2. Welcome to Freshman Biology Brought to you by: Bloomington High School and Mr. Abrams

3. Your Sons and Daughters will study  Scientific Method  Basic Microscopy  The Cell  Cellular Respiration  Photosynthesis  Osmosis and Diffusion  Cellular Division  Genetics  Evolution  5 Kingdom Theory  Biological diversity  Ecology and the Environment  Body Systems  And Much, Much more

4. About the Instructor  Graduate of University of Illinois  Bachelor of Science in the Teaching of Biology  Favorite areas of Biology:  Comparative Anatomy  Dissection  Evolution  Genetics  Vertebrate Animals

5. More about the Instructor  Enjoys biology, teaching, singing, being outside, and college sports.  Was a member of:  Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity  Varsity Men’s Glee Club  No Strings Attached  Performed at Carnegie Hall, N.Y.C.

6. Some Photographic Proof from the New York Times

7. LOOK AT THIS!!!

10. WILLINGNESS TO SUCCEED  I am willing to do almost anything for your student.  (Even jump out of a plane!)  They need to want the help.  A willingness to succeed comes from the ability to ask.

11. Methods of Learning  Group  Group Activities  Presentations  Teacher  Teacher oriented discussions  Internet  Internet Searches  Lectures  Cooperative  Cooperative Learning

12. Special Projects Throughout the Year  Biology  Biology Journal  Current  Current Events Review  Dissection  Field  Field Trip to the St. Louis Zoo  Internet  Internet Searches

13. Classroom Expectations  Keep your hands, feet, and mouth to yourself.  Be in your seat when the last bell stops ringing with all materials needed for that day.  Turn work in ON TIME.

14. Expectations Continued  Remain seated until dismissed from class.  Follow ALL laboratory safety procedures.  NO eating, chewing gum, or drinking during lab.  Follow the laboratory procedures.  If you have a question about something, ASK FIRST!!!

15. Most important parts of your student’s education  Being prepared with materials  Showing respect for themselves, other students, their instructor  PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT  Feel free to call me at 828-5201 ext. 1219

16. THANK YOU FOR COMING TONIGHT !  Does anyone have any questions?  Please pick up one of my cards at the door!