Mrs. Pollock

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Mrs. Pollock

• Bachelor of Science ? Oakland University
• Master of Science ? Michigan State University
• Educational Technology Certificate ? MSU

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Rules Overview
Behavioral
Academic

• Be prepared for class with homework, materials,
  good attitude.
• One day late only policy--10 off. Only 2
  allowed!
• You are responsible for make-up work when absent.
  Two day make-up limit.
• Cheating will not be tolerated!

• Be on time and in your seat.
• Use class time well, stay on task.
• Raise your hand and get permission to talk, get
  up, etc...
• Respect others, use appropriate language, etc..
• Use only the material equipment you are
  assigned.

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Topics Covered 1st Semester

• Evolution Adaptations
• Cellular Activities, Genetics, Inheritance

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Topics Covered 2nd Semester

• Classification Survey of Living Things
• Structure Function of Living Things
• Independent Life Science Fair Projects

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Organization

• PLANNER
• NOTEBOOK
• GRADESHEET

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Types of Assignments

• Reading the Chapter
• Study Guides
• Chapter Vocabulary
• Laboratory Reports
• Current Biology Articles
• Quizzes Tests
• Life Science Fair Projects

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Quizzes Tests

• Pop Quizzes
• from study guides
• Vocabulary Quizzes
• can use list
• Chapter Test
• from study guides
• multiple choice
• short answer

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Laboratory Reports
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Current Biology Reports

• Summarizes Current Biology Article
• Done Weekly
• Due every Friday
• Part of Notebook Grade

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Life Science Fair

• Independent Student Work

• Started in February

• Completed and Displayed in April

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Grading

• Grade Sheet
• Grades Posted
• Grading Scale