• WELCOME TO BIOLOGY!

    Respect the past. Embrace the future.  

    Biology is an inquiry-based laboratory course that incorporates aspects of inquiry, cooperative learning, and independent research. Usually taken by 9th graders or new enrollees at IRHS, the course will cover a diverse range of topics including cellular biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Students will be engaged in activities that promote systems thinking, scientific inquiry, and development of cognitive skills while working to improve their organization and communication (oral and written). The course will introduce laboratory equipment, technological resources, and media equipment to enhance the inquiry process.

     

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    Our curriculum is based upon the Arizona Department of Education Science Standards and the Academic Standards of the Amphitheater Public School District. The class is designed to help students develop an interest in science and learning, to become scientifically literate citizens, and to operate in contemporary society as effective thinkers and problem solvers.

     

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    Accordingly, Amphi’s “Picture of a Graduate” mission will drive classroom expectations and goals. Thus, students will be expected to not only learn academic content, but also to demonstrate proper citizenship, communicate consistently and clearly, think creatively and critically, care for themselves and one another, and collaborate to solve problems in the context of the fields of biology and science. 

     

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    Our classroom features large triplicate HDTV screens, modern Virtual Reality headsets, and a high-quality audio system.  

     

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    Topics covered include:

    • Scientific Method
    • Experimental Design
    • Atomic Structure
    • Properties of Water
    • Molecule Structure
    • Enzymes
    • Cell types
    • Cell Structure and Function
    • Cellular Membranes and Transport
    • Photosynthesis
    • Cellular Respiration
    • Metabolism
    • Homeostasis
    • Cell Cycle
    • Mitosis
    • Meiosis
    • DNA Structure and Replication
    • Protein Synthesis
    • Mendelian Genetic Crosses
    • Inheritance and Heredity
    • Evolution and Natural Selection
    • Taxonomy
    • Atmosphere and Biosphere
    • Biogeochemical Cycles
    • Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy
    • Conservation and Resource Management
    • Ecology
    • Biology-related careers

    9th graders: Taking a science course next year? Why not enroll in BIOSCIENCE I.

    Come be a part of something special at Nighthawk Biotechnology-Next Generation.

    We are the future. And the future is now.

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