2017-2018 7th and 8th Grade Life Science – Mrs. Kelly
email: kkelly@mychawanakee.org
Welcome to the North Fork Elementary Life Science Class. This year you can look forward to learning all about cells, bacteria and viruses. From the history of genetics to the history of the Earth, we will be learning about the science of life. This Life Science class will also place emphasis on the Scientific Method and explain how to design, conduct, and report on valid experiments.
Here are the ABC’s of your physical science class…
Absences can cause a student to fall behind. If you have missed class you can check the science web site, email me or text me or a fellow student. Please stay after school if you need my help.
Attendance will be taken promptly when the bell rings. If you are not in your assigned seat when attendance is taken you will be marked absent or tardy.
Behave in a manner that contributes to a positive learning environment.
Cell phones are to stay in your backpack unless you are specifically requested to bring your cell phone to class for educational purposes.
Enter the classroom when you are ready to sit down and begin working.
Equipment can be handled only after receiving instruction.
Grades are updated online on a regular basis, generally at least once a week.
Help I am always available for help during class, at lunch and after school by appointment.
Homework is due at the beginning of class. If your dog eats your homework, contact me before class so we can plan appropriately.
Materials are of utmost importance. Since you will not have a textbook at home, your notebook is your lifeline. Maintain a 3 ring binder (or section of a binder) for all of your science work. Use dividers to make the following sections: Anchor Activities, Warm Ups, Notes, Worksheets, and Tests/Quizzes.
Papers (IN): if you are turning in an assignment after I have collected papers from the class, place your paper in the black “IN” basket on the shelf in the front of the room.
Safety is my number one concern. All students must agree to and sign a safety contract in order to participate in science experiments. Only students who act responsibly are awarded this privilege.
Seating assignments are to be respected. They will change throughout the year. If you have a health or medical concern and needed special seating, please speak to me privately.
Teamwork is critical to our success in learning science. All students must be willing to share their ideas and actively listen to help their team achieve success.
Web Site for science class can be accessed through the North Fork cite or going directly to http://mrskellyshomepage.blogspot.com/ Since you will be using the site often, you should add it to your “Favorites”. The web site is one more tool you may use in order to be successful.
I look forward to learning with you this year. Let’s begin!
