Ninth Grade Biology

 

Instructor: Adah Fitzgerald

 

Curriculum Map, Biology Class Page

 

Biology is the study of how living organisms operate. Woodlawn’s biology course for 9th graders introduces students to many topics that comprise the enormous scope of biology. Students engage in studies of biological molecules, cells, genetics, evolution, and human anatomy.

 

The portfolio format of the course allows students to demonstrate several levels of biology literacy. Objectives are clearly presented at the beginning of the learning process, which includes reading, discussion, development of lab skills, conducting experiments, and taking tests. Students will use Neil Campbell’s Biology: Exploring Life as their primary text. From the foundation of knowledge introduced at the beginning of the learning process, students create portfolio projects that show knowledge and comprehension of content and show applications of the concepts. Students are expected to participate fully by keeping up with reading assignments, discussing ideas in class, and generating & executing ideas for portfolio assignments.

 

In keeping with Woodlawn School’s curriculum philosophy, biology integrates math, history, art, and language arts skills and concepts into science projects at appropriate points in the course. The biology course is also inherently connected with 9th grade Service Learning course, Sustainable Living.   

 

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