1. Instructor: Colleen Malone Office Hours: After school by appointment only. E-mail Address: cmalone@conejousd.org (email is the best way to contact me) Telephone: 498-3676 ext. 1307 Website: http://newburyparkhighschool.net/malone/ http://newburyparkhighschool.net/malone/

2. My Website

3. Who is Mrs. Malone? Academics: Texas A&M University Bachelor ’ s of Science-Marine biology UCSB Teaching Credential / Master ’ s in Education

4. Who is Mrs. Malone? Careers: Texas A&M Health Science Center UCLA Amgen Newbury Park High School

5. Who is Mrs. Malone? Classes: Biology-CP Biology-H Marine Science-CP Biotechnology-CP

6. Warm Up (to review or introduce new material) Introduction/Demonstration/Current Events Lecture and Classroom Discussion Laboratory Work Audio Visual Connection and Summary

7. The first subterm will focus on the unifying principles of life. There will be many new terms and concepts, so attendance is very important. Biochemistry Cells Energy, growth, & development Molecular biology

8. The second subterm will focus on: Genetics Diversity of life & how living things have changed over time Immunology Ecology

9. Grading will be based on the following percentages & using category weights. HOMEWORK Late Passes? 10% CLASSWORK/LABS/ PROJECTS 25% QUIZZES/TESTS45% PARTICIPATION 5% SUBTERM FINAL 15%

10. Course grades will be determined by percent weights in several categories. The final grade will be based on the following percentages: 93 - 100A73 - 76C 89 - 92A-69 - 72C- 87 - 88B+67 - 68D+ 83 - 86B63 - 66D 79 - 82B-60 - 62 D- 77 - 78C+0 - 59 F

11. Homework will be assigned on a regular basis; Monday through Friday. Even if a homework assignment has not been given, time should be spent each night reviewing what we did in class that day. Students are responsible for following the formal procedure for make-up work after an absence.

12. Reading scientific papers Writing scientific papers Organization Meeting deadlines Following directions Critical thinking Presenting data in public

13. “Try not to become a man of success but a man of value.” Albert Einstein

14. Take an interest Have students do homework before social time / computer time Encourage study sessions Check day planner for important dates Check day planner for important dates Check grades on my website (Zangle) Check grades on my website (Zangle) http://newburyparkhighschool.net/malone/ E-mail me with questions and/or concerns

15. Any classroom donations would be appreciated! Thank you! Latex gloves Kleenex Reams of paper Baggies Flat toothpicks Colored pencils or pens Glue sticks