7th Grade Life Science
Joy 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 DNA, cells, organisms, heredity, evolution, body systems
• Some health topics – tobacco and alcohol awareness
Objective
• Will continue to use Google apps for collaboration, presentation.
Technology
• Keep at home for now
• Reading and Note Taking Guide will not be given out
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: bklifesci
Password: fallon7
Three important websites
As-sess-ment55%
As-sign-ment25%
Lab20%
Weighted Grading
Test score can be improved
-between 80% -70%can make corrections
-below 70% canretake the test
• 2 to 3 times a week
• Graded on completion/accuracy
• Late work receives 70% credit
Homework
• EVERY handout is glued in there
• Notebook quiz once/twice per quarter
• Grading rubric
Notebook
• Lab Safety Contract
• Donation Letter ($10 contribution to Fallon School/Science Club or consumable items by Sep. 27)
Look out for
Preferred method is email
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (925) 875-9376 X 6456
• Any question?
Contact Information
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