Transcript Welcome to Biology - Ms. Breeze Biology

Welcome to
Biology!
Your Teacher!
Ms. Kelley Breeze
BA, Per-vetereinary Medicine and History; NC State
MBA and MAT; NC State
2002 Graduate of DSA!
The hard truth…
 If you are willing to do the work, then you
will enjoy the class and you will pass. It’s
that simple. Really.
 If you do not keep up with the work, you
will get behind very quickly. Once you’re
behind, it is extremely difficult to catch up.
So… DON’T GET BEHIND!!
NOTES
yay, notes!
 Notes are a reality in any upper level
academic class. Accept this and do not
whine about it. You are not in middle
school any more.
 You are expected to take neat, careful
notes and keep them organized in a 3ring binder.
 There will be unannounced notebook
quizzes throughout the year.
How to take notes
 No talking during notes!!! (unless prompted by me)
 Write the title of notes in BIG BOLD LETTERS
 Write the date at the top of the page
 Write neatly and stay organized
 Use bullet points when necessary
 Write questions you have in the margins
 When I tell you to star or underline something, this
means it’s important and will be on the test
 Answer all questions and fill in the blanks (if I give
you guided notes)
Notebook Organization
 I prefer that you keep your notebooks in
chronological order. What does this mean?
 That way, all the notes, homework, class work,
and activities for each unit are all in one place, in
the order we talked about them! (See how
convenient that is??)
 If you have another way of keeping your papers
organized, please see me for approval.
Biology in North
Carolina
 This class is based on the new “Essential
Standards” for Biology.
 You will be expected to master the material in
the state curriculum by the end of the year.
 All students must pass the End-of-Course Exam
(EOC). The test will be in May and is worth 25%
of your final grade.
Syllabus
 Scientific method/Characteristics of life
 Ecology
 Cells
 DNA
 Genetics
 Evolution
 Taxonomy
 Plants
 Animals
Homework
 Homework is a must. I try to limit homework to a
reasonable amount.
 Homework helps you practice what we’ve
already discussed or prepares you for what’s next.
 Homework will be graded MOST days that it is
assigned.
 I.E. don’t freak out when I decide NOT to collect
something!
Labs
 To assist you in learning biology there will be
laboratory experiments throughout the year.
 Labs must be completed and put in your
laboratory folder. They will be a part of your
grade.
 Lab folders are on the way! They’ll go in purple
and green drawers
 Safety is very important during labs.
 What sorts of safety rules can you think of?
Questions????
Two Truths and a Lie
 Pair up with someone next to you
 Share with each other 2 truths and 1 lie about
yourself
 Can be general or extravagant
 Be unique with your truth!
 See if your partner can guess which is a truth and
which is a lie!
 Present your PARTNER’S name and a truth
about them to the class!