Sunday, September 28, 2008
Test Grades Posted
The results of the 6th, 7th and 8th grade Microscope Test are posted on Engrade. See how you did.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Heads Up!
September Above and Beyond is due on Tuesday! If you want to earn some extra points be sure to get it in on time as I will not accept it late. You can print it out from the school website or find it on the "Calender" section of Engrade.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Update
Here are some updates:
1. You are welcome to send me a message through Engrade. If you have any questions about class or your grade, just send me a message and I will be happy to help. So far it has been a really helpful simple tool.
2. Be sure to check the Engrade calender! It has a lot of useful information about assignments and events.
3. Grading codes: When you go online to check your grade you may notice some interesting codes. Here is what they stand for: "M" means the assignment is missing, "A" means you were absent so you have an extra day to get it in before it counts against you, "E" means the assignment is excused.
4. Progress Reports: I wanted to clarify the purpose of handing out progress reports every Friday....it does not count against your grade! It is a means of getting students to turn in missing work in a timely manner. Any work that you turn in late gets full credit. I give progress reports to remind you to turn your work in!
1. You are welcome to send me a message through Engrade. If you have any questions about class or your grade, just send me a message and I will be happy to help. So far it has been a really helpful simple tool.
2. Be sure to check the Engrade calender! It has a lot of useful information about assignments and events.
3. Grading codes: When you go online to check your grade you may notice some interesting codes. Here is what they stand for: "M" means the assignment is missing, "A" means you were absent so you have an extra day to get it in before it counts against you, "E" means the assignment is excused.
4. Progress Reports: I wanted to clarify the purpose of handing out progress reports every Friday....it does not count against your grade! It is a means of getting students to turn in missing work in a timely manner. Any work that you turn in late gets full credit. I give progress reports to remind you to turn your work in!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Engrade
Access your child’s science grade at home, anytime!
I am piloting a new online grade-book which will make it possible for you to access your child’s science grade at home. Access codes will be available at Back to School Night. Access codes will only be handed out by me to parents (not students), and I will not give them out by phone or email.
How to:
1. Go to http://www.engrade.com/home-students.php , and click on the green words “sign up for a free student account here”.
2. Fill in your access code from the slip of paper I have given you. You will then be prompted to come up with a username and password. This is your own private account that cannot be accessed by anyone else.
3. Once you have created your account you will be able to see your child’s science grade, a calendar of lessons and events, and more. When possible, you will even be able to print some assignments from home.
I am excited about this new means of communicating with parents and students. I am happy to answer any questions you might have.
I am piloting a new online grade-book which will make it possible for you to access your child’s science grade at home. Access codes will be available at Back to School Night. Access codes will only be handed out by me to parents (not students), and I will not give them out by phone or email.
How to:
1. Go to http://www.engrade.com/home-students.php , and click on the green words “sign up for a free student account here”.
2. Fill in your access code from the slip of paper I have given you. You will then be prompted to come up with a username and password. This is your own private account that cannot be accessed by anyone else.
3. Once you have created your account you will be able to see your child’s science grade, a calendar of lessons and events, and more. When possible, you will even be able to print some assignments from home.
I am excited about this new means of communicating with parents and students. I am happy to answer any questions you might have.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Microscope Mania
During the next couple of weeks the students will be working on their microscope skills. This week we will focus on the history, anatomy and focusing of the microscope. Today the students learned about Antony Van Leeuwenhoek, an uneducated, self-taught scientist whose passion for microscopy changed the way we view the biological world. If you would like to read more about him, check out: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/leeuwenhoek.html. Ask your child if they know what a "wee beastie" is!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Welcome Back!
I hope that everybody enjoyed their summer break...I know I did! As you can see I have made some decorative changes to my blog. This is because I wanted this site to go with the theme for this years science classes...GO GREEN! Our focus for this year will be the environment, and how our actions impact it. This will also be the theme for the 7th and 8th grade science fair projects. We will be recycling within our classroom and really looking at ways to make our campus more environmentally friendly. So what do you think? Let me know what your ideas are!
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