Biology Living Environment Mr Harris 8 th Grade

Biology/ Living Environment Mr. Harris 8 th Grade Living Environment

Students will unearth new knowledge and achieve excelling grades by striving to put forth 100% Effort in order to prepare for our future.

ENTERING A CLASSROOM PROCEDURES 1)Greet the teacher and enter the classroom Quietly. 2)Take out Homework, Notebook, Pencil/Pens and Folder. 3)Place book bag on the floor or back of the chair. Sit Quietly in your seats and copy the Topic, Aim and Do Now into your notebook. 4)Answer the following questions in your notebook staying quiet and seated.

Overview �UNIT: Living Environment �TOPIC: Living Environment Content Overview �AIM: Students will learn what topic and units will be taught during the 8 th Grade Living Environment Curriculum. Students will learn the classroom Procedures and Rules. Students will also address classroom expectations, student assessments (Labs, Projects, Tests, etc. ) and grading

Todays Date: 09/09/2015 �TOPIC: Living Environment Content Overview (Syllabus) �AIM: What are the expectations in Living Environment? �DO NOW: What is Biology? �Biology is the… �Biology is different then _______ because it. . . DO�NOW Biology. PROCEDURES is associated (deals with). . . 1)Take out your Homework note book, pencil/ pen and folder. 2)Sit Quietly in your seats and copy the following in your notebook. 3)Answer the following questions in your notebook staying quiet and seated. 4)Once completed wait patiently until the 5 minutes or

Biology �Biology is the study of Living Things. BIO means “Life” And OLOGY means “the study of”

Todays Date: 09/10/2015 �TOPIC: Living Environment Content Overview �AIM: What Content will be covered in Living Environment? �DO NOW: List 3 Units or topics that will be discussed in Living Environment. Write 2 - 3 Sentences describing the Unit that your most interested in and why. DO NOW PROCEDURES 1)Take out your Homework note book, pencil/ pen and folder. 2)Sit Quietly in your seats and copy the following in your notebook. 3)Answer the following questions in your notebook staying quiet and seated. 4)Once completed wait patiently until the 5 minutes or

Overview of Content �In this course we will learn about LIVING ENVIRONMENT which falls under the science of NOTE TAKING “Biology” PROCEDURES 1)Sit Quietly in your seats and copy the following notes in your notebook. 2) Students desk must be cleared of any content unrelated to Living Environment. 2) If a student has a question Raise your hand wait to be

What we will Learn �Scientific Inquiry Measurements & Procedures �Chemistry of Living Things �The Cell Theory and Parts of Cells �The Human Body Systems �Genetics and Evolution �Ecology and Human Impact

What we will Learn �Scientific Inquiry Measurements & Procedures �We will discuss how scientist Solve problems, tools, tables and conversions that help solve scientific inquiry and proper lab safety and techniques.

What we will Learn �Chemistry of Living Things �We will discuss how our bodies respond to changes that can harm us and we will discuss the compounds that work on the chemical level in living organisms.

What we will Learn �The Cell Theory and Cell Organelles �We will learn about cell theory, the different types of cells and how life is organized in organisms. We will also learn about the Cell organelles and their functions.

What we will Learn �The Human Body System �During this topic we will learn the different human body systems and how they work together in order for us to carry on our daily living and functions. We will also learn about Reproduction, The Immune System and Diseases.

What we will Learn �Genetics and Evolution �In these topics we will discuss what makes organisms different. We will learn about DNA and genetic technology. �In evolution we will discuss where species came from and how we have evolved today.

What we will Learn �Ecology and Human Impact �Lastly we will discuss the world and how each organism has a role and effect it plays on the earth. �We will also discuss how matter moves throughout the Earth and the effects humans have on the Earth.

EXAM / UNIT OUTLINE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Scientific Inquiry Bio. Chemistry Cells Nutrition & Energy Body Systems Immune System and Diseases Reproduction Genetics Evolution Ecology Human Impact

CLASSROOM ACTIVITY

Classroom Introductions Activity �River flow share �As a class we will introduce ourselves. �The purpose of this activity is to understand one another and learn a little about our backgrounds and interests. STUDENTS WILL STATE THEIR NAME AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. �What do you like to do (hobby, activity, etc…)? �What did you do this summer? �What is your favorite Subject?

EXIT SLIP PROCEDURES 1)Students will be given Exit Slips at the end of Most classes. 2) Students will follow the same procedures for handing out work 3)Students will sit quietly and complete the Exit Slips in its entirety. 4) Students will then quietly begin to pack away their materials and clean their area. 5) Once teacher dismisses students, students will place Exit Slips in the designated area and leave the classroom.

EXITING THE CLASSROOM PROCEDURES 1)Students are dismissed by the instructor. NOT THE BELL !!! 2)Students will be told when to begin preparation to leave the classroom. 4)Students will be given tonight's HOMEWORK and will place in folders 5) Students will then follow the EXIT SLIP PROCEDURES. 6) Extra copies of HOMEWORK will be left at the front table