WELCOME TO BIOLOGY!!!! Miss Nicole Geiger

The purpose of this class is to…. Prepare for the end of course exam Prepare for the ACT Prepare for other sciences at Solon High School or tech programs Have some fun while learning a lot of Biology!!

What do I expect from students? Be on time and prepared for class Be here. Unless they are sick, please, RECOVER Participate! Respect. Everyone & everything in class

How are grades calculated for class? Tests- Multiple Choice, matching, short essay Quizzes- MCQ, short answer Projects and labs Occasional homework grades

The grading scale! 90%- A 80%- B 70%- C 60%- D

Where do we get academic help? Check TEACHER WEBSITE for calendar, helpful documents/files Email/schedule meet with me for extra help, test prep (before test) Science Lab; in Library Media Center daily SHS Science Teachers are there to help! Peer Tutors: after school study sessions Counselors can help with scheduling Email Guidance to schedule meetings to discuss progress

What do we study in Biology? THE UNITS

Introduction to biology: What is life Classification of life Hierarchy of life 

Chemistry of Life: Protein structure and function with an emphasis on enzymes Carbohydrates Lipids Nucleic acids (DNA!)

Cells During this unit we will focus on the structure and function of the cell and its organelles.

Cell Membrane and Cell Transport During this unit we will discuss how materials are able to enter and exit your cells.

Cell Processes: We will explore processes such as mitosis, meiosis, photosynthesis, cellular respiration and protein synthesis!

Genetics: Be prepared to explore how a variety of human traits are inherited and how to predict genotypic and phenotypic frequencies.

Biotechnology: This is just like CSI!

Evolution: How did life begin on the planet? Do populations change over time? How can we determine if a population is evolving?

Ecology: Food chains, food webs, energy pyramids, biomes, etc…

Dissections: What else do I have to say?!

Who I am: From West Park (Cleveland) Undergrad: Biology from University of Mount Union Ran XC & Track at UMU M.A. in Biology from Kent State University Played rugby Coaching: SCIENCE OLYMPIAD!!

Class Pet: Madame Curie African Pygmy Hedgehog Nocturnal; insectivore Spines are made of keratin Average life span is 5 years Related to moles Not porcupines