1. Welcome to 7th Grade Integrated Science

2. Principal Agopian’s Address to the Parents

3. INTRODUCTIONS About the Teacher Soohee Lee
B.S. in Biological Sciences, UCI
UCI Dept. of Ed. Credentialed in Biological Science, General Science, Chemistry
NGSS Curriculum Leadership Team
18th year teaching:
Northwood High School
Homeschool Chemistry
5th year at Orchard Hills

4. MY FAMILY

5. Growth Mind Set Philosophy
My ROLE is to ensure ALL students learn and grow. I believe, when given the guidance and opportunity, ALL students CAN & WILL succeed.
CLASSROOM ATMOSPHERE
MUTUAL RESPECT
Hands-on, Inquiry Based
HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Believe in YOURSELF!
Never give up!
Welcome challenges
Cooperate & learn as a TEAM
Develop STRONG work habits
Prepared and organized

6. 4 Ways to Help Your Child Be Successful
1. Check Haiku for assignments and
student work submissions in Google
Classroom.
2. Check grades online regularly.
3. Talk about science – ask them what
they learned?
4. Encourage ownership of their education/future Encourage self advocacy. Praise them for their effort and hard work rather than grades.

7. PowerSchool Learning (Class Website)
Student/Private (log-in required)
All Course Content:
Digital copies of everything we do
Additional resources(extra help/practice, videos, articles)
Videos of direct teaching
Showcase of Student Projects/Work
Daily Agenda & Homework

8. Haiku (Class Website) Public (no log-in required) Daily Agenda
2017
Daily Agenda
Homework

9. Check Grades Regularly

10. New Approach to Teaching/Learning Science with NGSS
A three dimensional approach is used to teach science making sure that students are able to apply knowledge rather than just memorizing facts for multiple choice tests. Roles of Students & Teachers
Science & Engineering Practices: Provides the actions that students will do.
Disciplinary Core Ideas:
Provides the scientific concepts students will learn.
Crosscutting Concepts:
Provides the frame to make connections across the grade levels.

12. Discipline Core Ideas & Crosscutting Concepts
Matter and its Interactions
Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
Energy
From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
Earth's Place in the Universe
Earth and Human Activity

13. New Types of Assessments
Assessment under the NGSS is defined as: “Student products that  provide evidence  of  what students know and are able to do. These are observable and measureable components that, if met, will satisfy NGSS performance expectations.”
We are shifting from multiple-choice tests
to student products that show application of knowledge.

14. Mastery Grading Point Description Grade 4 Exceeds Standards A 3
Point
Description
Grade 4
Exceeds Standards A 3
Meets Standards B 2
Standards were met with assistance C 1
Does not meet the standards D
No attempt was made to meet the standard F

15. Assessments will be Based on Mastery
Students will be expected to master the first part of the assessment before moving on the next part.
They will be given support when needed and opportunities for revision and reflection.
We will be piloting these new assessments this year and determining the best approach for grading.
This is a more personalized approach to help meet the needs of all students.

16. FULL Implementation This Year
Grade Level 6
1998 CA Science Standards:
Physics - Heat
Weather and Climate
Geology
Ecosystems
Natural Resources
NGSS:
Cells and Organisms
Physics- Heat
Engineering
Human Impacts
Accountability for Full Implementation of NGSS 7
Cells
Genetics
Evolution
Earth History
Organisms
Physics of Life
Chemistry
(Engineering)
Natural Resources and Geology 8
Forces
Astronomy
Physics-add Waves
Transitioning
Sciences are integrated

17. Ed Week Article on NGSS Tests
“The tests won't have many (or any) multiple- choice items. There will be open-ended responses, essays, and equations for students to complete.”
“Many questions will use computer simulations and have students conduct virtual experiments. Students will, for instance, operate microscopes, use scales to measure weights, and make planetary models through the computer platform.”
Link to Article

18. What Skills Will the Students Learn?
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Laboratory investigations through inquiry
Team work
Communication Skills
Through these thematic units, the students will learn critical thinking and problem-solving skills in order to analyze mathematical, statistical, and scientific data.
They’ll design and conduct research through scientific and laboratory investigations using qualitative and quantitative measurements.
They’ll exhibit, organize and present the results and conclusions of their experiments and research.

19. How Will the Students be Graded?
80% NGSS Unit Assessments 20% Science Literacy

20. Retesting/Revision Policy
Students may revise any of their assignments and assessments as many times as they would like within the Unit time period + 30 days after, EXCEPT for the last unit of the semester.

21. STAYING CONNECTED Google Drive & Google Classroom Aeries
PowerSchool Learning
Daily Agenda/Homework, Course Content
Google Drive & Google Classroom
To see student work
Aeries
Grades
(best way)
Phone: x 78532
Haiku (Private & Public)

22. Thank you so much for your support!