Biology

__ Standard Biology __ Instructor: Mrs. Chesman Room: 114 Phone: 333-5070 ext. 114 Planning: 2nd and 5th periods Email: Sandra.chesman@mnps.orgLunch: 3rd lunch

__ Grading __ 50% - tests 10% - labs 10% - quizzes 10% - notebook 10% - homework 10% - classwork __ Rules __ Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings Bring materials (notebook, pen, textbook) to class each day Use respectful and appropriate language Do not disrupt the teaching or learning environment Do not consume food or beverages (except water) in classroom __ Late Work/Make-up Work __ It is the responsibility of the student to make up missed work. The last 5 minutes of class will be allotted for previously absent students to receive make-up assignments from the teacher. Use the first 5-10 minutes to copy missed notebook notes from another classmate. Notebooks are graded at the end of each unit and missing notes will result in a lower notebook grade. __ Lab Fee = $10 __ Due immediately. The fee will be used for expendible lab supplies. __ Course Calendar __ August - Introduction to Biology August/September - Cell Structure and Function October - Cell Memebrane Transport November - Cellular Reproduction December - Photosynthesis and Respiration January - Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis February - Genetics March - Evolution and Diversity April - Interactions (Ecology) May - Review for Biology End-of-Course Exam