Mrs. HeusinkveldMrs. HeusinkveldHugh-SINK (as in kitchen)-V-as in victor-e-l-d (as in Hugh-SINK (as in kitchen)-V-as in victor-e-l-d (as in dog)dog)

Science 7Science 7

Good Evening!

Welcome!

THANK YOU for sharing your child with us!

…And here’s a little bit about me….

My philosophy:

EFFORT = SUCCESS

Updates for 2013-2014Updates for 2013-2014

• 2nd year Science Fusion workbooks

• Research project – 2nd MP• Focus on 21st Century skills • Integration of Common Core• More pre-assessment

GradingGrading• Homework - ~25%• Tests/Quizzes - ~25%• Labs/Activities - ~25% • Projects - ~25%

HomeworkHomework• Assigned 3-4 nights – 15-20 minutes• 5-10 points• HW written in the agenda book• Homework and handouts on website• Late – half-credit (usually 3/5)

Labs/ClassworkLabs/Classwork• Labs count 20 –50 points• Microscopes – prepared, wet mount slides• WowBugs, Blackworms, Cabbage White,

Wisconsin Fast Plants• Activities – Clyde and Claire genetics• Cooperative learning - Cells• Nature Journal• Skills based – reading, teamwork,

procedure writing, controls, interpreting directions

Extra HelpExtra Help• Extra Help is after school at 2:40 –

3:05 (and later).• Extra Help is offered every day

EXCEPT Wed.• Morning each day by appointment• Students should let me know that

they are planning on coming to extra help!

WebsiteWebsiteCheck out http://www.riverdell.orgMiddle school - faculty - Amy Heusinkveld

ContactContactamy.heusinkveld@riverdell.org201-599-7250 x 2203

An InvitationAn Invitation

In a million words or less, please tell me about your child.