Welcome to Biology

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Welcome to Biology

• Mr. Massimini
• Ms. Doucette

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Why Study Biology??

• Bio means life
• logy is the study of
• Biology is the study of life!!!
• What can be more important?

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Why study biology?

• To learn about your body.
• Supplements
• Practical applications
• Exercise program
• To learn about the past.
• Evolution
• To try and shape the future.

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What you should expect from this class.

• To gain a better understanding of life science,
  especially
• The scientific method
• Microscope usage
• Chemistry
• Ecology
• The cell and cellular processes
• DNA and GENETICS
• Evolution
• Kingdoms of life
• Human Body systems

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Grades !!!

• You will have to work hard for your grade (its
  not going to be easy, but I promise you will
  learn A LOT!).
• The most important thing is to hand in your work
  on time! There is no substitute for effort!

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STANDARDIZED GRADING PROCEDURE HIGH SCHOOL

• See the student agenda/handbook
• Everything that you do counts

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What you can expect from me

• A positive attitude (99 of the time, everyone is
  entitled to a bad day!)
• RESPECT!!
• Fairness
• A facilitator- I wont always give you the answer
  but I promise to tell you where to find it
  (www.classjump.com/gmassimini).
• I will prepare you for college and teach you how
  to think (you might not always like that one)

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What I expect from you

• A positive attitude! Even if you dont like the
  topic or the assignment!
• RESPECT!! RESPECT me, RESPECT others, RESPECT the
  classroom!
• No whining!
• Try your best! Dont give up, even if it seems
  too difficult I expect you to try.
• Always hand in your best work- if it has your
  name on it, it is a reflection on you.
• Maturity- towards your work, towards me and
  towards your classmates.
• If there is a problem with anything or anyone
  (including me) let me know- we can try to resolve
  it.

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The RULES!

• Do what you are supposed to do
• Respect me, others, and the classroom!
• NO food or drink (or tobacco products)!
• NO swearing- ever no matter what- even if a chair
  falls on your foot or something like that.
• NO electronic devices (cell phones, I-pods, etc.)
  are to be used during class
• Keep lab tables clear except for necessary
  materials
• Come to class on time!

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The RULES!

• NO late work! If you are absent you have as many
  days as you were absent to make it up. (Except
  for long term assignments- those must be handed
  in on time- if you are not here- get the
  assignment here.)
• Follow directions!
• Only one person talks at a time, unless we are
  doing group work in which the volume should be
  kept to a minimum.
• Do not get out of your seat unless told to do so-
  I really hate distractions!
• Bring all materials (notebook, textbook, pen and
  pencil) to class- you will not be permitted to go
  to your locker.
• Bathroom usage is permitted for emergencies only!
  (and never during lecture or when the door is
  closed)

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Policy On The Leaving The Room

• You are not permitted to go to your locker at
  all. Bring your textbook, notebook and a writing
  utensil every day.
• Bathroom use is limited to emergencies only. If
  you abuse this privilege, it will be taken away.
• Anytime you leave the room, you must sign out
  (name, date and time) and take the hall pass.

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What to bring to class every single day

• A positive attitude
• Your textbook
• Pen and pencil
• Your notebook
• A three ring binder- just for biology
• Sections
• Notes
• Do Now
• Labs
• Class work/Homework
• Test/projects/quizzes
• A folder

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Miscellaneous

• Test Taking Procedure
• College/Standardized Test Rules
• Absolutely no talking
• Must stay in seat for entire period
• Homework passes
• Not accepted on all assignments
• Put your name, date and the assignment on the
  pass
• If you save them, each pass is worth extra credit.

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Assignments

• No late work
• All assignments must have your name
• no nameno credit
• Other than worksheets all assignments must have
  the following heading in the top right hand
  corner
• Name
• Date
• Assignment
• Neatness and spelling always count (some
  exceptions on tests)
• Everything must be written in complete sentences
• No frayed paper

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Textbooks

• Please keep your textbooks covered and in the
  best condition possible.
• There will be periodic textbook checks.
• If you do not have your text book your class
  participation grade will drop.

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Property Damage

• No chewing gum or candy
• Laboratory equipment is expensive, please be very
  careful. If anything is damaged as a result of
  carelessness, you will be held responsible.
• No lab equipment or specimens may leave the
  biology room.
• Do not write on the desk!

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Have fun!

• I love biology and I hope you feel the same way
  by the end of the year!
• I really want you to enjoy this class so feel
  free to make suggestions (not in the middle of
  class though).

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• Any Questions?