Biology
Honors Regents Biology
(Living Environment)
SLS21H and SLS22H
Biology is a laboratory-oriented course, in which the scientific processes of observation and experimentation are used to help explain the nature of life on our planet. Students will use a variety of laboratory materials to explore unity and diversity in living things.
Topics covered include life processes, biochemistry of living things, organ functions in animal and plants. reproduction in plants and animals, genetics, ecology and evolution. A written lab report is required for each lab.
It is recommended that strong Biology students who will not be continuing on in their study of Biology take the SAT II in early June. The Department offers review classes to assist students in preparing for this exam.
This one-year course terminates in a mandatory Regents Examination. Students must satisfy the New York State Regents Laboratory Requirement to be eligible to take the Regents exam. Biology classes meet six periods a week, once per per week before (0 period) the school day (from 7:30-8:15 AM).
Review book: Barron's Review Course Series; Let's Review: Biology - The Living Environment; 6th Edition; G. Scott Hunter, M.A.
Biology Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives #1: Cells and Scientific Method
Biology Labs
Fall Semester
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Lab #1 - The Human Nervous System - Testing Levels of Sensitivity
Lab #3 - Analysis of Fruit, Flower and Seed
Lab #3 - Analysis of Fruit, Flower and Seed
Lab #4 - Applications of Human Karyotyping
Lab #5 - Mendelian Genetics
Lab #6 - Modern Genetics
Lab #7- Evolution Lab
Lab #5 - Mendelian Genetics
Lab #6 - Modern Genetics
Lab #7- Evolution Lab
Biology Tutorials and Resources
- DNA Replication Tutorial (animation)
- Mitosis Tutorial (animation)
- Meiosis Tutorial(practice questions)
- Protein Synthesis Tutorial (animation)
- Chromatography and Gel Electrophoresis Tutorial (animation)
- Biodiversity: Australian Govt Dept. of the Environment
- Quiz Hub - Online Interactive Learning Center
- BioBulletin - magazine of the American Museum of Natural History
Cell Related Links:
- Cell Game
- SA:V in relation to the cell
- Organelle Drag and Drop Self Test
- Cell Structure and Function Table
- Overview of Cell Structure video tutorial
- The Inner Life of a Cell (short version)
- The Inner Life of a Cell (long, narrated version)
- Cell size and Scale
Cellular Respiration:
Other:
Tutorial for Critical Evaluation of Web Sites
Educational Resources:
- Bartleby.com - online reference libary
Unit Exam and Regents Preparation