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

2. 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

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

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

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

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

7. 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!!!

8. 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