1. Biology Mr. Scully kevin.scully@ww-p.org

2. Transition Middle School – High School Peer Group – Totally Heterogeneous Vs. More Homogeneous I care about each student as a person

3. People Classroom Learning Environment

4. Project Based Learning Individual or group project Context for learning Ties everything together Example: Mythbusters Episode – class time and work outside of class

5. 21 st Century Competencies Effective Communicator Collaborative Team Member Creative and Practical Problem Solver Flexible and Self-Directed Learner Globally Aware and Responsible Student/Citizen Information Literate Researcher You and MeOur Students ?

6. Classroom Time Group Work on Labs, Projects, Activities, Discussions, Problem Solving Concept Checks –Prior Knowledge Assessment –Peer Instruction/Help –Teacher Input as Needed –Formative Assessment Infrequent –PowerPoint Lecture –Short Film Clips

7. Outside of Class “Homework” –Recommended Every Night - study –Project Based Learning –“Flipped” instruction Self Directed and Motivated Learners –Goal to develop during this year

8. Year Grades 20% per marking period 10% midterm (3 parts spread over first 2 marking periods) 10% final Do grades matter? How do they compare to learning and enjoying the subject? 89.45+  A 79.45-89.44  B 69.45-79.44  C 59.45-69.44  D 59.44-  F

9. Resources and Help Resources –Web: http://wwphss.sharpschool.com/departments/science/mr_scully/ http://wwphss.sharpschool.com/departments/science/mr_scully/ –Google Folder –Email: kevin.scully@ww-p.org Help – a few minutes at –Lunch A days –After School – most M, W, F days