Overview
Living Environment Lab is a course intended to give scholars an overview and introduction to the scientific method in regards to biology. In this course you will answer questions through experimentation and data. We will use professional level techniques and methods to study the complexity of nature and life. This class prepares students for the New York State Living Environment Regents Exam. In order to take the Living Environment Regents Exam, you must complete all laboratory activities and course materials. This includes the 4 state required labs, a passing grade, and a minimum of 32 hours of official lab.
Challenge Questions
How can we use the scientific method to set up an experiment and solve a problem?
How can we better collect and understand data?
How does one conduct rigorous research?
How can we better collect and understand data?
How does one conduct rigorous research?
Outline of Course
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Trimester 3
- Unit 1- Mystery Organism
- Unit 2- School Water Fountains
- Unit 3- Ideal Eating
- Unit 4- Reproductive Health Plan
Trimester 2
- Unit 1- DNA Modeling
- Unit 2- Type 2 Diabetes and Schools
- Unit 3- Urban Farm Proposal
- Unit 4- Mini-ecosystems
Trimester 3
- Unit 1- Biomes and Extinction
- Unit 2- Superbugs!
- Unit 3- Genetic Diseases
Grading
Lab classwork and writeups -60%
Lab Quizzes- 15%
Research Proposal-15%
Participation and Citizenship- 10%
Lab Quizzes- 15%
Research Proposal-15%
Participation and Citizenship- 10%