Biology: Day 3

Do NowOn a separate sheet of paper, write

down what you already know (or think you know) about the Keystone

Exams.

Objectives• Set up Notebooks (3-ring binder)

using Table of Contents• Describe the contents and format

of the Keystone Exam• Explain the connection between

our 2 class goals• Become familiar with the Biology

textbook through a scavenger hunt

Agenda • Notebook• Keystone Exam • Class Goals• Textbook Scavenger Hunt

Keeping Your NotebookEven if you don’t have your 3-ring

Binder, still keep your papers in order until you get one.

1. Table of Contents2. Syllabus3. Policies and Procedures4. Teacher/Learner Roles5. Keystone Description (today)

Notes #6: Biology KeystonesMODULE 1

Cells and Cell Processes

• 24 Multiple Choice• 3 Constructed

Responses

MODULE 2

Continuity and Unity of Life

• 24 Multiple Choice• 3 Constructed

Response

Sample Question1. Which structure or organelle is

found in both prokaryote and eukaryote cells?

a) Ribosomesb) Chloroplastsc) Mitochondriad) Endoplasmic Reticulum

HSES Biology ResultsAdvanced: 12%

Proficient: 66%Basic: 16%

Below Basic: 6%

What does this mean for you?

Everyone that got a B or better in my class,

Passed the Keystone Exam with either Proficient OR Advanced!

What does this mean for you?

Textbook Scavenger Hunt1. Working in groups, start to examine

the content that will be found on the Keystones.

2. Answer as many questions as you can in the remaining class time.

Objectives• Set up Notebooks (3-ring binder)

using Table of Contents• Describe the contents and format

of the Keystone Exam• Explain the connection between

our 2 class goals• Become familiar with the Biology

textbook through a scavenger hunt

Closing1. Signed syllabus is due Friday.2. No homework tonight! (Get your

materials!)