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IMPORTANT! Please check Biology Grade in Skyward.
Online Textbook: McGrawHill <- Link to instructions. Once logged in, be sure to click:
Tutoring: Eagle Hour (second half)
Conference Time: 10:00 – 10:45 am (4th Period). Available for after school conferences if needed (2:55-3:30).
Weekly Reminder: Students are to study some everyday.
Biology can be a challenging course, but with effort you can be successful and love biology!
I hope that when this year is over you will understand how exciting the world can be when looked at through the eyes of a scientist.
About the Course . . .
Biology means the study of life and will emphasize the basic structure and function of living things. Our content will center around the following units:
Fall Semester
Safety & Biology Introduction
Biochemistry
Cytology (Cells)
DNA & Cell Cycle
Mutations & Gene Expression
Viruses
Taxonomy & Classification
Spring Semester
Meiosis & Genetics
Energy & Botany
Ecology 1 & 2
Biodiversity (Evolution)
Body Systems
STAAR Review
Enrichment
Classroom Rules
- Be Prompt
- Be Prepared
- Be Productive
- Be Polite
- Be a Dawson Eagle
The following resources are below:
- Biology Syllabus for Mrs. Tipton's class
- Cheating Policy
- Biology Safety Agreement
- Biology Lab Safety Rules
- Remind 101 for Mrs. Tipton's class
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Biology Lab Safety Rules
Study for Safety Quiz. Remember, students must make a 90 or higher to participate in labs.
