We are excited to have you in class and look forward to a great year! The best way for you to reach us is through email.

Ms. Stieglitz: cstieglitz@d94.org

Ms. Plumb: dplumb@d94.org

Ms. Licari: llicari@d94.org

Ms. Marasco: pmarasco@d94.org

Office hours will occur during your regularly scheduled class time on any day we do not have a live sessions. During office hours, you can connect with us directly using the Google Meet link that is on the top banner of your Google Classroom . You can also get assistance by appointment, Monday - Friday 7:30 - 10:30.

In each unit we begin by discovering a new phenomenon that contains several biology concepts. We will be observing interactions, collecting data, and applying the wide variety of scientific concepts that make up biology (DNA, Energy Transfer, Cell Division, Homeostasis, Evolution, Natural Selection, and Comparative Anatomy just to name a few!). We also look at the impact humans have made on species both positive and negative. Don't think of it as chapter 1 and then chapter 2; it's all intertwined together!

These phenomenon-driven units involve students in making sense of the natural world using real data while integrating different areas of science together to solve a problem. This allows for much deeper and longer lasting learning because topics are taught in context.

Students will be determining relatedness among lions based on actual genetic evidence, figuring out where lions live based on their genes, track poachers from the DNA evidence in smuggled ivory, and calculating metabolic rates so they can design a biologically appropriate diet for animals. And this is just the first phenomenon!

Click on the syllabus to the right to find out information regarding course expectations, materials, grading policy, etc.

During e-learning, each unit will broken up into two week modules. Each module has its own set of objectives and will end with an assessment. Click on each module for more information. Pacing is difficult when we are not "in person" so the calendar may change as we figure out students needs.

You can check the calendar for homework, synchronous meetings, upcoming assignments and quizzes. As we try to figure everything out this year, you can expect the dates and meeting times to change. Check back to this calendar if you are unsure.