Welcome to IB Biology!

with Mrs. Gray

What will we be learning over 2 whole years?!Cell Biology

• Introduction to Cells• Ultrastructure of Cells• Membrane Structure• Membrane Transport• The Origin of Cells• Cell division (Mitosis)

Molecular Biology•Molecules to Metabolism•Water•Carbohydrates and Lipids•Proteins and Enzymes•DNA and RNA•Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis

Genetics•Genes•Chromosomes•Mitosis and Meiosis•Inheritance•Genetic Modification

Ecology•Ecosystems•Energy Flow•Carbon, Nitrogen and (possibly) Phosphorus Cycling•Human Impact

Evolution and Biodiversity

•Evidence of Evolution•Natural Selection•Classification•Cladistics

Human Physiology• Digestion, Absorption, Nutrition and Functions of the Liver

(Digestive System)• The Blood System and Heart (Circulatory System)• Defense Against Infectious Diseases (Immune System)• Gas Exchange (Respiratory System)• Neurons and Synapses (Nervous System)• Hormones, Homeostasis and Reproduction (Endocrine

System)

Plant Biology

•Xylem and Phloem•Growth in Plants•Reproduction in Plants

Genetics and Evolution

•Inheritance and Karyotypes•Gene pools and Speciation

Animal (specifically Human) Physiology

• Antibody Production and vaccination•Movement (Muscular and Skeletal Systems)• The Kidney and Osmoregulation (Excretory System)• Sexual Reproduction

Neurobiology and Behavior

•Neural Development•The Human Brain•Perception and Stimuli (The Senses)

Class grading 

Students should expect a test after every section/unit is complete. The tests wills ALWAYS be announced.

•Tests– 35%•Quizzes– 5%•Classwork/Homework, etc– 30%•Labs/Activities, etc – 30%

•Final Exam/Project for IB I = 10% of term 4’s grade!

 

What do I need?

Bring everyday•Binder WITH PAPER•Lab Notebook•Pen/pencil/crayon/marker/etc…•Calculator (non-scientific is okay)

Cells Phones, etc…

• Cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc. are allowed in class. This is a privilege. Electronic etiquette is in effect. If they are on during tests, a lesson/lab when the teacher is speaking or you are searching a web site you should not be - you will lose the privilege.

Extra Help• 7:00 -7:45am M-F • 2:15- 3:00pm M,T,R,F

E-mail: gray.kimberly@westada.org

Phone: 208-350-4380 ext 1201

SUCCESS IS A

CHOICE!