Co-Taught Biology

Questions? Contact us: mfeeney@boyertownasd.org or aduthie@boyertownasd.org

Agenda (Class Calendar)

Our agenda (class calendar) contains the following important information:

Daily warm-ups
Reminders/announcements
Tasks completed in class
Assignment due dates
Assessment dates

Go to our CT Biology Agenda to view this information. Navigate to the current date and scroll down to find your class period.

Course Description

Academic Biology employs an inquiry-based approach to bridge the gap between biological concepts and students’ everyday experiences. Through hands-on activities and investigations aligned with unit themes and phenomena, students are challenged to evaluate scientific evidence and weigh the potential consequences of personal and societal choices. The curriculum delves into key areas such as sustainability, ecology, cells, genetics, and evolution. This is a laboratory course. A Biology Keystone Exam will be administered at the end of the course.

Tips for Success

The agenda and Google Classroom are the most important tools at your disposal.
- - - The agenda lists each day's tasks, announcements, warm-ups, assignment due dates, and assessment dates.
    - This is helpful if you are absent to see what you missed. It is your responsibility to catch up on work missed during an absence. You are encouraged to check in with a classmate or the teacher to clarify anything you are unsure about.
    - Google Classroom hosts all assignment information and due dates, categorized by units. Use this system to your advantage in order to submit your work on time.
When you are not sure about something in class...
- - - Utilize your resources first (notes, slides, labs, and other documents).
    - Ask a classmate for clarification.
    - Discuss your questions with the teacher.
    - Tutoring sessions with the teacher can also be arranged as needed.
Per the student handbook, cell phones and earbuds are not permitted to be out during class. Have them in your backpack before the bell rings for class and keep them there until after the bell at the end of class.
Other helpful tips:
- - - Come to school! It's important to be in attendance so you don't miss information. Plus, we love to see you!
    - Arrive each day prepared with your binder, writing utensil, a charged laptop, and your charger in your backpack.
    - Find a system of organization that works for you. Everyone is different. Do you prefer to track your assignments digitally or in a paper agenda book? Pick a method you will actually look at and use on a daily basis.
    - Check your email every day, at a minimum once daily, but more is better. Teachers, school counselors, and administrators will communicate important information to you through email. This is also a great tool for you to use to advocate for yourself (asking questions, getting clarification).
    - Find time each night to review your class materials. This helps to keep the information fresh in your brain and to access it more easily when you need the information for an assessment. This also gives you time to see if you have questions to ask your teacher that you didn't think of during class.
    - If you have questions, ask! Chances are that another student may have the same question as you. We're here to help you.

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