Welcome to Biology Mr. Elder You are here!

Classroom Expectations Be to class on time Be to class on time Be prepared Be prepared Do the daily assignment (entry task) Do the daily assignment (entry task) Remember, “Talk does not cook rice” Remember, “Talk does not cook rice” Eating and drinking in the class is not permitted (Labor & Industry) Eating and drinking in the class is not permitted (Labor & Industry) Follow safety rules Follow safety rules No whining No whining

Classroom Expectations Do not use cell phones, Do not use cell phones, i-pods and pagers into the classroom. At times, however, you may use the calculator app on your cell phone. At times, however, you may use the calculator app on your cell phone.

Seating In class we have a seating chart In class we have a seating chart You may sit where you wish until a chart is made You may sit where you wish until a chart is made It allows me to take roll quickly and accurately It allows me to take roll quickly and accurately It helps substitute teachers know who you are It helps substitute teachers know who you are Keep your seat by being courteous and attentive Keep your seat by being courteous and attentive

Desk Cabinets Desk cabinets are for the temporary storage of… Desk cabinets are for the temporary storage of… Book bags Book bags Back packs Back packs Notebooks Notebooks Desk cabinets are not for the storage of… Desk cabinets are not for the storage of… Trash Trash Gum Gum Food and Drink Food and Drink Be sure to take these items with you at the end of class. Be sure to take these items with you at the end of class.

Materials Required Items Required Items Data notebook Data notebook Paper, writing utensils Paper, writing utensils Optional Items Optional Items Washable coloring markers Washable coloring markers Ruler, protractor, compass Ruler, protractor, compass Calculator Calculator

Book Checkout We will use the ‘Snow Leopard’ biology book in class. Biology books cost $90.00 to replace. We will use the ‘Snow Leopard’ biology book in class. Biology books cost $90.00 to replace. Your book is also online at Your book is also online at The online book service offers labs, additional readings and practice tests to help you better understand difficult concepts. The online book service offers labs, additional readings and practice tests to help you better understand difficult concepts. If you check out a book, you will use the ‘Lizard Eye’ biology book as a reference. If you check out a book, you will use the ‘Lizard Eye’ biology book as a reference. Biolog y Miller & Levine

Grading Scale A 100 – 93 A 100 – 93 A- 92 – 90 A- 92 – 90 B+ 89 – 87 B+ 89 – 87 B 86 – 83 B 86 – 83 B- 82 – 80 B- 82 – 80 C C C 76 – 73 C 76 – 73 C- 72 – 70 C- 72 – 70 D+ 69 – 67 D+ 69 – 67 D 66 – 60 D 66 – 60

Grading Categories Daily Work Daily Work Quizzes Quizzes Chapter Chapter Projects Projects Lab Work Lab Work Participation (3 points / day) Participation (3 points / day)

Absences There are two kinds of absences: excused and unexcused. There are two kinds of absences: excused and unexcused. During the semester you receive 3 participation points per day. During the semester you receive 3 participation points per day. If you are absent you lose 3 of your daily participation points. If you are absent you lose 3 of your daily participation points. If the absence is excused, then you can make up the missed points by spending 30 minutes after school doing school work (10 min = 1 pt) If the absence is excused, then you can make up the missed points by spending 30 minutes after school doing school work (10 min = 1 pt) If the absence is unexcused, then you are out of luck. If the absence is unexcused, then you are out of luck.

Tardy bell Tardy is defined as not being in your assigned seat when the tardy bell rings. Tardy is defined as not being in your assigned seat when the tardy bell rings. If you are tardy you will lose 1 of your 3 daily participation points. If you are tardy you will lose 1 of your 3 daily participation points. You are also counted as tardy if you leave to use the restroom or get a drink before the first 15 minutes of class. You are also counted as tardy if you leave to use the restroom or get a drink before the first 15 minutes of class.

Use of Hallway You need to obtain verbal permission to use the 400 hall restroom or drinking fountain. You need to obtain verbal permission to use the 400 hall restroom or drinking fountain. However, only one person at a time is allowed to be in the 400 hall. However, only one person at a time is allowed to be in the 400 hall. You must sign out when leaving the classroom. You must sign out when leaving the classroom. A hall pass note is required to travel to places other than the 400 hall restroom or drinking fountain. A hall pass note is required to travel to places other than the 400 hall restroom or drinking fountain.

Use of Phone The school phone is to be used for school related business or emergency situations only. The school phone is to be used for school related business or emergency situations only.

Learning Objectives The learning objectives are posted at the beginning of class each day. The learning objectives are posted at the beginning of class each day. It is required that you copy down the objectives and keep them in your notebook. It is required that you copy down the objectives and keep them in your notebook. The objectives are also available on my website in case you were absent. The objectives are also available on my website in case you were absent. The daily objectives will be checked at least once a week. The daily objectives will be checked at least once a week. Objectives Ken Elder Mon 08/30/06 Period 1 To identify some of the goals of science. Tues 08/31/06 To practice using the parts of scientific methodology. Wed 09/1/06 To be able to draw the three particles which make up atoms. Thur 09/2/06 To understand how all of the isotopes of an element are similar.

Update your Calendar Use the time at the beginning of class to update your assignment calendar. Use the time at the beginning of class to update your assignment calendar. This includes writing down assignment due dates and test dates. This includes writing down assignment due dates and test dates.

Submitting Assignments It is important to put your first and last name on the upper right corner of each assignment. It is important to put your first and last name on the upper right corner of each assignment. Include your period number and the date. Include your period number and the date. The title of the assignment should be written near the top. The title of the assignment should be written near the top. Subheadings should be underlined. Subheadings should be underlined. Write in complete sentences unless directed to make a list, table or chart. Write in complete sentences unless directed to make a list, table or chart. Ken Elder Chapter 1 Concept Checks Period 1 09/01/06 Page 6, 1-4 Page 11, Science Inquiry is when………

Class work It is expected that you do your own work when doing book work and most assignments. It is expected that you do your own work when doing book work and most assignments. Labs are done in small groups. However, the final write up is done individually. Labs are done in small groups. However, the final write up is done individually. Review is usually done as a group activity. Review is usually done as a group activity.

Assignment Turn In Slots Most assignments are self- graded and discussed in class one or two days after the due date. Most assignments are self- graded and discussed in class one or two days after the due date. If you were absent the day an assignment was due, just place it in the proper turn-in slot upon your return. If you were absent the day an assignment was due, just place it in the proper turn-in slot upon your return.

Needs Fixing Box Assignments submitted without proper headings or are not legible are placed in the “Needs Fixing” box. Assignments submitted without proper headings or are not legible are placed in the “Needs Fixing” box. If you retrieve an assignment from this box, then you may resubmit it for a 20% deduction. If you retrieve an assignment from this box, then you may resubmit it for a 20% deduction.

Test Taking Etiquette Use of cell phones, iPods and computer devices are not permitted while taking tests. Use of cell phones, iPods and computer devices are not permitted while taking tests. Only specified class notes are permitted during tests. Only specified class notes are permitted during tests. You may use any notes taken in class on the semester test. You may use any notes taken in class on the semester test.

Test Taking Etiquette Communicating in any way with others during the allotted test time may result in a no-score or some other point deduction. Communicating in any way with others during the allotted test time may result in a no-score or some other point deduction. This includes noises and other annoyances made during the allotted testing time. This includes noises and other annoyances made during the allotted testing time. When done with a test, turn it face down and keep it at your table until it is called for. When done with a test, turn it face down and keep it at your table until it is called for. Bring a book to read or remain quiet until the end of the test. Bring a book to read or remain quiet until the end of the test.

Student Computer You can use the Student computer to access work missed from an absence. You can use the Student computer to access work missed from an absence. Instructions on how to locate missed work is found on the computer page holder. Instructions on how to locate missed work is found on the computer page holder. This work usually includes participation, tests, labs, assignments and entry tasks. This work usually includes participation, tests, labs, assignments and entry tasks. Be aware that computer programs and school employees actively monitor what you view online. Be aware that computer programs and school employees actively monitor what you view online.

Student Computer My website is My website is On this site you can access schoolwork, practice tests, and your online textbook. On this site you can access schoolwork, practice tests, and your online textbook.

Example Participation Grade -3-3 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Total Student has lost 8 points of the 15 for the first week = 46%. Student has an excused absence. However, 3 participation points are deducted until student completes the participation make-up form. E Loss of 1 participation points for being tardy. A good day for the student, no participation point deductions Student brought food (fd) into the classroom. Student had an unexcused absence. No chance of participation point make up fd U Jim Bob

Parent Portal You and your parents will receive a password that provides access to the Parent Portal. You and your parents will receive a password that provides access to the Parent Portal. The Parent Portal is an online site that enables you to check on your grades. The Parent Portal is an online site that enables you to check on your grades. A link to Parent Portal can be found on the ksd.org website. A link to Parent Portal can be found on the ksd.org website.

Assigned Cupboards You will be assigned a cupboard that will hold a shared text book that all classes will use. You will be assigned a cupboard that will hold a shared text book that all classes will use. You may check out a reference text book to take home. You may check out a reference text book to take home. Do not leave text books that you have checked out in the classroom. Replacement costs are around $ Do not leave text books that you have checked out in the classroom. Replacement costs are around $90.00.

Exiting the Classroom The bell does not indicate when class is over, the teacher does. The bell does not indicate when class is over, the teacher does. As class time nears its end, please remain seated. As class time nears its end, please remain seated. Put on backpacks only after you have been released. Put on backpacks only after you have been released.

Graduation Credits 9 th English 9 th World Studies 9 th Science 9 th Math 9 th Occ. Ed 9 th Elective 10 th English 10 th Health/P.E. 10 th Science 10 th Math 10 th Arts 10 th Elective 11 th English 11 th US History 11 th Physical Ed 11 th Math 11 th Elective 12 th English 12 th Gov/CWP 12 th Math 12 th Elective Biology State Exam Geometry State Exam Culminating Project Algebra State Exam 9 th Quest 10 th Quest 11 th Quest 12 th Quest Computer Competency

Graduation Credits 9 th English 9 th World Studies 9 th Science 9 th Occ. Ed 9 th Elective 10 th English 10 th Health/P.E. 10 th Science 10 th Math 10 th Arts 10 th Elective 11 th English 11 th US History 11 th Physical Ed 11 th Math 11 th Elective 12 th English 12 th Gov/CWP 12 th Math 12 th Elective Biology State Exam Geometry State Exam Culminating Project 9 th Quest 10 th Quest 11 th Quest 12 th Quest Computer Competency th Math Algebra State Exam

Graduation Credits 9 th English 9 th World Studies 9 th Science 9 th Occ. Ed 9 th Elective 10 th English 10 th Health/P.E. 10 th Math 10 th Arts 10 th Elective 11 th English 11 th US History 11 th Physical Ed 11 th Math 11 th Elective 12 th English 12 th Gov/CWP 12 th Math 12 th Elective Culminating Project 9 th Quest 10 th Quest 11 th Quest 12 th Quest Computer Competency th Science Geometry State Exam Biology State Exam 9 th Math Algebra State Exam

Graduation Credits 9 th English 9 th World Studies 9 th Science 9 th Occ. Ed 9 th Elective 10 th English 10 th Health/P.E. 10 th Math 10 th Arts 10 th Elective 11 th English 11 th US History 11 th Physical Ed 11 th Math 11 th Elective 12 th English 12 th Gov/CWP 12 th Math 12 th Elective Culminating Project 9 th Quest 10 th Quest 11 th Quest 12 th Quest Computer Competency th Science Geometry State Exam Biology State Exam 9 th Math Algebra State Exam

Graduation Credits 9 th English 9 th World Studies 9 th Science 9 th Occ. Ed 9 th Elective 10 th English 10 th Health/P.E. 10 th Math 10 th Arts 10 th Elective 11 th English 11 th US History 11 th Physical Ed 11 th Math 11 th Elective 12 th English 12 th Gov/CWP 12 th Math 12 th Elective Culminating Project 9 th Quest 10 th Quest 11 th Quest 12 th Quest Computer Competency Geometry State Exam 10 th Science Biology State Exam 9 th Math Algebra State Exam Tried Twice Tried Once

Graduation Credits 9 th English 9 th World Studies 9 th Science 9 th Occ. Ed 9 th Elective 10 th English 10 th Health/P.E. 10 th Math 10 th Arts 10 th Elective 11 th English 11 th US History 11 th Physical Ed 11 th Math 11 th Elective 12 th English 12 th Gov/CWP 12 th Math 12 th Elective Culminating Project 9 th Quest 10 th Quest 11 th Quest 12 th Quest Computer Competency Geometry State Exam 10 th Science 9 th Math Algebra COE Biology COE

Graduation Credits 9 th English 9 th World Studies 9 th Science 9 th Occ. Ed 9 th Elective 10 th English 10 th Health/P.E. 10 th Math 10 th Arts 10 th Elective 11 th English 11 th US History 11 th Physical Ed 11 th Math 11 th Elective 12 th English 12 th Gov/CWP 12 th Math 12 th Elective Culminating Project 9 th Quest 10 th Quest 11 th Quest 12 th Quest Computer Competency Geometry State Exam 9 th Math Algebra COE Biology COE 10 th Science

End-of-course Biology Exam Results End-of-course Biology Exam Results % passed % passed % passed % passed % passed % passed

What is on the End of Course Exam? Systems (examples) Systems (examples) Blood sugar regulation Blood sugar regulation Global warming feedback mechanisms Global warming feedback mechanisms Population fluctuations Population fluctuations Inquiry (examples) Inquiry (examples) Design and carry out an experiment Design and carry out an experiment Collect, analyze and display data Collect, analyze and display data Evaluate sources of information for validity Evaluate sources of information for validity Application (examples) Application (examples) Know how science and technology are related Know how science and technology are related Solve a problem via technology design Solve a problem via technology design Understand limiting factors in models Understand limiting factors in models

What is on the End of Course Exam? Processes within cells (examples) Processes within cells (examples) Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Cellular components and their functions Cellular components and their functions Know how genetic information is inherited Know how genetic information is inherited Ecosystems (examples) Ecosystems (examples) Carbon, water, and nitrogen cycles Carbon, water, and nitrogen cycles Calculate population densities Calculate population densities Understand biodiversity requirements Understand biodiversity requirements Evolution (examples) Evolution (examples) Understand mechanisms of evolution Understand mechanisms of evolution Know the concept of common ancestry Know the concept of common ancestry Provide evidences for evolution Provide evidences for evolution

Graduation Rates in Public Schools Graduation Rates in Public Schools % % – 29% – 29% % % % % % % Why such low graduation rates in the “Good Ole Days?” Why such low graduation rates in the “Good Ole Days?”

Compulsory Education In the “Good Ole Days,” many children did not attend school because free public education was rare. In the “Good Ole Days,” many children did not attend school because free public education was rare. Many companies exploited this situation by hiring kids rather than adults. Many companies exploited this situation by hiring kids rather than adults. This is because kids were easier to push around and could be paid a lot less than adults. This is because kids were easier to push around and could be paid a lot less than adults. The kids shown above worked in a coal mine sorting lumps of coal. Many died later in life from black lung disease.

Compulsory Education This in turn made it difficult for adults to find a job, which meant families relied on the work of their children to make ends meet. This in turn made it difficult for adults to find a job, which meant families relied on the work of their children to make ends meet. Because children were trapped for life in dead-end jobs and not able to go to school, states started adopting compulsory education laws in the 1940’s. Because children were trapped for life in dead-end jobs and not able to go to school, states started adopting compulsory education laws in the 1940’s. Compulsory education means that you are required to attend school. This is why public education is free. Compulsory education means that you are required to attend school. This is why public education is free. Boys working at a coal-processing plant.

Why Compulsory Education It was obvious that some companies did not care about the welfare or education of children. They were only concerned about making money. It was obvious that some companies did not care about the welfare or education of children. They were only concerned about making money. These companies, with the help of some Congressmen, fought hard to keep kids from getting a free education. These companies, with the help of some Congressmen, fought hard to keep kids from getting a free education. Today the tables have turned in that companies must help fund schools through property taxes. Today the tables have turned in that companies must help fund schools through property taxes. The two kids shown above are shucking oysters. They would often work 16-hour days.

Why Compulsory Education Because of some caring individuals, laws were passed that give all kids the opportunity of a free education. Because of some caring individuals, laws were passed that give all kids the opportunity of a free education. In Washington State, it costs about $100,000 to educate a child from Kindergarten to the 12 th grade. In Washington State, it costs about $100,000 to educate a child from Kindergarten to the 12 th grade. It is the hope of the taxpayers that the money will be well spent and you will become a productive member of society. It is the hope of the taxpayers that the money will be well spent and you will become a productive member of society. Picking berries on a hot July day.

Income and Education Min. wage$ 9.19$18,500$0.5 million Min. wage$ 9.19$18,500$0.5 million High School $15.83$30,400$1.2 million High School $15.83$30,400$1.2 million Bachelor’s$27.18$55,000$2.6 million Bachelor’s$27.18$55,000$2.6 million Master’s $34.00$70,300$3.4 million Master’s $34.00$70,300$3.4 million Doctoral $46.56$92,400$4.1 million Doctoral $46.56$92,400$4.1 million DegreeAverage Wage Lifetime DegreeAverage Wage Lifetime Earned Hourly Yearly Earnings Earned Hourly Yearly Earnings Source: US Department of Health & Human Services 2013 Here are some averages of what you can earn based on your level of education.

$ Careers in Biology $ Physiology Physiology Microbiology Microbiology Biotechnology Biotechnology Genetics Genetics Forensic Science Forensic Science Botany Botany Pathology Pathology Medical Sciences Medical Sciences Veterinarian Veterinarian Evolution Evolution Entomology Entomology Parasitology Parasitology Icthyology Icthyology Mammalogy Mammalogy Herpetology Herpetology Zoology Zoology Marine Sciences Marine Sciences Environmental Environmental Ecology Ecology Here are some specialized biology fields.

The End Hopefully, you will make school a place to become, rather than just another place to be. Hopefully, you will make school a place to become, rather than just another place to be.