There will be NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED after FRidays this grading period. I will be giving students weekly grades. They will keep track of their own grades. For example, this week they are responsible for:
-4 homework assignments ( a DNA worksheet on Monday and then pages 71, 72, 73 in their Mead booklets) Students keep all their work in a colored folder. Parents - just ask to see week 13 work-- check it out!
-a coloring project called the ABCs of DNA
- a paper model of DNA which they made in class with a partner
- a week of DO NOWs
Bonus points could be earned this week by keeping assignments written down in their Westlake planner . . . and I certainly reward extra effort in class!
Please ask to see your child's weekly grades.
AGAIN-- all work is to be done by Fridays . . . if parents call the school and ask to talk to me I will consider extending the time if their is a medical or family reason for not turning in the work on Fridays.
This is the 3rd week of the second grading period. I will give out progress reports this Friday-- or next Monday-- ! These reports are to be taken home and signed by a parent/guardian.
This is the homework for week 9
MONDAY- look on page 99 and page 103 of your textbook. Refer to page 55 of your mead composition book where you drew the VENN DIAGRAM of the plant and animal cell similarities and differences. Now fill in what organelles ONLY PLANT CELLS HAVE and what organelles ONLY ANIMAL CELLS HAVE. Then list which organelles they both share.
TUESDAY- look on page 96 of your textbook. List the differences between a PROKARYOTIC CELL and a EUKARYOTIC cell. Then draw each cell. Use colors! Label!! This goes on papge 56 of your mead book.
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WED and THURS -Refer to page 98 in your textbook. Use the chart to help you write your one paragraph essay called A CELL IS LIKE A . . . This is due FRIDAY! We worked in class with partners to organize your thoughts--remember??
WEEK 10- you will need colored pencils to do your homework this week. If you do not have colored pencils (don't use markers-- crayons are ok)--please come to room 104 and check them out. NO CREDIT IF YOU DONT USE COLORED PENCILS
MONDAY-refer to textbook pages 118-121 Find 6 vocabulary words (they are in boxes on each page) and use each word in a complete sentence.
TUESDAY-- Draw the electromagnetic spectrum and label EVERYTHING-- use colored pencils-- and refer to your textbook page 119
WED- refer to textbook page 119 figure 6.7 --Draw how a prism splits light and label EVERYTHING-you will need colored pencils
THURS- refer to textbook page 122-- Compare photosynthesis with cellular respiration. You have the choice of drawing your explanation or writing your explanation in paragraph form. Or both!1 Extra credit!! You must use colored pencils1
week 8
This week (M-T-W_ TH_)all the homework is CORNELL NOTES.
Please get a copy of how to do CORNELL NOTES from me.
The paper will tell you the textbook page, now to make a question and what page of your MEAD you should write these notes on.
Microscope License Exams are given back MONDAY.
All classes will start growing brine shrimp and clover seeds this week.
This week all past work is due. I have called parents whose child is receiving a D or F grade. Their work was due last Friday. I will accept work tomorrow if I talk to parents this evening.
Monday - Homework is to use their textbook and explain CELL THEORY (drawing is acceptable)
Tuesday - Use Textbook to draw and label an ANIMAL CELL
Wednesday - Use Textbook to draw and label PLANT CELL
Thursday- Handout on Cell Simile -- we will start in class and they are to finish at home''
Please email me or call the school -- I'd love to hear from you
Life Science Syllabus
2008-2009
Mrs. Ruffner
Room 104
School Phone for messages: 510-879-2130
Email: www.westlakeeagles.org
LIFE SCIENCE
This class is a required academic science lab course. It is a hands-on course introduces students to the study of living thing in preparation for high school biology. This year of study will cover these six units, which correspond to the six grading periods:
Unit 1-Living Systems Unit 4-Evolution and Change
Unit 2- Cell Biology Unit 5-Structure/Function in Living Things
Unit 3- Genetics Unit 6-The Human Body
MATERIALS
Each student needs to have these materials EVERYDAY in class:
2 sharpened pencils with erasers
Notebook paper (inside binder)
6 dividers to place in the 3 ring notebook
Colored pencils
2 highlighters
A one inch white 3 ring binder with pockets *
Homework folder with pockets *
100 page Mead Composition Book *
*I will be selling these three items for a total price of $3.00.
GRADING POLICIES
The SCHOLARSHIP GRADE is based upon lab reports, quizzes, tests, projects, and binder/Mead checks. Binders contain do now papers, labs, vocabulary pages and homework are they are kept in room 104. Binders receive a weekly check for completed work and a parent/guardian signature.
LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED ONE WEEK AFTER THE LAST ABSENCE DATE.
IF THE ABSENCE IS UNEXCUSED, THE STUDENT RECEIVES PARTIAL CREDIT.
The CITIZENSHIP GRADE is based on classroom attitude, enthusiasm, preparedness, cooperation, and participation. Students cannot receive an outstanding citizenship grade if they have two or more unexcused tardies.
TARDY POLICY
Students have to be in their seats and working BEFORE the bell rings. If students are not in their seat and working (by this I mean that pencils are to paper), they receive an unexcused tardy. Students who come to class with a written note from a staff member will receive an excused tardy.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Most of the work in Life Science is hands-on labs, which students cannot make up. It is imperative that students attend class on a regular basis. All missed work is in a file beside the door. It is the students responsibility to obtain the missed work. If students want to discuss missed work, it must be done outside of class time.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
In order to create and maintain a positive learning environment in our class, all students must abide by the listed Agreements. Students who abide by these rules receive rewards. Students who CHOOSE not to follow Agreements will receive consequences. Severe disruption constitutes immediate referral.
CLASSROOM AGREEMENTS
1. Follow directions/ procedures /attention signal the first time.
2. Come prepared and on time.
3. Keep feet, hands, and objects to yourself.
4. No teasing, bullying, or put- downs.
5. No food, drinks, gum, or personal care items in class.
CONSEQUENCES
1. Verbal warning
2. Yellow Card = visual reminder, placed on desk
3. Red Card = go to Action Plan table and write a plan
4. Buddy Room = go to another room and re-write your plan PARENT CONTACT
5. Referral to On Campus Suspension (OCS)
If you have any questions or concerns about the procedures or policies, please contact me. (See front page) I welcome any special considerations I might have to make for your child. I am available for parent conferences by appointment only.
I look forward to a successful year with my students and their families.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Ruffner
Parents/Guardians and Life Science Student,
Please keep the Life Science Syllabus for your records. It can be a useful guide when we talk together. Please send this page back to school with your child. Your signatures will indicate that you have read the document and discussed it with your child. Please feel free to add any additional comments at the bottom of this page.
__________________________________________Parent/Guardian Signature
__________________________________________Student Signature
Additional Comments: (needs to sit in the front, needs to sit away from friends, needs study help, has medical concerns, may move, or are moving etc.)
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