1. Biology Mrs. Kearney

2. My Information Education Council Rock Graduate, Class of 1998 Holy Family University, Class of 2003: B.S. in Elementary Education and Special Education Holy Family University: M.Ed. in Special Education Drexel University: M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction Certified in Secondary Biology (7-12) Experience Neshaminy High School Learning Support Teacher: 2004 - present

3. My Family Jillian 5 and Ella 2

4. Contact Information 215-809-6100 ckearney@neshaminy.k12.pa.us Website: www.neshaminy.org/cms/Workspace/Section/Section.aspx?DomainId=378

5. After School Help Monday’s & Thursday’s 2:15 in room D116 Please schedule in advance

6. Keystone Exam Keystone Biology Exam Requirement: Passing the Biology Keystone exam is a graduation component of any Pennsylvania public school. Students who do not score proficient on the Keystone Biology Exam will have to retake the exam before they graduate and take either a “Biology Graduation Remediation Course” in lieu of study hall or electives the following school year. If a proficient score is not secured by your senior year, students will have to enroll in a remediation course and must complete a very labor intensive project in order to graduate.

7. Keystone Biology Exam: includes the following… Module A – Cells and Cell Processes Unit 1: Basic Biological Principals Unit 2: The Chemical Basis for Life Unit 3: Bioenergetics Unit 4: Homeostasis and Transport Module B – Continuity and Unity of Life Unit 5: Cell Growth and Reproduction Unit 6: Genetics Unit 7: Theory of Evolution Unit 8: Ecology

8. Keystone Instruction Weekly Keystone Vocabulary Quizzes (every Friday) your child will create flash cards in class please encourage your child to study Daily Practice Keystone Warm-Up Questions

9. 1 st Marking Period Vocabulary Words BiologyEvolution EukaryoteOrgan ProkaryoteOrgan System UnicellularOrganism MulticellularGolgi apparatus Sexual ReproductionMitochondrion Asexual ReproductionNucleus DNAChloroplast EnergyRibosome

10. 1 st Marking Period Vocabulary Words CohesionPolymer Hydrogen BondsLipids PolarProtein DensityAmino Acids Universal SolventNucleic Acids Organic MoleculeCarbohydrates HydrolysisEnzyme Dehydration synthesisActive Site MonomerpH

11. 1 st Marking Period Vocabulary Words Denature Activation Energy

12. Gradebook 1. Up-dated daily 2. Blank spaces indicate student did not turn in the assignment (I accept all late work for full credit) 3. Zero indicates the score of the assignment or missing assignments by the end of the MP 4. Blank spaces do not change the student’s grade

13. Student Success -I accept all late assignments -Students may re-take exams or make corrections for a higher grade -I provide study guides for all exams -Students may have exam questions read aloud

14. Questions, Concerns, Comments…