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

 
1st Semester

1st            9th Grade Horizon Biology
2nd             Planning
3rd/4th     Anat/Phys              
5th           Anat/Phys
6th/7th     Biology II CP - Click here for the Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases WebQuest


Click each class to see its current
calendar of assignments
 2nd Semester

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

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

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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
  • 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.