Biology Scavenger Hunt

Dear Student,

Biology at Mt.Tabor is one of the many hurdles you will have as you move towards your future—graduation, college, jobs, etc. I hope to make this class a valuable tool for you as you set and reach goals for yourself. This project will provide you the necessary information you need to be successful in this classroom(and hopefully will be more meaningful than a lecture). Good luck!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Allen

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is this assignment homework?

Yes, although we will practice all parts in class.

  1. Can you work with a partner?

No, however you may ask each other for help. Special Note: Copying does not qualify as help, it is cheating.

  1. What is the due date?

You have FIVE SCHOOL DAYS to complete this assignment. It is due January 30th, 2013. No exceptions!

  1. May I ask for guidance?

Most parts will be covered in class; if you missed a day of school this does not mean that you are exempt.

  1. What if I loose my packet before it is due?

Not the end of the world! Download the file from the course website, print it out and start again.

  1. How will the scavenger hunt be evaluated?

This will be a project grade. Each part has a list of what it is worth for the total project grade of 100.

Part One: Know Your Classmates (20 points)

In order to receive full credit for this part, you need to show your knowledge for at least ten students in your class, although you must know all their names by the end of the month. The information required here is:

  1. Full Name
  2. Birth Month
  3. If they could be a super hero who would it be and why?

Part Two: Know the Class Rules, Procedures, & Expectations (15 points)

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

  1. What are at least two things you should do when you enter the classroom?
  2. What are three objects that are not allowed in class?
  3. What should you do if you were absent?
  4. What is the late work policy in class?
  5. What is the restroom policy in class?
  6. What are you expected to wait for/hear when the bell rings to change class?

Part Three: Know how to Navigate Mrs. Allen’s Website (20 points)

  1. Go to the Mount Tabor Home Page. What is the Address?
  2. Click on the tab “Faculty/Staff Webpages”.Find “Allen, Robyn J” and click on it.

What is the address of my website?

  1. List the names of the first three linked pages on the left
  2. ______
  3. ______
  4. ______
  5. What is Mrs. Allen’s E-mail address?
  6. How many years has Mrs. Allen worked at Tabor?
  7. What periods does Mrs. Allenteach?
  8. When is tutoring available?
  9. What is the classroom contract (look for italics)?
  10. What ways can you meet this your responsibilities in the contract?
  11. Click on Classroom Basics. How are things graded?
  12. Does Mrs. Allen accept late work?
  13. Describe how Participation works in this classroom.
  14. Click on 1.1 Cell and Organelles. What information is found here?
  15. Where would I findEOC practice tests Mrs. Allen mentioned in class?
  16. What extracurricular activities does Mrs. Allen participate in as a sponsor?
  17. How can I get Biology updates?
  18. Where are project rubrics found?
  19. Using the Syllabus, find the dates of the first three quizzes/notebook checks.
  20. Using the Syllabus, find the dates of when we are discussing Genetics.
  21. Using the calendar, write the HW listed for Friday, January 25th.

Part Four: Know Your Textbook (10 points)

  1. What is the name of your textbook?
  2. Where are all the parts of the book you can find EOC Review?
  3. Look up the word “chromosome” in the Glossary. Write down the definition.
  4. Now look up the word “chromosome” in the index. Go to the first page number that you see, and write a sentence about what you found out.
  5. What is one advantage and one disadvantage for using the glossary and the index?

Part Five: Know the School Library (20 points)

This section prepares for you become familiar with the school library as an important resource for information as well as service to help you in all your courses. For full credit, all the following tasks must be completed and this section initialed by one of the Media Coordinators.

  1. Give the name of the two Media Coordinators: ______
  2. What are the library hours before and after school?

______

  1. How do you log on to a computer in the library? (What is your user name?)

______

  1. What are the rules in the Library?

______

  1. Can you print in the library? What does it cost?

______

  1. What are some online sources for research? Do you need a password?

______

  1. What is the name of the website that is a resource for MLA citations? How can I get to that website from MediaCenter webpage?

______

______

Part Six: Know Your Science Interactive Notebook (20 points)

Throughout the semester all assignments that are completed in Biology class will be kept within your science notebook. It is the one thing that you must bring to class everyday.

In your notebook, we will be using Cornell notes, thinking maps, and various foldables. You have two tasks to complete to prepare for notebook activities:

--a foldable about yourself. There should be at least 6 flaps, and they are your choice.

--a Frayer diagram with Biology as the center word. The box labels are your choice.