2019-2020 school year Basics

jackjohnson-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luIwHea621w

Welcome Back!  Here is some basic information that will apply to all of my classes:

You will need:
Two composition notebooks
Folder or binder for handouts
colored pencils
Black or Blue pen
Standard pencils

You will have group warm ups, quizzes and tests as well as individual assessments.

Typically, these things are not allowed out during class:  food, drinks or cell phones(these should be off ).

If you need to have something to drink throughout the day ( you're involved in sports and have to stay hydrated or you're just a really thirsty person)  keep in mind that "one use" plastic water bottles will NEVER be allowed out. A reusable drink container (one made intentionally for repeated use) would be fine provided it has a lid.

Here's why:

Recycle?? It's the last "R" for a reason!
https://www.ted.com/talks/emma_bryce_what_really_happens_to_the_plastic_you_throw_away

Nurdles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpVpJsDjWj8


https://ibanplastic.com/top-10-most-polluted-rivers-in-the-world/


https://www.worldwildlife.org/industries/sustainable-seafood


Mind mapping- organize your thoughts!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Y4pIsXTV0

 This next bit applies to AP Biology and AP Environmental Science classes:

These classes are hard. They require you to have an excellent work ethic, increased maturity level, minimal absenteeism (never miss a lab) and it is assumed you already have a basic background in the sciences being taught.

General Biology Regular and/or Honors:
Expect one homework assignment a week- usually vocabulary "window panes"



AP Biology
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-biology/course/frequently-asked-questions

Bozeman (Paul Anderson) is your new best friend!
http://www.bozemanscience.com/ap-biology

You will most likely have homework nightly.
You will absolutely need internet access.
You will have to design your own laboratory investigations and run them in class so you will need to work with your group to make sure you have the materials you need.



AP Environmental science  (APES) - this class is a fusion of all other science disciplines
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-environmental-science/course/frequently-asked-questions

LOE (Living on Earth) and APES in a box are your best friends!! (Paul and Hank will hang out with you sometimes too!)

https://www.loe.org/

https://vimeo.com/channels/apesinabox/videos

Intro to Environmental Science
http://www.bozemanscience.com/ap-es-001-environmental-science

You will most likely have homework nightly.
You will absolutely need internet access.
You will have to design your own laboratory investigations and run them in class so you will need to work with your group to make sure you have the materials you need.