BIOLOGY I BIOLOGY I 2011 – 20122011 – 2012

Mr. D. MaassMr. D. Maass

dmaass@cdschools.orgdmaass@cdschools.org

541-1662 ext. 235541-1662 ext. 235

BiographyBiography 1988 Graduate of Bishop McDevitt H.S.1988 Graduate of Bishop McDevitt H.S. 1993 Millersville graduate (B.S. – Biology)1993 Millersville graduate (B.S. – Biology) 1995 Teacher Certification1995 Teacher Certification 1996 –First teaching job in Waynesboro1996 –First teaching job in Waynesboro 1998 – First year teaching at CDEHS1998 – First year teaching at CDEHS 2005 – M.Ed.Admin and Principal Certification 2005 – M.Ed.Admin and Principal Certification

from Shippensburg Univ.from Shippensburg Univ. 2011 – M.S. – Biology from Shippensburg Univ.2011 – M.S. – Biology from Shippensburg Univ. Grew-up in CDSD and currently reside in East’s Grew-up in CDSD and currently reside in East’s

part of the Districtpart of the District Married to a CDEHS graduate (Class of ‘89)Married to a CDEHS graduate (Class of ‘89) Four wonderful daughters; 3 go to Rutherford Four wonderful daughters; 3 go to Rutherford

Elem.Elem.

Behavioral ExpectationsBehavioral Expectations

Follow district’s Code Follow district’s Code of Conduct (see of Conduct (see posted School Wide posted School Wide Expectations)Expectations)

Respect is keyRespect is key– For SelfFor Self– For OthersFor Others– For PropertyFor Property

Be in seat and ready Be in seat and ready to learn when the bell to learn when the bell ringsrings

Bring required class Bring required class materials (no going to materials (no going to locker)locker)

Listen and follow the Listen and follow the teacher’s instructions teacher’s instructions the first timethe first time

Get assignments done Get assignments done and turned-in on-timeand turned-in on-time

Grading Scale: WeightedGrading Scale: Weighted

Based on 100%Based on 100% 60%60% the grade is based on your the grade is based on your quizzes/ testsquizzes/ tests 20%20% the grade is based on your the grade is based on your classworkclasswork 10%10% the grade is based on your the grade is based on your homeworkhomework 5%5% of your grade is based on your being of your grade is based on your being

prepared for classprepared for class (materials & (materials & behaviorbehavior)) 5%5% of the grade is based on of the grade is based on class class

participationparticipation

Extra credit may be given to a student Extra credit may be given to a student ONLYONLY if they have completed all of their if they have completed all of their other assignments.other assignments.

Any Any blankblank on the grade sheet equals a on the grade sheet equals a missed assignment that can still receive missed assignment that can still receive full credit if completed.full credit if completed.

NHINHI = Not Handed In (will not get full = Not Handed In (will not get full credit when turned-in)credit when turned-in)

AA = Absent when assigned or collected = Absent when assigned or collected (can still receive full credit)(can still receive full credit)

EE = Excused from assignment (no harm = Excused from assignment (no harm or help to overall grade)or help to overall grade)

Biology I Pilot ProgramBiology I Pilot Program Same curriculum as all Biology I Same curriculum as all Biology I

classesclasses Most resources, including textbook, Most resources, including textbook,

are onlineare online Use netbooks and Moodle 2.0 as Use netbooks and Moodle 2.0 as

tools to deliver course contenttools to deliver course content Still do hand-on labsStill do hand-on labs Course is designed to be accessed Course is designed to be accessed

anywhere where internet is available.anywhere where internet is available.

UnitUnit Content of StudyContent of Study

11 What is Biology – IntroductionWhat is Biology – Introduction Scientific MethodScientific Method Characteristics of LifeCharacteristics of Life

22 Chemistry of LifeChemistry of Life Organic CompoundsOrganic Compounds Enzymes Enzymes Properties of Water Properties of Water

33 Cellular Structure and FunctionCellular Structure and Function Structure and FunctionStructure and Function Intracellular TransportIntracellular Transport Extracellular TransportExtracellular Transport

44 Energy of LifeEnergy of Life PhotosynthesisPhotosynthesis Cellular RespirationCellular Respiration

55 Cell CycleCell Cycle Mitosis & CytokinesisMitosis & Cytokinesis MeiosisMeiosis

Midterms – January 18 -19Midterms – January 18 -19

UnitUnit Content of StudyContent of Study

66 Molecular BiologyMolecular Biology Protein Synthesis (DNA -> RNA -> Protein)Protein Synthesis (DNA -> RNA -> Protein)

77 Genetics & HeredityGenetics & Heredity InheritanceInheritance Mendelian GeneticsMendelian Genetics

88 Human Genetics & BiotechnologyHuman Genetics & Biotechnology Recombinant DNARecombinant DNA Genetically modified foodsGenetically modified foods Stem cellsStem cells

99 Evolution Evolution Life: From the First Organism OnwardLife: From the First Organism Onward The Theory of EvolutionThe Theory of Evolution

1010 EcologyEcology• The Principles of EcologyThe Principles of Ecology• Communities and PopulationsCommunities and Populations

Final ReviewFinal Review

FINAL Exams - JUNE 5 - 6FINAL Exams - JUNE 5 - 6