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Welcome to Biology CP & Honors! Melissa Pelullo 2013-2014

Welcome to Biology CP & Honors! Melissa Pelullo 2013-2014. The Schedule…. Lab Periods = 80 Minutes. Period 4 class = Lab day “D” Period 5 class = Lab day “A” Period 7 class = Lab day “C” Period 8 class = Lab day “B”. Units of Study (subject to change). Teacher Webpage Updated Daily!.

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Welcome to Biology CP & Honors! Melissa Pelullo 2013-2014

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  1. Welcome to Biology CP & Honors!Melissa Pelullo2013-2014

  2. The Schedule… Lab Periods = 80 Minutes • Period 4 class = Lab day “D” • Period 5 class = Lab day “A” • Period 7 class = Lab day “C” • Period 8 class = Lab day “B”

  3. Units of Study (subject to change)

  4. Teacher Webpage Updated Daily! • mpelullo@livingston.org • Contact me with any questions or concerns!

  5. Learning Materials • Each unit is approximately 1-2 weeks long • Notes packets are correlated with corresponding sections in the textbook • Some parts done at home, some in class • All items received in class and additional work are posted on the teacher webpage to download and print

  6. Homework • Homework is a reinforcement!! • So much information in biology • Some questions found in note packets may be found on the test • It helps to complete the homework packets!! • Homework is given at least 3-4 days a week. May be graded on effort or content. Not all work is graded • Must be turned in ON TIME!

  7. Laboratories • At least one activity per unit – usually more • Rotating Drop Schedule – students have lab every ____ day • Mini activities throughout the year • FUN! • Hands on, gets the students to have a visual • Packets and/or lab reports

  8. Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab

  9. Ms. Pelullo’s Office – Room S10A • Available before and after school most days except for Mondays • Students can see me during free periods • Schedule posted on teacher webpage • Available for extra help – speak with me before hand to schedule a time or to ensure my availability

  10. NJ Biology Competency Exam (End of Course Exam) • One goal of this class is to properly prepare students for the state-mandated Biology Competency Test • May 2013 • Review Materials will be posted to teacher webpage • Note – this class does not teach to the level required by the SAT II Biology Subject tests given in the spring.

  11. Grading Policy • Don’t forget – not all work counts towards grade, certain items are part of the learning process • Some items are graded on effort, others on correctness • Extra credit possible as class only, no individual extra credit offered • Late work – not accepted

  12. Grading

  13. Tests (Summative Assessments) • Returned within 7 days & Reviewed in class • As per the Grading & Reporting Handbook, tests will be returned to students but once the test leaves the classroom, the grade cannot be changed for any reason • If student has a concern regarding their test, they must address it with the teacher during class and have the teacher hold the test until the matter is resolved

  14. How’s my child doing in class? Grade updates are given to students at least 2x a marking period… Contact me with any questions or concerns!

  15. Progress Reports • You now have access! • Teachers will no longer send progress reports for ALL students. • Parents are encouraged to access child’s grades on regular basis. • Teachers MUST send a progress report if a student’s average is below a “C-” or if the student’s performance drops significantly. • Parent will be notified via Progress Report, Email or Phone call • CONTACT ME! With any questions or concerns • mpelullo@livingston.org

  16. What can parents do to help? • Touch base with your child on a regular basis to check his/her progress; ask questions. • Check Ms. Pelullo’s teacher page for daily updates. • Encourage your child and keep them positive! • Email or call if you suspect any problems. • mpelullo@livingston.org

  17. Thanks for coming!! Any questions ??

  18. Hard Copy Text & Online Textbook • Miller & Levine 2010 • Aligns nicely with curriculum • Check it out! • www.biology.com • Upper Right hand corner – link for login

  19. “Open Book” Tab, “Explore” & “To Do”

  20. “Open Book”

  21. “Explore” Sample Unit 3 Chapter 7

  22. “Explore” Chapter 7 – Chapter Resources

  23. Chapter 7 Sample Resources • Plenty of videos and animations to view online that correlate the information students are learning to real life activities

  24. Activities Interactive - keep trying until it's right! Immediate feedback.

  25. Lesson Overviews, Notes, and More Like an Online Tutor!

  26. You can even choose a lesson assessment or self-test for a specific section

  27. “To Do” – Specific online assignments may occasionally be assigned

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