1. Monday, August 24, 2015
Intro to Biology

2. What is Biology? On a piece of notebook paper titled “Bellringer 8/24”
Write down and answer the following:
Brainstorm what YOU think Biology is, giving examples of what you think we will be studying this year.
Why do you think science and biology are important to know and learn?

3. How to take notes
Leave a two- to three-inch margin on the left side of the page
Use the left column to record key words, concepts or questions.
Take notes in the wider, right side of the page.
Keep Writing
put an asterisk (*) or a question mark in the margin of the notes if you miss something or don’t understand it so you can get help on that item.
If the instructor writes on the board or overhead write it down!
Review the lecture notes IMMEDIATELY- that night! Then again the next night until you got it.
Generate Questions
If you can't think of a question for a section of notes, it means you don't understand or need more information on that section of notes.

4. On the back should be your Notes
Ms. Emery’s policies and procedures?
8/18
How can I be successful in Ms. Emery’s Biology class and what is expected of me?

5. LaB Safety Contract Need to sign and return contract
QUIZ WEDNESDAY on lab safety

6. Syllabus
Please review and sign and return syllabus BY NEXT THURSDAY FOR A GRADE!
How is that’s working for you?
Before you open your mouth/say something/etc decide if your comment is going to have a positive or negative impact on whatever your point is?

7. HoMeWork
Go over all papers with parents and sign and return them by 8/26
Get school supplies by 8/28
Write a one page “about me” and include a photo.
(if you don’t have a printer me or draw yourself)
Tell me anything about your life… what you’ve done, what you hope to do, your dreams, fears, etc.

8. Tuesday, August 25, 2015 PLEASE TAKE OUT ANY FORMS OR HW TO TURN IN
Class Policies / Procedures
PLEASE TAKE OUT ANY FORMS OR HW TO TURN IN
START SETTING UP NOTEBOOKS WITH DATE, PERIOD, LEARNING GOAL ETC.

9. Your Notebook should look like this.

10. Which is the correct way to begin and end class?
Hang out in the hallway until the bell rings, then walk into class and wait for the teacher’s signal that class started. Five minutes before class ends, pack up and wait by the door to leave.
Be in seat when bell rings, then get up to get notebook and sharpen pencil before starting your bellringer. Leave when the bell rings
Be in seat when the bell rings, already prepared with sharpened pencil or pen and notebook writing down the bellringer. Backpacks are to be off the desks at all times. The last few minutes of class is time for you to complete your comprehension check answer in your notebook. Leave when teacher dismisses you.
There is no procedure for starting or ending class, just go with the flow and wait for assistance. c

11. Lab safety! Write down the lab safety tips you see in the video
WATCH THE VIDEO
Write down the lab safety tips you see in the video

12. HoMeWork
Go over all papers with parents and sign and return them by 8/26
Get school supplies by 8/28
Write a one page “about me” and include a photo.
(if you don’t have a printer me or draw yourself)
Tell me anything about your life… what you’ve done, what you hope to do, your dreams, fears, etc.

13. Wednesday, August 26, 2015
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14. What is the Leesburg High APP cell phone policy?
Cell phones are permitted on campus and can be used during class at any time.
Cell phones are permitted on campus; however, must be OFF and out of SIGHT during ALL class time and will be confiscated and given to grade level administration if seen or being used.
Cell phones are permitted on campus; however must be on vibrate mode and can be used at the end of class.
LHS has a cell phone policy?

15. Comp Check Name a policy and procedure for Ms. Emery’s classroom
Name a lab safety rule or procedure

16. Lab safety review
Flammable materials, like alcohol should never be dispensed or used near…_________.
If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory you should…
If you are heating a piece of glass and want to move it you should…
If ACID gets on your skin you should stop and wash with…
Can you tell the difference VISUALLY between hot glass and cold glass?
Where is the fire blanket? What color is it?

17. Lab safety test Please clear your desk and take out a pencil.
There are 35 questions
DO NOT WRITE ON THE TEST
WRITE ANSWERS ON BUBBLE ANSWER SHEET
TRUE/FALSE
TRUE = A
FALSE = B

18. Syllabus & HW DUE 9/3/15
Please review and sign and return syllabus BY NEXT THURSDAY 9/3/15 FOR A GRADE!
Quiz:
Next THURSDAY 9/3/15 on the scientific method!
How is that’s working for you?
Before you open your mouth/say something/etc decide if your comment is going to have a positive or negative impact on whatever your point is?

19. Comp CHeck
What is your homework/What do you need to do with the syllabus?

20. Thursday, August 27, 2015
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21. THURSDAY 8/27
Which of the following is NEVER allowed in the science classroom?
Food and Drinks
Chemicals
Horseplay
Both A and C
Both B and C

22. On the back should be your Notes
Scientific Method
8/27
How do I use the scientific inquiry process?

23. Scientific Method & PRE-LAB
We will take notes in notebook

24. COMP CHECK What are some of Ms. Emery’s “Pet Peeves?”
What will happen if you are caught on your phone in class?
What should you do if your absent?
REMEMBER QUIZ NEXT THURSDAY!

25. Friday, August 22, 2014
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26. Which is true about a dependent variable in an experiment?
FRIDAY! 8/28/15
Which is true about a dependent variable in an experiment?
A. It is the experimental data.
B. It is manipulated by a scientist.
C. It never changes during the experiment.
D. It is not affected by the independent variable. A

27. Scientists use scientific thinking to test: Data Hypothesis
Observations
Conclusions B

28. YEAST LAB BACKGROUND INFO: Discuss as a class PROCEDURE:
1) obtain all materials
4 test tubes
½ of a tube amount of sugar water
½ of a tube amount of water
Pinch of yeast
2) label test tubes
TUBE 1: sugar water & yeast
TUBE 2: Sugar water & yeast
TUBE 3: JUST WATER & yeast
TUBE 4: JUST WATER & yeast
3) shake the tubes with you hand over the tube
4)Attach a balloon to the top and record your observations every 5 min for 25 min

29. COMP CHECK Reflection
1) What did you enjoy doing this week (in and out of school).
2) Name two things you learned in school this week.
3) List three things you hope to learn this school year