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Welcome. Teacher: Mrs. Kirkpatrick (Mrs. K) Classes: Biology (Per. 0, 3, 5) AP Environmental (Per. 1, 2, 6) Please find your seat on the seating chart and pick up a 3 X 5 index card. Turn off your cell phone and place in the basket on your table.

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  1. Welcome • Teacher: Mrs. Kirkpatrick (Mrs. K) • Classes: Biology (Per. 0, 3, 5) AP Environmental (Per. 1, 2, 6) • Please find your seat on the seating chart and pick up a 3 X 5 index card. • Turn off your cell phone and place in the basket on your table. • Contact Information: Phone: 714-626-5804 (4th period prep. and after school) e-mail and website can be accessed through www.troyhigh.com

  2. Please Write the Following Information on Your Index Card (Lined side) Full Name (name preferred) Home Phone number Parent name(s) Parent(s) Work number • Primary Language Spoken at home • City you live in/ Estimated commute time for you to arrive at school (min.) • Three possible occupations you wish to pursue • College/ University you wish to attend. • Most interesting topic of biology or environmental science you enjoy or would like to learn more about. • Do you have a computer and internet access at home and a printer (Yes or no) • Extracurricular activities/ hobbies in or out of school • Seating preference (no guarantees but, I will do what I can)

  3. A Little about Mrs. K • Spouse: Mr. K • Two Children: Jessica (18 yrs) Courtney (15 yrs) • Two Step-Children: Colin (almost 9 yrs) Chad (6 yrs) • Teaching at Troy for 20 years • College attended: U. C. Irvine, CSULB, & CSUF • Degrees: BS Biology; Masters Educational Leadership • Enjoy: Watching my children play sports/activities, reading, hanging out with family and friends, church activities, movies, music, etc.

  4. My Husband and I

  5. My Favorite Vacation

  6. My Children

  7. HAWAIIAN LUAU

  8. BIOLOGY TEXTBOOK • Biology by Miller, Levine 2006 ed. Additional Resources: • Biology for Dummies and other biology help books. • Internet sources http://phschool.com/atschool/biology/

  9. APES Textbook • Living in the Environment: Principles, Connections, and Solutions; 13th edition By G. Tyler Miller, Jr. • Recommendations: -AP review books -Internet access • Visit: http://www.collegeboard.com http://www.info.brookscole.com/miller13

  10. APESRequirements/Pre-Requisites • Received a “B” or better in Biology-H • Received a “B” or better in Chemistry-H • Or 3 years of science with “B” or better • Passed/concurrently enrolled in algebra II or higher

  11. Seating Arrangement • Randomly selected at beginning of year • Changed only by my discretion. • Seats will be reassigned every quarter (or as needed).

  12. General Responsibilities • Be prepared, attentive, and on-time EVERDAY • Be organized • Be respectful • Treat others as you would like to be treated • Know your limitations • Be honest with yourself and others (don’t cheat) • Own up to and learn from your mistakes & failures • Budget your time wisely • No chewing gum, drinking, or eating food (except H20) • Electronic devices are to be turned off in class i.e.. Cell phones, iPods, etc. and placed in basket. • Raise your hand for Q & A and any discussions we have

  13. Class Expectations/Guidelines • Goals for the class • Participation Grade • Unexcused tardiness • Hall passes • Grading policy & scale • Make up policy • Course schedule • Signatures

  14. Purpose & Goals of the Class • To encourage, empower, and stimulate an interest in science/ the environment • Inform students about science/ the environment • To shape students into: • good citizens • critical thinkers • good communicators • life-long learners Make students aware of the California Standards for Biology and prepare for the exams given in April • Prepare for the AP exams in May (APES only)

  15. Participation Grade • Worth 30 Points (25 points in APES) • Given at the end of the semester (Jan. & Jun.) • Lose pts: Unprepared, tardiness, misbehavior, eating/drinking, excessive electrical device use, unclean lab bench or extra hall passes • Earn pts: participating in class, any extra time spent beyond normal class period, any contributions that benefit the class, or free hall passes not used. *Maximum amount is 30 points (25 points in APES).

  16. Unexcused Tardiness • Tardy: not present and seated when the bell rings. • Unexcused Tardy: no note • Must sign the TARDY LOG-your proof of being present that day. • Lose participation points (5 pts per unexcused tardy) • Could result in an unexcused absence if not resolved (Truancy/ Cutting class) • Lose high school credit after 3 truants/ cuts.

  17. Hall Passes • You cannot leave the class without my approval. • You are allotted TWO (2) free hall passes per semester. • Use them at the appropriate time. • Only one hall pass sheet is given per semester. • Two extra passes available for use = 10 pts. lost on participation grade, each. • Hall pass sheet must be kept and returned at the end of the semester for participation credit.

  18. Grading Policy • Points will be earned for: -Tests, quizzes, labs, study guides, projects, and written assignments, etc. • Points earned will be divided by total possible points to generate a percentage. • The percent score will fall into a range and a letter grade assigned. • Grades will be updated and posted in the classroom throughout the year.

  19. Make-up Policy • All make up tests will be given at teacher’s discretion within two weeks of missed test • Labs-may or may not be made up depending on availability of materials • Assignments can be made up but will be deducted a minimum of 20% if it is late. You must provide verification of cleared absence to receive late credit. (NO truants will be allowed to do make ups) • Excused absences are given the same amount of time to make up work for the days missed. After that they will be considered late and follow the same guidelines as above

  20. Daily Routine • Weekly Assignment Sheet (WAS): posted on overhead daily and on class website. KEEP IT UPDATED!! • Introductory Questions (IQ’s): daily review of material covered in the class • Review previous material/ Check homework • Lecture/Discussion or activity-new material • Recap • Homework Assignment (almost everyday) Check the WAS!!

  21. Grading Scale %ScoreGrade 10 0 - 97.5 A+ 97.49– 92.5 A 92.49 – 89.5 A- 89.49 – 87.5 B+ 87.49 – 82.5 B 82.49– 79.5 B- 79.49 – 77.5 C+ 77.49 – 72.5 C 72.49 – 69.5 C- 69.49– 67.5 D+ 67.49 – 62.5 D 62.49 – 58.5 D- 58.49 & below F

  22. Biology 1st semester Tentative Schedule September: Introduction Biology as a Science Ch. 1 The Chemical Basis of Life Ch. 2 September - October: Cell Biology Cell structure and function Ch. 7 Cell energy: Photosynthesis Ch. 8 Cell energy: Cellular Respiration Ch.9 November - December: Genetics Cell Growth, Division Ch. 10 Introduction to Genetics/Chromosome Theory Ch. 11 DNA and RNA Ch. 12 Genetic Engineering Ch. 13 Human Heredity Ch. 14

  23. Biology 2nd SemesterTentative Schedule January - February: Evolution Evidence of Change, the Mechanism for Evolution, and the History of Life Ch. 15,16,17 February: Ecology Biosphere Ch.3 Ecosystems and Communities Ch. 4 Populations Ch. 5 Humans in the Biosphere Ch. 6 March – April: Physiology Nervous System Ch. 35 Immune System and Disease Ch. 40 Skeletal, Muscle, and Integumentary Systems Ch. 36 Digestion and Excretory Systems Ch. 38 Circulatory and Respiratory Systems Ch. 37 Endocrine and Reproductive Systems Ch. 39 May – June: Survey of the Kingdoms Comparing Invertebrates Ch. 29 Comparing Vertebrates Ch. 30

  24. Signatures Syllabus requirements • Discuss and read over syllabus with your parents • Print & sign Your Name • Parents fill in the short survey • Parents print & sign their name • Return to me Friday (5 points) Homework • Read Chapter Section 1-1 • Visit these sites http://phschool.com/atschool/biology/ http://www.troyhigh.com : Mrs. Kirkpatrick’s web page • Cover Book, if not done so already

  25. APES 1st SemesterTentative Schedule Introduction: 2 weeks Overview Ch. 1 History Ch. 2 Energy: 2-4 weeks Matter and Energy Resources Ch. 3 Ecosystems Ch. 4 Evolution/Ecology: 3 weeks Evolution Ch. 5 Climate, Biomes and Terrestrial Biodiversity Ch. 6 Aquatic Biodiversity Ch. 7 Terrestrial Biodiversity /Aquatic Biodiversity: 2 weeks Sustaining Wild Species Ch. 22 Sustaining Terrestrial Biodiversity Ch. 23 Sustaining Aquatic Biodiversity Ch. 24 Human Populations: 3 weeks Community Ecology Ch. 8 Population Dynamics Ch. 9 Human Populations Ch. 12 Food Resources/ Pests/ Pesticides: 2-3 weeks Food Resources Ch. 13 Pesticides and Pest Control Ch.20

  26. APES 2nd SemesterTentative Schedule Risks and Human Health: 3 weeks Risk, Toxicology, and Human Health Ch. 11 Geology and Energy resources: 3 weeks Geologic Processes Hazards, and Soil Ch. 10 Nonrenewable Mineral and Energy Ch. 15 Renewable Energy Ch. 16 Water: 3-4 weeks Water Resources Ch. 14 Water pollution Ch. 19 Air: 3 weeks Air and Air Pollution Ch. 17 Climate Change and Ozone Loss Ch. 18 Waste and Urbanization: 2 weeks Solid and Hazardous Waste Ch. 21 Sustainable Cities/Urbanization Ch. 25 APES REVIEW Stewardship: 2 weeks (If time permits) Economics and Environment Ch. 26 Politics and Environment Ch. 27 Environmental Worldviews, Ethics, and Sustainability Ch. 28

  27. Signatures/Homework • Discuss and read over syllabus with your parents • Print & sign Your Name • Parents take short survey • Parents print & sign their name • Return to me Friday (3 points) Homework • Read Chapter 1 • Visit the textbook site http://www.brookscole.com/cgi-wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20b&flag=student&product_isbn_issn=9780534997298&disciplinenumber=22 • Go to http://www.troyhigh.com Download Chapter 1 study guide from my website and bring to class tomorrow • Cover Book, if not done so already

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