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Science with Mrs. Willis: Embracing the Discipline of Science in Florida

Welcome to Science with Mrs. Willis! Students are expected to read, write, speak, listen, think, and work like scientists while embracing the discipline. Classroom expectations include being polite, organized, and punctual. The science curriculum covers various topics each quarter, focusing on nature/practice of science, DNA/protein synthesis, evolution, ecology, and more. Standards-based learning emphasizes the importance of measuring knowledge and skills, not just obedience or effort. Students engage in self-monitoring, set learning goals, and have access to resources like textbooks and online platforms. Grading involves a mix of summative (75%) and formative (25%) assessments. For more information, visit the provided email and website links.

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Science with Mrs. Willis: Embracing the Discipline of Science in Florida

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  1. WELCOME to Science with Mrs. Willis

  2. FLORIDA ELA STATE STANDARDS • Students are expected to embrace the discipline of science: Read like a scientist Write like a scientist Speak like a scientist Listen like a scientist Think and work like a scientist

  3. Classroom Expectations • Be polite: This rule includes respect of school rules, school/individual property and, most importantly, respect for others.. • Be organized: Students are responsible for coming to class prepared. Required daily materials are as follows: • Pencil/Pen • Science Journal • Textbook • Completed Homework • Be punctual

  4. SCIENCE CURRICULUM QUARTER 1 • Nature/Practice of Science • Water properties • Macromolecules • Enzymes • Cells

  5. SCIENCE CURRICULUM QUARTER 2 • DNA/Protein Synthesis • Cell Cycle/Meiosis • Genetics

  6. SCIENCE CURRICULUM QUARTER 3 • Evolution • Classification • Plants

  7. SCIENCE CURRICULUM QUARTER 4 • Ecology • Human Body • Biotechnology

  8. STANDARDS-BASED LEARNING • In Standards-based grading, the main idea is that the grade is a measure of what students know or can do. It is not a measure of how well the students are obedient and it is not a measure of how much effort the students put into homework. • What changes will you see? You will see your student tracking their progress on learning goals and more formative assessments that provide information to the student and teacher about where they are in their learning. When looking at Home Access Center, you are going to see fewer grades.

  9. STUDENT SELF-MONITORING • Evaluate Knowledge using Benchmark Study Guides • Set Learning Goals • Student/Teacher Conference

  10. RESOURCES • Benchmark Study Guide • Textbook • Hands-On Activities and Investigations • Schoology

  11. GRADING Summative: 75% Other: 25% Formative Classwork Projects Homework

  12. Late and Make-Up Work

  13. Communication Email: Tina.willis@stjohns.k12.fl.us Website: http://teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us/willis-t/ EDMODO: https://sjcsd.edmodo.com/

  14. JUST A THOUGHT Some people succeed because they are destined to, but most people succeed because they are determined to.

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