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LIFE SCIENCE
INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Yvette Sharrow
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://websites.pdesas.org/ysharrow/default.aspx
TEXTBOOK: Life iScience, Glencoe
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVE: Life Science is a full year course that involves the study of
living things, their composition, how they grow, how they function and how they interact with other living
organisms and their environment. Many different techniques are used to investigate and study Life
Science. Some of these techniques include discussion, note taking, making observations, conducting
experiments, forming hypotheses and theories, working with scientific instruments, dissecting and making
deductions and drawing conclusions.
DETERMINATION OF GRADES: Grades are based on notebook checks, class assignments, homework
assignments, quizzes, tests, webquests, and participation coupons. There will be no extra credit, instead
you can use participation coupons to improve your grade. For a detailed explanation of my grading system
as well as my policy on work that was missed due to absence from school please refer to the attached
sheet, “Grading System”.
TIME AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE HELP: I’m available during Enrichment or Flex period, as well as
After student dismissal until 3:00. I can also be
reached between 1:30 – 2:00 for parental contact.
CLASSROOM RESPONSIBILIES AND CONSEQUENCES:
Students will…
1. Complete all classwork and homework.
2. Raise their hand and be recognized before speaking.
3. Be on time for class.
4. Ask permission before leaving their seat.
5. Inquire about and complete all assignments when absent from class.
6. Bring all required materials to class. (textbook, pencil, and notebook)
7. Abide by and obey all rules and policies in the student handbook.
Note: Cheating - as mentioned in the student handbook, will result in a zero, whether it is
homework or a test. There will be no makeup work. If you are copying someone’s homework
both of you will be given a zero.
Second Offense – You will receive a zero on the assignment or test, and your parents will be
notified as well as Mr. DeAngelo and/or Dr. McGalla and you will be given a detention.
Third Offense – will be handled by the principal and the school district.
Homework Detention:
When a student misses 3 assignments their name will be posted on the Homework
Detention board on Monday and will have until Wednesday at 1:30 to make up their
missed assignments. If the assignments are not made up they will have a detention
on Thursday to make up their work.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Life Science Notebook and paper are provided at the beginning of the
course; a pencil will be needed as well. The Life iScience textbook will be
needed on days that the Book sign is posted. A pen and Crayola colored
pencils (12 pk) are recommended.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED AND TIMELINE:
(Please note this timetable is subject to change
Nature of Science - Scientific Explanations
2 weeks
Understanding Science, Measurement and Scientific Tools
Chapter 1 – Classifying and Exploring Life
2 weeks
Characteristics of Life, Classifying Organisms, and Exploring Life
Chapter 2 – Cell Structure and Function
3 weeks
Cells and Life, the Cell, Moving Cellular Material, Cells and Energy
Chapter 3 – From a Cell to an Organism
3 weeks
The Cell Cycle and Cell Division and Levels of Organization
Chapter 4 – Reproduction of Organisms
2 weeks
Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis, Asexual Reproduction
Chapter 5 – Genetics
2 weeks
Mendel and His Peas, Understanding Inheritance, DNA and Genetics
Chapter 6 – The Environment and Change Over Time
2 weeks
Fossil Evidence of Evolution, Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection, and
Biological Evidence of Evolution
Chapter 7 – Bacteria and Viruses
2 weeks
What are Bacteria, Bacteria in Nature, and What are Viruses
Chapter 8 – Protists and Fungi
2 weeks
Structure and Types of Eubacteria, Archaebacteria, Beneficial and Harmful
Bacteria and Fighting Tuberculosis
Chapter 9 – Plant Diversity
1 week
What is a Plant, Seedless Plants, and Seed Plants
Chapter 10 – Plant Processes and Reproduction
2 weeks
Energy Processing in Plants, Plant Responses, Plant Reproduciton
Chapter 11 – Animal Diversity
2 weeks
What defines an animal, Invertebrate Phyla, and Phylum Chordata
Chapter 12 – Animal Structure and Function
2 weeks
Support, Control, and Movement, Circulation, and Gas Exchange, Digestion and
Excretion
Chapter 13 – Animal Behavior and Reproduction
3 weeks
Types of Behavior, Interacting with Others, Animal Reproduction and Development
Review for Final
1 week
Life Science
Mrs. Sharrow
I have read and understand the above information. I realize that my child is responsible for missed work
due to an absence, field trip, band or chorus practice, a sports event, or any other activity as outlined in my
“Grading System”.
Parent Signature _________________________________________
Student Signature ________________________________________