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WELCOME! Please grab a consent form and find a seat

WELCOME! Please grab a consent form and find a seat. 7 th Grade Science Ms. Carleton Room 630. About the Teacher. Grew up in Saratoga, CA Undergrad UC Irvine – Major: Social Science Minors: Biology and Education Single Subject Credential in Biology at SJSU

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  1. WELCOME!Please grab a consent form and find a seat 7th Grade Science Ms. Carleton Room 630

  2. About the Teacher • Grew up in Saratoga, CA • Undergrad UC Irvine – Major: Social Science Minors: Biology and Education • Single Subject Credential in Biology at SJSU • 1st year teaching, 1st year with JLS • Previously worked at a middle school with JGC doing Youth Development – Directed YELL program and others • In college, worked in middle schools for 4 years, also worked for MESA, COSMOS, and Gear Up programs

  3. Contacting Ms. Carleton • Phone/Voicemail: (650) 856-5152 • Email: jcarleton@pausd.org • Class Website: http://jcarleton.wordpress.com

  4. Project Cornerstone41 Developmental Assets Student Survey • Survey will be given the first week of October to 5th, 7th, 9th-12th grade students • Identify invested point person • Sample survey available to view in the main office • 7th Grade survey has 165 ques. • Surveys will be anonymous and confidential • PTA support (delivery/pick up) • Deadline – Sept 10 • For survey results to be meaningful: must have at least 50 students complete at least 75% of survey • Duration of survey approx 50min • Administered once every 5 years • Coordinated by • Amy Droletteadrolette@pausd.org • Karin Bloom kbloom@pausd.org

  5. Philosophy • Science is interesting and relevant in our lives and for the world we live in • Students can develop skills on thinking like a scientist, being inquisitive, looking for data to support statements and ideas • Students are able to learn in environments that are social and respectful • Homework • Textbook Readings with Notes for reference • Finish classwork • Independent Inquiry • Extension Slips

  6. 7th Grade Science Year (Topics) Semester 1 Semester 2 Evolution & Earth’s History Intro to Physiology Mechanics and Musculoskeletal System Sight and Light Drugs and the Brain • Class Introduction • Scientific Method • Cell Biology • Genetics • Evolution

  7. Teaching Approach • Varied learning strategies and activities • Hands-on Labs • Inquiry • Project-Based • Think-Pairs • Science Equipment and Technology Use • Bellwork & Pre-Knowledge • Reading Strategies • Review Games • Science News • Study Guides and Support • Student Leaders (Team Leaders) • Student Autonomy • Parent Involvement and Communication

  8. 7th Grade Projects/Labs • Moldy Bread Inquiry Lab • 3D Cell Model • Independent Research Project – IRP (optional Science Fair) • Battle of The Beaks • Drug Research Project • Eye Dissection

  9. Grades • Categories • 50% tests/quizzes • 30% labs/projects • 10% bellwork/other classwork • 10% homework • Grading Scale A+ 100 – 98% A 97.9 - 92% A- 91.9 - 88% B+87.9 – 84% B 83.9 – 78% B- 77.9 - 74% C+ 73.9 – 70% C 69.9 – 65% C- 64.9 - 61% D+ 60.9 – 57% D 56.9 – 53% D- 52.9 - 50% F below 50%

  10. Thank you for Coming!

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