6th Grade Earth ScienceJoy Chien
• 9th year teaching science at Fallon• B.A. in Botany and Ph.D. in Plant
Biology from UC Berkeley• Teaching Credential from Cal State
East Bay
Background
• Make science fun and relevant• Teach students how to DO science• Understand Earth systems, natural
hazards, natural resources, and climate
• Some health topics – hygiene, emotional health, safety
Objective
• Google apps for collaboration, presentation.
• Video production
Technology
• Keep at home• Reading and Note Taking Guide will
not be given out in my class
Textbook
• Teacher site –Homework, agenda, notebook table of contents, calendar
• Parent Portal on Infinite Campus-Grades
• PearsonSuccessNet.com – Online textbook, self-assessment, animated activity, videos, worksheets
User Name: bkearthsciPassword: fallon6
Three important websites
Weighted Grading
As-sess-ment55%
As-sign-ment30%
Lab15%
Test score can be improved
-between 80% -70%can make corrections
-below 70% canretake the test
Homework
• 2 to 3 times a week• Graded on
completion/accuracy• Late work receives 70%
credit
Look out for
• Lab Safety Contract• Donation Letter ($10 contribution
payable to Fallon School/Science Club or consumable items)
Contact Information
Preferred method is email
Email: [email protected]: (925) 875-9376 X 6456
Any question?
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