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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:
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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.
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