Mr. Misra's Science. 

Biology is a laboratory science course that investigates the relationship between structure and function from molecules to organisms and systems, the interdependence and interactions of biotic and abiotic components of the environment, and mechanisms that maintain continuity and lead to changes in populations over time Students explore biological concepts through an inquiry approach. Embedded standards for Inquiry, Technology & Engineering, and Mathematics are taught in the context of the content standards for Cells, Interdependence, Flow of Matter and Energy, Heredity, and Biodiversity and Change.

 

Objectives:

• Development of necessary problem-solving skills using the scientific process.

• To understand the fundamentals of Biology and their application in everyday life.

Grade calculation

Labs/Projects/research papers:                                          50%

Class participation:                                                                15%

Homework:                                                                             10%

Quizzes:                                                                                   15%

Examination:                                                                           10%

 

Make-up or late work:

Late work is not acceptable under normal circumstances. In some unavoidable situations like illness late work can be accepted at the teacher's discretion for 60%-90% of the credit.

 

Scientific method:

This section of the year plan is meant to be taught throughout the year, as a part of each unit.

 

Units

• The cell

• Genetics

• History of Biological diversity

• Ecology