1. Welcome to Biology 2014

2. First off… Welcome back!!! Start the year off positive Happy Lunar New Year! Year of the horse

3. Expectations Be on time Bring appropriate books and stationary to class Text book and work book Lap top – with internet Stationary – pens pencils Student diary/planner Work cooperative and collaboratively with fellow students COMPLETE ALL SET HOMEWORK! Be safe in the classroom Enjoy some (hopefully all) aspects of Biology Be Positive and have fun!

4. Important dates (for your planner) Feb 14 Valentines day Feb 18 VCE Parents information evening Feb 20 Swimming carnival Feb 21 School Photos (make sure you wear lots of screen at swimming) Mar 5 Meet the teachers Evening Mar 10 Labour Day (No School) March 13 Staff Professional Development (No school) Mar 21 Athletics Carnival Mar 24 Immunisation (I don’t know what for) April 1 Geography competition April 3 Yr 10 Psych excursion April 4 LAST DAY OF TERM 1

5. Study Tips Start studying first week, not right before the exam Use what every study techniques work for you Study cards – paper or phone Pod casts – Andy Douch Study groups Three hours per night 1 ½ hours on homework 1 ½ hours on revision Make a schedule Use a diary – SACs, work, study, sport, social Have a work/life balance Don’t party too hard

6. Other resources Useful Websites www.vcaa.vic.edu.au www.biology-online.org Practice Questions Text book Check Points BioZone VCAA past exam Study On (Jacaranda) Neap

7. Unit 1 important dates Biology Unit 1 Assessment typeWeekDate (week beginning) Enzyme Prac ReportWeek 7 Term 1March 10 th Surface Area to Volume Ratio Prac ReportWeek 8 Term 1March 17 th Mitosis assignmentWeek 9 Term 1March 24 th TestWeek 10 Term 1April 1 st Rat Dissection Prac ReportWeek 2 Term 2April 28th Unit 1 ExamWeek 7 Term 2June 2 nd

8. Unit 3&4 important dates Biology Unit 3 Assessment typeWeek Date (week beginning) SAC 1a Investigation of substances across membranes Week 4 Term 1Feb 17 th SAC 1b Investigation of enzyme actionWeek 7 Term 1March 10 th SAC 1c Investigation of cellular respiration or photosynthesis Week 9 Term 1March 24 th SAC 2 Investigation of organism’s response to a specific signal Week 3 Term 2May 5 th SAC 3 Issue or aspect related to immune response Week 5 Term 2May 19 th

9. Lastly… HAVE A FANTASTIC TERM I look forward to teaching you Study hard but remember to have a healthy balance in your life. If you need anything please speak to me or any other teacher, we are all here to help you