Front of Classroom Cameron Sophia C. Joshua Michaela Autumn Anaum Kayla Sophia B. Anabelle Daniella Lauren Naya Victoria Alexandra Arden Emily Brianna Arthur Ryan Joshua Alexis Olivia Molly Douglas Gianna Julian Brigid Amparo Chloe

Front of Classroom Connor Brian Macy Jackson Marissa Murad Marwa Angelina Sanjana Trevor Megan Ameile Gwendolyn Rachel Emma Kelsey Jessie Lauren Meena Samir Ethan Kyle Matthew Carson Jonah Lauren Emily

While you wait: make a name tent! Fold card stock paper in half hot dog style Write you name on both sides Use a dark marker

Welcome to Research Biology! Mr. Andrew Koons

Framing the Lesson We will get to know each other, the subject, and classroom expectations. I will understand what is expected for me to succeed in this course.

What is Biology? According to Wikipedia, “Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, identification and taxonomy.” However modern biology has expanded to include things like… Biotechnology Ecology Evolutionary biology

Mr. Koons – “fun” facts New to LCPS! Grew up in Alexandria, VA Attended the College of William and Mary for both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees Studied abroad in Australia Loves everything swimming-related. Everything. Certified swim coach and fitness instructor Environmental Science & Research Biology this year. Relay For Life Co-sponsor at Riverside

Scientific Research Claim Evidence Reasoning

Classroom Rules and Expectations Groups of 4-5 – work with the people in front of or behind you As a group, come up with 5 expectations that you would like for our classroom When you’re done, write your name on your paper and post it on the wall anywhere in the room