Welcome to Biology Class

What am I doing here? Learning science terms and concepts Becoming scientifically literate Thinking as a scientist Appreciating the natural world

How will class unfold each time? OCAs, and agenda posted and reviewed review of upcoming assignments introduction to the day’s material note taking / activities / labs ongoing questions and discussions quizzes and tests as needed

How am I assessed in this class? Quizzes OCAs Projects Lab Reports Term and Year end Grade Your grade is the ratio of your cumulative term points divided by total possible number of term points. Your will be able to keep your running total by filling in your daily Progress sheet.

your conduct, please Arrive on time Be respectful Work safely 5 min late = 15 min cleaning Be respectful Listen, contribute, consider Work safely Violation of safety contract = removal and 0 pt lab report Create honest products Don’t copy, or plagerize others’ work Don’t modify or make up data

your work Make Ups (with valid reason) Redos Late Work Quizzes & Tests – end of term Redos OCAs Projects as indicated Late Work You will receive your actual points minus 15% of total possible point up to 1 week after original due date.

your classroom tools Tool Kit 3 ring, binder your work arranged neatly as you think best OCAs lecture notes handouts class work quizzes original data lab reports

your responsibilities Contribute thoughtfully to class discussion Respect other folks and their opinions Conduct yourself safely during lecture and lab Become a scientist Do assigned work in a timely manner Make up missed assignments, retakes in a timely manner, Ask for help and clarification beforehand

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