Teaching Methods

Labs and Activities

Class Discussions
Skills Practice
Class Notes
Project Based Learning
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New science standards this year!
Emphasis on 21
st
Century Skills (reflected in our
gradebook)
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Gradebook Categories
50 % Practice:
- Classwork / Homework 25%
- Labs 15%
- Quizzes 10%
50% Mastery (projects, tests):
- Content 20%
- Critical Thinking 15%
- Communication 10%
- Collaboration 5%
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General Topics
Scientific Method & Measurement
Cell Biology
Genetics
Evolution
Structure and Function of Living
Things
Human Body Systems
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Organized Science Tab
Section A Stamp Sheet
- Instant grade tracking sheet check often
Section B Binder Organization Check
Section C Academic Toolkit
Section D Table of Contents
- Numbered pages
- Many assignments graded with student
in class on Section A Stamp Sheet
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Homework
Extension of learning in the classroom
Not assigned every night


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Teacher Contact
Email is the best method
I will respond within 1 school day
(if you email on a Friday, I will
respond by Monday)

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Interested in Helping Out?
Look for emails and updates on
website, including sign-up-genius
invites for class activities
Sign up sheet
Dissections
Other area of expertise I might like to
know about?
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Class Website
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Aeries: updated at least every 2 weeks, link on website


General Classroom Rules

Be respectful
Be responsible
College units = fun school activities
(school reward system for positive
behavior)

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If Students Miss Class
When they return, they check the
What Did I Miss? bin
Excused Absences: one day for every
day absent to submit missing work
It is the students responsibility to
make an appointment with me to earn
credit for absent work, or late work.
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Late Work

Lose 10% for each day late.
Over 3 days late can earn up to 60%
on assignment (assuming it is all done
perfectly)
Late work may be submitted up until the
Friday before the final week of the
semester.
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Thank you!
Please contact me if you have any
questions.
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