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: chienjoy@dublinusd.net

• Phone: (925) 875-9376 X 6456

• Any question?

Contact Information