Honors Biology Open House 2014
WELCOME! 
Who am I?
Miss Mary Pat Pavicic
8th year teaching at Aurora High School
B.S. in Biology from John Carroll University, M.A. in Life Science Education from Ursuline College
Currently teaching Honors Biology and AP Environmental Science
Assistant Cross Country Coach and Building Improvement Team Member
What is Honors Biology?
This is a pre-AP Biology course designed to prepare your children for the high level science curriculum that Aurora High
School has to offer.
What content will your children learn?
Introduction to Biology
Biochemistry and Enzymes
Cells
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA)
Mitosis and the Cell Cycle
Genetics
Proteins (Transcription and Translation)
Ecology
Evolution
Classification
What are some of the skills your children will obtain?
Study skills for advanced level high school and collegiate courses
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Laboratory skills
Higher-ordered application, communication, and reasoning skills
Textbook reading skills
Conceptual, holistic understanding of the content
Self-monitored learning
What are some learning tools available for your children?
Multiple formative checks for understanding within each unit to help students and myself monitor their progress
throughout the unit.
Post-summative unit assessment reflections to ensure ongoing learning.
Differentiated instruction and group work to ensure the students are able to see the content from various perspectives.
Hands-on lab activities, simulations, and animations.
All PowerPoint notes for each unit are posted on SchoolPointe for personal access.
Notes are also available in the form of concept maps, diagrams, and charts discussed in class.
I am always available for extra help before or after school and am very flexible.
How will your children earn their grade in this class?
60% Unit Summative Assessments (at least twice per quarter)
30% Labs and Quizzes
10% Formative Checks, Class work, and Homework
How can you be aware of what is occurring in the classroom on a daily basis?
SchoolPointe
PIV
Twitter @MissPavicicAHS
How can I be contacted?
mpavicic@aurora-schools.org or 330-954-2293
Anatomy and Physiology Open House 2013
WELCOME! 
Who am I?
Miss Mary Pat Pavicic
7th year teaching at Aurora High School
B.S. in Biology from John Carroll University, M.A. in Life Science Education from Ursuline College
Currently teaching Honors Biology and Anatomy & Physiology
Advisor of National Honor Society and Supervisor of After School Study Center
What is Anatomy and Physiology?
This is a college preparatory course designed for students interested in pursuing a career in a science-related area, health
profession, or who simply have an interest in anatomy and physiology.
The focus of this course will be applying previously learned concepts of Biology to the structure and function of the various
organ systems, along with their interrelationship and homeostatic abilities in the human body.
What content will your children learn?
Unit #1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology – Chapter 1
Unit #2 Cells and Tissues - Chapter 3 and 4
Unit # 3 The Integumentary System- Chapter 5
Unit #4 The Skeletal System- Chapter 6
Unit #5 Joints- Chapter 6
Unit #6 The Muscular System- Chapter 7
Unit #7 The Nervous System- Chapter 8
Unit #8 The Endocrine System- Chapter 10
Unit #9 The Cardiovascular System: Blood- Chapter 11
Unit #10 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart- Chapter 11
Unit #11 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation- Chapter 11
Unit #12 The Lymphatic System and Immunity- Chapter 14
Unit #13 The Respiratory System- Chapter 15
Unit #14 Introduction to Digestion – Chapter 2
Unit #15 The Digestive System- Chapter 16
Unit #16 Metabolism and Energetics- Chapter 17
Unit #17 Cell Membrane and Transport- Chapter 3
Unit #18 The Urinary System- Chapter 18
Unit #19 The Reproductive System- Chapter 19
Unit #20 Development- Chapter 20
What are some of the skills your children will obtain?
Study skills for collegiate courses
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Laboratory skills
Higher-ordered application, communication, and reasoning skills
Textbook reading skills
Conceptual, holistic understanding of the content
Self-monitored learning
What are some learning tools available for your children?
Multiple formative checks for understanding within each unit to help students and myself monitor their progress
throughout the unit.
Post-summative unit assessment reflections to ensure ongoing learning.
Differentiated instruction and group work to ensure the students are able to see the content from various perspectives.
Hands-on lab activities, simulations, and animations.
All PowerPoint notes for each unit are posted on SchoolPointe for personal access.
Notes are also available in the form of concept maps, diagrams, and charts discussed in class.
I am always available for extra help before or after school and am very flexible.
How will your children earn their grade in this class?
65% Summative Assessments
15% Formative Assessments
10% Laboratory work
10% Classwork and Homework
How can you be aware of what is occurring in the classroom on a daily basis?
SchoolPointe
PIV
How can I be contacted?
mpavicic@aurora-schools.org
330-954-2293