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Contact Information
email: gbelka@richland2.org
phone:
803.699.2800 x79612

 
1st Semester

1st            9th Grade Horizon Biology
2nd             Planning
3rd          9th Grade Horizon Biology  
4th           Anat/Phys
5th           Anat/Phys
6th/7th     Biology I

Click each class to see its current
calendar of assignments. To see the SC Biology Standards, click here
2nd Semester

1st            9th Grade Horizon Biology
2nd             Planning
3rd           9th Grade Horizon Biology  
4th           Anat/Phys
5th           Anat/Phys
6th/7th     Biology I

Click each class to see
its calendar of assignments
Coaching Schedule
Cross Country

Click here for info on the
X-Country program

Click here for info regarding the 2010 Carolina Trail Championship Series
Track and Field

Check here for info on the Track & Field Program
Education & Job Experience
  • B.S. Biology - Clemson University
  • M.Ed. Secondary Science - USC
  • Teacher - Pendleton High 1984-1986
  • Teacher - RNE 1986 to present
Awards & Recognition
  • National Board Certification AYA Science - 2000, 2010
  • Outstanding Biology Teacher - SC -1995
  • Tandy Technology Scholar - 1998
  • Presidental Award for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching - 2002
  • Sigma Xi Research Society - Teacher of the Year - 1999
  • Junior Academy of Science Sponsor of the Year - 1999
Personal & Professional Interests
  • National Association of Biology Teachers
  • PBS Evolution Project - National Lead Teacher
  • Junior Academy of Science
  • Distance running and racing
  • Road and Mountain Biking
  • Mountaineering, Hiking and Camping
Recommended Websites
www.pbs.org/evolution
Information about the award winning PBS series on evolution. Includes film clips, activities and a huge resource library.
www.biology.arizona.edu/
Link to the Biology Project.....great website with lesson plans and activties, as well as tutorials for students. 
http://highschoolhub.org/hub/biology.cfm
Link to the BioChem Hub. Great resource for students and teachers. Good source for essay questions and review.
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/
Link to the Genetic Science Learning Center at the Univ of Utah. Updated info and resources for teachers on topics ranging from  stem cells to pharmacogenomics to prions.
http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/posters/chromosome/
Link to the Gene Gateway: Exploring Genes and Genetic Disorders. You can order your free copy of the Human Genome Landmarks: Selected Genes, Traits, and Disorders poster at this website
http://www.quia.com/dir/bio
All of the activities were created by instructors using Quia's tools and templates.
http://www.dnalc.org/
A wealth of resources exist at the DOLAN DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor lab.