Zoology+Course+Requirements

Mrs. Toner Zoology This course is a half year that will be studying Vertebrates. We will be covering fishes, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Supplies needed: binder or folder and a notebook Grades 1. Homework/ class work >> >> >> 2. Tests/quizzes >> >> 3. Labs >> >> 4. Projects >> Cheating: No cheating will be tolerated. If a student is caught cheating, they will receive a zero as well as disciplinary actions. This includes being caught copying homework or class work from another teacher. Cheating includes copying other students’ work, discussing test material, and cutting and pasting from the internet. Cheating will result in zeroes assigned to all students involved. Make up work and tests Tests and quizzes are expected to be made up upon the student’s return to school. If the student is missing due to a field trip or driving, they are expected to make up tests or quizzes before they leave. Any work that is due while a student is out is expected to be turned in upon their return. If there is work assigned while the student is out, they are expected to make time outside of class to get their assignments and when they are due Extra Help Extra help is available after school. The student just needs to let me know they want extra help and we can arrange a time for them to come. Contact information <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">If there are any questions please contact me at 1-302-651-2727 X308 or jtoner@charterschool.org. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I have read and understand the requirements of the class <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Student Signature <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I have read and understand the requirements of the class <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Parent Signature =<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 31px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Course Outline = =<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">1. Zoology: An Evolutionary and Ecological Perspective = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> a. Reading: Chapter 1 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> b. Endangered, threatened, extinct species <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2. Cells, Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems of Animals <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> a. Reading: Chapter 2 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3. Animal Classification, Phylogeny, and Organization <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> a. Reading: Chapter 7 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4. The Fishes: Vertebrate Success in Water <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> a. Reading: Chapter 18 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">5. Amphibians: The First Terrestrial Vertebrates <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> a. Reading: Chapter 19 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">6. Reptiles: The First Amniotes <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> a. Reading: Chapter 20 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">7. Birds: Reptiles by Another Name <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> a. Reading: Chapter 21 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">8. Mammals: Specialized Teeth, Hair, Endothermy and Viviparthy <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> a. Reading: Chapter 22 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">9. Ecology: Preserving the Animal Kingdom <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> a. Reading: Chapter 6 =<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 31px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Rules of the Classroom = > > > > > > > > > >
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Homework will be graded or collected the period it is due. If the assignment is not present during that period, it is not accepted.
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">No late homework will be accepted
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Class work will be given a due date on the day which it is assigned
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Tests will be given at the end of each chapter
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Quizzes will be given during the course. Quizzes will be either announced or unannounced.
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Labs will be done in groups, however each student is expected to hand in there own lab report and/or questions
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Dissections will be done throughout the semester
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Projects will be assigned throughout the semester and their due dates will be given when they are assigned
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Be prompt
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Be in dress code
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Be respectful to yourself, each other and your teachers
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Say only nice things about yourself, each other and your teachers
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Do not use profane or vulgar language
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">No sleeping in class
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Always be prepared
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Be cooperative
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Raise your hand
 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Do not leave the classroom without the hall pass