Hello! Welcome Back! It is hard to believe that it is that time of year again. I have a very exciting and important year ahead of us and I would like to share some information with you before we start. This year in Science, the students will be challenged to investigate these concepts through self-generated labs, discussions and hands-on experiences. Students will practice the real processes of scientific research in the laboratory. Critical thinking skills are developed through individual and group problem solving activities. I like to incorporate a variety of teaching methods to address the learning styles and personalities of all my students, while providing a safe and inviting learning environment for them to thrive in. Enrichment is offered continuously through open-ended questions and self-selected projects and activities. A variety of methods are used to evaluate a student’s progress in science.
During the course of the year the students will be studying the follow topics: Biology as a Science, Basic Chemistry and Basic Organic Chemistry, Cell Structure and Function, Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration, Genetics, Human Physiology, Plant Structures and Function, Ecology and Evolution. Along with these topics students will be required to complete 1200 minutes of acceptable lab work in order to be eligible to take the New York State Living Environment Regents Examination. As you can see the students and I have a busy year ahead of us and your involvement is highly valued as a key to everyone’s success.
During the course of the year the students will be studying the follow topics: Biology as a Science, Basic Chemistry and Basic Organic Chemistry, Cell Structure and Function, Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration, Genetics, Human Physiology, Plant Structures and Function, Ecology and Evolution. Along with these topics students will be required to complete 1200 minutes of acceptable lab work in order to be eligible to take the New York State Living Environment Regents Examination. As you can see the students and I have a busy year ahead of us and your involvement is highly valued as a key to everyone’s success.
Requirments
Student responsibilities needed to be successful in
science:
1. Willingness to follow directions
2. Coming to class ON TIME with all your supplies which include the following
a. Pen (blue/ black only) and a pencil
b. 1/2 inch or 1 inch 3-ring binder [The Science Notebook]
c. Composition Notebook
d. Loose leaf paper
e. 2 one subject notebooks
3. Making up all work following a student’s absence
4. Being respectful for one’s self and others in class
5. Being responsible for one’s actions and learning from one’s mistakes
6. Come prepared to practice the skills and art of thinking, writing, and speaking like a true Scientist!
science:
1. Willingness to follow directions
2. Coming to class ON TIME with all your supplies which include the following
a. Pen (blue/ black only) and a pencil
b. 1/2 inch or 1 inch 3-ring binder [The Science Notebook]
c. Composition Notebook
d. Loose leaf paper
e. 2 one subject notebooks
3. Making up all work following a student’s absence
4. Being respectful for one’s self and others in class
5. Being responsible for one’s actions and learning from one’s mistakes
6. Come prepared to practice the skills and art of thinking, writing, and speaking like a true Scientist!
Grading:
80% Tests, Quizzes, Labs, and
Projects
20% Homework, Participation and
Preparedness
Please note that students are required to maintain an
overall average of an 80% in this course.
At the 5 week report a notification will be given to any student that has
failed to meet this requirement; at that point the student will have the
remainder of the quarter to improve their grade. If an 80% cannot be met by the end of
the quarter, the student will be moved to the 8th Grade Science
Curriculum.