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Honors Biology (Period 1)

Course Description

Welcome students and parents to a new school year! My name is Carina Gutierrez and I am a Science teacher at Hawthorne High school. I will be teaching Biology and I would like to share some information about the course, some of the policies/expectations for the classroom, and my contact information. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. I am looking forward to a great year!

 

Biology is a Science that studies living organisms. In this course, we will cover topics such as Cells, Anatomy, Genetics, Ecology and Evolution. The course is one-year and fulfills graduation requirements for Life Science.  

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Systems Project Evaluations

  • 1. What system did you choose and why?
    2. How is your system different from those at your table?
    3. How is your system similar to those at your table?
    4. Use the rubric, assign yourself a grade and rationale for why you deserve that grade?

Notebook 4 CHecklist

1. Agendas
2. Vocabulary Foldable
3. Nervous System Activities
4. 35-2 SQ4Rs (10)
5. 35-2 Notes
6. 35-3 SQ4Rs (10)
7. Nervous System Lab
8. 35-3 Notes (With Positive and Negative Feedback Loop Notes added)

Nervous System Vocabulary Foldable

  • 1. Specialized Cell
  • 2. Homeostasis
  • 3. Feedback Inhibition
  • 4. Neuron
  • 5. Cell Body
    • 6. Dendrite
    • 7. Axon
    • 8. Myelin Sheath
    • 9. Resting Potential
    • 10. Action Potential

Notebook 3

Notebook 3 due Friday
1. Ecology Vocabulary Foldable
2. Life or Death Decision
3. Agenda
4. SQ4Rs 3-1 (10Qs)
5. 3-1 Notes
6. 3-2 Notes
7. Pyramid Model
8. 3-3 Notes
9. 4-2 SQ4Rs (10)
10. Cycles Foldable
11. 4-2 Notes
12. Review WS (Sub)
13. Biodiversity Video (Bill Nye)