Student Biology Concerns: Amount and Pace of Content We do not go so fast that you cannot keep up We encourage students to ask us to slow down or repeat information for understanding Third quarter is generally the most challenging We teach information with student friendly language for better understanding Homework – Understanding and Completion 1 -2 worksheets – Should take about 10 minutes each to complete We go over entire homework when handing it out and provide helpful hints – SO LISTEN CAREFULLY!!!!! Before/After school or during our planning blocks for help with homework – just let us know you are coming Please try homework to reinforce understanding of material Better to turn in a block late than not at all WARNING: Use class notes to answer questions (also found on Dr. Hensley’s webpage) DO NOT USE THE TEXTBOOK OR INTERNET FOR ANSWERS

Notes and Studying for Tests: Notes created in class are always posted on Dr. Hensley’s webpage with additional notes from Mrs. Ingram which add helpful pictures, etc. for understanding Completed Learning Targets are a type of study guide for tests/quizzes Trade & Grade HW is good study guide/tool After school unit test review sessions – announced at least 1 week early; about 30-45 minutes long and provides helpful ways to remember info. Unit test review power point is also uploaded to Dr. Hensley’s webpage Power point can be printed and folded in half to create flash cards If you need additional study tools, please check with us DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE NIGHT BEFORE TO STUDY FOR A UNIT TEST!

Large or Numerous Projects One project this year – Cells – you may work with one partner or alone - creativity is encouraged You will be given one class block to get started Labs – Group Work Sometimes we will pick your lab group Sometimes we will let you pick your lab group – must work well together Contact us privately – email or in person – if you do not want to work with a specific individual in the classroom. You may not work alone on labs!

We do not cover the following topics in Biology: Student Biology Interests : We do not cover the following topics in Biology: Plants – only at high level Animals – we just cover cellular level and classification Marine Biology Human Body systems Dissection – Funding issues prevent us from being able to do this Blood – We do not use any body fluids in biology