1. Welcome!!

2.  Miss Mary Pat Pavicic  7 th year teaching at Aurora High School  B.S. in Biology from John Carroll University, M.A. in Life Science Education from Ursuline College  Currently teaching Honors Biology and Anatomy & Physiology  Advisor of National Honor Society and Supervisor of After School Study Center

3.  This is a pre-AP Biology course designed to prepare your children for the high level science curriculum that Aurora High School has to offer.

4.  Introduction to Biology  Biochemistry and Enzymes  Cells  Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration  Nucleic Acids  Mitosis and the Cell Cycle  Genetics  Proteins  Ecology  Evolution  Classification  *Course Topics are aligned with Pre-AP Biology Curriculum

5.  Study skills for advanced level high school and collegiate courses  Problem solving and critical thinking skills  Laboratory skills  Higher-ordered application, communication, and reasoning skills  Textbook reading skills  Conceptual, holistic understanding of the content  Self-monitored learning

6.  Multiple formative checks for understanding within each unit to help students and myself monitor their progress throughout the unit.  Post-summative unit assessment reflections to ensure ongoing learning.  Differentiated instruction and group work to ensure the students are able to see the content from various perspectives.  Hands-on lab activities, simulations, and animations.  All PowerPoint notes for each unit are posted on SchoolPointe for personal access.  Notes are also available in the form of concept maps, diagrams, and charts discussed in class.  I am always available for extra help before or after school and am very flexible.

7.  60% Unit Summative Assessments (at least twice per quarter)  30% Labs and Quizzes  10% Formative Checks, Class work, and Homework

8.  SchoolPointe  PIV

9.  mpavicic@aurora-schools.org or 330-954- 2293 mpavicic@aurora-schools.org