1. Welcome! Please sign in I’ll be happy to answer any questions about the course. Please feel free to contact me at any time individually with student questions.

2. Welcome to Honors Biology! Trish Fortenbaugh pfortenbaugh@cdschools.org 541-1662 x238 Homework x1238

3. My science/education background… B.S. Biology – Susquehanna University Secondary Ed. Cert. – Susquehanna University Masters of Science Education - LVC Taught at Wheaton High School in Montgomery County MD for 1 year Anatomy & Physiology Biology Honors Biology 7 th year teaching at East High Honors Biology Biology II

4. Requirements for all classes: 3 ring binder with 5 dividers Moodle – Online course format Headphones/Earbuds Prepared for class

5. Topics for Honors Biology Unit 1: Intro. to Biology & Living Things Unit 2: The Chemistry of Life Unit 3: Cell Structure and Function Unit 4: Cellular Energy Unit 5: Cell Division Unit 6: DNA & Protein Synthesis Unit 7: Genetics Unit 8: Human Genetics Unit 9: Biotechnology Unit 10: Evolution Unit 11: Ecology

6. Assessments: *Daily participation grade *Daily Do Nows/activators *Labs *Class work *Homework *Tests/quizzes/assessments *Projects *Midterm exam (January) *Final exam (May) *Portfolio (end of the year) *Notebook checks (end of each marking period)

7. Grading Grade Calculations 50% Tests 25% Quizzes 15% Classwork 10% Homework East High Grading Scale A 90 – 100 B80 - 89 C 70 – 79 D60 - 69

8. Homework assignments, announcements, and daily class documents can be viewed on my Moodle Honors Biology page General Course documents on my school Website  www.cdschools.org www.cdschools.org  Select a School: East High  Staff  Fortenbaugh  Homework is assigned most evenings, often in advance

9. Thank you for attending tonight! If you wish to discuss the progress of your student in honors biology, please contact me via email or telephone and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please keep in touch!