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Grade Biology Syllabus
September 3 October 3
Anatomy
Ratios
Skeleton and Form
Quantitative and Qualitative descriptions
Comparative anatomy

Heart, Blood and Circulation
Cycle of the heartbeat
Form of the heart
Oxygen and the blood
Blood cells
Exercise physiology
Lungs

Muscular System and Autonomic System
Muscular form
Muscular activity
Movement
Sympathetic/Parasympathetic
Smooth muscle

Grading
Main lesson book 50%
Drafts 15%
Class participation 25%
Quiz 10%

1 draft is due each of the 3 weeks. Each will be turned in the day after it is
assigned. Late drafts are worth half credit.

Main lesson books are due October 3 at the beginning of class. Main lesson
books will have essays for each day of class. The subjects will be listed at the
end of each lesson.

Extensions are granted only when requested 2 days before books are due in
writing. Contact for Mr. Cavin is at wade.cavin@portlandwaldorf.org.