welcome to biology who is my teacher? what are her expectations and what will we learn? why do i...
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Welcome to Biology
Who is my teacher?What are her expectations and what will we learn?
Why do I need to learn about Biology?How will I be learning and how will I be graded?
About your teacher
Call me Miss Yafuso or Miss Y.Originally from HawaiiMajored in Biology in collegeLove most animals, ice cream & hockeyWill be available at lunch and by
appointment if you need help.You can email me at [email protected]
with questions, but I will not check email from 8 PM - 7 AM.
Expectations Class Content
Come to class on time wearing your ID
No phones, hats, iPods, food or gum
Bring your required supplies and a positive attitude
Be respectfulNo cheating or
plagiarism1st bell = finish up2nd bell = ready for
class instruction
1st QuarterScientific MethodEvolutionEcology 2nd QuarterBio-ChemistryThe Cell 3rd QuarterGeneticsProtein Synthesis 4th QuarterPhysiology
Why do I have to take Biology?Biology is the study of life. Therefore it is
relevant to your existence.◦Medicine◦Family◦Sports◦Environment◦Food
intro to biology video
How will we learn the material and how will we be graded?
We will conduct experiments and do activities
We will work alone, in pairs, and in groups.
Type of Assesment & % of Total Grade
Test/Quiz 50%Labs/Projects/In-class Work 25%Homework 10%Final 15%
Even when you work in groups, you will also be individually graded
Now let’s play a game to see who was paying attention
You will be in groups of four based on the sticker on your card. Cluster your chairs together so you can discuss
your answer without other groups hearing.