7 th 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 Teacher site Parent Portal on Infinite Campus-Grades PearsonSuccessNet.com – Online textbook, self-assessment, animated activity, videos, worksheets PearsonSuccessNet.com User name: bklifesci Password: fallon7 Three important websites

Weighted Grading Test score can be improved -between 80% -70% can make corrections -below 70% can retake 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 Phone: (925) X 6456 Any question? Contact Information