Terra Blaisure Standards Based Science

About Me Graduate Pennsylvania State University Graduate Pennsylvania State University 8 years of teaching, 7 th year of teaching at EHS. 8 years of teaching, 7 th year of teaching at EHS. Currently Teaching English, Algebra, Social Studies, Science, and Affective Skills Currently Teaching English, Algebra, Social Studies, Science, and Affective Skills Program material can be found on website Program material can be found on website

Science Topics of Study Unit 1: Weather and how it affects us Unit 1: Weather and how it affects us Unit 2: Different climates of the word Unit 2: Different climates of the word Polar regionsPolar regions RainforestRainforest OceansOceans Unit 3: Solar System Unit 3: Solar System

Grading Grades are done based on assignment point value. Grades are done based on assignment point value. Most homework assignments are worth points while class work is worth 10 pts. Most homework assignments are worth points while class work is worth 10 pts. Major assignments which include tests and large projects are worth points depending on the project Major assignments which include tests and large projects are worth points depending on the project Grades are updated weekly and each student’s grade can be checked through the Home Access Center Grades are updated weekly and each student’s grade can be checked through the Home Access Center

Class Schedule Introduction of topic Introduction of topic Preview of Vocabulary Preview of Vocabulary Guided reading Guided reading Reading comprehension questions Reading comprehension questions Extended activities for the lesson Extended activities for the lesson

Absences Students need to check with me before or after class on missed work Students need to check with me before or after class on missed work Must show an excused absence to receive full credit for absence work Must show an excused absence to receive full credit for absence work Work must be completed and handed in within 3 days after the absence Work must be completed and handed in within 3 days after the absence

Homework Most periods students are provided time to complete some of their homework in class Most periods students are provided time to complete some of their homework in class Assigned 1-2 times per week Assigned 1-2 times per week Needs to be handed in on due dates Needs to be handed in on due dates If late will get 1/2 credit If late will get 1/2 credit Homework assignments can be accessed through homework hotline at ext 600 Homework assignments can be accessed through homework hotline at ext 600

Behavioral Expectations Task- Stay on task and complete all assigned tasks. Interactions- Ignore negative behavior and focus on interacting appropriately with staff and other students. Directions- Follow directions given to you by any staff member. Area- Be in your assigned seat or area at all times. Language- Use appropriate language and manners throughout the school day.

Communication - best way to contact me during the Phone: Ext 400 will return calls during my lunch period or at the end of the day