Daily Agenda: 8/31 & 9/1
 Objective: To learn about the
expectations for Research
Biology and one another.
 Activities:
 Introduction and
expectations for class
 Ice breaker notecards
 Safety Agreement
 Essential Question: How do I
plan to be successful in Research
Biology this year? What are 2
ways I can improve to better my
academic performance this year?
 Homework:
 Return next class period:
Syllabus
 Lab safety agreement

Welcome to Research Biology
A little about Ms. Snow…
 Graduated from Virginia Tech in 2006—B.S. in
Horticulture and minor in Business
 Teaching is my second career—worked as a
horticulturist and plant pathologist before
choosing to become a teacher!
 Currently pursuing an MEd. in curriculum and
instruction at George Mason. Enrolled in my last
class this semester!
 Moved around a lot growing up—Europe and
America—I love to travel
 Long-time swimmer—hope to do an Olympic
distance triathlon someday
 Danced for 20 years. Now I coach the BWHS
Falconettes Dance Team.
 Love to be outdoors—hiking and going to the beach
are favorites
 Huge college football fan! GO HOKIES!!!
 Have many other interests not mentioned here and
I’m always open to new ones—come talk to me
about yours!
Communicating with Ms. Snow
 Email: Lauren.Snow@lcps.org
 Daily schedule of my location throughout the school
day is posted on my website:
http://lcps.org//Domain/14374
 Office hours:
 Ms. Snow: TBD after school
 Mrs. Poni: TBD before school
 Also available by appointment—see website for schedule
updates
Keys to Success in Biology:
 Attend class! Many of our experiences will happen
at school, including labs, presentations, and class
discussions. These are difficult to re-create.
 Come to class prepared—see supply list
 Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Don’t
wait until the last minute!
 Communicate with me early if you are
experiencing difficulties with the content or pace of
this course.
Most of all…
Conduct yourself appropriately:
 Respect
yourself
 Respect others
 Respect your environment
To put on your note card:
 Full name as you prefer to be called
 If you have a nickname use it here with your last name
What are you most looking forward to this year in
Biology? What are you most concerned about?
2. Outside of biology, what is your favorite subject?
3. What has been your favorite/coolest/most rewarding
experience to date?
4. What are you hobbies? Sports? Music? Activities done in
spare time?
5. What is one thing that you think makes you unique?
1.
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