Welcome to Biology!!!

Room 802 • Mrs. Farrar

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What we’re learning•Studying all things related to BIOLOGY- cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, etc..•Masters of the microscope.•Visiting and working in the Ecology Center. What’s that?•There will be research projects (individual and group). •Scientific investigations. That means the students ARE scientists!

What is Double Lab??Class period

Lab Day Lab Period

9th Tuesday 8th Students are responsible for remembering their lab day!

GradingTest and Projects: 30%

Quizzes: 20%

Homework/Class work: 20%

Labs: 20%

MiniLabs: 10%

Required Materials

•Composition Notebook•Binder (with 5 dividers)•Pens and Pencils•Colored Pencils (recommended)

What Are The Expectations For This Class?

Be on time… EVERYDAYCome to class prepared!!Participate, appropriately and cooperatively.Respect everyone and everything in the classroomAbsolutely no plagiarism of any kind… EVER!Follow all school rules

Classroom Procedures1. Be present for

double lab periods. If you “forget” that you have double lab, I will

count it as a cut.

2. Homework is due at the beginning of the period, not half way

through. Late is late!

3. Please participate (I LOVE to see hands up),

and come to class prepared everyday.

4. When you enter class, check the

agenda. If there is a warm-up, get your lab notebook and begin

working on it immediately.

5. Raise your hand 6. Do not abuse bathroom privileges

7. When you are absent, it is your

responsibility to find out what you missed.

Check the Absent Folder and ask some

friends!

More Procedures!8. If you are

absent on the day of a test

or quiz, expect to

make it up the day you return.

9. Get extra help

10 CLEAN UP after yourself

11. DO NOT line up at the door at the end of the

period.

Classroom RulesShow respect for other students, the teachers, and the classroom. Refrain from talking during instruction.Participate and cooperate in all classroom activities.Follow all school policies in student handbook.Absolutely NO cell phone use during class time.

Wrap up!

•Supplies: Binder with 5 dividers and paper, Marble Composition book (lined, not graph), Colored Pencils (optional), Pen and Pencil

•Read entire syllabus and policies and procedures sheet. Ask questions on Wednesday

•Check out online resources (Pearsonsuccessnet.com, Edmodo, etc)

To-Do List for

Monday, Septembe

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