1. Ms. Scaraville Welcome to Regents Living Environment

2. Goals Have a solid understanding of the living environment. Enjoy learning and knowing about science. Build your note-taking, test-taking and study skills. To successfully complete this course and the Regents in June.

3. What do you need? 2 inch (ideal) 3 ring notebook with paper One 3 hole punched folder Pen AND Pencil Spiral notebook (optional) Good to have: Index cards Colored pencils Scissors Glue stick Highlighter

4. What will you be learning about? S cientific method, scientific inquiry Basic chemistry (organic chemistry) The cell and its processes Enzymes and proteins DNA, genetics, and protein synthesis Evolution Human body systems Growth and development Ecology

5. How to be successful in this class Be here and on time Pay attention in class and take notes Participate by answering and asking questions Complete assigned work and hand in on time Study for quizzes and tests Look over notes from class that day Be respectful to the teacher and classmates

6. Why is the class different? This is a challenging class because of the large amount of vocabulary. This is the first time you have a science class with a lab period. You will have many hands on activities. You will be responsible for at least 4 in-depth projects and writing assignments. Lab requirements- 1200 minutes (about 35 labs) are required to take the regents. You will be taking a Regents exam in June you MUST PASS to graduate.

7. Rules of my classroom RESPECT everyone in the class, NEVER put anyone down. NO cell phones, I-pods or other electronics. Please remove your hat in the classroom. Raise your hand when you would like to talk. Never talk over anyone while someone is talking to the class. Be on time to class and come to class prepared. Behave yourself in class (No inappropriate language ) Always listen to the teacher and directions the first time. Be positive and try your best!

8. Policies Bathroom and drinks- Go before class but don’t be late. You will be allowed only 4 passes to leave my classroom per quarter. If at the end of the quarter you have all four passes left and no referrals you will receive 10 points on your lowest quiz from that quarter. Lateness- Don’t be late! If you are late enter the classroom as quietly as possible and sign in the late book. After 2 lates I will contact someone at home and any after that you will receive detention and a referral. Double lab period- Days you have a double period of science it is my choice if you get a break in between. If people are misbehaving you will not get a break. You are a team! Working together- Think of this class as a team. You win together you lose together. We need to work together and encourage one another to get to the world series and win! (Regents) We will work together but also there is individual assessment. RESPECT !

9. Safety in the Lab

10. The DON’TS of working in the lab Don’t eat or drinking ANYTHING in the lab. Don’t eat or drinking ANYTHING in the lab. Don’t smell anything directly. Don’t smell anything directly. Don’t leave an open flame unattended. Don’t leave an open flame unattended. Don’t reach across a flame Don’t reach across a flame Don’t put hot glass in cold water Don’t put hot glass in cold water Don’t point a test tube toward you or anyone else while heating Don’t point a test tube toward you or anyone else while heating

11. More DON’TS Don’t look directly into a test tube when mixing or heating chemicals Don’t look directly into a test tube when mixing or heating chemicals Don’t wear baggy clothes, open shoes, or dangling jewelry. Don’t wear baggy clothes, open shoes, or dangling jewelry. Don’t touch anything hot. Don’t touch anything hot. Don’t mix chemicals unless told to. Don’t mix chemicals unless told to. Don’t proceed with the experiment if you are unsure of what to do. Don’t proceed with the experiment if you are unsure of what to do. Don’t misbehave in lab Don’t misbehave in lab

12. The Do’s of working in the lab Do wear your safety goggles Do wear your safety goggles Do tie your hair back Do tie your hair back Do listen to directions Do listen to directions Do read through your whole lab first Do read through your whole lab first Do notify the teacher of a spill or broken glass Do notify the teacher of a spill or broken glass

13. More Do’s Do keep lids on bottles and containers when not in use Do keep lids on bottles and containers when not in use Do notify the teacher if you or someone else is hurt Do notify the teacher if you or someone else is hurt Do keep your work area clean Do keep your work area clean Do wash your hands when you are done Do wash your hands when you are done Do clean up and wash materials Do clean up and wash materials

14. 14 Wear safety goggles when working with chemicals, flames, or heating devices. If a chemical gets in your eye, flush in water for 15 minutes and notify the teacher. Some Safety Symbols Eye Protection Sharp Objects Handle sharp instruments CAREFULLY. Cut away from fingers and body. REPORT CUT to teacher IMMEDIATELY Electrical Safety Do not place a cord where someone can trip over it. Never use electricity around water. Unplug all equipment before leaving the room.

15. 15 Safety Symbols Heating/Fire Safety Tie back hair and loose clothes when working with open flames. Never look into a container as you are heating it. Never REACH ACROSS a FLAME. Heated metal and glass looks cool, use tongs or gloves before handling. Never leave a heat source unattended. Glassware Safety Tie back hair and loose clothes when working with open flames.

16. 16 Safety Symbols Chemical Safety Read all labels twice before removing a chemical from the container. Never touch, taste, or smell a chemical unless instructed by the teacher. Transfer chemicals carefully! Hand Safety If a chemical spills on your skin, notify the teacher and rinse with water for 15 minutes. Carry glassware carefully. Plant Safety Do not eat any plants in lab. Wash your hands after handling plants.

17. Lets Practice What is wrong with this picture?

18. What is wrong in this lab?

19. Quiz Your first quiz will be on Friday. Your first quiz will be on Friday. It will be on classroom rules safety rules and tools in lab. It will be on classroom rules safety rules and tools in lab. Multiple choice and short answer. Multiple choice and short answer.