Welcome to
Regents
Living
Environment
Ms. Scaraville
Goals
 Have a solid understanding of the living
environment.
 Enjoy learning and knowing about
science.
 Build your note-taking, test-taking and
study skills.
 To successfully complete this course and
the Regents in June.
What do you need?
 2 inch (ideal) 3 ring notebook with paper
 One 3 hole punched folder
 Pen AND Pencil
 Spiral notebook (optional)
 Good to have:
 Index cards
 Colored pencils
 Scissors
 Glue stick
 Highlighter
What will you be learning
about?
 Scientific method, scientific inquiry
 Basic chemistry (organic chemistry)
 The cell and its processes
 Enzymes and proteins
 DNA, genetics, and protein
synthesis
 Evolution
 Human body systems
 Growth and development
 Ecology
How to be successful in
this class
 Be here and on time
 Pay attention in class and take notes
 Participate by answering and asking questions
 Complete assigned work and hand in on time
 Study for quizzes and tests
 Look over notes from class that day
 Be respectful to the teacher and classmates
Why is the class different?
 This is a challenging class because of the large amount
of vocabulary.
 This is the first time you have a science class with a lab
period.
 You will have many hands on activities.
 You will be responsible for at least 4 in-depth projects
and writing assignments.
 Lab requirements- 1200 minutes (about 35 labs) are
required to take the regents.
 You will be taking a Regents exam in June you MUST
PASS to graduate.
Rules of my classroom
 RESPECT everyone in the class, NEVER put anyone down.
 NO cell phones, I-pods or other electronics.
 Please remove your hat in the classroom.
 Raise your hand when you would like to talk.
 Never talk over anyone while someone is talking to the class.
 Be on time to class and come to class prepared.
 Behave yourself in class (No inappropriate language )
 Always listen to the teacher and directions the first time.
 Be positive and try your best!
Policies
 Bathroom and drinks- Go before class but don’t be late. You will
be allowed only 4 passes to leave my classroom per quarter. If at
the end of the quarter you have all four passes left and no
referrals you will receive 10 points on your lowest quiz from that
quarter.
 Lateness- Don’t be late! If you are late enter the classroom as
quietly as possible and sign in the late book. After 2 lates I will
contact someone at home and any after that you will receive
detention and a referral.
 Double lab period- Days you have a double period of science it is
my choice if you get a break in between. If people are
misbehaving you will not get a break. You are a team!
 Working together- Think of this class as a team. You win together
you lose together. We need to work together and encourage one
another to get to the world series and win! (Regents) We will
work together but also there is individual assessment.
RESPECT !
Safety in the Lab
The DON’TS of working in the lab
 Don’t eat or drinking ANYTHING in the lab.
 Don’t smell anything directly.
 Don’t leave an open flame unattended.
 Don’t reach across a flame
 Don’t put hot glass in cold water
 Don’t point a test tube toward you or anyone else
while heating
More DON’TS
 Don’t look directly into a test tube when
mixing or heating chemicals
 Don’t wear baggy clothes, open shoes, or
dangling jewelry.
 Don’t touch anything hot.
 Don’t mix chemicals unless told to.
 Don’t proceed with the experiment if you are
unsure of what to do.
 Don’t misbehave in lab
The Do’s of working in the lab
 Do wear your safety goggles
 Do tie your hair back
 Do listen to directions
 Do read through your whole lab first
 Do notify the teacher of a spill or broken
glass
More Do’s
 Do keep lids on bottles and containers when
not in use
 Do notify the teacher if you or someone else
is hurt
 Do keep your work area clean
 Do wash your hands when you are done
 Do clean up and wash materials
Some Safety Symbols
Eye Protection
• Wear safety goggles when working with chemicals,
flames, or heating devices.
• If a chemical gets in your eye, flush in water for 15
minutes and notify the teacher.
Sharp Objects
• Handle sharp instruments CAREFULLY.
• Cut away from fingers and body.
•REPORT CUT to teacher IMMEDIATELY
Electrical Safety
• Do not place a cord where someone can trip over it.
• Never use electricity around water.
• Unplug all equipment before leaving the14 room.
Safety Symbols
Glassware Safety
• Tie back hair and loose clothes when working with
open flames.
Heating/Fire Safety
• Tie back hair and loose clothes when working with
open flames.
• Never look into a container as you are heating it.
Never REACH ACROSS a FLAME.
• Heated metal and glass looks cool, use tongs or
gloves before handling.
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• Never leave a heat source unattended.
Safety Symbols
Chemical Safety
• Read all labels twice before removing a chemical from
the container.
• Never touch, taste, or smell a chemical unless instructed
by the teacher.
• Transfer chemicals carefully!
Hand Safety
• If a chemical spills on your skin, notify the teacher and
rinse with water for 15 minutes.
• Carry glassware carefully.
Plant Safety
• Do not eat any plants in lab.
• Wash your hands after handling plants.
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Lets Practice
What is
wrong with
this picture?
What is wrong in this lab?
Quiz
 Your first quiz will be on Friday.
 It will be on classroom rules safety
rules and tools in lab.
 Multiple choice and short answer.