Ms. D’Ambrosio Room 3-308 ltdambro@volusia.k12.fl.us Welcome to Biology! Ms. D’Ambrosio Room 3-308 ltdambro@volusia.k12.fl.us

Who Are You? Have a seat in your assigned seat and begin answering the questions on the handout. Draw a pig. I will be coming by as you complete these asking for the name you prefer to go by.

Class Rules RESPECT All electronics turned off and away Absolutely NO cell phones out during class Referrals will be given if phones are out 10/10 Rule: Students are not allowed to leave the class during the first and last ten minutes of class Follow all instructions promptly and respectfully

**I will dismiss you, not the bell** Classroom Procedures Entering: Check the front table for handouts and go to your seat Take out your notebook and supplies (pen/pencil) Store bags off the desk tops Complete RTW Check Board/Agenda Exiting: Clean up your area, throw trash away on your way out (RECYCLE PAPERS) Push in your chairs **I will dismiss you, not the bell**

Bathroom Pass Bathroom Passes: No passes in the first and last 10 min. of the period Only one person out at a time (Take the Pass) Keep bathroom time limited if you are missing for a long time I will worry that you fell in and have a campus advisor go check  If you need to go and the pass is there, go for it YOU MUST TAKE THE PASS TO LEAVE THE ROOM

Class Expectations Be Prompt Be Prepared Be Polite Be Productive Be Positive

Grading EOC Formative assignments: 40% Daily participation ISN notebooks Class or homework assignments Some labs Summative assignments: 60% Mini-summatives Major summatives Formal lab reports Major class projects EOC This is a STATE exam that will be calculated in addition to your class grade to determine if you earn the graduation credit (counts for 30% of your overall grade!)

Interactive Science Notebook (ISN) All students are required to keep a notebook that includes class assignments as well as notes. This will be a major part of your formative grade! Be prepared to set up the notebook next Tuesday

Gradebook KEY M= missing assignment due to absence Z= assignment not turned in, cannot be made-up X= exempt I = incomplete (no grade assessed, only given in extreme cases)

ABSENCES “3 Before Me”: Classmate #1 Class Website (uhstitans.com) ”While You Were Out” Tests/Quizzes may be made up during Office Hours the day you return. Be prepared though! If there is time you will be making up the test or quiz in class. YOU are responsible for finding out what you missed.

MAKE-UP/LATE WORK Day for a day policy is in effect this year. If you miss one day you have one day to make up your missed assignment. If you were there the day the assignment was assigned, but miss the due date then the assignment is due the day you return.

Class Websites I will post daily assignments through: Uhstitans.com/dambrosio-lauren Refer to this site for PowerPoints, handouts, class assignment schedule, etc. If you ever have questions feel free to email me: ltdambro@volusia.k12.fl.us

Supplies: Due Friday Pens and Pencils Highlighters Spiral Notebook (100 pg. college ruled 8 ½ x 11) Agenda/Planner Gluesticks Colored Pencils

*You cannot see my number & I can’t see yours  * Remind Codes Send To: 81010 Biology: @hfg7gd This is one-way communication which allows me to remind you of important dates and might notify you of extra credit, etc. that I might not mention in class. *You cannot see my number & I can’t see yours  *

RTW: What is your favorite animal? Wednesday, August 16th RTW: What is your favorite animal? Objective: I will be able to work safely in a science classroom. Agenda: Safety video Safety Contract Safety Quiz Homework: Supplies due Friday Set up ISN Tuesday

Be Safe or No Fun  Lab Safety Video

Draw a Map of the Room First Aid Kit Fire Extinguisher Goggle Cabinet Exit(s) Call Button for office Electrical Shut Off Button(s) Goggle Cabinet Shower Eye Wash Sinks Vent Switch Fire Blanket

RTW: Create a definition for “science” Thursday, August 17th RTW: Create a definition for “science” Objective: I will be able to differentiate between science and non- science. Agenda: Pseudoscience Activity Pseudoscience Video Homework: Supplies due Friday Set up ISN Monday

On a separate sheet of paper: Write “Horoscope Activity” Which number you think is your Zodiac sign List the characteristics you agree with for that number AND why

Did you get it right? 7. Libra September 23 - October 22 8. Pisces February 19 - March 20 9. Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 10. Scorpio October 23 - November 21 11. Taurus April 20 - May 20 12. Virgo August 23 - September 22 1. Aries March 21 - April 19 2. Aquarius January 20 - February 18 3. Cancer June 21 - July 22 4. Capricorn December 22 - January 19 5. Gemini May 21 - June 20 6. Leo July 23 -August 22

NO RTW: Take out a pen/cil and clear your desk. HAPPY Friday, August 18th NO RTW: Take out a pen/cil and clear your desk. Objective: Pretest for Biology topics. Agenda: SMT 1 District Assessment (Diagnostic) Homework: Set up ISN Monday