1. WELCOME TO BIOLOGY!!!!
Miss Nicole Geiger

2. The purpose of this class is to….
Prepare for the end of course exam
Prepare for the ACT
Prepare for other sciences at Solon High School or tech programs
Have some fun while learning a lot of Biology!!

3. What do I expect from students?
Be on time and prepared for class
Be here. Unless they are sick, please, RECOVER
Participate!
Respect. Everyone & everything in class

4. How are grades calculated for class?
Tests- Multiple Choice, matching, short essay
Quizzes- MCQ, short answer
Projects and labs
Occasional homework
grades

5. The grading scale!
90%- A
80%- B
70%- C
60%- D

6. Where do we get academic help?
Check TEACHER WEBSITE for calendar, helpful documents/files
/schedule meet with me for extra help, test prep (before test)
Science Lab; in Library Media Center daily
SHS Science Teachers are there to help!
Peer Tutors: after school study sessions
Counselors can help with scheduling
Guidance to schedule meetings to discuss progress

7. What do we study in Biology?
THE UNITS

8. Introduction to biology:
What is life
Classification of life
Hierarchy of life 

9. Chemistry of Life:
Protein structure and function with an emphasis on enzymes
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Nucleic acids (DNA!)

10. Cells During this unit we will focus on the structure
and function of the cell and its organelles.

11. Cell Membrane and Cell Transport
During this unit we will discuss how
materials are able to enter and exit
your cells.

12. Cell Processes:
We will explore processes such as mitosis, meiosis, photosynthesis, cellular respiration and protein synthesis!

13. Genetics:
Be prepared to explore how a variety of human traits are inherited and how to predict genotypic and phenotypic frequencies.

14. Biotechnology:
This is just like CSI!

15. Evolution: How did life begin on the planet?
Do populations change over time?
How can we determine if a population is evolving?

16. Ecology:
Food chains, food webs, energy pyramids, biomes, etc…

17. Dissections:
What else do I have to say?!

18. Who I am: From West Park (Cleveland)
Undergrad: Biology from University of Mount Union
Ran XC & Track at UMU
M.A. in Biology from Kent State University
Played rugby
Coaching: SCIENCE OLYMPIAD!!

19. Class Pet: Madame Curie
African Pygmy Hedgehog
Nocturnal; insectivore
Spines are made of keratin
Average life span is 5 years
Related to moles
Not porcupines