Welcome to Biology Mr. Massimini & Ms. Doucette

Why Study Biology?? “Bio” means life “Bio” means life “logy” is the study of “logy” is the study of Biology is the study of life!!! Biology is the study of life!!! What can be more important? What can be more important?

Why study biology? To learn about your body. To learn about your body. Supplements Supplements Practical applications Practical applications Exercise program Exercise program To learn about the past. To learn about the past. Evolution Evolution To try and shape the future. To try and shape the future.

What you should expect from this class. To gain a better understanding of life science, especially: To gain a better understanding of life science, especially: The scientific method The scientific method Microscope usage Microscope usage Chemistry Chemistry Ecology Ecology The cell and cellular processes The cell and cellular processes DNA and GENETICS DNA and GENETICS Evolution Evolution Kingdoms of life Kingdoms of life Human Body systems Human Body systems

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

STANDARDIZED GRADING PROCEDURE HIGH SCHOOL See the student agenda/handbook See the student agenda/handbook Everything that you do counts Everything that you do counts

What you can expect from me A positive attitude(99% of the time, everyone is entitled to a bad day!) A positive attitude(99% of the time, everyone is entitled to a bad day!) RESPECT!! RESPECT!! Fairness Fairness A facilitator- I won’t always give you the answer but I promise to tell you where to find it ( A facilitator- I won’t always give you the answer but I promise to tell you where to find it ( I will prepare you for college and teach you how to think (you might not always like that one) I will prepare you for college and teach you how to think (you might not always like that one)

What I expect from you A positive attitude!Even if you don’t like the topic or the assignment! A positive attitude!Even if you don’t like the topic or the assignment! RESPECT!! RESPECT me, RESPECT others, RESPECT the classroom! RESPECT!! RESPECT me, RESPECT others, RESPECT the classroom! No whining! No whining! Try your best! Don’t give up, even if it seems too difficult I expect you to try. Try your best! Don’t 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. 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. 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. If there is a problem with anything or anyone (including me) let me know- we can try to resolve it.

The RULES! Do what you are supposed to do Do what you are supposed to do Respect me, others, and the classroom! Respect me, others, and the classroom! NO food or drink (or tobacco products)! 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 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 NO electronic devices (cell phones, I-pods, etc.) are to be used during class Keep lab tables clear except for necessary materials Keep lab tables clear except for necessary materials Come to class on time! Come to class on time!

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.) 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! 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. 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! 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. 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) Bathroom usage is permitted for emergencies only! (and never during lecture or when the door is closed) The RULES!

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. 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. 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. Anytime you leave the room, you must sign out (name, date and time) and take the hall pass.

What to bring to class every single day… A positive attitude A positive attitude Your textbook Your textbook Pen and pencil Pen and pencil Your notebook Your notebook A three ring binder- just for biology A three ring binder- just for biology Sections: Sections: Notes Notes Do Now Do Now Labs Labs Class work/Homework Class work/Homework Test/projects/quizzes Test/projects/quizzes A folder A folder

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 Not accepted on all assignments Put your name, date and the assignment on the pass Put your name, date and the assignment on the pass If you save them, each pass is worth extra credit. If you save them, each pass is worth extra credit.

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

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

Property Damage No chewing gum or candy 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. 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. No lab equipment or specimens may leave the biology room. Do not write on the desk! Do not write on the desk!

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

Any Questions?