Biology Basics
What subject explains how living things work?
Biology
What are two of Ms. Standifer's hobbies?
Gardening, hiking, or traveling
What should you do when someone else is speaking?
Listen
What percentage of your grade is classwork?
50%
Will you take classroom test?
Yes
Biology helps us understand the “_____ of life.”
Blueprint
What degrees does Ms. Standifer have?
Bachelor's in Kinesiology/Biology and a graduate degree in Curriculum/Instruction
Name three ways to show you are prepared.
Bring composition notebook, computer, pen/pencil
What is the maximum grade for late work?
70%
Will the district tests (MAPs and Common Assessment) grades be placed in the gradebook?
Yes
Give one example of something in everyday life connected to biology.
Eating breakfast, playing sports, taking medicine, walking a dog, recycling, or growing a plant
How many years of teaching experience does Ms. Standifer have?
Over 12 years
What should you not do in the classroom but can ask to do outside of the classroom?
Eat
What percentage of the grade is tests, projects, and presentations?
40%
If you are absent where can you find your notes and assignments?
In the google classroom
How can biology help you make better choices?
It helps you understand how your body functions and make better health and well-being choices.
What is one career area biology can prepare you for?
Medicine, environmental science, research, or another biology-related career
What are the three main classroom expectations?
Be respectful, be prepared, be safe, be engaged and be responsible
How many points can test corrections earn?
½ of the original points
How can student communicate with me if they are not in class or letting me know they are submitting late work?
In the comment section of the assignment in the google classroom.
What does biology show us about the natural world?
It shows how all life is connected and why protecting nature matters.
What activity allowed students to share a hobby, fun fact, and something they have in common for Ms. Standifer?
Think, Pair, Share
What happens if an assignment is missing?
A grade of 2 is entered
How many extra-credit and class participation points can be earned each 6 weeks?
Extra credit 10 & Class participation 15
If you have a 2 for a grade, what does that mean?
You did not turn in your work or you turned it in after the due date and you need to let me know to update your grade