Welcome to Biology!
Science Fact of the Day:
The world's smallest rodent is Pygmy Jerboa measuring only a couple of inches in length and can run as fast as a horse.
Pygmy Jerboa
About Me
• I am Ms. Jones—your Biology teacher
• This is my 3rd year at Haltom (Go Buffs!!)
• I love science I was a chemistry major for 2
years at KU before I switched to psychology,
which I got my degree in
– I have a research endorsement from my university
What I did this summer…
Some Other Pictures
Supplies for Class
• The required 2’ binder (for all core
classes)
• Paper
• Spiral –I got this
• Pencil/pen
• Highlighter
• Kleenex
• Paper towels
Entering Class
• Get all of your supplies (pencil,
binder, etc.)
• Sit in your assigned seat
• Start your bellwork
• Have your phone put away
**This should be done BEFORE bell**
Expectations
• B –Be sure to receive permission to handle
things that are not yours
• U—Use materials appropriately
• F—Follow directions the first time
• F—Food and drink put away
• S—Stay school appropriate
Technology Expectations
Consequences
• 1st time—verbal warning
• 2nd time—verbal warning or discussion with
teacher in hall
• 3rd time—15-30 min. teacher d-hall
• 4th time—office referral
• **Some things are 3rd/4th level offenses
automatically. ***
Exiting Class
• Clean your area
• Be in your assigned seat
• Wait to be dismissed by teacher
**7th period stack stools**
HHS Bell Schedule 2013-2014
1st per
7:30 8:17
(47)
7:30 8:17
(47)
7:30 8:17
(47)
7:30 8:17
(47)
2nd per 3rd per
8:23 9:10
(47)
8:23 9:10
(47)
8:23 9:10
(47)
8:23 9:10
(47)
4th per
5th period
6th per
7th per
9:16 10:03
(47)
Lunch
10:09 (30)
10:56
10:56(47)
11:26
Buff
Time
(27)
11:3111:58
Class 11:5812:56 (58)
1:02 1:48
(46)
1:54 2:40
(46)
9:16 10:03
(47)
Buff
10:09 - Time
10:56 (24)
(47)
11:0211:26
Lunch
(30)
11:2611:56
Class 12:0112:56 (55)
1:02 1:48
(46)
1:54 2:40
(46)
Class 11:0211:56 (54)
Lunch
(30)
11:5612:26
Buff
Time
(25)
12:3112:56
1:02 1:48
(46)
1:54 2:40
(46)
Class 11:0212:01 (59)
Buff
Time
(25)
12:0112:26
Lunch
(30)
12:2612:56
1:02 1:48
(46)
1:54 2:40
(46)
9:16 10:03
(47)
9:16 10:03
(47)
10:09 10:56
(47)
10:09 10:56
(47)
Name Game
• We’re going to go around the room and the 1st
person will say their name and their favorite
animal that starts with the same letter of their
name. The next person will do the same and say
the name/animal of the person before them.
• Ex. Person 1: Emily Elephant
•
Person 2: Andrew Anaconda, Emily Elephant
•
Person 3: Marco Monkey, Andrew Anaconda,
Emily Elephant
Day 2
Science Journal
• Put your name, biology, and Ms. Jones on the
front cover in sharpie
• Number every page front and back (1-140) in
pen on the top right corner
Science Fact of the Day:
The Atlantic Giant Squid's eye can be as large as 15.75
inches (40 centimeters) wide. It is the largest eye of
any animal.
Syllabus—look at sections on desk with me
If you want a copy let me know; otherwise
it’s on my website 
Restroom Policy
• You may not leave the first 10 minutes or last
10 minutes of class
• You may not leave during direct instruction
• You may not leave during Buff Time
• Otherwise, ask permission, sign the sheet,
hand in your phone, and take the pass
REDO POLICY
* Any grade of 69 or below MUST be redone
within 5 school days (unless at end of 6 weeks)
* The maximum possible grade will be an 80%
*In order to qualify to re-do an assignment, you
must demonstrate effort on your original work
Tutorial Schedule
•
Before
School
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7am
7am
7am
7am
7am
2:45-3:30pm
NO
TUTORIALS
2:45-3:30pm
By
appointment
After School 2:45-3:30pm
Grading
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8 daily/3-4 test per six weeks
I’ll give you 9 daily and drop the lowest
HOMEWORK!!!!
Projects (test grade)
Tests will cover all information since previous
test. ~10% of test questions will be frequently
missed questions from prior tests
• “130” questions
EOC
• You must pass the biology EOC to receive
credit for this course
• It is one of the required EOCs to pass for
graduation!
IDs
• must be worn on a lanyard around the
neck at all times while in the building
• picture, name, school year and grade
level must be visible without writings or
stickers on that side of the ID
Quiz Time
• How many days do you have to make up
absent work?
• When can you start paying your $3 lab fee?
• When can you go to the restroom?
• When can you have your phone out?
• Does charging your phone count as having it
out?
• Why is biology awesome? **last year’s students**
Direct Instruction CHAMP
Cornell Notes:
• The Cornell note-taking system is a
note-taking system devised in the
1950s by Walter Pauk, an education
professor at Cornell University. Pauk
advocated its use in his best-selling
book How to Study in College. The
Cornell method provides a
systematic format for condensing
and organizing notes.
And some More
examples…
Essential
Question
Supporting
Questions
Or Main
Topics
Name
Date
Supporting Details
Lists
Definitions
Bullet Points
Summary/quick write. You are
describing the lesson in your
own words
Some common note taking abbreviations
(save yourself some time!!)
Time to Practice! =-)
https://www.youtube.co
m/watch?v=JiLb0I90pL
Q&list=UUU0fdIYIYgSx
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Cornell Notes
• You will take notes in Cornel Style for this class
(all homework videos)
• To set up your page: follow the diagram on the
board
• It’s ok to write phrases, abbreviations, etc.
• common abbreviations: (see pdf on website)
• You can do the main idea first or second
• We’ll do the summary in class the next day
Two Truths and a Lie
• On the index card I give you write 2 true
statements and a lie (and your name)
• In any order, don’t label them, try to be tricky
• Once they’re in, we’ll try and guess your lie. 