1. Lesson #1 8/19/10

2. Catalyst Welcome to Mr. Sherman’s biology class! 1. Fill out the information sheet by the front door. 2. Write your first name on the blank piece of paper in big letters. Fold it so I can see it. (See the board for a picture) Objective: Explain the rules of Mr. Sherman’s classroom

3. What are we doing today? Learning how this class works Agenda Biology overview Class goal Rules/procedures Icebreaker games

4. Who is Mr. Sherman?

6. How long have I been interested in biology?

7. What’s biology? The study of LIFE

8. What we’ll learn 1. The Cell: What are we made of? 2. Cellular transport: How does the food I eat get inside every parts of my body? 3. Body systems: How do all my internal organs work? 4. Cellular Division: How do I grow? 5. Genetics: Why do I look the way I do? 6. Evolution: Did humans really come from monkeys? 7. Ecology: Where does all the energy on Earth come from? 8. Health & Disease: What makes us sick? 1.Favorite topic that we will study? 2.Any other biology topic you’re interested in, but I didn’t mention?

9. Introduce your neighbor Name Favorite subject What’s your dream job? Describe yourself in a single word or sound

10. Dream job skill list 3 things Skills Degrees Example: Nurse High school diploma 2-4 years of college (nursing degree) Organized Hard-working Responsible

11. Need college?

12. Income Some high school: $23,400 High school graduate: $30,400 Some college: $36,800 Associate’s degree: $38,200 Bachelor’s: $52,200 Almost 2x high school grad’s earnings!

13. Life expectancy High school graduate: 75 years old Education after high school: 82 years old

14. School Vision Destined for Greatness

15. Class Goal We will be prepared to earn a FREE college education.

16. Louisiana TOPS Award Free tuition to any public college in Louisiana GPA: 2.5 (out of 4.0) B average ACT Score: 20 (out of 36)

17. How do we know if we’re on track? Our metric: Class average of 85% mastery of state biology standards.

18. How do we reach our goal? Classroom expectations: Be Respectful Be Prompt Be Great These rules apply to both you and me.

19. Respectful Everyone is here to learn. Respect the learning environment. This means: Raise hands. Don’t call out answers. No cell phones or electronics (they will be confiscated) Stay in your seat Dress code Hallway behavior stays in the hallway

20. Prompt Be here every day. Be one time. I close the door when the late bell rings Door closed  You’re late  Sign the back 3 tardies = call home; 4 tardies = parent conference Handouts are by the door Assigned seats Bathroom policy: once per month Leaving class: I dismiss you, not the bell.

21. Prompt Come prepared Buy a 2” binder, 5 dividers, a folder, and paper DUE Monday Borrowing my pens  collateral

22. Be Great Being average won’t get you a free college education These next 1-4 years will largely determine your life’s income Be positive, work hard I work hard every day to help you. You need to do the same.

24. How it works

25. Question #1 1. Mr. Sherman is from… 1. Louisiana 2. New York 3. Connecticut 4. California

26. Question #2 1. What happens if your cell phone is seen or heard in class? 1. Nothing. No biggie. 2. Mr. Sherman gets to text whoever you were talking to. 3. It gets confiscated and must be picked up by a parent 2 weeks later. You will not get a warning beforehand. 4. Mr. Sherman will crush it with his bare hands.

27. Question #3 1. Which is true about moving around in class? 1. You should be in your seat most of class, but you may move to pick up some work for class 2. You must raise your hand and ask permission to move anywhere in class, even if it’s just to pick up today’s handout 3. You are allowed to second line in class, as long as you’re a good dancer

28. Question #4 1. What’s our measurable class goal? 1. Scoring 65%+ on tests and quizzes 2. Scoring 75%+ on tests and quizzes 3. Scoring 85%+ on tests and quizzes 4. Everyone passes this class

29. Question #5 1. How much more do 4-year college graduates earn per year, compared to people with just a high school diploma? 1. They earn about the same 2. College graduates earn $2,000 more 3. College graduates earn almost twice as much 4. College graduates earn almost three times as much

30. Question #6 1. What’s Mr. Sherman’s bathroom policy? 1. The only restriction is that you must ask beforehand 2. You are not allowed to go the bathroom 3. You can go to the bathroom once a month, with permission 4. You can go, as long as it’s during the last or first 20 minutes of the class

31. Question #7 1. Are there normally assigned seats in this class? 1. Yes 2. No

32. Question #8 1. Which of these is a flaw Mr. Sherman has… 1. He talks too slowly 2. He is very easily distracted, especially when people are walking around in class. 3. None of the above. Mr. Sherman is perfect.

33. Question #9 1. What grade average do you need to earn a free college education through TOPS? 1. A average 2. B average 3. C average 4. D average

34. Question #10 1. Which is true about Mr. Sherman’s family? 1. Mr. Sherman is an only child. 2. Mr. Sherman has a younger sister 3. Mr. Sherman has two older brothers 4. Mr. Sherman has an identical twin sister

35. The winner is…

36. Icebreaker: Sit if true On a slip of paper, write down three things about you: Each begins: I __________ #1: True about you, and a lot of people #2: True about you, and a few people #3: True about you, and pretty much no one else

37. Closing Wrap up Homework: Get class supplies by next Tuesday