1. Welcome to O’Neill High School’s Open House

2. Regents Living Environment
Class:
Regents Living Environment
Teachers:
Mr. Pitt
Mr. Smith
[Mrs. Susskind; ESL]

3. Class:
Regents Earth Science
Teachers:
Ms. Viano
Mr. Smith

4. How We Teach (in a “Co-Teaching” Environment) One teacher is a “content-area specialist”, the other is a “learning strategies specialist” (however, each teacher can assume both roles at any time during the course of a class period)
Modeling using manipulatives
(and other forms of technology)
Cooperative Learning Groups/Pairs
Lab Activities based on an experiential and inquiry approach
Study skills / strategies

5. How We Teach (in a “Co-Teaching” Environment) One teacher is a “content-area specialist”, the other is a “learning strategies specialist” (however, each teacher can assume both roles at any time during the course of a class period)
Modeling using manipulatives
(and other forms of technology)
Cooperative Learning Groups/Pairs
Lab Activities based on an experiential and inquiry approach
Study skills / strategies

6. Living Environment Topics
Scientific Method of Inquiry
Ecology
Cell Biology including Cell Division
Genetics
Evolution
Homeostasis
Nutrition and Biochemistry including Photosynsnthesis
Respiration and Energy
Transport and Circulation
Excretion and Water Balance
Regulation and Response
Reproduction and Development
Interdisciplinary Approaches
Regents Review

7. Earth Science Topics Scientific Method of Inquiry
The Structure and Properties of the Planet Earth
Earth in Space
Changes Over Time
Weather
Environmental Awareness
Interdisciplinary Approaches
Regents Review

8. Class Procedures Enter Quietly Q&A on Homework Copy Your Homework
Begin Lesson
Guided and / or independent practice
Review and summary
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9. Exams and Assessments Chapter Quizzes, Pre-tests, and Tests
Midterm Exam
Notebook Checks
Lab Practicals
Regents Exam
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10. Let’s Communicate School phone: 845 – 446 - 4914 Email: Send a note
Send a note
School website: Hffmcsd.org

11. THANK YOU
Parents, we ask that we all serve as partners in an extremely crucial, exciting, and challenging endeavor – your child’s education. We would like to thank you in advance for your support and cooperation. We look forward to continue working together with you throughout the school year. Only together, can we better the chances that (you and) your child will have a truly enjoyable and successful school year.