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Welcome to Biology!. Ms. D’Ambrosio Room 3-308 ltdambro@volusia.k12.fl.us. Who Are You?. Have a seat in your assigned seat and begin answering the questions on the handout. Draw a pig. I will be coming by as you complete these asking for the name you prefer to go by. Class Rules. RESPECT
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Welcome to Biology! Ms. D’Ambrosio Room 3-308 ltdambro@volusia.k12.fl.us
Who Are You? • Have a seat in your assigned seat and begin answering the questions on the handout. • Draw a pig. • I will be coming by as you complete these asking for the name you prefer to go by.
Class Rules • RESPECT • All electronics turned off and away • Absolutely NO cell phones out during class • Referrals will be given if phones are out • 10/10 Rule: Students are not allowed to leave the class during the first and last ten minutes of class • Follow all instructions promptly and respectfully
Classroom Procedures Entering: • Check the front table for handouts and go to your seat • Take out your notebook and supplies (pen/pencil) • Store bags off the desk tops • Complete RTW • Check Board/Agenda Exiting: • Clean up your area, throw trash away on your way out (RECYCLE PAPERS) • Push in your chairs **I will dismiss you, not the bell**
Bathroom Pass • Bathroom Passes: • No passes in the first and last 10 min. of the period • Only one person out at a time (Take the Pass) • Keep bathroom time limited if you are missing for a long time I will worry that you fell in and have a campus advisor go check • If you need to go and the pass is there, go for it • YOU MUST TAKE THE PASS TO LEAVE THE ROOM
Class Expectations • Be Prompt • Be Prepared • Be Polite • Be Productive • Be Positive
Grading • Formative assignments: 40% • Daily participation • ISN notebooks • Class or homework assignments • Some labs • Summative assignments: 60% • Mini-summatives • Major summatives • Formal lab reports • Major class projects • EOC • This is a STATE exam that will be calculated in addition to your class grade to determine if you earn the graduation credit (counts for 30% of your overall grade!)
Interactive Science Notebook (ISN) • All students are required to keep a notebook that includes class assignments as well as notes. • This will be a major part of your formative grade! • Be prepared to set up the notebook next Tuesday
Gradebook KEY • M= missing assignment due to absence • Z= assignment not turned in, cannot be made-up • X= exempt • I = incomplete (no grade assessed, only given in extreme cases)
ABSENCES • “3 Before Me”: • Classmate #1 • Class Website (uhstitans.com) • ”While You Were Out” • Tests/Quizzes may be made up during Office Hours the day you return. Be prepared though! If there is time you will be making up the test or quiz in class. • YOU are responsible for finding out what you missed.
MAKE-UP/LATE WORK • Day for a day policy is in effect this year. If you miss one day you have one day to make up your missed assignment. • If you were there the day the assignment was assigned, but miss the due date then the assignment is due the day you return.
Class Websites • I will post daily assignments through: • Uhstitans.com/dambrosio-lauren • Refer to this site for PowerPoints, handouts, class assignment schedule, etc. • If you ever have questions feel free to email me: ltdambro@volusia.k12.fl.us
Supplies: Due Friday • Pens and Pencils • Highlighters • Spiral Notebook (100 pg. college ruled 8 ½ x 11) • Agenda/Planner • Gluesticks • Colored Pencils
Remind Codes • Send To: 81010 Biology: • @hfg7gd This is one-way communication which allows me to remind you of important dates and might notify you of extra credit, etc. that I might not mention in class. *You cannot see my number & I can’t see yours *
Wednesday, August 16th RTW: What is your favorite animal? • Objective: • I will be able to work safely in a science classroom. • Agenda: • Safety video • Safety Contract • Safety Quiz • Homework: • Supplies due Friday • Set up ISN Tuesday
Be Safe or No Fun Lab Safety Video
Draw a Map of the Room • Goggle Cabinet • Shower • Eye Wash • Sinks • Vent Switch • Fire Blanket • First Aid Kit • Fire Extinguisher • Exit(s) • Call Button for office • Electrical Shut Off Button(s)
Thursday, August 17th RTW: Create a definition for “science” • Objective: I will be able to differentiate between science and non-science. • Agenda: • Pseudoscience Activity • Pseudoscience Video • Homework: • Supplies due Friday • Set up ISN Monday
On a separate sheet of paper: • Write “Horoscope Activity” • Which number you think is your Zodiac sign • List the characteristics you agree with for that number AND why
Did you get it right? 1. Aries March 21 - April 19 2. Aquarius January 20 - February 18 3. Cancer June 21 - July 22 4. Capricorn December 22 - January 19 5. Gemini May 21 - June 20 6. Leo July 23 -August 22 7. Libra September 23 - October 22 8. Pisces February 19 - March 20 9. Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 10. Scorpio October 23 - November 21 11. Taurus April 20 - May 20 12. Virgo August 23 - September 22
HAPPY Friday, August 18th NO RTW: Take out a pen/cil and clear your desk. • Objective: Pretest for Biology topics. • Agenda: • SMT 1 District Assessment (Diagnostic) • Homework: • Set up ISN Monday