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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 me!
…And here’s a little bit about me….
My philosophy:
EFFORT = SUCCESS
Updates for 2015-2016Updates for 2015-2016
• LAPTOPS! • Science Fusion workbooks• Evidence! • Argumentative essay – MP2• Next Gen Science Standards• Common Core
GradingGrading• Homework - ~33%• Tests/Quizzes - ~33%• Labs/Activities/Projects - ~33%
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• Nature Journal• Skills based – reading, teamwork,
procedure writing, controls, interpreting directions
Extra Help – Mrs. Extra Help – Mrs. HeusinkveldHeusinkveld
• Extra Help is after school at 2:40 – 3:05 (and later).
• Extra Help is offered every day EXCEPT Wed. afternoon
• Morning any 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
An InvitationAn Invitation
In a million words or less, please tell me about your child.
