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Welcome! Please sign in. I’ll be happy to answer any questions about the course. Please feel free to contact me at any time individually with student questions. Welcome to Biology II!. Trish Fortenbaugh pfortenbaugh@cdschools.org 541-1662 x238 Homework x1238.
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Welcome! Please sign in I’ll be happy to answer any questions about the course. Please feel free to contact me at any time individually with student questions.
Welcome to Biology II! Trish Fortenbaugh pfortenbaugh@cdschools.org 541-1662 x238 Homework x1238
My science/education background… • Taught at Wheaton High School in Montgomery County MD for 1 year • Anatomy & Physiology • Biology • Honors Biology • 7th year teaching at East High • Honors Biology • Biology II B.S. Biology – Susquehanna University Secondary Ed. Cert. – Susquehanna University Masters of Science Education - LVC
Requirements for all classes: 3 ring binder with 5 dividers Moodle – Online course format Headphones/Earbuds Prepared for class
Topics for Biology II Unit 1: Taxonomy Unit 2: Bacteria Unit 3: Viruses Unit 4: Protists Unit 5: Fungi Unit 6: Intro to Animals, Porifera, and Cnidaria Unit 7: Worms and Embryology Unit 8: Mollusks and Echinoderms Unit 9: Arthropods Unit 10: Plants Unit 11: Vertebrates
Assessments: *Daily participation grade *Daily Do Nows/activators *Labs *Class work *Homework *Tests/quizzes/assessments *Projects *Midterm exam (January) *Final exam (May) *Notebook checks (end of each marking period)
Grade Calculations 50% Tests 25% Quizzes 15% Classwork 10% Homework East High Grading Scale A 90 – 100 B 80 - 89 C 70 – 79 D 60 - 69 Grading
Homework assignments, announcements, and daily class documents can be viewed on my Moodle Biology II page General Course documents on my school Website • www.cdschools.org • Select a School: East High • Staff • Fortenbaugh • Homework is assigned most evenings, often in advance
Thank you for attending tonight! If you wish to discuss the progress of your student in honors biology, please contact me via email or telephone and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please keep in touch!