Now it's on to the next iteration of the curriculum!  I have a lot of work ahead of me over the next few months to get everything updated and posted!  I am currently working on updating my unit plans to align with the new curriculum changes.  I hope to have an outline posted at biologyforlife.com by the start of June and individual units updated by next fall.  Cheers!
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Biology for Life is designed for students enrolled in IB Biology at Skyline High School in the Issaquah School District, located in the beautiful state of Washington, USA. However, teachers and students from around the world use the site as a reference and I am happy to share resources and materials.  Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, concerns or nice things to say!  
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As a teacher, my priorities will always be:
  1. Meeting the needs, challenges and learning interests of the students in my class.
  2. Teaching an interesting and engaging biology class.
  3. ​The requirements and demands of the IB organization. ​
STUDENTS > BIOLOGY > IB
​With these priorities in mind, our class becomes a vibrant community of learners, all helping each other towards greater understanding of the interconnectedness, complexity and processes of living things.  Our class will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand scientific issues, and be able to make educated decisions about society's policies towards science.  You will be challenged to appreciate the "Nature of Science" which recognizes that science is a process by which we develop a better understanding of our world.  In the IB biology course, you will:  
  • Develop an understanding of the biological concepts equivalent to a university level biology course.
  • Acquire scientific vocabulary to community and understand scientific concepts.
  • Apply the scientific process to solve problems.
  • Develop understanding of how people learn so that you are better prepared for college level study.
  • Think critically, challenge assumptions and ask questions.

I look forward to getting to know all of you! Cheers,
Ms. Gretel von Bargen
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