Course Description- this course explores topics including:

The Nature of Life – the science of biology and the scientific method.

Ecology – the biosphere, ecosystems and populations, human impact on the planet.

Cells – structure and function, growth and division, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration.

Genetics – introduction to genetics, genetic inheritance, DNA and RNA, genetic mutations.

Evolution – Darwin’s theory of evolution, evolution of populations, history of life.

Course Goals and Objectives

1. To motivate, instruct, and excite students about the field and process of science
2. To help students appreciate the beauty, order, and connections found in the natural world
3. To demonstrate the everyday applications of science to students’ lives
4. To actively involve students in their study of science
5. To encourage students to use higher order processing and critical thinking skills
6. To assist students to think in an organized manner about problems they encounter
7. To provide students with an appreciation for the history of science as a human endeavor

Biology Symbaloo A great resource of tools to help students learn about various course topics.

LtoJ Vocabulary Words These are the terms you will need to know this year in Biology.