Welcome to Science class With Mrs. Rypkema and Ms. Brosius

What we study This year is life science Which includes: Cells and Microscopes The environment and how we affect it The human body Genetics The diversity of living things

How we study Outdoor activities Lab work and experiments Group activities Notes and book work Computer labs and programs

Grades are available to you on the parent portal Homework 20% Tests/quizzes 50% Lab 30% Grades are available to you on the parent portal

Some upcoming Projects Biome project – Energy webquest Blood cell travels Plant experiment

Extra help/Make up work Extra help is available as needed. Please see us to make arrangements.

Odds and Ends If students have band lessons or other school activities they must make arrangements beforehand. If students are absent they must come to get work upon their return. Portfolios will contain all student test/quiz/projects – this will be brought home to study before a test – if it is signed by a parent and returned on the test day your student will get a 5pt bonus!!!

Email and phone numbers are available on the website . You can also find a link to the text and other information here. Ms. Brosius website Mrs. Rypkema's website