1. MS SAMUELSON RM 224 SCIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGY WELCOME PARENTS! Back to School Night

2. Welcome to Chemistry This year, students will be introduced to: Atomic Structure Chemical Reactions How to read the Periodic Table… and much more! http://www.wscacademy.org/apps/pages/index.jsp? uREC_ID=364617&type=u http://www.wscacademy.org/apps/pages/index.jsp? uREC_ID=364617&type=u

3. How to Help DonorsChoose.org – Safety and Sanitation for the SciencesSafety and Sanitation for the Sciences LimeaidesforLearning.com – Vote beginning 9/23Vote beginning 9/23 Email List for More Info Share info with your friends and family! Supply Request Post-Its Parent Volunteers

4. About Me UC Santa Barbara – Psychology and Biopsychology Simpson University (Private school in Redding, CA) – MA Ed in Educational Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction Taught Earth Science, 8 th grade science, math and photography

5. About Science Class Emphasis on Learning the Scientific Method Science Fair in third quarter I require students to think critically and use creativity to learn about science! Composition Books If your student is going to miss class, provide at least a week notice so I can find alternatives to labs!

6. Science Fair 2013-2014 Global Issues: Local Ideas How can a student address a small piece of a global issue? Goals: Community involvement, global awareness, empowerment and STEM research skills Grade level rubrics – will scaffold requirements so students go deeper, learn more and show increasing mastery of scientific method and research skills.