... Expectations and Keys to success in Biology 12 ...
any reason, arrange with a “study partner” to get missing notes and homework.
Mrs.Ollek
email:
[email protected]
Biology 12
website: mrsollek.weebly.com school phone: (250)372-5231
Topics - Cell Biology: Cell structure and compounds, biological molecules, DNA replication, protein synthesis, Transport across the cell membrane, enzymes - Human ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: Digestive system, circulatory system, respiratory system, nervous system, urinary system, reproductive system. - For further breakdown of these learning outcomes please refer to “Prescribed Learning Outcomes” document available online at: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/pdfs/sciences/2006biology1112.pdf
Class Materials
Your Textbook: Inquiry into Life, Edition 13, McGraw Hill Paper and a binder Pen, Pencil, Eraser and Ruler, highlighter/different coloured pen CUE CARDS
Effort Marks Please refer to the “Valleyview Secondary School Effort Achievement Grade” document available online at www.vss.sd73.bc.ca/
Evaluation Assignments / Assignment Checks / Labs / Section and Chapter Reviews 30% Chapter Tests / Section quizzes 70% *If all assignments are completed on time, there is a good chance you will do well on quizzes and tests.
Expectations and Keys to success in Biology 12
1. Take responsibility for your learning. i) Attendance: 1 or 2 topics are covered every class. Students who fall behind in their attendance have a strong tendency to fall behind in their grades and in most cases never regain success. If you are absent for any reason, arrange with a “study partner” to get missing notes and homework. You may also go to mrsollek.weebly.com where class notes will be posted on a daily basis. Tests/Quizzes missed will be written on the DAY of your return, no excuses. Lates will affect your effort grade and could lower your quiz mark. ii) Seek extra help/study group: There are many available resources to help you succeed. All students will be assigned to a study group for in-class group study and review. Discussing/teaching others will help you with your understanding. http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/search Numerous other websites will help you prepare for tests (e.g. www.quizmebc.ca) Tutorials: If you don’t understand a topic or have questions, I am available Mondays and Wednesdays at lunch. If these times do not work for you, please arrange, with me, a suitable meeting time. Students requiring additional supports may be required to attend academic intervention.
Mrs.Ollek
email:
[email protected]
Biology 12
website: mrsollek.weebly.com school phone: (250)372-5231
iii) Understanding and Retaining information Not many students have the ability to remember information the first time. Nightly review of class work is necessary. Many concepts require revision 3 or 4 times before it is fully understood. (a minimum 1 hour of home studies per day will likely be necessary) iv) Time management Use class time efficiently. It is imperative that students use class time to take notes, review notes, work on assignments and do sample problems/questions to prepare for tests. This course requires the student to do independent reading and note taking from the text. 2. Past Studies: In my experience, students with grades below the recommended 67% in Science 10 and/or Biology 11 struggle in this course and must work extremely hard to keep up and succeed. It is very helpful to have completed or be concurrently taking Chemistry 11. 3. Course Load: Students of Biology 12 learn an incredible amount of information. Students will have to read and take notes daily, learn hundreds of new vocabulary, and understand complex concepts. Biology does tend to be memory intensive. However, students must be able to comprehend concepts and connect them to other topics discussed earlier in the course or to future topics discussed later in the course. - I want biology to be an enjoyable, positive learning experience for all students so ask questions, volunteer answers, listen carefully to all instructions, work cooperatively with all students, keep a well organized binder, keep track of all assignments, and always try to do your best.
***What you put into this course will be what you will get back in return.*** Students and Parents will also be able to check the class website at mrsollek.weebly.com “Biology 12” tab for updates on what is happening in our class: Unit of study, assignments, labs, and tests.
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STUDENT AND PARENT ASSIGNMENT: Worth 1 mark for yourself and get your parents to email for an additional mark. Please log on to the class website mrsollek.weebly.com, save it to your favorites and access the “Contact Me” tab. 1. Enter your information (name, email). 2. If you are a STUDENT please tell me what you are excited about in this course and if you are a PARENT- please add your child’s name, subject and block as the comment. 3. Parents please add your phone number in case I need to contact you - In this way I am able to collect your emails correctly for contact throughout the year for interim reports, access to online marks and class news. Thank you.
