Agriscience Biology
PREREQUISITES: None
LENGTH: 3 Trimesters
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In the Agriscience Biology course, students will gain an understanding of biological principles and concepts through labs and hands-on experiences with a focus on agriculture and natural resources. Major emphasis includes the scientific method, ecology and environmental problems, cell structures and functions, life processes of plants and animals, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, genetics, a survey of the five kingdoms, and a comparison of the systems of the human body with various animals. Students in the agriscience biology course will also have the opportunity to develop leadership skills through participation in FFA activities. This course will fulfill the biology requirement for Lowell High School.
MATERIALS:
1. Lab notebook with graphing paper
2. 3-ring binder
3. White board markers
4. Post-it notes
PREREQUISITES: None
LENGTH: 3 Trimesters
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In the Agriscience Biology course, students will gain an understanding of biological principles and concepts through labs and hands-on experiences with a focus on agriculture and natural resources. Major emphasis includes the scientific method, ecology and environmental problems, cell structures and functions, life processes of plants and animals, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, genetics, a survey of the five kingdoms, and a comparison of the systems of the human body with various animals. Students in the agriscience biology course will also have the opportunity to develop leadership skills through participation in FFA activities. This course will fulfill the biology requirement for Lowell High School.
MATERIALS:
1. Lab notebook with graphing paper
2. 3-ring binder
3. White board markers
4. Post-it notes