1. WELCOME TO BIOLOGY

2. If you could be any animal…what would it be and why?

3. BIOLOGY
Study of life
Study cells, cell processes, genetics, evolution, ecology, plants, animals, viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
REQUIRED TO PASS EOC STATE EXAM

4. MATERIALS NEEDED
Notebook/binder to keep notes, labs, diagrams, & worksheets in
Single subject notebook/journal
Writing instrument
Earbuds/headphones
colored pencils
Index cards
graph paper

5. rrhodesewhs.pbworks.com

6. Biology Texbook Online!
nc.bdol.glencoe.com
STUDENT CENTER
TEXTBOOK RESOURCES
ONLINE STUDENT EDITION
Login: bdolnc05
Password: 30554c75
You may also request a hard copy

7. GRADING POLICY TESTS………………………………..40% IBL….…………………………………..30%
KBL……….……………………………..10%
QUIZZES………………………….20%
EACH QUARTER………………37.5%
EXAM………………………………….25%

8. Work not turned in on time will not receive full credit; there may be an alternate assignment that can replace the grade.
Failed TESTS can be retaken…you will need to complete a RETEST TICKET and present in order to retake the test…the highest grade earned on a retest is the average of the original test grade & the retest grade
Missed assignments can be downloaded from pbworks site

9. HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL! a. Have good attendance
b. Study & review nightly
c.  Complete assignments
d. Complete make-up work in timely manner
e.  Pay attention in class/take good notes
(active listener/active participant)
f. Ask questions/advocate for self
g. Be responsible for own learning
h. Keep notebook organized

10. HOW TO GET EXTRA HELP Use tutorial sites/links on my webpage
Refer to & Read the textbook
Science Tutoring available weekly
WAR time available weekly
Find a study partner; form peer groups
ALWAYS ask questions in class
if you don’t understand something!

11. GETTING INFORMATION
Contact me by
Check out my website:
Grades updated each week in POWERSCHOOLs; Interims sent home every 3 weeks

12. RESTOCK THE STOCK ROOM Construction paper Glue sticks Clear tape
Scissors
Markers
Zip-loc bags (gallon & sandwich size)
Hand sanitizer
tissue
Highlighters… especially colors OTHER than yellow
Color copy paper

13. EXPECTATIONS FOR HONORS
Complete CW & HW
Be able to move at brisk pace
Write well-written conclusions for labs
Answer essay and problem-solving with high rate of success
Complete independent research & assignments

14. BELLRINGER What is biology?
Name 2 topics that you think will be covered in this class.
Why do you think biology is important?

15. ANSWERS The study of LIFE
2. Cells, genetics, ecology, evolution, animals, plants, microorganisms, body systems, etc.

16. 3. Why is Biology imp’t? Learn about different organisms around us
Understand how your body works
Appreciate life around us & how we impact other living things
Learn about environmental processes & how we affect those processes
Understand how we are affected by other living things

17. Today’s LAUNCH