Welcome to Biology!

Science Fact of the Day:The world's smallest rodent is Pygmy Jerboa - measuring only a couple of inches in length -

and can run as fast as a horse.

Pygmy Jerboa

About Me

• I am Ms. Jones—your Biology teacher• This is my 3rd year at Haltom (Go Buffs!!)• I love science I was a chemistry major for 2

years at KU before I switched to psychology, which I got my degree in– I have a research endorsement from my university

What I did this summer…

Some Other Pictures

Supplies for Class• The required 2’ binder (for all core

classes)• Paper • Spiral –I got this• Pencil/pen• Highlighter• Kleenex• Paper towels

Entering Class

• Get all of your supplies (pencil, binder, etc.)

• Sit in your assigned seat• Start your bellwork• Have your phone put away**This should be done BEFORE bell**

Expectations

• B –Be sure to receive permission to handle things that are not yours

• U—Use materials appropriately• F—Follow directions the first time• F—Food and drink put away• S—Stay school appropriate

Technology Expectations

Consequences

• 1st time—verbal warning• 2nd time—verbal warning or discussion with

teacher in hall• 3rd time—15-30 min. teacher d-hall• 4th time—office referral

• **Some things are 3rd/4th level offenses automatically. ***

Exiting Class

• Clean your area• Be in your assigned seat• Wait to be dismissed by teacher

**7th period stack stools**

HHS Bell Schedule 2013-20141st per 2nd per 3rd per 4th per 5th period 6th per 7th per

7:30 - 8:17 (47)

8:23 - 9:10 (47)

9:16 - 10:03 (47)

10:09 - 10:56 (47)

Lunch (30) 10:56-11:26

Buff Time (27) 11:31-11:58

Class 11:58-12:56 (58)

1:02 - 1:48 (46)

1:54 - 2:40 (46)

7:30 - 8:17 (47)

8:23 - 9:10 (47)

9:16 - 10:03 (47)

10:09 - 10:56 (47)

Buff Time (24) 11:02-11:26

Lunch (30) 11:26-11:56

Class 12:01-12:56 (55)

1:02 - 1:48 (46)

1:54 - 2:40 (46)

7:30 - 8:17 (47)

8:23 - 9:10 (47)

9:16 - 10:03 (47)

10:09 - 10:56 (47)

Class 11:02-11:56 (54)

Lunch (30) 11:56-12:26

Buff Time (25) 12:31-12:56

1:02 - 1:48 (46)

1:54 - 2:40 (46)

7:30 - 8:17 (47)

8:23 - 9:10 (47)

9:16 - 10:03 (47)

10:09 - 10:56 (47)

Class 11:02-12:01 (59)

Buff Time (25) 12:01-12:26

Lunch (30) 12:26-12:56

1:02 - 1:48 (46)

1:54 - 2:40 (46)

Name Game• We’re going to go around the room and the 1st

person will say their name and their favorite animal that starts with the same letter of their name. The next person will do the same and say the name/animal of the person before them.

• Ex. Person 1: Emily Elephant• Person 2: Andrew Anaconda, Emily Elephant• Person 3: Marco Monkey, Andrew Anaconda,

Emily Elephant

Day 2

Science Journal

• Put your name, biology, and Ms. Jones on the front cover in sharpie

• Number every page front and back (1-140) in pen on the top right corner

Science Fact of the Day:The Atlantic Giant Squid's eye can be as large as

15.75 inches (40 centimeters) wide. It is the largest eye of any animal.

Syllabus—look at sections on desk with me

If you want a copy let me know; otherwise it’s on my website

Restroom Policy

• You may not leave the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of class

• You may not leave during direct instruction• You may not leave during Buff Time• Otherwise, ask permission, sign the sheet,

hand in your phone, and take the pass

REDO POLICY

* Any grade of 69 or below MUST be redone within 5 school days (unless at end of 6 weeks)* The maximum possible grade will be an 80%*In order to qualify to re-do an assignment, you must demonstrate effort on your original work

Tutorial Schedule

• Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before School 7am 7am 7am 7am 7am

After School 2:45-3:30pm 2:45-3:30pm NO TUTORIALS 2:45-3:30pm By

appointment

Grading

• 8 daily/3-4 test per six weeks• I’ll give you 9 daily and drop the lowest• HOMEWORK!!!!• Projects (test grade)• Tests will cover all information since previous

test. ~10% of test questions will be frequently missed questions from prior tests

• “130” questions

EOC

• You must pass the biology EOC to receive credit for this course

• It is one of the required EOCs to pass for graduation!

IDs

• must be worn on a lanyard around the neck at all times while in the building

• picture, name, school year and grade level must be visible without writings or stickers on that side of the ID

Quiz Time

• How many days do you have to make up absent work?

• When can you start paying your $3 lab fee?• When can you go to the restroom?• When can you have your phone out?• Does charging your phone count as having it

out?• Why is biology awesome? **last year’s students**

Direct Instruction CHAMP

Cornell Notes:

• The Cornell note-taking system is a note-taking system devised in the 1950s by Walter Pauk, an education professor at Cornell University. Pauk advocated its use in his best-selling book How to Study in College. The Cornell method provides a systematic format for condensing and organizing notes.

What the heck

are Cornell

Notes,

anyway?

What the heck do

Cornell Notes Look

Like?

They are broken

down like this…

Some Examples….

And some More examples…

What yours will look

like for this class

NameDate

Essential Question

Supporting QuestionsOr Main Topics

Supporting DetailsLists

DefinitionsBullet Points

Summary/quick write. You are describing the lesson in your own words

Some common note taking abbreviations(save yourself some time!!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiLb0I90pLQ&list=UUU0fdIYIYgSxez22SiA4FKA

Time to Practice! =-)

Cornell Notes

• You will take notes in Cornel Style for this class (all homework videos)

• To set up your page: follow the diagram on the board

• It’s ok to write phrases, abbreviations, etc.• common abbreviations: (see pdf on website)• You can do the main idea first or second• We’ll do the summary in class the next day

Two Truths and a Lie

• On the index card I give you write 2 true statements and a lie (and your name)

• In any order, don’t label them, try to be tricky

• Once they’re in, we’ll try and guess your lie.