100% of students will monitor and improve their ability to think critically, connect and apply the five biology themes through self-reflection and interventions.

Prioritized Standards:

Norms:

  • Show up on time

  • Shut down negative talk/ Keep things positive

  • Be open minded

  • Always do what is best for kids

  • No phones

  • Be engaged/ Don’t work on other things

Heavy Norms:

For each learning target within the unit:

  • Develop a CFA that evaluates the learning target.

  • Discuss results at the following PLC meeting.

  • Develop an enrichment opportunity for students that do not meet proficiency of the learning target.