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Mrs. Heusinkveld Hugh-SINK (as in kitchen)-V-as in victor-e-l-d (as in dog) Science 7. Good Evening! Welcome! THANK YOU for sharing your child with us! …And here’s a little bit about me…. . My philosophy: EFFORT = SUCCESS. Updates for 2013-2014. 2 nd year Science Fusion workbooks
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Mrs. HeusinkveldHugh-SINK (as in kitchen)-V-as in victor-e-l-d (as in dog)Science 7
Good Evening! Welcome! THANK YOU for sharing your child with us! …And here’s a little bit about me….
My philosophy: EFFORT = SUCCESS
Updates for 2013-2014 • 2nd year Science Fusion workbooks • Research project – 2nd MP • Focus on 21st Century skills • Integration of Common Core • More pre-assessment
Grading • Homework - ~25% • Tests/Quizzes - ~25% • Labs/Activities - ~25% • Projects - ~25%
Homework Assigned 3-4 nights – 15-20 minutes 5-10 points HW written in the agenda book Homework and handouts on website Late – half-credit (usually 3/5)
Labs/Classwork • Labs count 20 –50 points • Microscopes – prepared, wet mount slides • WowBugs, Blackworms, Cabbage White, Wisconsin Fast Plants • Activities – Clyde and Claire genetics • Cooperative learning - Cells • Nature Journal • Skills based – reading, teamwork, procedure writing, controls, interpreting directions
Extra Help • Extra Help is after school at 2:40 – 3:05 (and later). • Extra Help is offered every day EXCEPT Wed. • Morning each day by appointment • Students should let me know that they are planning on coming to extra help!
Website Check out http://www.riverdell.org Middle school - faculty - Amy Heusinkveld
Contact amy.heusinkveld@riverdell.org 201-599-7250 x 2203
An Invitation In a million words or less, please tell me about your child.