Welcome to Biology2010-2011

Room 320, Mr. Lee

How to contact me

• My email is plee@fallriverschools.org• My school webpage is at:– fallriverschools.org/plee.cfm– Go to the Durfee website, departments, Mr. Lee

Durfee Website

Course Objectives:

• Gain the highest grade possible in Biology.• Pass the state mandated MCAS for Biology.• Develop an appreciation for science.• Last but not least, HAVE FUN!

Why do we have assigned seats?

• Everything we do in this classroom, from where you sit, to the class work that is assigned, to even the homework you have to do is done to help you achieve the goals of this class.

• The seating will be adjusted at any time to provide us with a pleasant learning atmosphere.

Who is this teacher as a person?• Born in Boston, Massachusetts• Married 30 years• Three children• Fourth year at Durfee• Managed a business for 20 years• Served in the Air Force for 9 years• Degrees from:– Working on Masters at UMASS Dartmouth– Wayland Baptist University– Vernon College– Community College of the Air Force

Will this teacher treat you fairly?

• Yes, The same guidelines and consequences apply to everyone. No Exceptions.

Student Expectations

• Demonstrate the ability to apply information and solve problems and make decisions.

• Demonstrate the skills needed for the productive use of technology.

• Demonstrate preparedness for class.– This includes having a three-ring binder for

Biology

Attendance• Missed work due to excused absences must be

made up within one week of the students return to school.– Tests and Quiz's must be made up after school, on

the days that the teacher is available.• It is YOUR responsibility to ask for any missing

work.• You will not be able to make up work resulting

from an unexcused absence.

Special Accommodations

• Students with special needs must arrange accommodations with me.

• Please do so by the end of the 1st week of school.

• Students wishing to meet for tutoring, help on assignments, or to make-up test or labs throughout the term, need to make arrangements with me.

• You may not miss another course to come to my class.

What will we be doing this year?Term One

• Chemistry of Life• Cell Biology– Cell Parts and Functions– Cell Transport– Cell Energy– Cell Division

• Genetics– Molecular Genetics– Mendelian Genetics

Term Two• Anatomy & Physiology

– Skeletal & Muscular Sys.– Circulatory & Respiratory Sys.– Digestive & Excretory Sys.– Nervous Sys.– Endocrine & Reproductive Sys.

• Evolution– Evidence of Evolution– Natural Selection– Taxonomy

• Ecology– Food Webs & Energy Transfer– Community Interactions– Populations

How will you be graded in Biology?• Term grade: (80%)– Formative assessments: 40%– Labs/Projects: 25%– Homework: 15%– Assignments: 20%

• Quarterly Test (20%)

Course Load

• We will generally have a test about every two weeks.

• As per school rules, you will have homework assignments. (counts for 15% of your grade)– Including your study guide you will have about 3

assignments per week, not including studying for test.• We will be conducting labs, you must follow all

safety rules, or you will receive a zero for the assignment.

Tonight's Home Work Assignment

• You have been given:– Course syllabus with sign off– Lab procedure sign off– Internet usage sign off

• Your 1st homework assignment is to bring in all three sign off sheets when we have class on Monday

What is expected of you in this classroom?

• When you walk through the door, you are entering a “No Whining Zone”.

• You are here to learn and I am here to teach.

Class Rules

• Be ready to learn, keep an open mind.• Respect yourself, your classmates, and your

teacher.• No eating in class.• Of course, you must follow all school rules

too!

Daily Procedure

• Be here on time.– The consequences for being late include teacher

detention and/or referral to your grade office.• Take out your textbook & notebook.• Do the bell work assignment (silently).

If I want the class’s attention• I will stand up at the

front of the class and raise my hand.

• Please stop talking, and eyes towards me.

Can you move around the room?• You can not move around the room while I am

instructing, the room is just too small.• If you need to use the restroom:– One person is allowed out at a time.– Raise three fingers, not two or one, that’s just too

much information.– Have a pass written out

before you come to me.

If you are late to class

• Quietly:– Enter the room– Place your late slip on my desk• If you do not have a written pass for being tardy you

will have detention the next school day

– Go to your seat

When the class is over

• The teacher dismisses you, not the bell.• Please do not “pack up” until I tell you to.

What happens if you do not follow class rules?

• The consequences of not following the class rules and procedures depends upon the infraction and severity.– 1st :most consequences will be a warning– 2nd: teacher detention– 3rd: written referral

• If the infraction is blatant enough, you could immediately be sent to your grade office!

• Please, just be courteous to everyone.

To Sum Up

• Biology is a fast paced course.• Don’t let yourself fall behind, if you need help,

I am here for you, even before or after school.• Do all your assignments, especially your study

guides.• Let’s have an awesome year!