Robin Curry
Biology & Honors Biology
Available by appointment after school 2:30 and before school at 7:30
E-mail: RICurry@leepublicschools.net
Phone:(413)243-2781 ext. 2305

Biology

The objective of this course is for students to develop an appreciation for living organisms. Laboratory experiences will be offered to enable students to obtain, analyze and interpret information about living organisms and their environment. Everyone will share in the responsibility of working respectfully with one another to create an affective learning environment.

At the end of this course, you will

• Be familiar with the chemical elements that form organic molecules that interact to perform the basic functions of life.
• Know that there is a relationship between the organization of cells into tissues, and tissues into organs and that the structure and function of organs determine their relationships within an organism.
• Realize that evolution is the result of genetic changes that occur in a constantly changing environment and over many generations, changes in the genetic makeup of populations may affect biodiversity through speciation and extinction.
• Understand that ecology is the interaction among and between organisms and their environment.
• Use the microscope properly to view living organisms

Grading Policies

Honors Biology

At the honors level students are expected to work independently often and manage time effectively as deadlines will be strictly enforced.

At the end of this course, you will

• Be familiar with the chemical elements that form organic molecules that interact to perform the basic functions of life.
• Understand that there is a relationship between the organization of cells into tissues, and tissues into organs and that the structure and function of organs determine their relationships within an organism.
• Realize that evolution is the result of genetic changes that occur in a constantly changing environment and over many generations, changes in the genetic makeup of populations may affect biodiversity through speciation and extinction.
• Understand that ecology is the interaction among and between organisms and their environment.
• Use specific observational techniques such as properly using the microscope to view living organisms.

Grading Policies