Biology 1 First Quarter Syllabus

First Quarter Topics:

Topic 1:   Biochemistry 3.1 (no standard, basic overview of importance of
water only),  3.2, 3.3

Topic 2:   Circulation and Digestion- 47.1 (basic functions of heart and blood
vessels only- especially capillaries) 49.1, 49.2 (basic nutrients and digestive
system structures and functions; relate to major organic molecules from Topic
1)

Topic 3    Cell Structure and Function 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

Topic 4:   Cell Transport 5.1, 5.2 (Relate again to digestion, particularly
nutrient absorption)

Quarterly Common Exam

Common Grading
Parameters    

40% Tests

20% Quizzes

20% Lab/Field Activities

20% Homework/Classwork

Web Pages:

• This web page has your textbook, visual concepts, and online practice quizzes.
• url: my.hrw.com
• username: classical1
• password: biology

• This is the most useful Biology web page for high school students I have ever seen. She uses our textbook and is a wonderful resource. Here you can find powerpoints, chapter questions, quizzes, games, puzzles, study guides, web quests, and more!
• Main Page: Biology Junction
• Best page for us: Biology 1
• Powerpoints: Powerpoints