Mr. Coleman                                              Biology                                  September 2025

Biology G Block                                         Google Classroom Code:        y3hgfiag

Course Syllabus

This course is the second year of a two-level program designed to meet state standards for high school Biology. It continues to introduce students to the scientific process of posing and testing hypotheses. Students will study the chemistry of life, the structure and functions of cells, genetics, and anatomy. A solid understanding of these processes will allow students to make informed decisions about their health and the health of the planet. Instruction will involve classroom lessons, demonstrations, discussions, and laboratory work.

Course Outline

Unit One:                Atoms and the Periodic Table                         Quarter 1

Unit Two:                Bonding                                                 Quarter 1

Unit Three:                Chemical Reactions                                         Quarter 1

Unit Four:                Organic Molecules                                        Quarter 2

Unit Five:                DNA Structure and Function                        Quarter 2

Unit Six:                Transcription and Translation                         Quarter 2

Unit Seven:                Photosynthesis                                         Quarter 3

Unit Eight:                Cellular Respiration                                         Quarter 3

Unit Nine:                Evolution                                                Quarter 4

Unit Ten:                Classification                                                Quarter 4

Grading System

50%         Formative Assessments                Classwork, Notes, Edpuzzles, Projects/Activities

30%        Summative Assessments                Word of the Day Quizzes, Study Guides, Labs

20%        Participation                                Daily Points (up to 3 per day)

Missed Work

Any missed work must be made up within one week of the end of each Unit.