Information about Science Class
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Instruction
Physical Science
o Matter, Types of Energy, Laws of Motion, Simple Machines
· Earth and Space Science
o Earth in Space, Moon and Eclipses, Gravity and Tides
· Life Science
o Microscopes, Cells, Wetlands, Food Chain
Grading
*Any grace period assignment a student earned a 0 score on for choosing not to complete it when due or during the grace period, may be completed at any time during the marking period to earn 50% of the points back. The student must inform the teacher when it is complete so it may be scored.
Absent
If a student misses class for any reason (ill, appointment, technology issue, instrument lesson etc.), he should check the Daily Agenda on Schoology at home. Find the date(s) absent on the agenda to see what work needs to be completed to make up the missed class. Agenda's for prior weeks are located in the past agendas folder. If a student is too ill to complete the work prior to returning, then the student should check the agenda during homeroom upon return. If a student needs assistance making up work, they should see the teacher at the start of the science class period, NEST, homeroom or contact me by email.
Communicating Progress
Textbook
Science Class Website
The science website you are visiting has a variety of resources for students.
Thank you for supporting your child’s education!
Instruction
Physical Science
o Matter, Types of Energy, Laws of Motion, Simple Machines
· Earth and Space Science
o Earth in Space, Moon and Eclipses, Gravity and Tides
· Life Science
o Microscopes, Cells, Wetlands, Food Chain
Grading
- Cumulative points
- Graded classwork- Students often use their notes to complete.
- Tests and quizzes – Study guides are given to students for large tests. Test and quiz dates are always listed on the team homework tracker.
- Grace Period – These assignments are due on the due date but will be accepted for 24 hours after the due date for full points. After this 24 hour grace period, incomplete assignments will receive a score of zero.
*Any grace period assignment a student earned a 0 score on for choosing not to complete it when due or during the grace period, may be completed at any time during the marking period to earn 50% of the points back. The student must inform the teacher when it is complete so it may be scored.
Absent
If a student misses class for any reason (ill, appointment, technology issue, instrument lesson etc.), he should check the Daily Agenda on Schoology at home. Find the date(s) absent on the agenda to see what work needs to be completed to make up the missed class. Agenda's for prior weeks are located in the past agendas folder. If a student is too ill to complete the work prior to returning, then the student should check the agenda during homeroom upon return. If a student needs assistance making up work, they should see the teacher at the start of the science class period, NEST, homeroom or contact me by email.
Communicating Progress
- Skyward – Check your child’s grade anytime by accessing the online gradebook.
- Midpoint Progress Reports - published to Skyward.
- Quarterly Report Cards- published to Skyward.
- Conferences- online scheduling
Textbook
- Textbooks and other resources are utilized in class during instruction and are kept in the science classroom.
- Everything a student needs to study for a test will be in his digital science notebook located on his computer.
Science Class Website
The science website you are visiting has a variety of resources for students.
- The essential questions are listed for each unit along with the answers.
- Vocabulary review games are often included in each section and should be used frequently to increase success in class.
- Website links for enrichment are available in each section.