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Meeting Rigor & Relevance Requirements in Science
Biology Reading List click here
| Choose one of the science related books from the list for 2nd semester reading requirement (cannot be a compass book) | |||||||||
Check out book from a library or purchase
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Oral book report
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| Due: May 10, 2010 |
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Read journal article | |
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Write summary using PSL sheet | |
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Due: see daily assignment page for due dates |
Typed Lab Reports
| Typed lab reports for formal labs using the complete format of scientific method. | |
| Font: 10 to 12 pt only. Please use an easy to read font (i.e. Calibri, Times New Roman, or Ariel). | |
| Do not use slang in your reports. Write using correct verbiage and punctuation. | |
| Proof read and always use SPELL CHECK before printing! |
Special Assignments and/or Projects
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Honors portfolio/writing assignments will be posted on the daily assignment page and on this page with instructions and due dates. | |
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See below for details |
Coloring Book/Reference Workbooks click here
Research Report (2 per school year)
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5 page (content) typed report on a science related topic (see recommended research report topics below). | |||
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Use your own words- plagiarism will cause your paper to be rejected. It's okay to use someone's exact words if you quote them, "____________" and cite source.
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Example:
This methodology stands in agreement with Stewart et al. who states, “ A science education should do more than instruct students with respect to the conclusions reached by scientists…science education should encourage students to develop both understandings about science as an intellectual activity and understandings of the products of science” (1992).
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Report must contain works cited page. (follow APA format) Use works cited/references in alphabetical order, examples found on the "writing reports" page of this website. |
Sample entry based on example above:
Stewart, J., Hafner, R., Johnson, S., & Finkel, E. (1992). Science as model building: computers and high-school genetics. Educational Psychologist, 27(3), 317–336.
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Typed, double spaced, 1 inch margins, times new roman or arial, 10 or 12 point font. | |
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Proof read and use spell check prior to printing. | |
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Follow APA format (title page, abstract, 5 pages of content, works cited) Sample APA format (good one to print and keep in notebook) | |
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Rubric will be used to grade paper. | |
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Due: #2 April 23, 2010 |
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Not citing quotations at all | |||||
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Improper spacing and/or font size | |||||
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Resources are not referenced within text
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Many threw in web addresses… not correct format. See above. | |||||
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If it’s not common knowledge, cite it. | |||||
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Majority of writing not in students own words
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Research was written in 1st person, should be written in 3rd person | |||||
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Research paper should not contain personal opinions, only factual material based on evidence from research | |||||
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Too many photos; photos cannot replace text requirement | |||||
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Resource page contained nothing more than web addresses, or citations not in alpha order |
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Research Report Topic Suggestions
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Final Student Portfolio
**Students have the option to turn in a year end portfolio based on the requirements below OR turn in their amazing Interactive Notebooks (INB). If INB is chosen for this requirement, student must make sure both first and second semester INB's are complete works without missing pages. Either choice will be graded using a rubric and both will receive the same point value.
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Save your best work throughout the entire year | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Include one entry (representation of your best work that you've completed in class) for each State Standard addressed as it applies to Biology (so save your returned & graded work!). | |||||||||||||||||||||||
New Science
Standards for Secondary Science:
Next Generation Biology
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One page typed reflection required for each of your 11 entries. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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All entries must show correlation with a specific standard. All standards for Biology I Honors are listed below and can be located online Next Generation Biology .
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The portfolio format:
| Template (not updated with new standards yet, but it will give you an idea of how to set it up) | |||
| Portfolio should be in a half inch 3-ring binder or appropriate report folder | |||
| Cover/title page with your name, period, date, and Biology I Honors or Pre-AICE Biology | |||
| Table of Contents - list standard and page number | |||
| Section dividers for each standard | |||
| Example of graded class work which represents the standard and benchmark | |||
One page typed reflection on the work represented for each standard
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| Reference page cited in APA format (alphabetical order) |
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Due: May 3, 2010 |
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Last modified: March 11, 2010