• Welcome to Ms. Koistinen's Science Class!

    Email me at jane.koistinen@dvusd.org

     

  • Tree of Life graphic showing evolutionary relationships between species from the origin of life to present day

     

    Email: jane.koistinen@dvusd.org

    New Room: C206 (I've moved!!!) 

     

    Degrees and Certifications:

    Bachelor's of Science - Arizona State University - Anthropology, minor in Global Health

    Graduate Certificate - Arizona State University- Environmental Education 

    Master's of Education - Arizona State University - Secondary Education (Biology)

     

     

  • Welcome! Here you will find important information pertaining to Ms. Koistinen's Biology, Honors Biology, and Environmental Science classes for the 2022-2023 school year! My availability for office hours will be posted in the classroom weekly and communicated to students through Canvas and Remind as well throughout the school year.

     

    Remind App: Join below to get notifications for important dates, assignments, and classroom reminders!! These will also be sent out through Canvas Inbox throughout the year. 

    For Environmental Science students, text @koistevsci to 81010

    For Honors Biology students, text @koistbioh to 81010

    For Biology students, text @koistbio to 81010

     

    Helpful Class Links:

    Canvas: https://dvusd.instructure.com/login/ldap

    Powerschools: https://ps.dvusd.org/menu/

     

    Teaching Schedule 2022-2023 School Year

    ROOM C206!! 

    Period 1 - Environmental Science

    Period 2 - Environmental Science

    Period 3 - Honors Biology

    Period 4 - Honors Biology

    Period 5 - Lunch

    Period 6 - Biology TT

    Period 7 - Biology TT

      

    Additional study/information websites:

    Khan Academy - Biology

    Crash Course Videos - Biology

    Amoeba Sisters Videos