1. DO NOW Wednesday 9/17 Refer to your notes from last night’s reading. How did the 6 “characteristics” of life compare to the definition of life we wrote yesterday? Do you see any overlap? Stamping: – Notes on Essay, Describing Life

2. Honors Biology Course Description

3. You asked… Do I allow test corrections? Will we dissect anything? What is the homework load like? Why do you (did you decide to) teach biology? What is your favorite unit? What unit do you think we will like the most? How often do you quiz and test? What other subject would you have taught other than science? What was the funniest thing that ever happened throughout your teaching career? Do you like teaching? Will there be any extra work to make up for a bad grade? What topics will we cover? How long will homework take on average? Explain how to get an A Do you offer extra credit? What are some careers involving biology? Why do I have to ask questions? Are phones allowed when you aren’t talking/teaching? How many people get an A? Do we present in front of the class frequently? When are you available for help? What is the grade breakdown? How do we contact you? Have you been to Japan? Do we have a lot of projects? How do you wake up in the morning? What do you expect out of your students (participation-wise)? What other career would you have considered? How long have you been teaching at JHS? What is your make up work policy (and labs)? How often do we do labs? Will you acknowledge meets/band trips/games/concerts in your homework schedule? What is your favorite book/sport?

4. Why Biology? Understanding nature, natural history Preparation for future careers (known and unknown) Interesting Use in society: health, fitness, medicine, disease, environment, making decisions that impact all life on Earth Appreciation for what we need on earth, what we give, and with who/what we share this living space – a finite place…? Your future: directly or indirectly

5. Mrs. Mason’s Mission To engage you in science – both here and outside of school, enough to keep you interested, learning, and making connections between science and “the real world”. I want you to know what is out there for you in terms of careers. To teach/help you strengthen your communication skills – your evidence based explanations – to be concise, accurate, justified, and confident. To help you become a more critical thinker and to teach you biology to prepare you for tests, future science classes, college, and the work force. To stretch your organization skills, your diligence and pride in your work, and to become a strong, active learner. To be a positive influence on your journey to earning the life you want.

6. Mrs. Mason Jackson High School – 11 th year – Biology, Honors Bio, AP Bio, CS – Advisor for Class of 2017 High School/College/Graduate School/NBCT What keeps me busy other than school

7. Units of Study Diversity of Life Cell Structure and Function Molecules of Life Inheritance Genetics Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology Evolution Energy and Matter Ecology

8. How you learn best Lectures Visual Group Activity Kinesthetic Examples

9. Major Work Summer Homework 7-8 unit exams Daily notebook maintenance using stamp system The Cell Campaign Formal Lab Reports The Disease Project Part I (Research Paper) Semester 1 final exam Evidence for Change Across Time (Evolution) Project The Disease Project Part II (Creative Extension) Semester 2 final exam Symposiums Biotechnology Introduction (mini-unit) Lab Extensions More chemistry, math Science application to bridge the gap to AP Biology End of Course Exam for Biology*

11. The Formative/Summative

12. Grade Breakdown Summative Work – 90% – Unit Tests, Formal Lab Reports, Major Projects, Semester Exams Formative Work – 10% – Notebook Checks, Class or Homework, Small Projects, Quizzes S

13. Test Rescore Opportunities One per semester Can choose which one (so a huge inpouring in January) Can earn up to 100%

14. Class website

15. Just once I wish Jackson teachers would… Bring food for the class* Let the top students not take tests Stay the way they are!*** Make testing less stressful Not have finals* Go easy/never give on homework******************** Smile :D Listen to all student ideas and fully help a student in need Give a free period to do homework/relax**** Take us on field trips Whip and na na* Create a mutual friendly relationship with me Explain topics with proof or examples on why things work Do something crazy! Not give tests* Allow students to explain themselves before making assumptions Allow free seating Stop splitting groups into boys/girls – there are more than 2 genders… out with the heteronormativity Understand freshman stress! Let students use notes on tests Allow classroom parties** Not put super short due dates on essays Play games after testing Be more organized (not you of course)* Be easier on grading Find best way to teach every class Let us leave 1 minute early for lunch Boost our grade Not judge on first impressions (my vocab quiz) Realize what a job they do Buy me a bowl of pho Understand tons of HW = anxiety Trade teachers with Glacier Peak for a day Find more fun activities; Give Extra Credit* Let us watch movies* Let us know what will exactly be on the test Give more relaxing time Not all give test on the same day* Collaborate on HW amounts Let classes work together* Give me an A…. Please Relate to the student and not be biased Let us eat in class* Not assign presentation (better small groups) Show more than 1 example and update website Know students learn different; be more patient Let us watch education movie w/o taking notes Make an accurate study guide Give interesting/fun homework Break dance Not assign projects during finals Up my grade for free As students how they’re doing More labs and poster projects Let us listen to music* Make a music video Teach us about stocks Tell us what inspired them to become teachers

16. Sheryl Mason Biology (general, honors, advanced placement) Advisor for Class of 2017 Planning period: 2 nd (8:30-9:25am) Room C245, (425) 385-7189, smason@everettsd.orgsmason@everettsd.org Get to my class website and calendar through JHS website Calendar updated daily, links to almost anything I can link Homework 3 nights a week on average Yes to late work (partial: 2/3 stamps or 75-80%) 1 test rescore per semester

17. You asked… Do I allow test corrections? Will we dissect anything? What is the homework load like? Why do you (did you decide to) teach biology? What is your favorite unit? What unit do you think we will like the most? How often do you quiz and test? What other subject would you have taught other than science? What was the funniest thing that ever happened throughout your teaching career? Do you like teaching? Will there be any extra work to make up for a bad grade? What topics will we cover? How long will homework take on average? Explain how to get an A Do you offer extra credit? What are some careers involving biology? Why do I have to ask questions? Are phones allowed when you aren’t talking/teaching? How many people get an A? Do we present in front of the class frequently? When are you available for help? What is the grade breakdown? How do we contact you? Have you been to Japan? Do we have a lot of projects? How do you wake up in the morning? What do you expect out of your students (participation-wise)? What other career would you have considered? How long have you been teaching at JHS? What is your make up work policy (and labs)? How often do we do labs? Will you acknowledge meets/band trips/games/concerts in your homework schedule? What is your favorite book/sport?