Grades 9 | 1.00 Credit | Level 2 | Course # 1512 |
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.