I forgot to mention one item to students in the first few days of school, and I want to make sure that both students and their parents understand my policy on horseplay in labs. Horseplay is forbidden by me and by district policy. Penalties will begin with the student being removed for the remainder of the lab, receiving a zero on that lab, and a phone call home. If someone or something is damaged, then further action will be required. The good news is that in five years I can count the incidents on one hand with a couple of fingers left over!
This week we will begin a unit on genetics. We will study DNA, Mendelian genetics, and then look at how DNA studies help us understand human prehistory.
I have also attached my Animal Care Plan to my website (as required by the school and the district) and my Class Policies. If there are any questions, please let me know.
We are off to a great start. The students have been pleasant, well behaved and eager to get into their work. The first packet has been handed out. The students had last Friday in class to work on it. The first packet is due on September 18. It is also on my webpage, under the documents section in the homework tab. The second packet will be assigned this week, and will overlap the first one. It will be due at the end of September. I have also added an extra credit assignment to the homework tab.