1. Welcome to Biology! Ms. Tavera

2. Ms. Tavera’s vision To help my students be successful:
Learn to collaborate and work as a team
Become more independent learners
Prepare for college and careers

3. For Biology By Friday 8/31 Required:
Two 3-subject or 1-subject spirals 8.5 x11 (150pgs) (one for each semester)
Glue sticks 6+
Blue or black pen and Pencil
Other helpful items:
Thin markers,12pk colored pencils, Highlighter
The optional items are available in the classroom, but you will have to share, unless you bring your own.

4. What are we covering? Overview of Life
Cells (Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic)
Energy Conversion
Nucleic acids (DNA, RNA)
Genetics & Cell Division
Evolution & Classification
Microbes & Viruses
Plant & Animal Systems
Ecology
STAAR/EOC exam

5. Living vs. Non Living Lab

6. Reminders Teacher webpage Online textbook info Dress code
Cell phones & electronic devices etiquette