1. Student Biology Concerns:
Amount and Pace of Content
We do not go so fast that you cannot keep up
We encourage students to ask us to slow down or repeat information for understanding
Third quarter is generally the most challenging
We teach information with student friendly language for better understanding
Homework – Understanding and Completion
1 -2 worksheets – Should take about 10 minutes each to complete
We go over entire homework when handing it out and provide helpful hints – SO LISTEN CAREFULLY!!!!!
Before/After school or during our planning blocks for help with homework – just let us know you are coming
Please try homework to reinforce understanding of material
Better to turn in a block late than not at all
WARNING: Use class notes to answer questions (also found on Dr. Hensley’s webpage) DO NOT USE THE TEXTBOOK OR INTERNET FOR ANSWERS

2. Notes and Studying for Tests:
Notes created in class are always posted on Dr. Hensley’s webpage with additional notes from Mrs. Ingram which add helpful pictures, etc. for understanding
Completed Learning Targets are a type of study guide for tests/quizzes
Trade & Grade HW is good study guide/tool
After school unit test review sessions – announced at least 1 week early; about minutes long and provides helpful ways to remember info.
Unit test review power point is also uploaded to Dr. Hensley’s webpage
Power point can be printed and folded in half to create flash cards
If you need additional study tools, please check with us
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE NIGHT BEFORE TO STUDY FOR A UNIT TEST!

3. Large or Numerous Projects
One project this year – Cells – you may work with one partner or alone - creativity is encouraged
You will be given one class block to get started
Labs – Group Work
Sometimes we will pick your lab group
Sometimes we will let you pick your lab group – must work well together
Contact us privately – or in person – if you do not want to work with a specific individual in the classroom. You may not work alone on labs!

4. We do not cover the following topics in Biology:
Student Biology Interests :
We do not cover the following topics in Biology:
Plants – only at high level
Animals – we just cover cellular level and classification
Marine Biology
Human Body systems
Dissection – Funding issues prevent us from being able to do this
Blood – We do not use any body fluids in biology