To get started in the class, please review the Syllabus.

The course syllabus outlines the basic content of the course and details what you need to know to be successful this year. As this course progresses, please refer to the syllabus when you need information about the course, such as 'How am I being graded?' and 'How do I contact my instructor?'.

The class is structured around two distinct areas: the classroom and the laboratory. We will study class topics in depth at our desks and then perform an experiment at the laboratory bench to helps us to more deeply explore that topic.

Content specific links and assignments are linked below as well as on the Modules Page.

Read the Laboratory Overview page. We will spend a lot of time in the lab this year!

Remember:

We will be digging in and discussing these topics in the classroom and in the lab
Pay attention to assignment details and project due dates and deadlines

Remember:

Unit 1: Introduction to the Laboratory

Pre-Class Reading - http://www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-Biology-Concepts/section/1.0/ Sections 1.2-1.6

Post-Class Quiz - What is a Laboratory Notebook

At the Laboratory Bench

What Is A Lab Notebook And What Goes In One?

Safety in Science - Symbols

Using Your Microscope

Unit 2: Introduction to the Scientific Method

Pre-Class Reading - http://www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-Chemistry-Second-Edition/section/1.2/

Pre-Class Reading - http://www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-Biology/section/1.1/

Post-Class Discussion - When you think of biology what is the first thing that comes to mind?

Post-Class Quiz - Tools and Measurements

At the Laboratory Bench

Exploring the Scientific Method

Tools and Measurements

Assignment - Lab Notebook Assessment

Unit 3: Logical Fallacies and Science

Pre-Class Reading - http://www.ck12.org/na/StructuralFallacies-1/lesson/Structural-Fallacies/

Pre-Class Reading - http://www.ck12.org/na/Content-Fallacies-1/lesson/Content-Fallacies/

Post-Class Discussion -Science in News Media

Post-Class Discussion - Identify the Fallacy

Project- Logical Fallacy Project

At the Laboratory Bench

Lab time will be used to work on in your lab group on the following project: Logical Fallacy Project

Unit 4: Ecology

Pre-Class Reading - http://www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-Biology-Concepts/section/6.0/ Sections 6.1 through 6.11

Post-Class Quiz - Biomes

Project - Biome travel guide (brochure or video)

At the Laboratory Bench

Virtual Lab

Assignment - Lab Notebook Assessment