Living Environment Course Syllabus
Dear Students and Parents/Guardians, September 16, 2020
During this strange and unpredictable time, we want to assure you that we will do the very best we can to educate you/your children, be it virtually or in-person. We know that flexibility is key, and recognize that each child learns differently. We also know that some kids struggle to learn virtually, while others excel at it. We would like to know how you/your child learns best, and will be asking you to fill out a form to help us plan for the year.
Living Environment is an exciting and interesting science that is aimed to prepare you for the Living
Environment Regents Exam that you may be required to take in June 2021. It is also a very important subject,
because you will learn about how the human body and other living things stay alive! It is pretty much LIFE and
DEATH! One of the themes of this course is that humans are much more alike than different!
Our expectations for you are that you participate everyday, whether you are in-person or remote,
and that you do all of your assignments! We expect that you will always do your best, and that you will always
show respect for everyone in the class. Please realize that you need to do more that just show-up to in-person
or remote class, and “do your work”. In order to pass this class and the Regents, you will need to actively
engage in your work, and understand it. If you do not understand something, it is your responsibility to ask
for help. Your Living Environment Teachers will be hosting Office Hours both in-person and remotely.
Your marking period grade will be determined as follows:
20% participation, (that means you get credit for trying even if the answers aren’t exactly correct) You cannot earn points for participation if you are not in class, so get here on time everyday! Participation points are based on the following criteria: Punctuality, (getting to class on time!), following the daily class routine, completing your homework, completing your class work, completing your exit ticket, and behaving appropriately. You will help to grade yourself on your participation each week.Ms. Fries – [email protected]
Ms. Arzu – [email protected]
Mr. Heyliger – [email protected]
Topics/Units of Study
it Unit 1: Cells
Unit 2: Homeostasis & Body Systems
Unit 3: Genetics
Unit 4: Reproduction
Unit 5: Evolution
Unit 6: Ecology
Unit 7: Human Impact on Environments
Unit 8: Scientific Inquiry
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Yours truly,
Ms. Fries
Ms. Arzu
Mr. Heyliger
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