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Welcome to Biology 300 Mrs. Geithner -Marron

Welcome to Biology 300 Mrs. Geithner -Marron. The study of living things & how they interact with each other & their environment. Biology. Semester 1: Unit 1: Biology, the Science of Life Unit 2: The Chemistry of Life Unit 3: The Cell & its Environment

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Welcome to Biology 300 Mrs. Geithner -Marron

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  1. Welcometo Biology300Mrs.Geithner-Marron

  2. The study of living things & how they interact with each other & their environment. Biology • Semester 1: • Unit 1: Biology, the Science of Life • Unit 2: The Chemistry of Life • Unit 3: The Cell & its Environment • Unit 4: DNA & Protein Synthesis • Unit 5: Cellular Reproduction • Unit 6: Genetics & Heredity • Semester 2: • Unit 7: Evolution & Classification • Unit 8: Reproduction • Unit 9: Nutrition & Digestion • Unit 10: Transport • Unit 11: Gas Exchange & Excretion • Unit 12: Nervous Control • Unit 13: Ecology

  3. Expectations • Attendance- prompt, daily attendance is crucial to success • Lab counts as a separate class • Materials- binder, pens, pencils, colored pencils, closed-toe shoes for lab • Absences- see me the day returning to school to show HW that was due, p/u work that was missed, find out due dates for missed work, etc.

  4. Requirements • Homework- given most nights • Due at beginning of class on due date • Late HW is not accepted since we generally go over it in class • Exceptions… excused absence (due upon return) or extended time modifications (must show progress) • Grades are earned not given • total points method • points earned divided by possible points • Periodic quizzes (unannounced or announced) & tests (always announced).

  5. Labs • Submit on-time for full credit • 20% deducted per day late • No labs accepted after 4 days late • All safety rules must be followed. • Closed-toe shoes required. • Keep a pair in locker or in class just in case…

  6. Placement for Sophomore Year • Based on 300 Algebra 1 grade • To qualify for chemistry • B- or better in 300 Algebra 1 • To qualify for earth science • No prerequisite • Biology grade is a prerequisite for many future electives

  7. Academic Integrity • Honesty is expected in my classroom • Cheating, copying, plagiarizing will not be tolerated & are serious offenses. • Occasional group lab reports or projects will be assigned, otherwise all work should be done independently • When in doubt, ask!

  8. Where can you find info about your child’s class? My website on the school’s faculty page.

  9. Extra Help & Contact Info • Extra Help: available by appointment • Encourage your child to ask for help a. s. a. p. • Tutoring should be a final step. • The tutor should contact me. • So we can be “on the same page”. • So he/she knows how I have approached the content. • Contact: • 655-3981 x2352 (voicemail) • RGeithner@darienps.org (e-mail) • Parents + Student +Teacher = Keys to unlocking success

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