overview Regents Living essential learnings Environment Living Environment

overview Regents Living essential learnings ü ü Environment Living Environment a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, identification and taxonomy. We will work through all this information through the course of the school year to prepare for the NYS Living Environment regents exam in June. ü ü ü To Be Successful in ü this Class ü • Regularly attend class and lab • Complete student workbooks • Complete assignments thoroughly and on time • Complete 1200 minutes of lab reports • Keep up with review and studying Regents Living ü ü ü Environment Lab is a separate class during which you need to complete 1200 minutes of labs to be eligible to take the NYS Earth Science regents exam. It is imperative you are present for your scheduled lab time. ü Explain how diversity of populations within ecosystems relates to the stability of ecosystems. Describe and explain the structures and functions of the human body at different organizational levels (e. g. , systems, tissues, cells, organelles). Explain how a one-celled organism is able to function despite lacking the levels of organization present in more complex organisms. Explain how the structure and replication of genetic material result in offspring that resemble their parents. Explain how the technology of genetic engineering allows humans to alter genetic makeup of organisms. Explain the mechanisms and patterns of evolution. Explain how organisms, including humans, reproduce their own kind. Explain the basic biochemical processes in living organisms and their importance in maintaining dynamic equilibrium. Explain disease as a failure of homeostasis. Explain factors that limit growth of individuals and populations. Explain the importance of preserving diversity of species and habitats. Explain how the living and nonliving environments change over time and respond to disturbances. Describe the range of interrelationships of humans with the living and nonliving environment. WELCOME TO Living Environment Mr. Franz Room # 1 afranz@buffaloschools. org (716) 816 -4300

be prepared be on time stay engaged This course follows the BPS gradebook setup of 10% Daily Blast, 50% Classwork and 40% Assessments and Projects. 10% During class Be an active participant in your learning. Listen, collaborate, and ask questions. End of class Stay in your seat until dismissal by the teacher. Required materials ü ü ü Writing utensil Folder Current workbook Fully charged Laptop A positive attitude We will be utilizing various resources such as Schoology, Nearpod, Flipgrid, and Google to access the Internet for research and review material. It is expected that you are on task when you use these resources. Daily Blast 40% Beginning of class Take a seat, get all necessary supplies, submit any homework assignments, complete the do-now/daily blast, and wait for further instruction. technology grades expectation 50% Cell phones are only to be used when asked. You may plug cell phones in the charging station in the Classwork back, but they should not be on your desks and in use. We may in special Assessments circumstances use Twitter, Facebook and Projects or other social media in an assignment, BUT YOU WILL BE DIRECTED TO DO SO! Daily Blast: 1 -3 regents questions; timed and graded; no makes up for late or absence. Classwork: Student workbook completion and any other in class assignments. Assessments and Projects: Quizzes, tests, performance tasks and projects. absent students Students are responsible for finding out and completing any missed assignments. In order to receive credit for work you must stay with a Living Environment Science teacher during office hours or complete a partner interview form. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO RESCHEDULE MISSED ASSESSMENT! Office hours will be posted outside of teachers doors.