Zoology     Syllabus

7th Hour - Ms. Breann Nichols      

Room 11

217.742.3151 Ext.212         

bnichols@winchesterschools.net  

This course discusses the branch of biology that deals with animals and animal life, including the study of the structure, physiology, development, and classification of animals. Some of the topics discussed include the classification of animals, invertebrates, including sponges, flatworms, mollusks, insects, arthropods, and echinoderms, and vertebrates, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.  

Completion of this course will incorporate several modes of learning.

• Notes - binder/notebook checks, Virtual Interactive Notebooks

• Daily Bell Ringer Questions

• Homework 

• Labs/projects/activities 

• Tests & Quizzes

• This will then be consolidated with the final exam, which is weighted at 20%.

Notes  

• Teacher presentations - TAKE NOTES – effort you put in is the result you get out. 

• Binder checks at the midterm and end of term

Homework - 

• Students will fill in a digital notebook in the google classroom over the course of each of the three chapters. 

  • Progress will be monitored and a grade will be given at the end of each chapter

  • Each notebook is worth 50-80 points 

Tests & Quizzes  - 10-100 points each; 

• Vocabulary - handed out at the beginning of the chapter and quizzes at the end. 

• Mini-quizzes - assess a specific skill. 

• Tests are given at the end of each chapter, unless otherwise noted, and include matching, multiple choice, short answers, and problem solving.

• I do not grade on a curve

• Semester Exams are cumulative but will be more weighted to material from the end of the term

Labs/Projects –5 pt./day unless otherwise noted (usually 10 – 15 points total)

• Lab reports need to be completed and turned in for full credit. 

• There are 9 dissections over the course of the semester which are completed in groups 

Extra Credit – Given throughout the semester 

Classroom Rules -When in doubt, rules and discipline set by the student handbook will be defaulted to.

1. I will complete all assignments

2. I will not plagiarize, cheat, or copy from any source.

3. I will follow directions the first time they are given.

4. Eyes front and no talking while the teacher is talking.

5. I will clean up if I make a mess.

6. I will treat others the way I want to be treated.

7. I will use appropriate language 

If you choose to break a rule:

• Verbal Warning

• Detention

• Office referral

Severe Disruption: Student sent immediately to office.

Late Work Policy - Work submitted on due date has a potential for 100% of points. 

1. All late work will be put into the gradebook as a zero

2. Students will ONLY  have the opportunity to make up those missed assignments for full credit the week of each chapter unit

3. If the missing assignment is from an unexcused absence it will remain a zero

4. After the Unit test missing assignments will remain zeroes in the gradebook

Zoology Curriculum (Subject to change due to pacing)

• Classification 

• Unit 1 – Invertebrates 

  • Introduction to Animals 

  • Sponges,

  • Cnidarians 

  • Flatworms

  • Roundworms

  • Mollusks

  • Annelids 

  • Arthropods 

  • Insects 

  • Echinoderms

  •  Invertebrate Chordates 

• Unit 2 – Vertebrates 

  • Fishes 

  • Amphibians 

  • Reptiles 

  • Birds 

  • Mammals