1. Front of Classroom Cameron Sophia C. Joshua Michaela Autumn Anaum
Kayla
Sophia B.
Anabelle
Daniella
Lauren
Naya
Victoria
Alexandra
Arden
Emily
Brianna
Arthur
Ryan
Joshua
Alexis
Olivia
Molly
Douglas
Gianna
Julian
Brigid
Amparo
Chloe

2. Front of Classroom Connor Brian Macy Jackson Marissa Murad Marwa
Angelina
Sanjana
Trevor
Megan
Ameile
Gwendolyn
Rachel
Emma
Kelsey
Jessie
Lauren
Meena
Samir
Ethan
Kyle
Matthew
Carson
Jonah
Lauren
Emily

3. While you wait: make a name tent!
Fold card stock paper in half hot dog style
Write you name on both sides
Use a dark marker

4. Welcome to Research Biology!
Mr. Andrew Koons

5. Framing the Lesson
We will get to know each other, the subject, and classroom expectations.
I will understand what is expected for me to succeed in this course.

6. What is Biology?
According to Wikipedia, “Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, identification and taxonomy.” However modern biology has expanded to include things like…
Biotechnology
Ecology
Evolutionary biology

7. Mr. Koons – “fun” facts New to LCPS! Grew up in Alexandria, VA
Attended the College of William and Mary for both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
Studied abroad in Australia
Loves everything swimming-related. Everything.
Certified swim coach and fitness instructor
Environmental Science & Research Biology this year.
Relay For Life Co-sponsor at Riverside

9. Scientific Research
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning

11. Classroom Rules and Expectations
Groups of 4-5 – work with the people in front of or behind you
As a group, come up with 5 expectations that you would like for our classroom
When you’re done, write your name on your paper and post it on the wall anywhere in the room