Course Description – M4 Biology

MYP Science is based on both content understanding, but, more importantly, an understanding of how to do good science.  Students should be ready to ask their own questions, strive for their own solutions, and use the tools of science to further their own understanding.  Science is not just a body of knowledge, it’s the skills to seek out knowledge as well.

[tabs slidertype=”top tabs”] [tabcontainer] [tabtext]Course Content[/tabtext] [tabtext]Course Expectations[/tabtext] [/tabcontainer] [tabcontent] [tab]Unit 1: Genetics & Biotechnology; Unit 2: Ecology[/tab] [tab]Student expectations for M4 Biology are based on the TISA Science Handbook (that you’ve already received), but here are some guidelines for students to follow:

      1. Be on-time and prepared for all class sessions
      2. Be responsible for assignments and materials
      3. Come to class with questions and ideas about the material we are studying
      4. Contribute to class discussions, group and practical work, and engage with other members of the class
      5. Be ready and willing for debate, dispute, and respectful disagreement
      6. Seek assistance outside of normal class time when necessary
      7. Complete and submit all homework and assessments on time – these can generally be submitted electronically or hard copy unless specified otherwise
      8. Be responsible for your learning – I will not track you down!  As M4 students you need to understand assignments, assessments and due dates, or ASK if you aren’t sure!
      9. Follow all TISA rules regarding academic honestly and ethical scholarship
      10. Be curious – Science is based on human beings’ natural senses of wonder and astonishment at the world that surrounds us.  Use that natural curiosity to ask and answer your own questions!

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MYP Science Criteria – this is how you are assessed!

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  • Criterion A: One World
  • Criterion B: Communication in Science
  • Criterion C: Knowledge and Understanding
  • Criterion D: Scientific Inquiry
  • Criterion E: Data Processing
  • Criterion F: Attitudes in Science

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You’ll get more information about these in class – but that’s the basic outline.  And, as always, please come and talk to me if you have any questions!

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