1. Welcome to Biology! Mrs. Kathy Crisi

2. T THANK YOU!! Please sign in on clip boards GV Foundation – new equipment Background Experience – ancient! (6 th – 12 th grades) Extracurricular – Class Sponsor, Interact Club Science Department Chair Family

3. Course Content 1 st Semester 1. Themes of Biology 2. Sci Research/Method 3.Chemistry 4. Biochemistry 5. Enzymes &Digestion 6. Cell Types/Communication 7. Photosynth & Respir Midterm KEYSTONE TEST 2nd Semester 8. DNA&Protein Syn 9. Genetics 10. Genetic Applications 11. Evolution 12. Diversity 13. Ecology & Stream St 14. Anatomy/Phys Final

4. Assessments & Grades 60% Summative Assessments – Unit Tests (may include a lab practical) 25% Other – Activities – Labs (Lab Assessments) – Projects (Folder Projects) – Writing Assignments – Reading Scientific Articles (Writing Abstracts) 15% Homework – Daily checks

5. Special Projects History of Biology - Biologist “Card” Characteristics of Life- Vote tonight!! “Arts & Crafts” – make & take

6. Great Questions! Are textbooks kept at home? Y Are homework assignments assigned daily? Y Does homework count? Y Can I turn it in late? N Do I have homework on the weekends? N/S Can I complete my homework in study hall? Y/S (But still need to study & Review!) Is all unit material kept in the classroom? Y Can we pick our own seats and lab partners? S

7. Student Speak We are currently doing a great lab! We should be using Active Study Techniques! We are focused and engaged all period! The class is fun, interesting and challenging! This class is hard! I like science! I might want to study science!

8. Help! ACTIVELY STUDY!! Seek it immediately! From friends! From the website(s)! From Mrs. Crisi! after school before school study hall 8 th period options kcrisi@gvsd.org 610-889-1918 (22085) Teacher Page

9. PERSPECTIVE!! Honors Level Course Content, Depth and Volume of Material, Less Review (Active Study – Needed for Tests) 9 th grade – Transition Year Active in Sports, Music Program and Clubs (STEAM – Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, Math) A and B grades are great grades!! It will all be OK (and better!) and your child will have a WONDERFUL YEAR!