1. Welcome to Open House!
Mrs. Castle
Biology

2. Background Ironwood Ridge graduate…sorry! B.S. in Microbiology
M.S.Ed. in Secondary Science Education
Student teaching at Amphitheater High School
This is my third year teaching at CDO!

3. My Philosophy Every child is capable of learning
Every child learns differently
Differentiating instruction is the key to success in my classroom

4. My Class Focuses On… Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
Cooperative Group Learning
Literacy Skills
Organizational Skills
Hands-On Activities

5. Biology Fall Unit 1: Into to Biology Unit 2: Chemistry of Life
Unit 3: Cell Structure and Function
Unit 4: Cells and their Environment
Unit 5: How Cells Acquire Energy
Spring
Unit 6: Patterns of Inheritance
Unit 7: Molecular Genetics
Unit 8: Evolution
Unit 9: Ecology

6. Please check grades on Tyler Parent Portal!!
40% = Tests & Quizzes
30% = Labs, Lab Reports & Projects
20% = Bellwork/Exit Questions, Classwork, Homework & Participation
10% = Final Exam
Please check grades on Tyler Parent Portal!!

7. Remind
If you would like to join… to
81010

8. Parents Can Help Encourage your child to do
test corrections & retake quizzes during tutorial!
Encourage regular studying
Make a good study environment at home
or call me if you have concerns
or just want an update:

9. TUTORIAL!!
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday….I am in my room from 7:45am until 2nd period begins
Tutoring
Make-up assignments
Make-up labs (very important)
Quiz retakes
Safe place to hangout before school starts

10. Contact Information 