1. 424 - Honors Biology Text: Dynamic Biology NGSS, Sapling Learning online course Biology, Mader, 10 th edition, McGraw Hill

2. 424 - Honors Biology Instructor: Mrs. Eileen Liberti Contact: Please use email eliberti@paulvi.net eliberti@paulvi.net Office Hours: 7:15 – 7:40 am and 2:50 – 3:15 pm

3. 424 - Honors Biology Sapling Online Biology eText and Course Ask for your student’s username/password Each Chapter: 7-10 homework assignment 2-3 quizzes All online, all open-notes, untimed

4. 424 - Honors Biology Mader Biology Companion website: http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0035456775/student_view0/index.html

5. Course Topics: Introduction & review Biological chemistry Cells Cell processes Genetics Gene expression Biotechnology Evolution Classification Overview of organisms Ecology Mammalian Anatomy

6. Highlights of the Class Policy: Grading: –Tests …..40% –Lab Reports…..40% –Homework…..10% –Quizzes …..10%

7. Highlights of the Class Policy: Approximately half the laboratories are group reports. Paul VI Science Fair on Wednesday, February 3, 2016

8. Strategies for Success in Honors Biology Most students will need to evaluate their study habits. If what you are doing is not working sufficiently… then try something new. There are methods to work smarter as well as harder.

9. Strategies for Success in Honors Biology set consistent, structured study patterns active study techniques preparing before the lecture topic review a portion of the chapter daily Study early for tests and sleep more.

10. Strategies for Success in Honors Biology Students are given a “Biology Important Stuff” packet containing several items including advice on reading a textbook with the SQ3R method and Cornell Note-taking.

11. Strategies for Success in Honors Biology Dartmouth College study skills website. http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/handouts.html http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/handouts.html This is a comprehensive site with resources covering reading, note taking, listening, studying, motivation, and memory.

12. Specific Recommendations: Divide the material into manageable portions. Work on biology daily. Some possible activities include…. –Read before a lecture topic –Look at the PowerPoint slides –Outline notes from slides –Make vocabulary cards –Review notes from class –Compare class notes to slides –Draw to illustrate concepts Spread test preparation out over several nights. Stay organized.