Welcome to Biology

Over the next 18 weeks we will discover the meaning of life...well at least the way life functions on this planet. A portion of this course will involve classroom work and lecture; the other portion will involve laboratory projects either formally or informally. To be successful in this class you must be willing to try and willing to participate. I believe this will be an enjoyable class regardless of your feelings towards science.
-Mr. Webb
SCIENCE FEES:
There is a $35.00 science fee. This money is used for copies, instructional materials and lab supplies. PLEASE pay these fees. Whether paying in installments or all at once every bit helps.

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Red Bank High School
640 Morrison Springs Road
Chattanooga, TN 37415

Phone: 423-874-1900 ext. 2210
Fax: 423-874-1924
Email: webb_lushan@hcde.org

Biology

Mr. Webb

423-874-1900 ext. 2210
Webb_lushan@hcde.org

Biology

Class Description:
Biology is the study of life. We will explore life from the smallest unit, the cell, to the complete organism and how it functions on this planet. This course includes many labs experiences that demonstrate objectives to learn. Topics included in this course:
Cells
Interdependence
Flow of Matter and Energy
Water and Land Resources
Biodiversity and Change
Textbook: Glencoe: Biology, Alton Biggs, et al, 2010
Access to Online Textbook:
http://biologygmh.com
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Goals:
The student will understand that all living things are made up of cells and these cells carry out functions necessary for life.
The student will investigate that all life is interdependent and interacts with the environment.
The student will understand that matter cycles and energy flows through the biosphere.
The student will investigate mechanisms of reproduction and how heredity material is passed form parents to offspring.
The student will investigate how natural selection and environmental changes have influenced organisms to change over time.
The student will explore technology used in the field of biology.
Make-Up Work:
If a student misses class due to illness or other excused absence it is his/her responsibility to check with classmates for missing assignments. Teacher will assist students for materials or explanation of assignment ONLY if it cannot be obtained independently.

Late Work Policy:
It is student’s responsibility to ask in advance for work that will be missed during an excused absence. If a student has a documented excused absence, late work will be accepted for full credit upon returning to next class. Unexcused late work will be accepted as follows:
80% (Maximum Credit) Next school day
70% (Maximum Credit) All late work received 2 days after returning to school.
10 school day make up period on all missing work. Late work will not be accepted after 10 school days.
Lab Activities:
Student behavior in all labs is NON-NEGOTIABLE. Missed assignments due to unacceptable or unsafe behavior cannot be made up. Computer lab will be used for interactive explorations, independent research, interactive tutor assignments, and mid- term/final projects. Group lab and field experiments will also be utilized to explore biological topics.

Red Bank High School
640 Morrison Springs Road
Chattanooga, TN 37415

Phone: 423-874-1900 ext. 2210
Fax: 423-874-1924
Email: webb_lushan@hcde.org