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=Welcome to Ms. Martinelli's Biology 1 Class Website! = = ** Biology 101 – Fall 2009 ** = =  =

Ms. Martinelli Science Dept Office 116 Free Periods: 3, 6 (lunch), 8 Office Phone: 922-8682 Email: nmmarti@ilstu.edu Website: http://biology1martinelli.wikispaces.com/ Biology 101 is a required introductory level freshman biology course designed to meet the state and district science requirements. Biology is the study of life. In this course, students will study what living organisms are, and the organisms’ similarities and differences. Students will investigate how all living organisms interact with each other and their environment. The students will also learn how scientists work, the scientific method, so that they could look at a problem objectively, and make intelligent decisions concerning biological issues. 1. The Scientific Method 8. Prokaryotes and Viruses 2. Fields of Biology 9. Protista and Fungi 3. Cellular Biology 10. Plants 4. Reproduction and Development 11. Animals 5. Genetics 12. Evolution Theory 6. Heredity and Evolution 13. Ecosystems 7. Classification 14. Anatomy The information presented in this class will supplement the regular year's activities to allow the student to further understand the biological principles involved in the human body. Students will leave this class with a better understanding of science, their surroundings, and the human body. This core science course will allow students to move onto other possibly advanced science classes throughout the rest of their high school years. This biology course involves many experiments and possible calculations. The following supplies are required: · Attendance is required for this class, unless emergency or sickness upon which Ms. Martinelli should be informed. · Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class. Students will be marked late after role is called unless a pass is presented. In the case of a borderline grade, attendance along with participation will be highly considered. · Participation in class is expected. Students need to engage in their learning environment, to be aware of what they are learning, know, or do not know. · This includes participation in group projects, partner work, or labs. · Students who do not participate will have points deducted from that particular activity or assignment. · As mentioned previously, participation will also be considered for borderline grades. · Students are expected to read each lab and write a corresponding pre-lab for the following day’s lab activity. · Student pre-labs will be checked before each lab and students will receive points for these pre-labs. · Students who do not read the labs or write the pre-labs ahead of the lab class period will receive a zero for the pre-lab that day and will not be allowed to start their lab until it is finished. · Students are expected to maintain a safe environment during any lab at all times. · Rambunctious activity will not be tolerated; some of the chemicals we work with may be dangerous. · In the case of an emergency, an emergency eye wash is located in the front of the room. __Contact the teacher immediately__ if emergencies occur. · A first aid kit is also available if needed. · All assignments are expected to be turned in on their specific due dates, unless absent it is due the day the student returns. · Students will be provided with one free homework pass – “Martinelli bucks” that may **only** be redeemed on homework assignments. · Assignments may be turned in later, however, for partial credit. · After the initial due date, there will be a 10% point deduction for each day. · After 4 days, the assignment will no longer be accepted. · ** Projects ** : All projects must be turned in on their specific due date otherwise there will be a **//letter grade deduction//** for each day late. · Students are still responsible for work done during their absences and are expected to get notes from others on days they are absent. · In the case of sick days, students must turn their assignment first thing the next class period they are in attendance for no penalties. · Work that is not turned in the next day after an absence will be treated the same as late work. · In the case of __emergency__, students will be allowed to make up their tests: o Tests can be made up within the same week during the student’s own time ex: during lunch, free period, or after school. o Teacher must approve of make up tests and can only occur in the case of absence or emergency, this cannot and will not be abused. ] ** Grading Scale: ** · 90% – 100% = **A** 60% – 69% = **D** · 80% – 89% = **B** 59% or Lower = **F** ·  70% – 79% = **C**
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 * A basic calculator with scientific functions
 * A black and white composition notebook for labs
 * A 3-pronged folder
 * A 1½ inch binder to store class work
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 * No food or drink allowed in class at all, unless I provide it.
 * Students must treat others the way they wish to be treated.
 * No talking while someone else is talking; one person speaking at one time.
 * Students will speak only when their hand is raised and called on.
 * Working on homework or reading any other materials not pertaining to this class is prohibited.
 * Students are expected to be in their seats when the bell rings commencing the class period. Students are not allowed to leave class until I allow them to do so, regardless of the bell ringing.
 * All electronic devices must be turned off before entering class and will not be seen. If they are seen they will be confiscated and a Saturday school provided.
 * Pencil sharpening, bathroom use is to be taken care of before the bell rings at the beginning of class.
 * Students are expected to use the washroom during their passing period; in the case of emergency students may use the bathroom pass located at the back of the room. Students must not disrupt the class and leave quietly. Students must go to the bathroom one at a time; if the pass is missing you will not be allowed to go until the student returns.
 * Cheating or plagiarism will absolutely not be tolerated in this classroom.
 * Zeros will be given to both parties in the instance of cheating.
 * Homework and assignments are expected on their due dates, completed fully by the student on their own unless specified.
 * Inappropriate behavior, degrading comments, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and students will immediately be sent to their administrator.
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