Syllabus

Bio Syllabus

I will be teaching the Access Points English and Science for grades 9-12th this year.  I will be teaching Biology in science which is one of the high school graduation requirements.

Course Information

Access English 1/2 & 3/4   course numbers 7910111 and 7910112

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an integrated study in reading, writing, speaking, listening and language across the curriculum.  

Content includes: Conventions of standard English, knowledge of language, vocabulary of acquisition and use, key ideas and details, range of reading and level of text complexity, comprehension and collaboration, text types and purposes, presentation of knowledge and ideas, production and distribution of writing, and English Language Arts.

Access Biology  course number 7920015

The purpose of this course is to teach students concepts of life science and apply them in a real world sense.

Content includes:  Organization and development of living organisms, diversity and evolution of living organisms, heredity and reproduction and interdependence.

Access H.O.P.E.  course number 7915015

The purpose of this course is to develop and enhance healthy behaviors that influence lifestyle choices and student health

 and fitness.

Content includes:  Health literacy responsible behavior, health education, health literacy responsible behavior, health literacy promotion, cognitive abilities, lifetime fitness, movement competency and responsible behaviors and values.