Welcome to Regents Living Environment.
This
is a full year, 1 credit course. Throughout the year we will be
exploring many topics related to biology. Useful links and web
resoures will posted, as well as project assignments. Our class
blog can also be found here where students will be required to
contribute to our wonderful science discussion.
Let's have a great year!
Major Themes and Topics:
I. Characterictics of Life
II. Microscopes
III. Biochemistry
IV. Cell Structure/Function
V. Photosynthesis
VI. Cellular Respiration
VII. Evolution
VIII. Human Body
IX. Genetics
X. Ecology
***Laboratory Requirements - New York State mandates that a minimum of 30 hours of laboratory work be completed
in a year in order to be eligible to participate
in the LIVING ENVIRONMENT REGENTS EXAM in June. Of
the many labs we do in class, there are FOUR required laboratory activities
designed by NYSED that will appear in Section D of the Regents exam in June.