UNITS OF STUDY | |
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FORCES | SOUND |
FLUIDS | LIGHT |
WORK, POWER, MACHINES | ELECTRICITY |
ENERGY | MAGNETISM |
THERMAL ENERGY | TECHNOLOGY |
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PHOTOSYNTHESIS | ECOLOGY | VERTEBRATES |
CELLULAR RESPIRATION | TAXONOMY | SAFETY |
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Biology Study Skills
You, too, can succeed in biology. The following strategies
will help you get an A in biology. They are the result of years of interviewing students who were able to achieve success in
their biology courses.
- Successful biology students say they study a minimum of 2 hours per day, seven days a week, throughout the semester.
- Biology is hard work, so be aggressive. Take it as a challenge and give it your time and your energy.
- Read your chapters at the start of your study and again before testing.
- Know and understand all your terminology. In biology it is extremely helpful to begin by studying your Latin and Greek roots. Study these roots. Make 3″ x 5″ flash cards to help you memorize them and later do the same with your terminology.
- Biology teachers have reported that if something is brought into the lab, it is guaranteed that you will be tested on it. So pay attention to whatever is brought into the lab, even its name.
- Chemistry is not a prerequisite for taking biology but taking a chemistry course before or while taking biology would be exceedingly beneficial.
- Make it a practice to read over the topic or chapter before going to your biology class.
- Attend all classes and be an active listener. Successful students take full and comprehensive notes, writing down about 66% of what is said in lecture, while failing students write half as much.
- After class go over the material as soon as possible and again eight hours later. Studies have shown that you are more likely to remember the information later. Fill in all the missing words or incomplete explanations. Recite important concepts in your own words.
- Always remember you have the right to ask questions before, during and after class. See your instructors for help.
- Read and study all your textbook explanations — figures, tables, charts, graphs, etc.
- Whenever possible explain aloud to another person what you are learning. Work with a classmate and explain terminology and concepts to each other.
- Describe in your own words the similarities and differences between the different concepts you are learning.
- If biology is your most difficult subject, then always study it before all other subjects. You must study biology when you are most alert and fresh. Make sure to take 5 or 10 minute breaks every 20 to 40 minutes in order to clear your mind.
- Making up mnemonics memory techniques may be fun as well as beneficial.
- Take sample online tests for yourself and review your mistakes.
- If possible, have a friend or family member quiz you on your notes and text information. Done regularly this commits more information to long-term memory.
Cheryl’s Frog Pond
Christmas 2003
2007
Granddaughters
Tucker, Oscar, & Kelly
I lost my last dachshund (TUCKER) October 2013!
SILAS and ABBIE — My new best buddies!
My Philosophy:
I received my bachelor and master’s degrees in biology from Arkansas State University and have taught science for 40 years. Everyone in my family has always loved nature and the outdoors so being able to share this love of nature with my students is a daily pleasure for me. My extended family now includes two dachshunds, a beautiful daughter and handsome son-in-law, and three beautiful grandchildren.
My philosophy of life is simple — “Treat one another with kindness and love, return no one evil for evil, and take care of the earth and all of its inhabitants.”
Every day is a gift so always remember to enjoy it!
Massengale’s Classroom Rules
Behavior
- Be in assigned seat ready to work BEFORE the tardy bell rings.
- Hang book bags/purses on the desk hook.
- If you have a problem, DO NOT ARGUE WITH THE TEACHER. INSTEAD, ASK to discuss ISSUES after class with the teacher in PRIVATE!
- Bring paper, pencil, notebook, and assignments every day.
- No form of disruptive behavior (noises, talking back, refusing to work, unnecessary visiting, etc.) will be tolerated.
- Please SAVE QUESTIONS until after roll is checked UNLESS you have an EMERGENCY.
Work ONLY on BIOLOGY in class & don’t close up early. - I will dismiss you (not the bell); leave chairs pushed up, books closed, & your area clean.
N0 food or outside drinks may be brought into class. - Always be on time!
Assignments – No credit will be given unless:
- Assignments must be COMPLETE and ON TIME to receive FULL credit.
- Assignments must be WRITTEN IN PENCIL or BLUE/BLACK INK to receive credit.
- NAME and PERIOD must be written in the upper right corner or 5 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED.
- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR MAKE UP WORK so check each day, and turn in assignments, pick up work, & schedule missed tests when you return to school.
- All missed labs will be made up AFTER SCHOOL & tests made up BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL.
- Place assignments in the basket with the name side facing up! NEVER turn papers upside down!
Testing:
- Clean & erase everything from your desk before testing.
- Don’t talk until every paper is turned in or you will receive a zero.
- Only two people at a time should be up turning in their tests.
- Place tests name side up in the test basket.
- Use ONLY PENCILS to take test or receive a zero.