The document provides information about the biology program at Blue Valley Southwest High School. It introduces the biology teachers and lists the biology and honors biology courses offered in the first two years of high school, including Earth-Space, Chemistry, Anatomy, Field Biology, and Zoology. It notes that honors biology has a more rigorous curriculum and deeper exams than regular biology. Successful students in honors biology are strong readers with solid math and science skills from middle school, can devote time to projects, and are well-organized. Contact information is provided for the science department chair.

2. Blue Valley Southwest Welcome to the Timberwolf Pack!

3. Biology at BVSW It is VERY fun to study the systems and processes of life! Your journey begins here! Photo Credit: Brian Petersen

4. The BVSW Science Department

5. Our Awesome Biology Teachers Mr. White, Mrs. Dunn, Mr. Thimm

6. A Science Classroom

7. A Science Classroom

8. A Science Classroom

9. The first two years: Biology or Honors Biology Earth-Space Sophomore Chemistry Anatomy Field Biology & and/or Physiology Zoology

10. Biology & Honors Biology Same curriculum for both classes Same textbook for both classes More rigor and depth in Honors. Exams in Honors have more depth & require “faster processing”. Statistical methods of analysis are used in Honors… solid math skills are needed.

11. The 7 Skills of Successful Students in Honors Biology: High reading comprehension level Solid algebraic skills…we learn & use statistics in data analysis! Mastery of scientific concepts evidenced by strong science grades in middle school

12. 7 Skills of Successful Students in Honors Biology: Demonstrates solid study habits & can devote after school time to many projects Is motivated & independently advocates for assistance from teachers (before/after school, etc.) Focuses on quality over quantity…process over goal! Well-organized with due dates

14. Contacts & Websites: Dr. Martens Science Dept. Chair [email_address] BVSW website-click on “Science Department” See you in August!