Making Wise Choices - when given another chance

It seems that some students have made some poor choices recently as evidenced by some very low grades on progress reports. I am offering a one time, short duration opportunity to recoup some lost points and improve science grades. This is for a very limited time only and will not be repeated this nine weeks. Please follow the directions carefully.

DIRECTIONS FOR A "DO-OVER"
Students who have received either a zero or NO Grade on an assignment up to and including all activities or GIZMOS due before February 25 may have an opportunity for a "Do Over". This means that all activities and GIZMOS may be resubmitted by completing a "Do Over" form and having it signed by a parent/caregiver. The due date for all "Do-Overs" is March 7 for A-day and March 8 for B-day.

A "DO OVER" form must be completed and stapled to each assignment before it can be submitted. No late, incomplete, or unreadable DO OVERS will be accepted.
A "DO OVER" form can be down loaded from Scribd
Do Over Form for Late or Missing Assignments.

An alternative source for the form is to get one in class or from
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AVkJPZ_sUMJnZGNoemh0d2hfMTBjZ2c4azJkZw&hl=en

Shuttle launch tomorrow

The last launch of Space Shuttle Discovery is scheduled for 4:50pm. This can change. Here's a link to the countdown clock.

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/launch/index.html

This should be the link you need for the Key Terms Foldable - or here's the list

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IaSgU1FoVC8qB7eAmjgC4VLeLz5MjuOdxzEJCnGksq0/edit?hl=en&authkey=COeb5_oB

GREEN 13-1 & 13-2
RED 3-1

cell
organism
prokaryote
eukaryote
function
structure
cell membrane
organelle
nucleus


RED 4-1


diffusion
osmosis
passive transport
endocytosis
exocytosis
Brainpop

pores
equilibrium
dynamic equilibrium
concentration gradient
ATP
selectively permeable membrane

Other videos

symbiosis
autotroph
heterotroph
flagella
cilia
pseudopod

Important People

Robert Hooke
Theodor Schwann
Matthias Schleiden

Please do not ask HOLT for my user name and password

Students, you have a user name and a password to access the on-line science book. Please stop asking HOLT for my account info. They won't send it to you. The info is posted on this blog.

Homework update for week of 2/22

Both A and B classes received the following assignment either last MONDAY or TUESDAY before Grade Recovery began.
Make a KEY TERM foldable for all key terms for GREEN book 13-1 and 13-2 and RED 3-1.
The due date for A day is Friday, 2/25, while the due date for B day is Thursday, 2/24.
More terms from 4-1 and our work with osmosis will be assigned during class on Tuesday, 2/22 for Bday and Wednesday 2/23 for A day along with the direction to illustrate each term with either a drawing or a word description. The additional KEY TERMS will be added to the foldable (you can make as many as you need) and will also be due when the others are due. This will give all of the students who were in grade recovery, out of town, or just procrastinating enough time to complete all words. I want to publish a complete list of all terms that will be expected in the foldable. Unfortunately I am having terrible computer problems at home and I can't guarantee that I can access the online textbook. I hope you are able. You all got the log in and password in school. In case you have forgotten go to
http://my.hrw.com and log in as ssalamander2 and use the password j3m5x. It's all free and anonymous so you don't have to sign up for anything. If it asks for any thing else from you - check your location. Do NOT put www in the address and remember, it's .com.

Good luck

GIZMO DUE and Math Contest

ALL JLCP students will be participating in the Math Contest Event on TUESDAY during Team Time. Every student should bring a plain old calculator to use. You will not be able to use your phone/ipod/magic slate/ ipad/ or anything but a regular calculator. It only has to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Just like the one that was on your supply list this summer. GREAT!!!!!


The Cell GIZMO is due either Monday (A day) or Tuesday (B day). All new students and new to my class students should have already registered. If you haven't then you can use the class code of HUZKCKGTVA and register for that science class. It's better to be in the wrong class then to not get a grade at all. Do the Student Exploration Guide (SEG) first then do the Assessment Questions (AQ).

Science360 - The Knowledge Network

There is so much going on in the world of science. Here's a chance to find out something new.


Science360 - The Knowledge Network

A new GIZMO has been assigned

I've assigned the Cell Structure Gizmo to all classes. The SEG and AQ will be due for A day on 02/14 and for B day on 02/15.

Info for PARENTS

Parents,

I've had the opportunity to meet many of you since Open House last fall. Some of our conferences, conversations, phone calls, and e-mails have been very productive. Here is some info that might help you and me do our best to help support our students.

1. Check your child's planner. You should see assignments listed - especially GIZMOS. You also might see a note from me that will keep you in the loop.
2. If you have a quick question for me - jot it down in the planner and have your child show it to me. I can often respond on the spot when I see the planner.
3. Make sure that your child knows your number at work or where you can be reached. If there's a problem/question that can be solved via a quick call during class then you may receive a call or at least a voice mail.
4. Make sure that your child has the necessary supplies everyday. This includes paper, pencils, and pens. If the ISN is getting filled up it may be time to purchase another composition book. I have a cup of pencils and pens that I keep available for emergencies, but a child should start the day with at least one sharpened pencil. I also keep scratch paper for emergencies so no child ever has the excuse of no paper or pencil/pen to do an assignment.
5. Provide time on the computer for your child to do the GIZMOs that I assign. Yes, they need to PRINT out the Student Exploration Guide (SEG)and COMPLETE it BEFORE doing the Assessment Questions (AQ). Gizmos provide a deeper learning experience for your child which should result in better AQ scores.
6. Ask them to show you proof of completion (print out the 1st page of the AQ which shows the score). If the grade is not 100% the student should re-do the GIZMO and AQ and print out a proof of completion which can be turned in on or before the due date for full credit. This is a built in safety net for anyone who honestly tries, but needs another chance.
7. Discuss with your child the benefits of turning work in on time. I will only accept major assignments with penalties as late work. Small assignments like notes over a chapter will not be accepted late except at the discretion of the teacher.
8. Use the grade portal. Watch for comments/messages about assignments or class behavior.
9. Hug your child every day.