Welcome!

Mr. Timm 208

Bell Ringer

• Go to Kahoot.it

Warm Up: Give One Get One

• Directions: Everyone stands up and matches up with a partner.

• You share one small piece of information and receive one small piece of information.

• Continue matching up until time is up• Example:– Introduce yourself to 3 people• Include your name & 1 interest.

Philosophy• Have a “window” into the classroom.• Give access to materials to everyone• Expose students to several different scientists• Practice important skills that will be important

regardless of career.

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Remind

• Text: @5f82c• To this number: (402) 858-9445

Mission Statements

• School’s Mission Statement• Biology Mission statement

Aurora High School

• The Aurora Public School District is committed to providing learning opportunities for all students to achieve individual excellence in a global society.

Mission Statement

• Aurora Public Schools provide learning opportunities for all learners in academics, social interactions, and extra-curricular activities.

Biology Mission Statement

• Work together to understand Biology• Develop skills needed for life after high school– Communication• Spoken and written

– Team work– Study skills– Ability to pay attention– Networking

Class Schedule• Bell-ringer• Warm up• Instruction• Activity• Cool down

Expectations

• Take notes every time they are presented• Complete assignments on time• Use class time wisely• Be respectful of your classmates and teachers• Have a good attitude in class

iPad Expectations

• Students will:– Clear apps when they get to class– Use their iPads to help them understand biology– Be able to use all apps needed for the class

• Students will not:– Lock other students’ iPads– Misuse their iPads– Play games

Advice

• Study for tests (23)• Get work turned in on time (2)• Get help when you need it (1)• Pay attention/take notes (24)• Participate in activities (1)• Take every assignment seriously (1)• Don’t play games (4)

Schedule (semester)

• First Term– What is science all about?– Intercellular

• Second Term– Big picture

First Term

• Scientific method• Complex molecules of life• Cells• Cellular processes– Photosynthesis– Cellular Respiration– Cell division– Genetics

Second Term

• Mendelian Genetics• Ecology• Evolution• Classification

Apps list

• Evernote• Twitter• Zite• Pages• iMovie

• i-nigma (QR code reader)

• Educreations• Skitch• Penultimate• Google Drive• Nearpod• ThingLink• Pic Collage

Cool Down: Think Ink Pair Share

• Directions: Think about your answer to the question (No talking or writing)

• Write down your answers• Pair up with someone in the class• Share your answers (Do more than read what you

wrote, explain your thought process or how you remembered.)

• Example:– What are 2 skills you can gain in this class, even if you do

not want to continue studying science?

Introductions

• Background• Interests• School activities• Fun Information

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