Biology
The Web of Life
2nd Trimester
 
Course Syllabus  
Honors Science Notebook, Grading Rubric, Notebook Expectations, Honors Biology Science Project Proper Lab Form, Lab Grading Rubric, Lab Safety
Week
 Discussion Notes Lab Activities
01
Mar.17
 The Theory of Evolution

Far Flung Fossils
Fossils as Clues to Ancient Continents

02
Mar.24
 The History of Life Fossil Identification
Do Fossils Show Change?
03
Mar.31
 Geologic History
 		Geologic History
Population Genetics - Natural Selection
04
Apr.7
 Biochemical Evolution
and Classification 		Biochemical Evidence for Evolution
Classification
05
Apr.14
 MidTerm Exam
Unit Notebook Due
Mammal Skull Identification
Notebook Grading Rubric
06
Apr.28
 Anatomy and Physiology
Amphibians, Frog Dissection,
External Anatomy,
 Integumentary System , Mouth Dissection
07
May 5
 Muscles and Internal Anatomy Muscle Dissection
08
May 12

Internal Anatomy and Skeletal System

Digestive System Dissection Circulatory/Respiratory Dissection
Reproductive/Urinary System

09
May 19
 Brain
Mid Term Exam - Lab Practical
Unit Notebook Due 		Skeletal System
Brain and Nervous System
Notebook Grading Rubric
10
May 26
 Biomes Multimedia Projects
 Biomes Webquest
11
June 2
 Biomes Oral Presentations Terrestrial Biomes
Fresh Water Biomes
Marine Biomes
12
June 9
 Final Exam
Unit Notebooks Due		 Final Exam Review
Biomes Notebook