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Course InformationCourse InformationA Review of the Ground Rules forA Review of the Ground Rules for

Biology II College Prep I Biology ClassBiology II College Prep I Biology Class

Mr. SchoorensMr. Schoorens

Welcome to the Welcome to the hardest course you’ve hardest course you’ve

ever takenever taken

Welcome to a course Welcome to a course that everyone can that everyone can

excel in, if…excel in, if…

……you do the hard you do the hard work necessarywork necessary

Today’s ObjectivesToday’s Objectives

At lesson’s end, you should be able to:At lesson’s end, you should be able to:

1.1.Understand the course description.Understand the course description.

2.2.Confirm that everyone has an iPad, the ebook, Confirm that everyone has an iPad, the ebook, and the required iPad apps.and the required iPad apps.

3.3.Demonstrate understanding of basic lab Demonstrate understanding of basic lab safety.safety.

4.4.List the course units and explain the use of List the course units and explain the use of learning objectives.learning objectives.

5.5.Explain how your progress in learning will be Explain how your progress in learning will be assessed.assessed.

Today’s ObjectivesToday’s Objectives

At lesson’s end, you should be able to:At lesson’s end, you should be able to:

6.6.Explain the importance of homework.Explain the importance of homework.

7.7.Describe the purpose, use and grading of the Describe the purpose, use and grading of the Chapter Notes Study Guide and the Cornell Notes Chapter Notes Study Guide and the Cornell Notes System.System.

8.8.Comply with class rules governing the use of the Comply with class rules governing the use of the iPad.iPad.

9.9.Describe general rules of academics and behavior.Describe general rules of academics and behavior.

10.10.Describe a little bit of your teacher’s background.Describe a little bit of your teacher’s background.

Biology II CP 1 Course DescriptionBiology II CP 1 Course Description

““The word science is derived from a Latin The word science is derived from a Latin verb meaning ‘to know.’ ”verb meaning ‘to know.’ ”• Biology, Campbell and Reece, Benjamin Cummings, Biology, Campbell and Reece, Benjamin Cummings,

©2002©2002

““Bio from the Greek meaning “life” -logy Bio from the Greek meaning “life” -logy meaning ‘the study of.’ ”meaning ‘the study of.’ ”

““Biology – the science of life or living matter Biology – the science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially in all its forms and phenomena, especially with reference to origin, growth, with reference to origin, growth, reproduction, structure and behavior”reproduction, structure and behavior”- Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary, Random House, ©2001- Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary, Random House, ©2001


This course provides students with a This course provides students with a foundation in the study of biology. Topics foundation in the study of biology. Topics will include cell structure, photosynthesis, will include cell structure, photosynthesis, respiration, protein synthesis, cell division, respiration, protein synthesis, cell division, genetics, reproduction, adaptation, genetics, reproduction, adaptation, evolution, ecology, and some organismal evolution, ecology, and some organismal biology.biology.


Typically taken in the second year of the Typically taken in the second year of the Coyle and Cassidy science sequence, the Coyle and Cassidy science sequence, the intent is to develop the learning skills of intent is to develop the learning skills of the Biology I Human Biology course from the Biology I Human Biology course from the previous year. the previous year.


In Biology II, classroom and hands-on In Biology II, classroom and hands-on laboratory activities are used in order to laboratory activities are used in order to foster higher-level learning.foster higher-level learning.

Students will continue to develop critical Students will continue to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, thinking and problem solving skills, effective communication, and interpersonal effective communication, and interpersonal skills for future success in higher education skills for future success in higher education and the workplace.and the workplace.

CommunicationCommunication

My work telephone number is My work telephone number is 508.823.6164, ext 636. Please leave a 508.823.6164, ext 636. Please leave a message and I will call back.message and I will call back.

My school email address is My school email address is [email protected]. Parents . Parents and students may use this address to and students may use this address to contact me.contact me.

mailto:[email protected]

GoalsGoals

GoalsGoals

Set a high goalSet a high goalEveryone here is a potential student in Everyone here is a potential student in AP AP Biology – or any AP course!Biology – or any AP course!

• Great course for helping you decide if a Great course for helping you decide if a career in the life sciences is for youcareer in the life sciences is for you

AP courses taken in high school can be AP courses taken in high school can be used for college creditused for college credit

GoalsGoals

Set a high goalSet a high goal85% of selective colleges report that AP 85% of selective colleges report that AP scores favorably impact admission decisionsscores favorably impact admission decisionsStudies confirm that students who had Studies confirm that students who had taken even a single AP course are far more taken even a single AP course are far more likely to finish college in four years.likely to finish college in four years.

• Savings lots of time and money!Savings lots of time and money!

GoalsGoals

What do you think your What do you think your grade will be for Term I?grade will be for Term I?

Think about it; right it down if Think about it; right it down if you wish.you wish.

What do I want your grade What do I want your grade to be for Term I?to be for Term I?

Everyone can earn an “A.”Everyone can earn an “A.”

AbsolutelyAbsolutely

Why not an excellent grade?Why not an excellent grade?

I need to knowI need to knowBreak into small groupsBreak into small groupsHonestly discuss among yourselves for five Honestly discuss among yourselves for five minutes:minutes:

• What are barriers to getting an excellent What are barriers to getting an excellent grade?grade?

• What are ways to go over or get around What are ways to go over or get around these barriers?these barriers?

Then we’ll hear from the groupsThen we’ll hear from the groups

Endurance and ExcellenceEndurance and Excellence

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every sees the opportunity in every difficulty." difficulty." - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)- Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

““It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems just that I stay with problems longer.”longer.”- Albert Einstein (1879-1955)- Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

Confidence and ExcellenceConfidence and Excellence

Excellence Lives HereExcellence Lives Here

TextbookTextbook

Everyone must Everyone must have this ebookhave this ebook

Biology, Miller and Biology, Miller and Levine, Prentice Levine, Prentice Hall, ©2012Hall, ©2012

iPad AppsiPad Apps

The following iPad apps are The following iPad apps are requiredrequired for for everyone for all courses:everyone for all courses:• Pages, Keynote, Numbers, FirstClassPages, Keynote, Numbers, FirstClass

iPad AppsiPad Apps

The following iPad apps are The following iPad apps are requiredrequired for for everyone for all courses:everyone for all courses:• Adobe Reader, Explain EverythingAdobe Reader, Explain Everything

iPad AppsiPad Apps

The following iPad apps are The following iPad apps are requiredrequired for for everyone for all courses:everyone for all courses:• Kindle, NearPod, SlideSharkKindle, NearPod, SlideShark

iPad AppsiPad Apps

iPad apps needed for biology will be iPad apps needed for biology will be introduced at the beginning of each introduced at the beginning of each chapter lesson plan.chapter lesson plan.

iPad AppsiPad Apps

Except for tests, quizzes, and assignments Except for tests, quizzes, and assignments which require written responses, all which require written responses, all assignments will be done on the iPad using assignments will be done on the iPad using Adobe Reader.Adobe Reader.

No hard copies of assignments can be No hard copies of assignments can be provided.provided.

Laboratory SafetyLaboratory Safety


PurposePurpose• To demonstrate your knowledge of safe To demonstrate your knowledge of safe

laboratory practiceslaboratory practices• Keep you out of troubleKeep you out of trouble

Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

1.1. Describe appropriate and responsible Describe appropriate and responsible behavior in the laboratorybehavior in the laboratory

2.2. Recite all standard rules of laboratory Recite all standard rules of laboratory safetysafety

3.3. Describe how and when to wear Describe how and when to wear appropriate protective coveringsappropriate protective coverings

4.4. Demonstrate how to maintain a clean lab Demonstrate how to maintain a clean lab areaarea

Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

5.5. Demonstrate how to dispose of materials Demonstrate how to dispose of materials properlyproperly

6.6. Locate lab safety equipment and explain Locate lab safety equipment and explain proper useproper use

7.7. Identify when and what safety issues to Identify when and what safety issues to report to instructorreport to instructor


According to a July 26, 2002, article in a According to a July 26, 2002, article in a Milwaukee newspaper, the Associated Milwaukee newspaper, the Associated Press reported there were 150 students in Press reported there were 150 students in the United States seriously injured in the United States seriously injured in school laboratory accidents in the past school laboratory accidents in the past four years.four years.

To borrow an old military expression, To borrow an old military expression, accidents will not happen on my watch.accidents will not happen on my watch.


Anyone disregarding the rules of Anyone disregarding the rules of safety, thereby putting themselves safety, thereby putting themselves and others in jeopardy, will be and others in jeopardy, will be appropriately disciplined.appropriately disciplined.


Review the followingReview the following• Fire drill procedureFire drill procedure• Location and demonstration (as appropriate) Location and demonstration (as appropriate)

ofof Eyewash stationEyewash station Fire extinguisherFire extinguisher First aid kitFirst aid kit Safety gogglesSafety goggles Emergency telephone numbersEmergency telephone numbers Safety showerSafety shower


Fire drills are imminent, so we must now Fire drills are imminent, so we must now review laboratory safety rulesreview laboratory safety rules

Fire Drill ProcedureFire Drill ProcedureRM 212RM 212

Exit front door to stairway, staying Exit front door to stairway, staying to the left side, out Bradford St. exit to the left side, out Bradford St. exit and proceed up Hamilton St. toward and proceed up Hamilton St. toward

Hopewell ParkHopewell Park

Fire DrillsFire Drills

The BasicsThe Basics

Work together in Work together in groups of two or groups of two or threethree

Each responsible Each responsible for your own lab for your own lab stationstation

Area is to be Area is to be cleaned and all cleaned and all equipment equipment returned at the end returned at the end of each lab periodof each lab period

Must be worn at all Must be worn at all times. Neglecting times. Neglecting this will result in a this will result in a deduction of pointsdeduction of points

Safety GogglesSafety Goggles

The lab needs to be The lab needs to be run in a safe and run in a safe and responsible manner.responsible manner.

No HorseplayNo Horseplay

We are trying to avoid this!!!We are trying to avoid this!!!

TURN ON FAUCET TURN ON FAUCET FULL COLDFULL COLD

PULL KNOB OUTPULL KNOB OUT

LOWER FACE AND LOWER FACE AND EYES INTO WATER EYES INTO WATER STREAMSTREAM

Emergency Eyewash DemonstrationEmergency Eyewash Demonstration

Warning Signs in LabWarning Signs in Lab

What does this mean?

Warning Signs in LabWarning Signs in Lab

Everyone is expected to help clean up the Everyone is expected to help clean up the lab after experiments –lab after experiments – everyoneeveryone

You will be shown how to properly You will be shown how to properly clean up the lab at the appropriate clean up the lab at the appropriate timetime

CleanupCleanup

Distribute Distribute Lab Safety ContractLab Safety Contract• To be signed (student and parent) To be signed (student and parent)

and returned by next classand returned by next class• Failure to do so will result in academic Failure to do so will result in academic

penaltiespenalties Zero grade for lab safety quizZero grade for lab safety quiz Nonparticipation in labs (with zero Nonparticipation in labs (with zero

grade) until the contract is returnedgrade) until the contract is returned Lab Safety contract is posted in the Lab Safety contract is posted in the

classroom and on Moodleclassroom and on Moodle

Laboratory Safety ContractLaboratory Safety Contract

1.1. Come to lab prepared. Read all provided Come to lab prepared. Read all provided materials before coming to the lab materials before coming to the lab session.session.

2.2. Know the location and use of all safety Know the location and use of all safety equipment. Be aware of proper fire drill equipment. Be aware of proper fire drill procedures. If there happens to be a fire procedures. If there happens to be a fire drill during a lab period, extinguish all drill during a lab period, extinguish all flames, close any open containers, and flames, close any open containers, and turn off the hood and any electrical turn off the hood and any electrical equipment in use.equipment in use.


3.3. No horseplay will be tolerated and will No horseplay will be tolerated and will result in a deduction in the lab grade. result in a deduction in the lab grade. Behavior appropriate for work in a Behavior appropriate for work in a laboratory setting is required and laboratory setting is required and expected.expected.

4.4. Long hair should be tied back. Long Long hair should be tied back. Long sleeves should be rolled up. Any loose or sleeves should be rolled up. Any loose or dangling jewelry should be removed.dangling jewelry should be removed.


5.5. Safety glasses are to be worn any Safety glasses are to be worn any time chemicals, heat or glassware time chemicals, heat or glassware are used. are used. When forewarned by the When forewarned by the instructor, contact lenses should not instructor, contact lenses should not be worn as chemicals may infuse be worn as chemicals may infuse under the lens and cause serious under the lens and cause serious eye damage.eye damage. A lab apron, gloves A lab apron, gloves and/or fume hood may be required for and/or fume hood may be required for some experiments or procedures.some experiments or procedures.


6.6. Perform only those lab activities Perform only those lab activities assigned. Follow all instructions assigned. Follow all instructions carefully.carefully.

7.7. NEVER taste chemicals. NEVER touch NEVER taste chemicals. NEVER touch chemicals with your hands.chemicals with your hands.

8.8. NEVER leave an experiment unattended. NEVER leave an experiment unattended. At least one person in each group must At least one person in each group must monitor the experiment at all times.monitor the experiment at all times.


9.9. Bring only lab manuals and notebooks to Bring only lab manuals and notebooks to your workstation. Leave all other items your workstation. Leave all other items at your desk.at your desk.

10.10. Follow all prescribed procedures for Follow all prescribed procedures for handling all lab apparatus and as handling all lab apparatus and as demonstrated by the instructor.demonstrated by the instructor.

11.11. Dispose of all chemical waste properly Dispose of all chemical waste properly as as instructedinstructed. .


12.12. Report all broken glassware and Report all broken glassware and equipment. Do not dispose on your own.equipment. Do not dispose on your own.

13.13. Report any accidents or injury Report any accidents or injury immediately no matter how minor it may immediately no matter how minor it may seem.seem.

14.14. Keep work area neat. Always clean and Keep work area neat. Always clean and dry apparatus and bench top at dry apparatus and bench top at completion of each lab session.completion of each lab session.


15.15. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION when EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION when using a Bunsen burner or electric using a Bunsen burner or electric heaterheater. Keep your head and clothing . Keep your head and clothing away from the flame or heater surface at away from the flame or heater surface at all times. Light only with a flint sparker all times. Light only with a flint sparker as provided. Shut off when not needed.as provided. Shut off when not needed.

16.16. Wash hands with soap and water at the Wash hands with soap and water at the conclusion of every lab period.conclusion of every lab period.


Don’t be stupid!Don’t be stupid!


Know the EquipmentKnow the Equipment

Lab Safety QuizLab Safety Quiz at opening of next class at opening of next class• Review these notesReview these notes• Complete Lab Safety ContractComplete Lab Safety Contract

Laboratory Safety QuizLaboratory Safety Quiz

SummationSummation

Have we accomplished the learning Have we accomplished the learning objectives for this topic?objectives for this topic?

SummationSummation

1.1. Describe appropriate and responsible Describe appropriate and responsible behavior in the laboratorybehavior in the laboratory

2.2. Recite all standard rules of laboratory Recite all standard rules of laboratory safetysafety

3.3. Describe how and when to wear Describe how and when to wear appropriate protective coveringsappropriate protective coverings

4.4. Demonstrate how to maintain a clean lab Demonstrate how to maintain a clean lab areaarea

SummationSummation

5.5. Demonstrate how to dispose of materials Demonstrate how to dispose of materials properlyproperly

6.6. Locate lab safety equipment and explain Locate lab safety equipment and explain proper useproper use

7.7. Identify when and what safety issues to Identify when and what safety issues to report to instructorreport to instructor

AssessmentAssessment

ClassworkClasswork• Did not blow up labDid not blow up lab• Did not harm fellow student or Did not harm fellow student or

teacherteacher QuizQuiz (Lab Safety) (Lab Safety)

Course Content and RulesCourse Content and Rules

Course Content andCourse Content andLearning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

Refer to the Syllabus for a complete list of Refer to the Syllabus for a complete list of the units and their chapters.the units and their chapters.

Learning objectivesLearning objectives tell you what you tell you what you should be able to doshould be able to do..

Examples from Chapter 1Examples from Chapter 1• Distinguish between the colloquial and Distinguish between the colloquial and

scientific meanings of the terms theory scientific meanings of the terms theory and lawand law

• Explain the terms falsifiable and Explain the terms falsifiable and reproducibilityreproducibility

Course Content andCourse Content andLearning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

As each lesson starts, you will be As each lesson starts, you will be reminded of the chapter’s learning reminded of the chapter’s learning objectives.objectives.

You can use these to check if you are You can use these to check if you are prepared for the chapter test.prepared for the chapter test.

Try turning each of them into an essay Try turning each of them into an essay question. Then write out an answer and question. Then write out an answer and then check it against the textbook. You’ll then check it against the textbook. You’ll find this is a great way to prepare.find this is a great way to prepare.

Term RubricTerm Rubric

Chapter tests worth 100 points.Chapter tests worth 100 points. Chapter Notes worth 25 points.Chapter Notes worth 25 points. Cornell Notes worth 25 points.Cornell Notes worth 25 points. Research Papers or PowerPoint projects, if Research Papers or PowerPoint projects, if

assigned, worth 100 or more points.assigned, worth 100 or more points. Lab Reports worth 20-30 points.Lab Reports worth 20-30 points. Quizzes worth 25 – 50 points.Quizzes worth 25 – 50 points. Special assignments worth 20 – 30 points.Special assignments worth 20 – 30 points. Homework worth 10 points each assignment.Homework worth 10 points each assignment.

Chapter Notes Study GuideChapter Notes Study Guide

A form of guided notes. This style of note-taking requires you

• locate relevant information in a text by completing fill-in-the-blanks and short answer questions

• and create outlines or summaries of the reading.

Guided notes help you with knowledge recall and basic comprehension of the chapter.


Chapter Notes are custom designed for Chapter Notes are custom designed for each chapter.each chapter.

Use them during class and at home.Use them during class and at home. Keep them up to date.Keep them up to date.


Due for grading – 25 points each – on the Due for grading – 25 points each – on the day of each chapter test.day of each chapter test.

Download from FirstClass.Download from FirstClass. Complete by hand or through Adobe Complete by hand or through Adobe

Reader.Reader. Hand in by printed, hard copy.Hand in by printed, hard copy. Missing this deadline results in a 50% Missing this deadline results in a 50%

penalty.penalty.

Cornell NotesCornell Notes

You are required to take notes during You are required to take notes during lecture – they will be graded.lecture – they will be graded.

Note-taking is a critical skill that must be Note-taking is a critical skill that must be developed if you are to be a successful developed if you are to be a successful student, here and in college.student, here and in college.

Studies indicate that writing notes is Studies indicate that writing notes is essential in storing knowledge and essential in storing knowledge and increasing comprehension. It is also a increasing comprehension. It is also a complex task that few of us are ever complex task that few of us are ever trained to dotrained to do.


Notes taken in this class must follow the Notes taken in this class must follow the Cornell Notes Cornell Notes format.format.• Well-known way of taking notes which is, Well-known way of taking notes which is,

according to a 2008 study, most effective according to a 2008 study, most effective when the students must be able to when the students must be able to synthesize, evaluate and apply synthesize, evaluate and apply knowledge.knowledge.

Proceedings of the 4th Annual GRASP Symposium, Wichita State University, 2008, A Comparison of Two Note Taking Methods in a Secondary English Classroom, Keil Jacobs, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education


Within the first week of school, we will Within the first week of school, we will review the best techniques and tips for review the best techniques and tips for note-taking and the unique features of the note-taking and the unique features of the Cornell Note taking system.Cornell Note taking system.

This brings us to the question of what is This brings us to the question of what is more effective: more effective: taking notes by hand or on taking notes by hand or on a digital tablet, such as the iPad?a digital tablet, such as the iPad?


The answer is…it depends.The answer is…it depends. There are advantages and disadvantages There are advantages and disadvantages

to both methods and, as far as my to both methods and, as far as my personal research I could not find a personal research I could not find a definitive, unbiased study.definitive, unbiased study.

What can be found is a long list of opinion What can be found is a long list of opinion articles and blogs, but little independent articles and blogs, but little independent scholarly, scientific research.scholarly, scientific research.


Therefore, the note-taking policy in this Therefore, the note-taking policy in this class is simple:class is simple:• Students may use their iPads to take Students may use their iPads to take

lecture notes, but the notes, whether lecture notes, but the notes, whether they are done by hand or on an iPad,they are done by hand or on an iPad,

• must be in the Cornell format must be in the Cornell format or or they will not be accepted nor credit they will not be accepted nor credit awarded.awarded.


Graded according to a detailed rubric Graded according to a detailed rubric available to you on FirstClass.available to you on FirstClass.

Worth 25 points and must be handed in at Worth 25 points and must be handed in at the time of each chapter test.the time of each chapter test.

Missing this deadline results in a 50% Missing this deadline results in a 50% penalty.penalty.

Hand in as printed, hard copy.Hand in as printed, hard copy.


Cornell Notes TemplateCornell Notes Template, essentially a , essentially a blank notes page, has been uploaded to blank notes page, has been uploaded to FirstClass under the file folder Study Skills.FirstClass under the file folder Study Skills.

To help student using iPads to keep to the To help student using iPads to keep to the Cornell Notes format, I’ve created a pdf Cornell Notes format, I’ve created a pdf version of the Cornell template.version of the Cornell template.

Can be downloaded and notes directly Can be downloaded and notes directly entered using Adobe Reader. How to entered using Adobe Reader. How to access and use this template will be access and use this template will be explained later on.explained later on.


Tips for Taking Notes from Lecture Tips for Taking Notes from Lecture Slides:Slides:Lecture slides include:Lecture slides include:

• summary of content and topics from the summary of content and topics from the ebookebook

• additional material based on research additional material based on research intended to augment and clarify ebook intended to augment and clarify ebook contentcontent


Tips for Taking Notes from Lecture Tips for Taking Notes from Lecture Slides:Slides:Lecture slides include:Lecture slides include:

• whenever possible, graphs showing data whenever possible, graphs showing data supporting an argumentsupporting an argument Include those graphs!Include those graphs!

Lecture slides have a consistent format.Lecture slides have a consistent format.• Understanding slide format will help you Understanding slide format will help you

learn the material.learn the material.


Subheading Title Matches ebook

• Important content typically appears in bullets.– Anything on the slide caught my attention; it

should catch yours!• Pictures often pasted to slide.• Slides often hyperlink to animations and helpful

websites.

Symbol advising you to take notes

Symbol advising slide is For Your

Information

Anything that appears on a slide – unless Anything that appears on a slide – unless labelled FYI – is fair game for a test.labelled FYI – is fair game for a test.

As you take notes, always ask yourself As you take notes, always ask yourself what kind of test question could be made.what kind of test question could be made.


iPad RulesiPad Rules

Now that we’ve looked at iPad use for Cornell Now that we’ve looked at iPad use for Cornell Notes, we need to talk about the use of the iPad in Notes, we need to talk about the use of the iPad in this classroom.this classroom.

iPads are a tool of iPads are a tool of educationeducation; not entertainment.; not entertainment.

Whatever specific rules follow, you must always be Whatever specific rules follow, you must always be ready to learnready to learn..

Focused. No distractionsFocused. No distractions..


Here are the general rules for using an iPad:Here are the general rules for using an iPad:Turned off when entering classroom; turned on Turned off when entering classroom; turned on only when announced.only when announced.No surfing or checking of any social media site; No surfing or checking of any social media site; stay on assigned website or note-taking app. Do stay on assigned website or note-taking app. Do not attempt to multitask.not attempt to multitask.No playing of games or viewing of entertainment No playing of games or viewing of entertainment programs will be allowed at any time.programs will be allowed at any time.


Here are the general rules for using an iPad:Here are the general rules for using an iPad:Keep the iPads flat on desk or in a 45 degree Keep the iPads flat on desk or in a 45 degree holder.holder.No audio, image or video recording.No audio, image or video recording.iPads will remain closed during the entire period iPads will remain closed during the entire period of an exam.of an exam.iPads will be closed during prayer.iPads will be closed during prayer.

HomeworkHomework

Seven important things about homework:Seven important things about homework:

1.1. Write down the assignment in your Write down the assignment in your agenda or school manual or print out agenda or school manual or print out the list from the list from MoodleMoodle..

2.2. Use the textbook. You’ll find all the Use the textbook. You’ll find all the answers by reading the chapter.answers by reading the chapter.

3.3. Memorize the vocabulary found in your Memorize the vocabulary found in your homework.homework.

HomeworkHomework

4.4. Read the directions.Read the directions.

5.5. Get a dictionary. Do not spell words by Get a dictionary. Do not spell words by how they sound.how they sound.

6.6. Do not doodle, color or scribble in the Do not doodle, color or scribble in the margins. Sloppy papers indicate margins. Sloppy papers indicate sloppy effort.sloppy effort.

7.7. Stay organized! Keep your Chapter Stay organized! Keep your Chapter Notes in order. Notes in order.

Homework DeadlinesHomework Deadlines

Homework deadlines are absolute.Homework deadlines are absolute. Unless otherwise directed, homework Unless otherwise directed, homework

assignments are due by the next class assignments are due by the next class following assignment.following assignment.

No credit will be given for late homework No credit will be given for late homework unlessunless• Accompanied by a written explanation Accompanied by a written explanation

signed by parent or guardian.signed by parent or guardian.• Reasons, not excusesReasons, not excuses

Homework DeadlinesHomework Deadlines

Homework assignments will be posted on Homework assignments will be posted on FirstClass.FirstClass.• Whenever possible, the worksheet MS Whenever possible, the worksheet MS

Word file or .pdf file will be uploadedWord file or .pdf file will be uploaded Students who are legitimately absent on Students who are legitimately absent on

the day homework is assigned are the day homework is assigned are expected to complete the homework by expected to complete the homework by the next class. the next class.

Due Diligence on AssignmentsDue Diligence on Assignments

Do not make technology an excuse for not Do not make technology an excuse for not meeting deadlines.meeting deadlines.• If a file would not upload to Moodle, If a file would not upload to Moodle,

bring in a printout, or a digital copy on a bring in a printout, or a digital copy on a disc or a memory stick.disc or a memory stick.

• Email the assignment to me at Email the assignment to me at [email protected]@coylecassidy.com

If you feel you have a legitimate reason for If you feel you have a legitimate reason for missing a deadline, bring in a note from missing a deadline, bring in a note from home.home.

Do your own homeworkDo your own homework

Unless stated otherwise, treat all Unless stated otherwise, treat all homework as an individual homework as an individual assignment, not a group effort.assignment, not a group effort.

You will do your own homework. You will do your own homework. You You will not allow others to copy your will not allow others to copy your work.work.

In the past, I have found students who In the past, I have found students who copied the homework assignment of copied the homework assignment of others. All were given zero credit for the others. All were given zero credit for the assignment.assignment.

Do your own homeworkDo your own homework

Avoid host/parasite relationships!Avoid host/parasite relationships!

General Rules of General Rules of AcademicsAcademics

Academic IntegrityAcademic Integrity PlagiarismPlagiarism – “the unauthorized use or – “the unauthorized use or

close imitation of the language and close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own representation of them as one’s own original work” (Webster, 2002).original work” (Webster, 2002).

Plagiarism is a fancy word for stealing. As Plagiarism is a fancy word for stealing. As you know, plagiarism and cheating are you know, plagiarism and cheating are treated very seriously at Coyle & Cassidy.treated very seriously at Coyle & Cassidy.

Academic IntegrityAcademic Integrity

Plagiarism: Do not Plagiarism: Do not copy material from a copy material from a textbook or a textbook or a classmate and call it classmate and call it your own!your own!

Allow me to go to the Allow me to go to the Parent’s Toolbox to help Parent’s Toolbox to help you understand you understand plagiarism.plagiarism.

These rules apply to any These rules apply to any and all assignments, no and all assignments, no matter how small.matter how small.

OrganizationOrganization

There is a strong correlation between There is a strong correlation between disorganization and poor academic disorganization and poor academic performance.performance.

Don’t let me see your papers stuffed into Don’t let me see your papers stuffed into your biology textbook – get a binder and your biology textbook – get a binder and get organized!get organized!

Standards of WorkStandards of Work

Unacceptable Written Words or Unacceptable Written Words or Expressions: Expressions: Do not use slang Do not use slang expressions or text messaging symbols in expressions or text messaging symbols in place of proper English words. For place of proper English words. For example, do not use “U” for you, “4” for example, do not use “U” for you, “4” for four, and so on. Every instance will result four, and so on. Every instance will result in a point off.in a point off.

Complete Sentences:Complete Sentences: Every written Every written answer requires a complete and answer requires a complete and grammatically correct sentence.grammatically correct sentence.

Standards of WorkStandards of Work

Neatness Counts:Neatness Counts: Do not scribble or Do not scribble or draw pictures in the margins of your tests, draw pictures in the margins of your tests, quizzes or homework assignments. If you quizzes or homework assignments. If you do this, I may ask you to do the do this, I may ask you to do the assignment over.assignment over.

Make-ups and RetakesMake-ups and Retakes

You have You have five school days five school days to make up a to make up a test or quiz missed due to absence.test or quiz missed due to absence.

If you are absent the class before a test or If you are absent the class before a test or quiz, you will still take the test or quiz.quiz, you will still take the test or quiz.

There are no retakes of tests.There are no retakes of tests.

ParticipationParticipation

In my experience,In my experience,• Students who ask questions and add to Students who ask questions and add to

discussionsdiscussions Get better grades!Get better grades! What is good participation?What is good participation?

ParticipationParticipation

Download and review the course syllabus Download and review the course syllabus found on FirstClass conference.found on FirstClass conference.

Locate participation rubric developed by Locate participation rubric developed by John Craven and Tracy Hogan, as John Craven and Tracy Hogan, as published in the September 2001 issue of published in the September 2001 issue of Science ScopeScience Scope..

Read it! Read it!

Extra HelpExtra Help

I will stay late to help anyone with a I will stay late to help anyone with a question or problem with an assignment.question or problem with an assignment.• Every weekday after school.Every weekday after school.• Even the day I have outside duty.Even the day I have outside duty.• Always best to make an appointment, Always best to make an appointment,

but walk-ins OK.but walk-ins OK. Please come with a specific question in Please come with a specific question in

mind.mind.

Extra CreditExtra Credit

NoneNone.. Sadly, extra credit only raises unrealistic Sadly, extra credit only raises unrealistic

expectations that somehow a project will expectations that somehow a project will make up for low test scores.make up for low test scores.

Coverage/SubstitutesCoverage/Substitutes

From time to time, a substitute will be From time to time, a substitute will be here in my place. You will treat the here in my place. You will treat the substitute with the utmost respect. substitute with the utmost respect. Penalties for poor behavior will be logical, Penalties for poor behavior will be logical, creative and creative and substantialsubstantial..

FirstClassFirstClass

You have been enrolled in a FirstClass You have been enrolled in a FirstClass conference for your class.conference for your class.

Test it to see it works.Test it to see it works. Resources and Assignments will be posted Resources and Assignments will be posted

to FirstClass.to FirstClass. You can email me through the conference.You can email me through the conference.

Ground RulesGround Rules Keep it CleanKeep it Clean

• No candy or snacks or drinks! No candy or snacks or drinks!

Ground RulesGround Rules

Be PromptBe Prompt• Upon entering, take out the homework Upon entering, take out the homework

that is due.that is due.• Be in your assigned seat when the bell Be in your assigned seat when the bell

rings or when class is scheduled to start.rings or when class is scheduled to start.• Late arriving students will need a pass. Late arriving students will need a pass.

No pass, then you may have detention.No pass, then you may have detention.• Stay in your seat until you have Stay in your seat until you have

permission to get up.permission to get up.


Always Ready – Semper paratus!Always Ready – Semper paratus!• Bring to class your homework, textbook, Bring to class your homework, textbook,

Chapter Notes, and a pencil or pen. If Chapter Notes, and a pencil or pen. If you are unprepared, you may receive a you are unprepared, you may receive a detention.detention.

• Bring two pencils, not just one. If your Bring two pencils, not just one. If your stack of papers needs to be stapled, do stack of papers needs to be stapled, do that at home before you get to class.that at home before you get to class.


Always OrganizedAlways Organized• Do not let me see your homework and Do not let me see your homework and

other papers stuffed inside your other papers stuffed inside your textbook. There is a strong correlation textbook. There is a strong correlation between sloppy habits and poor grades.between sloppy habits and poor grades.


Be PoliteBe Polite• Treat everyone as you would want to be Treat everyone as you would want to be

treated.treated.• When Mr. Schoorens or any adult or When Mr. Schoorens or any adult or

fellow student speaks, you listen. fellow student speaks, you listen. • Raise you hand Raise you hand when you have when you have

something to say and wait for something to say and wait for permission to speak.permission to speak.


Be PoliteBe Polite• Disruptive behavior - distracting fellow Disruptive behavior - distracting fellow

students, making noises or asking students, making noises or asking irrelevant questions, sleeping, or even irrelevant questions, sleeping, or even appearing to sleep – may earn appearing to sleep – may earn detention. And your parents will be detention. And your parents will be called.called.


Be Safe!Be Safe!• Especially during a lab exercise, your Especially during a lab exercise, your

safety depends on listening to Mr. safety depends on listening to Mr. Schoorens.Schoorens.

Be ProductiveBe Productive• Speak up. Ask questions about the Speak up. Ask questions about the

lesson. Never miss the chance to learn!lesson. Never miss the chance to learn! Be HonestBe Honest

• If you do not understand the lesson, say If you do not understand the lesson, say so! We’ll go over it again.so! We’ll go over it again.

Download and Print at HomeDownload and Print at Home

Do not print out assignments or resources Do not print out assignments or resources downloaded from FirstClass on the downloaded from FirstClass on the school’s laser printers.school’s laser printers.

First AssignmentFirst Assignment

Test FirstClass conference for your Test FirstClass conference for your class.class.

Read Chapter 1.Read Chapter 1. Download and print Chapter Notes for Download and print Chapter Notes for

Chapter 1 from FirstClass.Chapter 1 from FirstClass.

Overview of the UnitsOverview of the Units

Miller’s Units and Course UnitsMiller’s Units and Course Units Same material, just reorganized to match Same material, just reorganized to match

course objectives.course objectives. Let’s examine the Course Units so you’ll Let’s examine the Course Units so you’ll

have an idea where we are headed.have an idea where we are headed.

Unit 1 – The Chemistry of Life

Term I/IIChapter 1 The Science of BiologyChapter 2 The Nature of Matter

Unit 2 – Anatomy of the Cell

Chapter 7 Cell Structure and Function Chapter 8 Photosynthesis Chapter 9 Cellular Respiration

Unit 3 – DNA, RNA and Genetics

Term III/IVChapter 10 Cell Growth and DivisionChapter 11 Introduction to GeneticsChapter 12 DNA and RNA

Unit 4 – Evolution

Chapter 15 Darwin’s Theory of Evolution Chapter 16 Evolution of Populations Chapter 17 The History of Life Chapter 18 Classification

Unit 5 – Ecology

Chapter 3 The Biosphere Chapter 4 Ecosystems and Communities Chapter 5 Populations Chapter 6 Human Impact on the Biosphere

Midyear and Final Assessments

Comprehensive and cumulative examination of Terms I and II; late January

Comprehensive and cumulative examination of Terms III and IV; mid June

And now..And now..

IntroductionsIntroductions

IntroductionsIntroductions

Sprechen Sie Deutsch?

Netherlands

Luxembourg

UK

Denmark Italy

Czech Republic

Poland

Austria

My QualificationsMy Qualifications

B.S. Biology, University of B.S. Biology, University of Massachusetts at Massachusetts at DartmouthDartmouth

M.A. Education and Human M.A. Education and Human Development, The George Development, The George Washington UniversityWashington University

M.S. Business M.S. Business Administration, Boston Administration, Boston University, Brussels, University, Brussels, BelgiumBelgium

Initial License from the Initial License from the Massachusetts Department Massachusetts Department of Education, Biologyof Education, Biology

Why show you all this?Why show you all this?

Now let’s review how to study Now let’s review how to study for biology testsfor biology tests

Cornell Note-Taking System Cornell Note-Taking System Training,Training,

Study Tactics for BiologyStudy Tactics for Biologyand Test Taking Tipsand Test Taking Tips

OverviewOverview

How many of you are experts at taking How many of you are experts at taking notes from a teacher presentation?notes from a teacher presentation?

How many of you plan how to study?How many of you plan how to study? How many of you know the best way to How many of you know the best way to

read a test question?read a test question?• The trick is to take notes The trick is to take notes effectively!effectively!• The trick is to studyThe trick is to study effectively! effectively!• The trick is to answer questions The trick is to answer questions

effectively!effectively!

Cornell Note-Taking SystemCornell Note-Taking System

Cornell Note-taking SystemCornell Note-taking System

Direct students to FirstClass file in Direct students to FirstClass file in conference for conference for Cornell Notes TemplateCornell Notes Template

Distribute handout, Distribute handout, How to Take Good How to Take Good NotesNotes

Master copy of both uploaded to Master copy of both uploaded to FirstClass, Resources and Assignments, FirstClass, Resources and Assignments, Cornell Notes folderCornell Notes folder


Cornell Notes are used during lecture; Cornell Notes are used during lecture; students use the template to take notesstudents use the template to take notes

How can you use Cornell Notes for How can you use Cornell Notes for maximum effectiveness?maximum effectiveness?


Write your name and date at the top.

Also enter a page number at the upper right corner to keep multiclass presentations in the correct order.


On the line labeled “Subject,” write the chapter and section number.


The left-hand column is called the “cue” column.

Write into this column key words or phrases, such as vocabulary terms or topic names.

This will help you review your notes later on.


The “Notes” section, the largest, is where you write notes from the lecture.

Also use this space to copy down important diagrams, flowcharts, or concept maps.


“Summary/Reflection” block at the bottom may be the most important part.

Summarize key ideas from the lecture.

Don’t just write a list of lecture’s topics.

Don’t begin with phrases like “today we learned..”


From the handout, How to Take Good From the handout, How to Take Good Notes, review:Notes, review:• Scoring rubricScoring rubric

Emphasize standards 5 – 10.Emphasize standards 5 – 10.• Why taking notes is essential• Before the lecture starts: Getting

Prepared• Triggers and Inhibitors


From the handout, From the handout, How to Take Good How to Take Good NotesNotes, review:, review:• General Techniques and Tips for

Taking Notes• Sometimes it is not the Student


How to write Cornell Notes during How to write Cornell Notes during lecture:lecture:• Beginning in the “Notes” section:Beginning in the “Notes” section:

Use Use graphic signals graphic signals - - brackets, brackets, stars, arrows, equal signs, etc.stars, arrows, equal signs, etc.

Take Take notesnotes inin differentdifferent colors - colors - highlights important material for later highlights important material for later review. review.


How to write Cornell Notes during How to write Cornell Notes during lecture:lecture:

NeatnessNeatness ThoroughnessThoroughness of every topic of every topic


In class, at conclusion of lecture In class, at conclusion of lecture topic, students…topic, students…• CompareCompare notes with a partner for one notes with a partner for one

minuteminute• Write Write reflectionreflection in bottom space in bottom space

Possible open-notes spot quiz at Possible open-notes spot quiz at teacher’s discretionteacher’s discretion


Reviewing Reviewing your Cornell Notes…your Cornell Notes…• starts putting that information into long-starts putting that information into long-

term memory,term memory,• and you discover what you know and and you discover what you know and

understand, and what you do not know understand, and what you do not know and do not understand.and do not understand.

Rereading Cornell NotesRereading Cornell Notes

How shall you How shall you reviewreview your Cornell Notes?your Cornell Notes?• What follows is based on an article by What follows is based on an article by

Trent Lorcher.Trent Lorcher.


Step 1: Review and reread within 24 Step 1: Review and reread within 24 hourshours


Step 2: Edit NotesStep 2: Edit Notes Go back Go back and look over the notes for and look over the notes for

things that you do not understand.things that you do not understand. Request clarification Request clarification of confusing of confusing

concepts.concepts. Compare notes Compare notes with the textbook with the textbook

passagespassages Correct Correct misspelled or illegible words and misspelled or illegible words and

grammar to help you grammar to help you ownown the notes. the notes.


Step 3: Fill in additional Step 3: Fill in additional cuecue words words in in the left-hand columnthe left-hand columnCornell Notes force students to do this Cornell Notes force students to do this automatically.automatically.Traditional note-takers should write key Traditional note-takers should write key concepts and key words in the left hand concepts and key words in the left hand margin for quick reviewing. margin for quick reviewing.


Remember….Remember….• Cornell Notes will be graded – Cornell Notes will be graded – 25 25

points!points!• Due at the moment of every chapter Due at the moment of every chapter

test!test!• If turned in late, you lose 50% - 12.5 If turned in late, you lose 50% - 12.5

pointspoints

Study TacticsStudy Tactics


The last page of every set of Chapter The last page of every set of Chapter Notes has a checklist of Notes has a checklist of study tacticsstudy tactics• ReadRead them. them.• DoDo as many as you can. as many as you can.• Check them off Check them off as they are as they are

accomplished.accomplished.• Have your parents Have your parents signsign the list and turn the list and turn

it in with your Chapter Notes.it in with your Chapter Notes.


You may benefit from following these You may benefit from following these common sense steps in preparing for common sense steps in preparing for biology tests. Check those steps which you biology tests. Check those steps which you accomplished while studying.accomplished while studying. Read the chapters Read the chapters beforebefore the lectures the lectures

start – reinforcement is better than start – reinforcement is better than introductionintroduction

Read the sections after the lectures – Read the sections after the lectures – reinforce once more; look for reinforce once more; look for weaknessesweaknesses

Read all the illustrations and captions – Read all the illustrations and captions – sometimes test questions can come sometimes test questions can come from thesefrom these


Read the book carefully and in-depth Read the book carefully and in-depth at least twice – at least twice – without distractionswithout distractions

Complete the Chapter Notes, using the Complete the Chapter Notes, using the ebook, during or immediately after ebook, during or immediately after lectures – be detailed; be thoroughlectures – be detailed; be thorough

Study what you do not know – what Study what you do not know – what you did not get right the first timeyou did not get right the first time


Do not wait to start preparing until the Do not wait to start preparing until the evening before the testevening before the test

Complete the section assessment Complete the section assessment questions – be honest with yourselfquestions – be honest with yourself


Complete the chapter assessment Complete the chapter assessment questions – do this the evening beforequestions – do this the evening before

Check memorization of vocabulary – Check memorization of vocabulary – use the list of vocabulary found in the use the list of vocabulary found in the chapter notes; ask a friend to quiz youchapter notes; ask a friend to quiz you


Write answers to the learning Write answers to the learning objectivesobjectives

Learning objectives tell you the Learning objectives tell you the major things you need to know or be major things you need to know or be able to do.able to do.


Distribute article, Distribute article, Writing Your Test Writing Your Test Stress AwayStress Away

Used by Military Academy at West Point Used by Military Academy at West Point (they also use Cornell Notes)(they also use Cornell Notes)

You need to do this before every test.You need to do this before every test.


Distribute article, Distribute article, New Studies Show New Studies Show Pitfalls Of Doing Too Much at OncePitfalls Of Doing Too Much at Once• Addresses the fallacy of multitaskingAddresses the fallacy of multitasking

Test Taking TipsTest Taking Tips

Tips for Multiple ChoiceTips for Multiple Choice

Read the question carefully – underline Read the question carefully – underline words like words like NOTNOT or or EXCEPTEXCEPT..

Read each and every answer choice Read each and every answer choice carefully – try starting at choice (E) and carefully – try starting at choice (E) and working backwards.working backwards.

Trust your instinct. Statistically proven Trust your instinct. Statistically proven your first choice is most likely right.your first choice is most likely right.

Process of elimination.Process of elimination. Never leave blank; Guess if you have to! Never leave blank; Guess if you have to!

Tips for Essay QuestionsTips for Essay Questions

Limit your answers to exactly what the Limit your answers to exactly what the questions asks – saves time and earns a questions asks – saves time and earns a higher score.higher score.

Read question and jot down list of Read question and jot down list of vocabulary and phrases you remember vocabulary and phrases you remember about the topic. – jogs memory.about the topic. – jogs memory.

Read question again carefully and know Read question again carefully and know exactly what it is asking you to do.exactly what it is asking you to do.

Create quick outline to plan (thesis) your Create quick outline to plan (thesis) your answer.answer.

Include an introductory statement that tells Include an introductory statement that tells reader your thesis, but try not to simply reader your thesis, but try not to simply restate the question.restate the question.

Follow with paragraphs that support your Follow with paragraphs that support your argument – back up assertions with specific argument – back up assertions with specific factsfacts

Conclude with a statement that summarizes Conclude with a statement that summarizes your argument – time permitting!your argument – time permitting!

Only including graphs or diagrams that Only including graphs or diagrams that support your argument.support your argument.


Avoid including information which you are Avoid including information which you are not sure is correct.not sure is correct.

Proofread, time permitting – crossing out Proofread, time permitting – crossing out stuff is OK.stuff is OK.• Do not use IM speak!Do not use IM speak!• Do not begin an answer with, “Well,”Do not begin an answer with, “Well,”


Meaning of Action Verbs Found in Meaning of Action Verbs Found in Test QuestionsTest Questions

AnalyzeAnalyze – show relationships between – show relationships between eventsevents

CompareCompare – show similarities between two – show similarities between two or more thingsor more things

ContrastContrast – show differences between two – show differences between two or more thingsor more things

DescribeDescribe – give a detail account – give a detail account Design Design – create an experiment and convey – create an experiment and convey

its ideasits ideas ExplainExplain – clarify; tell the meaning – clarify; tell the meaning

The Language of ScienceThe Language of Science

Science, like any profession, has its own Science, like any profession, has its own vocabulary, its own vocabulary, its own languagelanguage..

Word Roots of Scientific Vocabulary

These may help understand the vocabulary

Instructor’s Guide for Campbell/Reece Biology, Seventh

Edition

On FirstClass Resources and Assignments, under file Study Skills, you will find a file Word Roots of Scientific Vocabulary.

Sometimes knowing the meaning of parts of a scientific term, you can figure out the meaning of the entire word.


Download the file and study it.


Distribute Worksheet, the Language of Science.

Graded assignment. Due next class.


SummationSummation

We’ve reviewed the course for its content We’ve reviewed the course for its content and the grading.and the grading.

You know what I expect and a little bit You know what I expect and a little bit about myself.about myself.

Now…any questions?Now…any questions?

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