IB BIOLOGY

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IB BIOLOGY 12TH GRADE

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE SENIOR YEAR

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Welcome! ?

• Welcome to IB Biology! I hope you are as excited
  as I am to begin this rigorous yet rewarding two
  year journey.
• Be prepared to work diligently, cooperatively,
  and creatively inside and outside the classroom.
• In addition to the IB Biology Course Syllabus, I
  have established some Course Guidelines which are
  essential to ensure your success in the upcoming
  school year.

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Remember me?

• Ms. Pavicic ?
• 4th year at Aurora High School
• I teach IB Biology 11 and 12, and Honors Biology
• Bachelor of Science in Biology from John Carroll
  University
• Master of Arts in Life Science Education from
  Ursuline College
• IB Biology trained and certified from FLIBS.
• Other things I do
• National Honor Society Advisor
• 3rd of 6 kids
• Run marathons
• ?

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TOPICS THAT WE COVER

• Ecology and environmental issues
• Plant Classification and Physiology
• Human Physiology- All Human Systems

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IMPORTANT ITEMS

• EXTENDED ESSAY
• GROUP 4 PROJECT
• INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
• Daphnia Lab (May 2010)
• Field Study (Sept 2010)
• Human Physiology (Feb 2011)
• EXAM May afternoon (Papers 1 and 2 3 h and 15
  min), May morning (Paper 3 1 h and 15 min)

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Classroom Expections

• Be respectful to your fellow classmates, teacher,
  and yourself at all times.
• Be in your seat and prepared for class to begin
  before the bell rings.
• Bring your textbook, binder, and writing utensils
  to class EVERY DAY. These three items are a MUST.
• Be an active participant in class, and ALWAYS
  raise your hand when asking questions or
  responding.
• Use appropriate classroom language. Profanity and
  improper language will not be tolerated.
• Lab rules and procedures must be followed and
  will be strictly enforced.
• Absolutely no cell phones are permitted.
  Procedure as listed in the student handbook will
  be enforced upon their presence.
• All rules as stated in the student handbook will
  be enforced.
• Have a positive attitude!
• As IB students, it is my expectation that you
  ALL will follow these rules. Consequences will be
  put in order in the event that they are disobeyed.

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Grading

• Grades are assigned to the following categories
  each semester
• 55 Tests
• 30 Laboratory Work/Internal assessment, Quizzes
• 15 Class work and homework
• Late work due to an excused absence will be
  accepted without penalty if it is turned in on
  the day you return to school.    All other late
  work will be a zero. This will be strictly
  enforced

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT LABS

• Internal Assessment labs are required by the IB
  Program.
• Often, minimal direction is given for these
  assignments the design of the procedure is left
  largely up to the student.
• Internal Assessment labs are graded on an IB
  rubric and count as both part of the class grade
  as well as a percentage of the IB score reported
  to universities.
• They require that students utilize a variety of
  skills, from using the scientific method to
  applying classroom knowledge to outside
  situations. Students are required to complete 60
  hours of lab work.
• There are very strict guidelines governing lab
  work in the program.
• If all labs are not complete, students run the
  risk of receiving a very low IB grade (or no
  grade at all) at the end of the semester, since
  the lab grade contributes 30 to their final
  grade. 
• You must follow the lab safety guidelines for all
  labs completed for IB Biology. 

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Attendance

• To ensure success in IB Biology, it is essential
  that you attend class on a regular basis. If you
  are absent,
• You are responsible for making up all
  work/assignments missed during an EXCUSED
  absence.
• Using the restroom, going to the office, visiting
  a counselor, etc. should only be done if urgent.
  Not being in class for the entire 50 minute
  period will disrupt your ability to be
  successful, and may be disruptive to your
  classmates.

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EXTRA HELP

• I LOVE helping my students! I am very flexible
  and available on most days. Please contact me
  verbally or via email if you would like to meet
  with me so we can arrange a time. ?

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Assessments

• Tests are given once per unit (about twice per
  quarter) and will reflect the standards of the IB
  End-of-Course Examinations.  They will be
  detailed and comprehensive, including
  multiple-choice, calculation problems, and
  extensive essay/discussion questions.  
• Quizzes are based on the syllabus statements
  required in class.
• In addition to quizzes, frequent formative
  assessments will be given to allow for proper
  intervention to help ensure your success on the
  Unit Summative Exams.
• There will be no retakes.

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Syllabus statements

• Syllabus statements must be hand written and
  completed on the day the unit test is given. 
  These statements will be part of your portfolio
  grade. When completing syllabus statements, be
  careful not to plagiarize the wording of
  others.   The best strategy is to attempt to
  address the statement on your own, and then edit
  or fill in the details from your notes, books,
  and internet sources.

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• IB Biology provides a rewarding curriculum that
  will enable you to become successful, well
  rounded young adults prepared for the challenges
  in the real world. I am very excited to
  experience this journey with you, and am looking
  forward to an excellent school year! ?