BVSW Science, 9th Grade Presentation

Blue Valley SouthwestBlue Valley SouthwestWelcome to the Timberwolf Pack!Welcome to the Timberwolf Pack!

Biology at BVSWBiology at BVSW

It is It is VERYVERY fun fun to study the to study the systems and systems and processes of processes of

life! life!

Your journey Your journey begins here!begins here!

Photo Credit: Brian PetersenPhoto Credit: Brian Petersen

The BVSW Science DepartmentThe BVSW Science Department

Our Awesome Biology Our Awesome Biology TeachersTeachers

Mr. White, Mrs. Dunn, Mr. Thimm Mr. White, Mrs. Dunn, Mr. Thimm

A Science ClassroomA Science Classroom

A Science ClassroomA Science Classroom

A Science ClassroomA Science Classroom

The first two years:The first two years:Biology or Honors BiologyBiology or Honors Biology

Earth-SpaceEarth-Space Sophomore Sophomore

ChemistryChemistry

AnatomyAnatomy Field Field BiologyBiology

&& and/or and/or

PhysiologyPhysiology Zoology Zoology

Biology & Honors BiologyBiology & Honors Biology Same curriculum for both classesSame curriculum for both classes Same textbook for both classesSame textbook for both classes More More rigorrigor and and depthdepth in Honors. in Honors. Exams in Honors have more Exams in Honors have more

depth & require “faster depth & require “faster processing”.processing”.

Statistical methods of analysis Statistical methods of analysis are used in Honors…are used in Honors…solid math solid math skillsskills are needed. are needed.

The The 7 Skills of Successful Students 7 Skills of Successful Students in Honors Biology:in Honors Biology:

ѲHigh reading comprehension level High reading comprehension level

ѲSolid algebraic skills…we learn & Solid algebraic skills…we learn & use use statisticsstatistics in data analysis! in data analysis!

ѲMastery of scientific concepts Mastery of scientific concepts evidenced by strong science evidenced by strong science grades in middle schoolgrades in middle school

7 Skills of Successful Students 7 Skills of Successful Students in Honors Biology:in Honors Biology:

ѲDemonstrates solid study habits & Demonstrates solid study habits & can devote after school time to can devote after school time to many projectsmany projects

ѲIs motivated & independently Is motivated & independently advocates for assistance from advocates for assistance from teachers (before/after school, etc.)teachers (before/after school, etc.)

ѲFocuses on Focuses on qualityquality over over quantity…process over goal!quantity…process over goal!

ѲWell-organized with due datesWell-organized with due dates

Contacts & Websites:Contacts & Websites:

Dr. Martens Dr. Martens Science Dept. ChairScience Dept. Chair

Lmartens@bluevalleyk12.orgLmartens@bluevalleyk12.orgBVSW website-click on BVSW website-click on “Science Department”“Science Department”

See you in August!See you in August!