SYLLABUS I. GENERAL INFORMATION : 1.1 COURSE 1.2 YEAR 1.3 GRADE 1.4 UNITS 1.5 PERIODS PER WEEK 1.6 TEACHER 1.7 COORDINATOR 1.8 PRINCIPAL
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Science 2011 10TH 20 4 GERARDO LĂ ZARO FLORES ENA SALAVERRY Rosa Dalmau
II. THEMES: 1. Statistical Analysis Data Collection Mean, Median, Standard deviation. Measurements in Biology. Organization and production of graphic results. 2. Scientific Method The Scientific Method: Observation, Problem, Search of Information, Hypothesis, Design and Application of Experiment, Analyze Results and Draw Conclusions, Report Results. 3. Current Biology Branches of Biology. Analysis and review of articles and videos to determine the uses and branches of current Biology. 4. Chemistry of Life I Water: Structure and Properties. Carbohydrates: Mono-, Di-,, and Polysaccharides. Lipids: Fatty Acids, ds, Triglycerides, Ceramides. Proteins: Structures and Functions. Enzymes. Nucleic Acids: RNA, and DNA. Replication, Transcription, and Translation. 5. Chemistry of Life II Cellular Respiration. Photosynthesis. 6. Plant Science Structure. Classification. Reproduction. 7. Genetics Chromosomes, Genes, Alleles and Mutations. Cell division: Mitosis and Meiosis (Cross over). Theoretical Genetics. Biotechnology: Genetic engineering, GMO and GMF. 8. Ecology Communities and Ecosystems. Populations. Human Impact. 9. Evolution and Classification Origin of Life on Earth. Origin of Species. Evidence for Evolution. Human Evolution. CoEvolution. Classification: Linnaean System. 10. Human Physiology I Digestion: Nutrition and Fasting.
The Transport System. Gas Exchange. 11. Human Physiology II Nerves. Muscles and Movement. Neuroscience. 12. Human Reproduction Male Reproductive System. Female Reproductive System. Fertilization. Embryo and Fetal development. Assisted Reproductive Technologies. 13. Sociobiological Issues I Cancer AIDS 14. Sociobiological Issues II Cloning Stem Cells 15. Sociobiological Issues III Global Warming. Pollution: Air, Soil and Water. Waste disposal. Alternative sources of energy. PERSONAL PROJECT Application of the Scientific Method. Extended Essay (2000 words).
III. EVALUATION: Procedural: Record of progress and development of students’ daily activities. Organizational: Follows ordered patterns to collect and produce information. Cognitive: Learning guides, graphic organizers, weekly activity sheet, summary tables, oral presentations and written tests. Attitudinal: Practice of good study habits, proactivity, class participation, voluntary work.
IV. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Physical Science. Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Harcourt. 2005.