2017-2018 El Dorado High School International Baccaluareate Program

IB BIOLOGY HL SENIOR SYLLABUS 2017-2018 | EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL| INTERNATIONAL BACCALUAREATE PROGRAM

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Instructor Email, Extension, Conference Tutoring Hours

Mrs. Amber Berestein [email protected] Monday and Wednesday mornings at 915-937-3492 8:00 a.m., or any day after school with request. 6th period 1:35-2:20 GENERAL INFORMATION

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The second year of IB Biology involves connecting the main ideas from last year to more applications in the new material. We focus on application and interruption of processes, more in depth human and animal physiology , and more individual work with the IA. The IB Biology Options (Option A, Option B) will be completed this year. Attention and time will also be given to preparing for the IB exams, which consist of Paper 1( Multiple choice questions), Paper 2( Data base questions: interpreting given information and relating it to previous knowledge) and Paper 3 (Extended response). http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/sciences/biology/

EXPECTATIONS AND GOALS

This course is also challenging for students. Students must continue their learning to process, assimilate and organize their information at a much faster pace. Students will continue very good study habits as well as thorough test preparation, and will learn to form productive study groups with their peers. Students will continue to come prepared to class with their materials, complete homework as assigned, and participate in class activities and labs. Students will have a respectful and responsible attitude with their teachers and classmates. Work should be turned in on time and should be complete. Deadlines are of special importance this year. IA due dates are set by IB and are not negotiable.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Class Notebook with pockets for hand-outs

Pens, pencils, highlighters

Internet access for on-line supplemental videos and tutorials ( available on campus)

REQUIRED TEXT

HL Biology 2nd Edition Textbook, Damon, McGonegal, Tosto, Ward

Biology Course Companion 2014 Edition Textbook, Allott, Mindorff

FIRST 9 WEEKS

UNIT TITLE OBJECTIVE(S) ADDITIONAL PROJECT/ASSESSMENT MATERIALS DESCRIPTION

Option A:  Modification of neurons Video Supplements Qsets as assigned, DBQs as Neurobiology and starts in the earliest given for all Units assigned, quizzes, tests and labs Behavior for all units. stages of embryogenesis Reading Supplements and continues to the given for all Units. final years of life  The parts of the brain specialize in different functions.  Living organisms are able to detect changes in the environment  *Behavioral patterns can be inherited or learned.  Communications between neurons can be altered through the manipulation of the release and reception of chemical messengers.  Natural selection favors specific types of behavior.

Topic 9: Plant  Structure and function Biology are correlated in the xylem of plants.  Transport in the phloem of plants.  Plants adapt their growth to environmental conditions.  Reproduction in flowering plants is influenced by the biotic and abiotic environment.

UNIT TITLE OBJECTIVE(S) ADDITIONAL PROJECT/ASSESSMENT MATERIALS DESCRIPTION

SECOND 9 WEEKS

UNIT TITLE OBJECTIVES ADDITIONAL PROJECT/ASSESSMENT MATERIALS DESCRIPTION

Topic 6, Topic 11:  Sexual reproduction Sexual Reproduction involves the development and fusion of haploid gametes

Topic 11: The  All animals excrete Kidney nitrogenous waste products, and some animals also balance water and solute concentrations.

Topic 6, Topic 11:  The human body has Immunity structures and processes that resist continuous threat of invasion by pathogens.  Immunity is based on recognition of self and destruction of foreign material.

THIRD 9 WEEKS

Option B:  Microorganisms can be Biotechnology and used and modified to Bioinformatics perform industrial processes.  Crops can be modified to increase yields and to obtain novel products.  Biotechnology can be used in the prevention and mitigation of contamination from

industrial, agricultural, and municipal waste.  Biotechnology can be used in diagnosis and treatment of disease.  Bioinformatics is the use of computers to analyze sequence data in biological research.

IA * Perfect individual inquiry lab to send to IB for evaluation.

FOURTH 9 WEEKS

Preparation for IB Biology Exams

IB INTERNAL ASSESSMENT DEADLINES

Deadline IA Item

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES