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Mark Morrow General Chemistry & A.P. Chemistry morrowm@bsd405.org 425-456-7088. Teacher’s B ackground. Education M.S., ‘87, Secondary Science Education Long Island University, Greenlawn, NY B.A., ‘83, Arts & Sciences (Biology) Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Teacher’s Background.
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Mark Morrow General Chemistry & A.P. Chemistry morrowm@bsd405.org 425-456-7088
Teacher’s Background • Education • M.S., ‘87, Secondary Science Education • Long Island University, Greenlawn, NY • B.A., ‘83, Arts & Sciences (Biology) • Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Teacher’s Background • Bellevue School District • Bellevue HS: A.P. & General Chemistry, Biology • Sammamish HS: Chemistry, Integrated Science • Huntington UFSD (Huntington, LI, NY) • Huntington HS: A.P. Chemistry, Regents Biology • New York City School District • Franklin L. Lane HS: Regents Biology, Gen. Sci.
Teacher’s Background • Passion/philosophy • Figuring out how things work! • Problem-solving (math, too!) • Encouraging students to dig into their work& follow their own interests as much as they can
Student Success • Engagement • “Gotta be in it to win it!” • Work with others • Pursueunderstanding
Student Success • Metacognition • “Thinking about thinking” • Self-monitoring • “Am I on task?” • “Do I understand this stuff?”
Student Success • Self-advocacy • Ask for the help that is needed • Explain when things aren’t ready • Take the personal responsibility to read & use the schedule
Support for students • BHS Gen. Chem website • Schedule • Documents • Links • Academic Coaches • Tutorials • Study partners/groups • Outside tutors (recommendations available)