Biology Mr. Scully

Transition Middle School – High School Peer Group – Totally Heterogeneous Vs. More Homogeneous I care about each student as a person

People Classroom Learning Environment

Project Based Learning Individual or group project Context for learning Ties everything together Example: Mythbusters Episode – class time and work outside of class

21 st Century Competencies Effective Communicator Collaborative Team Member Creative and Practical Problem Solver Flexible and Self-Directed Learner Globally Aware and Responsible Student/Citizen Information Literate Researcher You and MeOur Students ?

Classroom Time Group Work on Labs, Projects, Activities, Discussions, Problem Solving Concept Checks –Prior Knowledge Assessment –Peer Instruction/Help –Teacher Input as Needed –Formative Assessment Infrequent –PowerPoint Lecture –Short Film Clips

Outside of Class “Homework” –Recommended Every Night - study –Project Based Learning –“Flipped” instruction Self Directed and Motivated Learners –Goal to develop during this year

Year Grades 20% per marking period 10% midterm (3 parts spread over first 2 marking periods) 10% final Do grades matter? How do they compare to learning and enjoying the subject?  A  B  C  D  F

Resources and Help Resources –Web: –Google Folder – Help – a few minutes at –Lunch A days –After School – most M, W, F days