Welcome to Biology Who is my teacher? What are her expectations and what will we learn? Why do I need to learn about Biology? How will I be learning and how will I be graded?

About your teacher Call me Miss Yafuso or Miss Y. Originally from Hawaii Majored in Biology in college Love most animals, ice cream & hockey Will be available at lunch and by appointment if you need help. You can me at  with questions, but I will not check from 8 PM - 7 AM.

ExpectationsClass Content Come to class on time wearing your ID No phones, hats, iPods, food or gum Bring your required supplies and a positive attitude Be respectful No cheating or plagiarism 1 st bell = finish up 2 nd bell = ready for class instruction 1 st Quarter Scientific Method Evolution Ecology 2 nd Quarter Bio-Chemistry The Cell 3 rd Quarter Genetics Protein Synthesis 4 th Quarter Physiology

Why do I have to take Biology? Biology is the study of life. Therefore it is relevant to your existence. ◦Medicine ◦Family ◦Sports ◦Environment ◦Food intro to biology video

How will we learn the material and how will we be graded? We will conduct experiments and do activities We will work alone, in pairs, and in groups. Type of Assesment & % of Total Grade Test/Quiz 50% Labs/Projects/In-class Work 25% Homework 10% Final 15% Even when you work in groups, you will also be individually graded

Now let’s play a game to see who was paying attention Now let’s play a game to see who was paying attention You will be in groups of four based on the sticker on your card. Cluster your chairs together so you can discuss your answer without other groups hearing.