1. Welcome to Biology!

2. Skip Schneider 18 years at Thayer Teach Biology B (10th grade)
AP Environmental Science (12 grade)
Marine Science (12 grade)
BA in Biology (Principia College)
M Ed UMASS Boston
New England Aquarium 9 years
Waterfront Director for Summer Camp in Maine

3. The book…
iPad
CLASS
WEBSITE

4. Biology

5. Structure of the Class Lectures vs Experiential Learning
Modeling, peer work, hands on, interactive
Notes, notes, notes
Homework, grading and late policy
Quizzes/tests on Friday
Weekly labs
Encourage questions
Course website

6. Study skill suggestions
Review the notes daily
Maximize class time
Spend quality time and effort on HW assignments, don’t just go through the motions
Quiz/test yourself
WEBSITE powerpoints etc…….

7. What can you do to help? Ask: about what we are studying.
to see the HW to see if it is done thoroughly
Be a study companion -- use the notes and the text to give a quiz on vocabulary, etc

8. To contact me….. Email is the best way: sschneider@thayer.org
The phone is also an option:

9. Next Year Qualitative Chemistry Quantitative Chemistry
Robotics comparative design lab independent science research
Senior Year…..
AP Bio, AP Chem, AP Physics, AP Env Science
Marine Science, Astronomy, Anatomy, ATP,