1. Welcome to Biology Room C31 Mr. Huff thuff@d155.org

2. Who is Mr. Huff? This is my 26th year at CGHS
I have taught most levels of Biology
Mrs. Huff is also a teacher at CGHS
We have three daughters that attend SSPP
I graduated from college at UW-Stevens Point
I have a Master’s degree from North Central College in Naperville
I am an avid outdoorsman and will share many of my experiences with my student

3. Online version is available to all students
Our Textbook
Online version is available to all students

4. Course Outline Biology is the study of LIFE!
1st Semester
Scientific Method
Characteristics of Life
Ecology
Chemistry of Life
Microscopy and Cells
Cellular Transport
2nd Semester
Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration
DNA and Protein Synthesis
Genetics (Mendelian & Human)
DNA Technology
Changes in Life
Taxonomy
Bacteria & Viruses
Biology is the study of LIFE!

5. What does your child need for this class?
Materials
Each student will need the following materials for this class:
-Paper to write on
- Folder or Binder
-Pencils and Pens
-Colored Pencils
-Glue stick
-Scotch tape
-Calculator
- Chrome Book

7. Grading
Semester Grades will be divided into three categories
1) Formative = 20%
Homework, Quizzes, Labs, Daily Work, Projects
2) Summative = 70%
Unit Tests
3) Semester Exam = 10%
Please check Skyward frequently!

8. 2nd Chances – Mega Tests!
Mega Tests will be divided into unit sections.
If a student scores higher on a section, the student’s unit test score will be replaced by the average of the unit test and Mega Test section score.
Each Mega Test will be worth 50% of the student’s semester exam grade.

9. I am available to help students during my prep periods.M T W R F 1
Honors Biology  2
Honors Biology 3
Duty 4
Biology 309 5 6 7 8 9
My Schedule
I am available to help students during my prep periods.

10. Study! Study! Study! Notes Read Text Book Quizlet.com Study Guides
Google Classroom