Biology I Honors Writing

1.Typed Lab Reports

Typed lab reports for formal labs using the complete format of scientific method.

Font: 10 to 12 pt only. Please use an easy to read style.

Do not use slang in your reports. Write using correct verbiage and punctuation.

Proof read and always use SPELL CHECK before printing!

2. Special Assignments and/or Projects

Honors portfolio/writing assignments will be posted here with instructions and due dates.

See below for details

Mark Your Calendars

First Semester

Research Report - approved topics only.

	5 page typed report on any science related topic, i.e.. biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, ecology, herpetology, etc. Integrating several areas of science is encouraged.
	Use your own words- plagiarism will cause your paper to be rejected. It's okay to use someone's exact words if you quote them, "____________" and cite source.

Example:

This methodology stands in agreement with Stewart et al. who states, “ A science education should do more than instruct students with respect to the conclusions reached by scientists…science education should encourage students to develop both understandings about science as an intellectual activity and understandings of the products of science” (1992).

Report must contain works cited page. (follow APA format) Use works cited and references in alphabetical order, examples found on the "writing reports" link under documentation.

Sample entry: Stewart, J., Hafner, R., Johnson, S., & Finkel, E. (1992). Science as model building: computers and high-school genetics. Educational Psychologist, 27(3), 317–336.

	1 1/2 spacing. Also- Proof read and use spell check prior to printing.
	Rubric will be used to grade paper.
	Due: December 7, 2007

Second Semester

Student Portfolio

Save your best work throughout the entire year

Include one entry (representation of your best work that you've completed in class) for each State Standard addressed as it applies to Biology I Honors (so save your returned & graded work!).

Text book alignment with Sunshine State Standards pdf **

**This link will be helpful to assemble your portfolio and cite standards for lab reports

All entries must show correlation with a specific strand (from Sunshine State Standards). All strands are listed below and can be located within the course requirements section for Biology I Honors, posted on the large green poster in class, and can also be found online (click here).

	Strand A: The Nature of Matter
	Strand B: Energy
	Strand C: Force and Motion
	Strand D: Processes that Shape the Earth
	Strand E: Earth and Space
	Strand F: Processes of Life
	Strand G: How Living Things Interact with Their Environment
	Strand H: The Nature of Science