Welcome to Honors Biology!!! Room 706 Mrs. Farrar Sit anywhere for now.

What we’re learning Studying all things related to BIOLOGY- cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, etc.. Studying all things related to BIOLOGY- cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, etc.. Masters of the microscope. Masters of the microscope. Visiting and working in the Ecology Center. What’s that? Visiting and working in the Ecology Center. What’s that? There will be research projects (individual and group). There will be research projects (individual and group). Scientific investigations. That means the students ARE scientists! Scientific investigations. That means the students ARE scientists!

What is Double Lab?? Class periodLab DayLab Period 9 th Tuesday8 th Students are responsible for remembering their lab day!

Grading Test and Projects: 30% Quizzes: 20% Homework/Class work: 20% Labs: 20% MiniLabs: 10%

Required Materials Composition Notebook Binder (with 5 dividers) Pens and Pencils Colored Pencils (recommended)

What Are The Expectations For This Class? Be on time… EVERYDAY Come to class prepared!! Participate, appropriately and cooperatively. Respect everyone and everything in the classroom Absolutely no plagiarism of any kind… EVER! Follow all school rules

Classroom Procedures 1. Be present for double lab periods. If you “forget” that you have double lab, I will count it as a cut. 2. Homework is due at the beginning of the period, not half way through. Late is late! 3. Please participate (I LOVE to see hands up), and come to class prepared everyday. 4. When you enter class, check the agenda. If there is a warm-up, get your lab notebook and begin working on it immediately. 5. Raise your hand 6. Do not abuse bathroom privileges 7. When you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed. Check the Absent Folder and ask some friends!

More Procedures! 8. If you are absent on the day of a test or quiz, expect to make it up the day you return. 9. Get extra help 10 CLEAN UP after yourself 11. DO NOT line up at the door at the end of the period.

Classroom Rules Show respect for other students, the teachers, and the classroom. Refrain from talking during instruction. Participate and cooperate in all classroom activities. Follow all school policies in student handbook. Absolutely NO cell phone use during class time.

Wrap up! Supplies: Binder with 5 dividers and paper, Marble Composition book (lined, not graph), Colored Pencils (optional), Pen and Pencil Read entire syllabus and policies and procedures sheet. Ask questions on Wednesday Sign up for honors biology 1213 on edmodo To-Do List for Monday, September 10 th