Hi biology student! My name is Nakul Nagaraj (follow me on instagram @nakul_nagaraj), and I am now a sophomore at Saratoga High School. It may be a bit scary because it is your first day, but Mr. Orre's class isn't too hard if you know what you are doing.
In the beginning of each class, you will complete the "Do Now" on the board and then review the vodcast. Make sure you do every vodcast on time because if you miss one they are hard to catch up on. Also, if you don't do the vodcast, you will have no idea what is going on in class. They are also usually the only homework you will have for this class. Plan on spending 20 minutes on each vodcast. Another thing that you do this class that you may not be used to in a blog. Every time you do a lab or finish a unit you will write a reflection on your blog. You usually have time to do this in class and don't have to do it for homework.
Mr. Orre is usually pretty forgiving and understanding but he will get made if you don't use your common sense and do dumb things. Something he also hates is when people don't listen to instructions and he has to repeat himself. Remember that homework is worth more of your grade than tests so don't procrastinate. As long as you review the unit before a test you should do fine on the test. Some mistakes I made early on were procrastinating the textbook notes you do each unit, not doing a vodcast, and stressing too much about the tests.
I think that this is a pretty good class. You will probably hear some negative things about this class but you will definitely learn a lot. Make sure you stay on top of things and follow directions and you will do great in this class.
From,
Nakul
