1. Mrs. Mary Kaspriskie Ms. Grisel Santos Contact us at: mkaspriskie@livingston.org and gsantos@livingston.org

2. A little bit about us Mary Kaspriskie  Certified to Teach Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science  Graduated BS Biology with a Minor in Chemistry- Bucknell University; MS Microbiology Rutgers/UMDNJ  Reading, kayaking, gardening, horse back riding  Husband- Eric; Children- Philip and Isabel Grisel Santos  Graduated BS Biology with a Minor in Chemistry- Montclair State University; MS Biological Science and Teaching Students with Disabilities- Montclair State University  Concentration on Inclusive iSTeM Education  Bilingual

3. In a Co-taught Classroom Both Teachers and Students Benefit Teachers Two heads are better than one Teachers collaborate to share their expertise and skills Learning from each other never ends: content expert and a strategy expert More instructional time on learning because teachers can divide whole class into smaller parts  Students  Instructional time is sustained because students are not leaving the classroom for “special help”  Support is totally geared toward the class/subject matter content with the entire class  Students benefit from the teaching style of two teachers  Co-teachers serve as role models to students by demonstrating healthy adult interaction

4. 1.Matter and Energy 2.Atomic Theory and Structure 3.Chemical Nomenclature and Bonding 4.Chemical Reactions: Stoichiometry and Thermodynamics 5.States of Matter 6.Acids and Bases and Oxidation/Reduction 7.Equilibrium Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. These are the basic units that we will study during the school year.

5. In addtion to the hard copy textbook that students can keep at home, they will have online access to the textbook which includes special resources. www.successnetplus.com

6. Students should check our webpage daily for calendars, assignments, and upcoming assessments. http://www.livingston.org/Domain/1388

7. Time Commitment D day A day B day C day

8. The student’s Marking Period grade will be determined using a weighted percent system with three categories. 1)Assessments – 60% 2) Labs/ Activities/ Classwork– 10% 3) Homework– 10%.

9.  The student’s Final Grade is determined:  MP1 22.5%  MP2 22.5%  MP3 22.5%  MP4 22.5%  Final Exam 10%

10. If the students follow these simple guidelines, our year will be a success!

11. “But what can I do?”

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13. Slide show designed by Isabel Kaspriskie