BiotechnologyBiotechnologyPeriod 5Period 5

Mrs. DuffyMrs. Duffy

About me…About me…

►A Ventura localA Ventura local►UCSD—biology major/teaching minorUCSD—biology major/teaching minor►CSUCI—teaching credentialCSUCI—teaching credential►CSUN—master’s degree in education CSUN—master’s degree in education

leadershipleadership► Interests—volleyball, beach, Interests—volleyball, beach,

snowboarding, runningsnowboarding, running

My goalsMy goals

►Establish proper skills and proceduresEstablish proper skills and procedures►Teach why as well as howTeach why as well as how►OrganizationOrganization►College Level Rigor and MaturityCollege Level Rigor and Maturity

Class ExpectationsClass Expectations

► Everyone has the right to learn and no person Everyone has the right to learn and no person should inhibit the learning or teaching process.should inhibit the learning or teaching process.

► Be respectful at all times, including respecting Be respectful at all times, including respecting personal space and personal property. Be kind personal space and personal property. Be kind to others and treat everybody with dignity.to others and treat everybody with dignity.

► Cell phones or pagers that ring will be Cell phones or pagers that ring will be confiscated. Music players may be listened to confiscated. Music players may be listened to only when permission is granted.only when permission is granted.

► Food, drink and gum must be disposed of Food, drink and gum must be disposed of before entering the classroom (water is fine).before entering the classroom (water is fine).

► Use only positive language in the classroom.Use only positive language in the classroom.

Suggested SuppliesSuggested Supplies

►Lab Notebook (1 was provided)Lab Notebook (1 was provided)►Calendar/Agenda Calendar/Agenda ►Pencils, pens (blue and black ink), Pencils, pens (blue and black ink),

highlighters, erasers and storage highlighters, erasers and storage pouchpouch

►Space in binder for handoutsSpace in binder for handouts►$100 lab donation$100 lab donation

Grading SystemGrading System► Lab NotebookLab Notebook: Each lab will be recorded in the student’s : Each lab will be recorded in the student’s

lab notebook. Grades will be assessed upon the following:lab notebook. Grades will be assessed upon the following:Pre-lab write-up: Must be in blue or black ink, follow standard format, have Pre-lab write-up: Must be in blue or black ink, follow standard format, have a procedural flowchart, include any calculations and be witnessed by peer.a procedural flowchart, include any calculations and be witnessed by peer.Lab conclusions: Must include analysis of data, restatement and Lab conclusions: Must include analysis of data, restatement and acceptance or rejection of hypothesis, possible errors and practical acceptance or rejection of hypothesis, possible errors and practical applications of lab.applications of lab.Table of Contents: Must be maintained on a regular basis. Will be checked Table of Contents: Must be maintained on a regular basis. Will be checked on occasion during lab.on occasion during lab.

► Quizzes/TestsQuizzes/Tests: Each day that a new lab will begin, students : Each day that a new lab will begin, students will be quizzed on the basic principles covered during that will be quizzed on the basic principles covered during that lab. Questions may be asked of previous labs as a means of lab. Questions may be asked of previous labs as a means of reviewing. Tests on lab skills will also be given.reviewing. Tests on lab skills will also be given.

► Written/Oral ProjectsWritten/Oral Projects: Students will be asked to present on : Students will be asked to present on various topics through out the course. Assignments details various topics through out the course. Assignments details will be given out for each presentation required. will be given out for each presentation required.

► Science Service: Students are to complete a required Science Service: Students are to complete a required amount of service with lab duties each quarteramount of service with lab duties each quarter

How you can helpHow you can help

►Drivers for fish tripDrivers for fish trip►Check your student’s assignments on Check your student’s assignments on

Zangle weeklyZangle weekly►Check website for biotechnology Check website for biotechnology

assignmentsassignments►Provide a quiet environment for your Provide a quiet environment for your

student to complete their homeworkstudent to complete their homework►Host a biotech. study groupHost a biotech. study group►Wish ListWish List