6th Grade Earth ScienceJoy Chien

• 9th year teaching science at Fallon• B.A. in Botany and Ph.D. in Plant

Biology from UC Berkeley• Teaching Credential from Cal State

East Bay

Background

• Make science fun and relevant• Teach students how to DO science• Understand Earth systems, natural

hazards, natural resources, and climate

• Some health topics – hygiene, emotional health, safety

Objective

• Google apps for collaboration, presentation.

• Video production

Technology

• Keep at home• Reading and Note Taking Guide will

not be given out in my class

Textbook

• Teacher site –Homework, agenda, notebook table of contents, calendar

• Parent Portal on Infinite Campus-Grades

• PearsonSuccessNet.com – Online textbook, self-assessment, animated activity, videos, worksheets

User Name: bkearthsciPassword: fallon6

Three important websites

Weighted Grading

As-sess-ment55%

As-sign-ment30%

Lab15%

Test score can be improved

-between 80% -70%can make corrections

-below 70% canretake the test

Homework

• 2 to 3 times a week• Graded on

completion/accuracy• Late work receives 70%

credit

Look out for

• Lab Safety Contract• Donation Letter ($10 contribution

payable to Fallon School/Science Club or consumable items)

Contact Information

Preferred method is email

Email: chienjoy@dublinusd.netPhone: (925) 875-9376 X 6456

Any question?