Welcome to Biology Mrs. Borchers

Why Study Biology?? “Bio” means life “Bio” means life “logy” is the study of “logy” is the study of Biology is the study of life!!! Biology is the study of life!!! What can be more important? What can be more important?

Why study biology? To learn about your body. To learn about your body. Practical applications Practical applications To learn about the past. To learn about the past. To try and shape the future. To try and shape the future.

What you should expect from this class. To gain a better understanding of life science, especially: To gain a better understanding of life science, especially: The scientific method The scientific method Microscope usage Microscope usage Chemistry Chemistry Ecology Ecology The cell and cellular processes The cell and cellular processes DNA and GENETICS DNA and GENETICS Evolution Evolution Kingdoms of life Kingdoms of life Human Body systems Human Body systems

Grades !!! You will have to work hard for your grade You will have to work hard for your grade The most important thing is to hand in your work on time! There is no substitute for effort! The most important thing is to hand in your work on time! There is no substitute for effort! Tests and Quizzes40% Tests and Quizzes40% Labs and Projects30% Labs and Projects30% Class work20% Class work20% Homework10% Homework10%

STANDARDIZED GRADING PROCEDURE HIGH SCHOOL See the student agenda/handbook See the student agenda/handbook Everything that you do counts Everything that you do counts Biology End of the Course State Exam in May! Biology End of the Course State Exam in May!

What I expect from you A positive attitude! A positive attitude! RESPECT!! RESPECT!! Try your best! Don’t give up, even if it seems too difficult I expect you to try. Try your best! Don’t give up, even if it seems too difficult I expect you to try. Always hand in your best work- if it has your name on it, it is a reflection on you. Always hand in your best work- if it has your name on it, it is a reflection on you. Maturity- towards your work, towards me and towards your classmates. Maturity- towards your work, towards me and towards your classmates. If there is a problem with anything or anyone (including me) let me know- we can try to resolve it. If there is a problem with anything or anyone (including me) let me know- we can try to resolve it.

The RULES! Do what you are supposed to do Do what you are supposed to do Respect me, others, and the classroom! Respect me, others, and the classroom! NO food or drink! NO food or drink! NO swearing NO swearing NO electronic devices (cell phones, I-pods, etc.) are to be used during class NO electronic devices (cell phones, I-pods, etc.) are to be used during class Keep lab tables clear except for necessary materials Keep lab tables clear except for necessary materials Come to class on time and prepared to learn! Come to class on time and prepared to learn!

NO late work! NO late work! Follow directions! Follow directions! Bring all materials (notebook, pen and pencil) to class- you will not be permitted to go to your locker. Bring all materials (notebook, pen and pencil) to class- you will not be permitted to go to your locker. Bathroom usage is permitted for emergencies only! (and never during lecture or when the door is closed) Bathroom usage is permitted for emergencies only! (and never during lecture or when the door is closed) The RULES!

Policy On The Leaving The Room You are not permitted to go to your locker at all. Bring your textbook, notebook and a writing utensil every day. You are not permitted to go to your locker at all. Bring your textbook, notebook and a writing utensil every day. Bathroom use is limited to emergencies only. If you abuse this privilege, it will be taken away. Bathroom use is limited to emergencies only. If you abuse this privilege, it will be taken away. Anytime you leave the room, you must sign out (name, date and time) and take the hall pass. Anytime you leave the room, you must sign out (name, date and time) and take the hall pass.

What to bring to class every single day… A positive attitude A positive attitude Pen Pen pencil pencil Your notebook Your notebook A three ring binder A three ring binder

Goals Get you organized!! Get you organized!! Get you motivated (hopefully you already are!) Get you motivated (hopefully you already are!) Get you prepared for upper level classes! Get you prepared for upper level classes! To leave this class having learned something! To leave this class having learned something! Have FUN!! Have FUN!!

Homework You will have homework every night. Every night you are to take home your notes and your book and review what was taught in class. This may take 5 minutes or 20 minutes, depending how well you understand the material covered. You will have homework every night. Every night you are to take home your notes and your book and review what was taught in class. This may take 5 minutes or 20 minutes, depending how well you understand the material covered. The next day you are to ask me any questions that you did not understand from the previous days’ class. The next day you are to ask me any questions that you did not understand from the previous days’ class. ***Since you are reviewing all your notes every night, do not be surprised when you come to class the next day and a quiz is waiting for you.

Extra Credit You will be given plenty of opportunities to do well in this class. You will be given plenty of opportunities to do well in this class. I do NOT give out extra credit assignments!! (So please do not ask me for one) I do NOT give out extra credit assignments!! (So please do not ask me for one)

If you are absent It is your responsibility to get the class work and homework that you missed. It is your responsibility to get the class work and homework that you missed. You will be given one day per day absent to make up the work missed. You will be given one day per day absent to make up the work missed. If an assignment is due the day you are absent, it is due the day you return! If an assignment is due the day you are absent, it is due the day you return!

Property Damage No chewing gum or candy No chewing gum or candy Laboratory equipment is expensive, please be very careful. If anything is damaged as a result of carelessness, you will be held responsible. Laboratory equipment is expensive, please be very careful. If anything is damaged as a result of carelessness, you will be held responsible. No lab equipment or specimens may leave the biology room. No lab equipment or specimens may leave the biology room. Do not write on the desk! Do not write on the desk!

Have fun! I love biology and I hope you feel the same way by the end of the year! I love biology and I hope you feel the same way by the end of the year! I really want you to enjoy this class so feel free to make suggestions (not in the middle of class though). I really want you to enjoy this class so feel free to make suggestions (not in the middle of class though).

Any Questions?