LIFE SCIENCE

Course Outline
Mr. Yaw
20015-2016
TOPICS :
I. INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
A. The Nature of Science
B. Measurement and Data
C. Engineering, Technology, and Society
II. CELLS AND HEREDITY
A. Cells
B. Reproduction and Heredity
III. THE DIVERSITY OF LIVING THINGS
A. Life Over Time
B. Earth's Organisms
IV. ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
A. Interactions of Living Things
B. Earth's Biomes and Ecosystems
C. Earth's Resources
D. Human Impact on the Environment
V. The Human Body
A. Human body Systems
B. Human Health
MATERIALS :

-1 inch binder
-Colored Pencils

-Composition Notebook

-Loose Leaf Paper

-pens and pencils

HOMEWORK:
Independent practice of course material is the best way to see how well you understand it.
For this reason shorter, 10-15 minute homework assignments, will be given most nights.
Homework is a significant part of the course and important to your progress and
will be checked often.
Homework grades are determined as follows:
On time, complete and accurate
Turned in by the next day
Turned in on the 2nd day after
Any time after

Maximum of 100% credit

Maximum of 75% credit
Maximum of 50% credit
0%

If homework becomes a problem parents will be contacted. Students are responsible

for getting work missed when you are absent. The due date will only be extended 1 day
for each day absent. Coded grade sheets will be located on the bulletin board indicating
all assignments given and the scores earned on them, use these sheets to check your
progress. Remember that you alone control your success in this course.

LABORATORIES :
Science is very hands-on and requires the ability to think critically, analyze situations,
and solve problems. Therefore, we will conduct as many activities, laboratories, and
investigations as possible to explore the world of life science. Being absent for a lab or
activity does not excuse you from turning it in, they will be treated just like homework
assignments. It is the students responsibility to make up all missed work.
GRADING :
Your grade in this course will be determined by your success in the following areas:
-homework assignments
-preparation/participation points
-quizzes
-laboratory activities
-chapter tests
-final exam
CLASSROOM RULES :
The rule that will run our classroom is RESPECT. You will be required to demonstrate
respect for yourself, classmates, teachers, the classroom, and materials. You will have my
respect the moment you enter the room, I will expect the same from you.
DISCIPLINE:
Every week each student can receive a maximum of 16 preparation/participation points.
That turns in to 160 points every quarter. 8 of these points are earned by bringing the
necessary materials to class every day. The other 8 points are linked to positive
participation during class. Each student will begin every week with 4 orange cards for
being prepared and 4 yellow cards for good participation. Each card is worth 2 points.
Inappropriate behavior or lack of positive participation during class will cause you to lose
one of your cards, lowering your weekly point value. If all 4 yellow cards are lost, all 8
points are taken away and the student will be sent to the office. Repeatedly being late to
class will also result in a discipline referral to the office
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LETS HAVE A GREAT

YEAR!!!!
After going over the outline with your family return it, signed, to Mr. Yaw for your
first homerwork grade of the year.
I have read the course outline and expectations for Life Science.
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(student)

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(parent or guardian)

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