Honors Biology is designed for career-minded students planning to take AP science courses and furthering their education at a four-year university.  Students must be self-motivated learners who can quickly process the BIOZONE text, grasp concepts, and make relevant applications within the biology curriculum.  Honors Biology students will exhibit critical reading skills; will demonstrate exceptional writing skills; will streamline their learning through G Suite for Education; and will utilize laboratory methods to investigate the biological world.  Daily Chromebook use connects students to Google Classroom, EdPuzzle, Quizlet, GIZMOs, and daily Bell-Ringers.  Cooperative, inquiry-based activities and creative, computer-based simulations permit students to express their knowledge while collaborating with others.  Students who take this course will be scheduled to take the Biology Keystone Exam in May.

Topics include:  basic biological principles, the chemical basis for life, bioenergetics, homeostasis & transport, cell growth & reproduction, genetics, theory of evolution, and ecology.