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Honors Biology
 Biology is a one-year course taken by all freshmen.
 It is a required course for graduation.
 The standards and benchmarks for this class have
been aligned to the state science standards and the
ACT college readiness standards.
 Topics of study include biochemistry, cell structure
and function, homeostasis and the body, energy
conversion processes of life, heredity and DNA,
evolution, infectious disease, taxonomy and ecology.
 Laboratory experiences, classroom lectures and
activities will reinforce all material.
 In addition to the content covered in the standard
Biology course, the honors course will
 Move at a faster pace and will prepare students to be
successful in the IB HL Biology course with an
emphasis on laboratory technique and data analysis.
oThe International Baccalaureate Diploma for the Biology HL course taught at Algonac High
School will be challenging. In HL Biology students will acquire a limited body of facts and
develop a broad, general understanding of the principles of Biological Science.
oThroughout the Biology HL course we provide opportunities for students to discover the
world around themselves. Students will be able to grasp the idea of a living world in which
universality means that a diverse range of organisms (including ourselves) are connected and
interdependent.
oThe focus of our teaching will be to inspire our students in understanding the importance
of collaborative scientific standards and concepts and to develop and apply the students
information and communication technology skills with the study of science.
oStudents will be provided with the knowledge of principles, the methods and techniques
required to approach, understand, initiate, design and investigate the worlds and its wonders
in a scientific manner.
oThere will be an emphasis on the contribution of the international community to the
discoveries and advancement in science and technology. Students will be expected to analyze
their own beliefs and their ways of knowing in comparison to students in the international
community.
oOne of the aims of Biology HL is to assure the development of internationally minded
science learners that possess the characteristics of the IB learner profile. It is essential that
the students recognize their shared guardianship of the planet.
oIntroduction to software applications with emphasis on word
processing (Word), spreadsheet (Excel) and multimedia
presentations (PowerPoint), integration of the above
applications, and effective use of the Internet.
oAll Students are invited to get involved!
oOur meetings are on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 in the lecture hall.
oStudents must complete 8 hours of community service in order to
receive credit .
Friends of Rachel
 Several Student Council & FOR students meet during
seminar twice a week to work on projects to improve
the environment and morale of Algonac High School.
 All students are invited to get involved not just student
council members.
 The goal and focus of the club is to make a consistent,
positive impact on Algonac High School and our
community.
B.S.: Michigan State University (Business /Merchandising)
B.S. & Teaching Certification: Olivet College (Biology)
M.S.: Saginaw Valley University (Educational Leadership)
This is my 14th year here at Algonac High School.
This is my 10th year as Student Council Advisor