Integrated Science II Honors Writing

Course Description:

Honors Students will follow the same syllabus and daily assignments as Integrated Science II students, with the addition of:

1.Typed Lab Reports

Typed lab reports for every lab 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 additional assignments will be posted by semester with instructions and due dates.

See calendar below for details

Recommended Book/Reading list click here

Coloring Book/Reference Workbooks click here

Mark Your Calendars

First Semester

Research Report # 1 -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 (example: genetics, environment, technology, and ethical practices) .
	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 as the final page or 6th page (follow APA format). Use works cited and references in alphabetical order, examples found on the "writing reports" link.

Sample entry from example above:

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:

Student Portfolio/ Due Second Semester

Save your best work all year for your year end portfolio

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

One page typed reflection required for each of your eight entries.

The portfolio format:

Template

Portfolio should be in a half inch 3-ring binder or appropriate report folder

Cover/title page with your name, period, date, and Biology I Honors

Index and table of contents (with page references)

Section dividers for each strand (A-H)

Example of work which represents the strand

One page typed reflection on the work represented for each strand

This should encompass what you have learned from this project/lab/assignment as well as how you could apply this information to a future life-skill.

Reference page cited in APA format

Due: May 16, 2008

Email ME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS

Please include your name and period in all correspondence.

Ideas for Research Report:

Profiles in Science

Science Journals

The Doctor's Guide

Scholarship Opportunities

Planning for College
There are changes to the SAT requirement, effective March 2005.

Recently, the College Board voted to significantly change the SAT. The revisions will include:

Adding a writing section with a 25-minute handwritten essay

Dropping the analogy portion of the verbal section, to be replaced by shorter prose passages that test reading comprehension

More higher-level math questions, specifically Algebra II

The duration of the test will be 3.5 hours, a half-hour longer than the current SAT. With the addition of the writing section, a perfect SAT score will be 2400, instead of the current 1600.