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Rafael Padron
Life Science 7 - PROJECTS
510 656-4000 ext. 48013
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Life Science Projects & Information
(Check my Homework page for daily assignments!)
Wish list for Mr. Padron Room 13.
If you can donate any of the follwing the class will greatly appreciate your help.
-Staples (1 pack)
-Staplers (2 or 3)
-Tape (Pack of 8 or 10)
-Scissors (Class set preffered, if not whatever I can get)
-Rulers (10)
-Meter sticks (for my use in class)
-Pens (cheap black or blue)
-Red pens (box, for grading)
-Manilla labels of Various Colors (2 sets)
-Manilla folders (1 box)
-Construction paper (3 sets)
-Plasic cups (about 100, replaces beakers)
-Epson salt (2 bags)
-Balloons (about 50, I usually borrow them from Trader Joe's)
-Plaster of Paris (2 bags, 10-15 lbs each)
-Sand (1 big bag)
-Sponges (15-20 new ones, needs to last 1 year)
-Markers (set of 15)
-Eggs
-Vinegar
-Dye, Food coloring
-Plastic protectors (3 ring binder)
Green Sheet
Mr. Padron's Life Science Course Expectations
Welcome to an exciting year in your educational endeavors. The aim of this class is to show you the world of science in a different way, to both excite and challenge the student, and most important to provide a safe and cofortable learning environment.
Class Organization
ASSESMENT
Students will be assessed through an array of avenues:
Student's progress and uderstanding will be asses using lecture notebooks, class projects, homeworks, exams, discussions, laboratories, activities, lab reports, group work, and class work.
.Class work/Homework:(30% of total grade)
Class assignments require more time to complete than is alloted during class time, threfore it is considered homework. Students will complete classroom assignments on Thursday evenings to be submitted on Fridays. This method allows parents to overlook and assist the students learning process.
.Exams/Quizzes/Pop-Quizzes:(30%of total grade)
Tests will be given to assess students comprehension of the subject material covered.
There will be various methods of assessing student concept learning and comprehension, from multiple-choice, tests, quiz reviews, discussions, projects, and whole class exams in which the whole class contributes to the learning environment.
.Science Notebook:
Spiral science notebooks will be a key element for success in the class. This tool will serve as a study tool for the student,and means of communication for the parent to observe what is covered in class,and an assessment piece that will be graded without notice. On occasion,lecture notes,text notes,or any information gathered by the student in the notebook,can be used for exams or quizzes when notified by the teacher. It is imperative that the student remains updated on the notebook and most important that the student brings a notebook to class everyday!
.Maintaining A Positive Learning Environment & Responsibility
Every student deserves the right to a safe, comfortable and positive learning environment. Students must practice self-control and exhibit the ability to modify their behavior. Should the learning flow of the class be disrupted by a student, affecting the learning process for themselves and others, the student's grade will be affected.
COMMITMENT
Responsibility and personal commitment are highly valued in the class. It is expected that each student gives their best effort for all assignments, exams, discussions and invest their best interests to all activities of the class. "If you believe that you will not succeed, you are right, and if you believe you will succeed, you are right" -Theodore Roosevelt. How much you commit yourself to your education, is what you will get out of the class.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Everyone deserves a safe, active, and positive learning environment; therefore the following are expectations from students:
1. Respect yourself, the teacher and fellow colleagues.
2. Be in your seat when the bell rings.
3. Raise your hand and wait to be called on to share with the class.
4. No profanity; inappropriate behavior and language is not tolerated.
5. Monitor your own behavior, you know right from wrong, do the right thing.
CONSEQUENCES
Violations to the above expectations will result with a verbal warning from the teacher. Should the behavior persist the student will be removed from the class. Depending on the severity, the student may be referred to the administration, and parents may be notified to monitor the behavior, should the student not have difficulties managing their own behavior.
MATERIALS
The following are required at all times during science class:
2 Pencils
2 Pens
Science Notebook
Lined Paper
Ruler
Color Pencils (optional)
Students will not be allowed to borrow these items from other students, you must have these before you come into class.
GRADING
The students will be graded on a point percentage system:
90-100%=A,80-89%=B,70-79%=C,60-69%=D,59% and below=F
In order for a student to earn an A in the class, the student must exceed the class recommendations, by doing more than is expected on a continual basis. For example, a student may submit a report on a subject or concept taught in class or that it maybe a scientific topic of interest to the student. Students who meet the requirements of the class, and who excel by raising their own standards can be recommended to earn an A in the class.
Late, missing or incomplete work. Late assignments will not be accepted.
If absent, it is the responsibility of the student to ask other students, check the "absent folder" for missing assignments, and check at hornerjh.com for all homework missed. All homework is submitted on Fridays. Have your work ready to turn in a neat and orderly fashion. The assignments should be neat, legible, professionally presented, and not wrinkled, otherwise the assignment will not be accepted and no credit will be granted.
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