Mrs Rosario Life Science ADV Physical Science REG

Mrs. Rosario Life Science ADV Physical Science REG PLTW MD & EE 10 th grade Class 2023 Sponsor Middle School Science Department Chair Open House Attendance 2020 -2021

ABOUT ME Dear Parents, Welcome to the 2020 -2021 school year at Somerset Academy! • My name is Yecenia A. Rosario. I am very excited to be teaching Life and Physical Sciences and PLTW and can't wait for this to be another great school year! I love science, working with young minds and sharing knowledge and curiosity of how everything works around us. • I hold a Bachelor degree in Natural Science and Biology with and specialty in Microbiology and Biotechnology. Also, I am a Certified General Science, Biology Teacher, PLTW Medical Detective and PLTW Energy & Environment. I am very proud to be a part of this great family at Somerset Academy. • I have 14 years teaching science. The essence of teaching is to make learning contagious, to have one idea spark another.

CONTACT • Email: yrosario@somersetacademy. com Please allow 48 hours for a response. • Phone: (954)442 -0233 Ext 209 Please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Class Webpage yrosario@somersetacademy. co m Everything you need for class will be available on the class webpage. Homework and announcements will be posted daily. Please make this your routine! Sign up for my Webpage

OBJECTIVE • The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities to study living things and how these living things relate to each other. • This course introduces the basic concepts of the cell, including its structure, function, and organization. • Living organisms, ranging from the simplest bacteria to complex animals, surveyed in all five kingdoms. • Environmental concerns and its protection are also examined. • STEM and laboratory investigations that include the use of scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, laboratory apparatus and technologies, experimental procedures, and safety procedures are an integral part of this course.

OBJECTIVE • The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities to study the fundamentals of physics, chemistry, and energy. • Math skills will be called upon as force, motion, and energy are investigated. • The properties of matter, atomic structure, and chemical reactions allow the student to acquire an understanding of the world around them at a microscopic level. • Energy, heat, and waves will be discussed as the student learns how these are formed and the features that characterize them. • The class also incorporates topics concerning the physical processes on earth, and the motions, characteristics, and forces in space. • Students will examine physical science through research, class discussion, lab activities, computer projects, small group activities, case studies, and/or projects. • The curriculum for this course will aim toward mastering the current FCAT Benchmarks for physical science while also incorporating the common core standards in literacy, writing and math. State Assessment: 8 th grade Science FCAT

MEDICAL DETECTIVES (MD) • Students play the role of real-life medical detectives as they collect and analyze medical data to diagnose disease. They solve medical mysteries through hands-on projects and labs, measure and interpret vital signs, dissect a sheep brain, investigate disease outbreaks, and explore how a breakdown within the human body can lead to dysfunction.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT(EE) • Students are challenged to think big and toward the future as they explore sustainable solutions to our energy needs and investigate the impact of energy on our lives and the world. They design and model alternative energy sources and evaluate options for reducing energy consumption.

$35 science fee - online payment TBA once we return to campus This payment gives the students access to the online resources including textbook and activities (online self quizzes and virtual labs). It also pays for the supplies needed for labs and the equipment including gloves, aprons, goggles, cleaning supplies, etc.

GRADING Our Grading Scale Grades are based on the accumulation of points. • • • Classwork 10% • Homework 15% • Projects/Labs/ISN 15% • Quizzes 20% • Exams 40% Tutoring: National Science Honor Society ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL TUTORING will be in Mrs. Perez Zoom code : 7224083772 TUTORING WILL BE EVERY WEDNESDAY BEGINNING OCTOBER 7 TH , 2020 With me by apt before or after school 90 -100% = A 80 -89% = B 70 -79% = C 60 -69% = D Below 60% = F Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage and are rounded up whenever possible.

ADVANCE LEVELS COURSES Ø Middle School students enrolled in High School or in Advanced level courses must earn a final grade of an A or a B in an Advanced and/or High School level class in order to be placed in the subsequent High School Honors course in 9 th grade or Middle School Advanced level course the following school year. Ø Students earning C’s or lower on their final course grade will be placed in a regular course for 9 th grade or the following Middle School grade.

WHAT IS STANDARD BASED GRADING • Standard based grading means your child’s knowledge will be compared against the Florida State Standards for each course. • The standards for each course can be found on CPALMS along with what concepts they need to be able to explain to demonstrate mastery. • Based on the information the child provides for each standard, they will be graded. Certain assignments that develop the knowledge of the standard can be resubmitted for grade improvement while formative and summative submissions cannot.

WHAT IS STANDARD BASED GRADING Homework, classwork, and lab work (as designated in pinnacle) is accepted late without penalty. Students will be allowed to re-do this work under the following conditions: • work is submitted by the initial due date • only the questions that were completed by the initial due date can be resubmitted for grade improvement • Re-do assignments need to be resubmitted by designated new due date or before the summative assessment (whichever date comes first). • The assignment is not a summative submission However, every effort should be made to turn work in on time so as not to become overwhelmed and fall behind.

WHAT IS STANDARD BASED GRADING Formative/summative assessments may come in various formats including but not limited to: • Role-Audience-Format-Topic (RAFT) • Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CERs) • Socratic seminars • Project based learning activities (PBLs) • writing assignments • lab papers • group presentations • class discussions

Classroom Supplies Notebook– Just for science 2. Pencil pouch with: a. Pens (blue, black, and red), b. Pencil, c. Highlighter, d. Tape or Glue, Color Pencils and e. usb. 4. ebook ***Please make sure that your child has enough supplies for the entire year. Typically they have supplies in August and by December the students run out of paper and pens.

EXPECTATIONS • Be respectful to the teacher at all times. • Follow the rules and procedures all times. • Keep the attitude to yourself. • Respect each other and each other’s property. This mean no touching another person or property without permission. • Treat others with kindness. • No food or drink other than a bottle of water allowed in the classroom.

MANDATORY WEBCAM • It is mandatory during remote learning instruction for ALL students to have their webcam on at all times with full face visible and no backgrounds. • If you don’t have a webcam, one needs to acquire as necessary school supply. • For all assessments camera's MUST be on. If you are working on an Ipad in which camera shuts off when you change tabs, you should connect with the Ipad and a phone. • You can use a phone in place of a webcam. You would have to log on through a cellphone to the teacher's zoom room. A parental email is required to notify me of any special circumstances. You will be able to take assessment until the solution is available. Instructions on signing with a phone 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. • Open your Zoom app on your phone Click on Sign In Click on Sign in with SSO Type in the company domain: ave Type in your Colēgia Username and Password Click on Sign In Click on Open zoom. us Enter teacher zoom code

Classroom Management Disruptive, inappropriate and disrespectful behaviors WILL NOT be tolerated. • Consequence #1 – Verbal warning • Consequence #2 –Written Warning and Reflection • Consequence #3 –Call to Parent • Consequence # 4 – Detention and Call to Parent • Consequences # 5 – Referral to administration

ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY Phones are to be used in classroom for educational purposes only. Other wise cellphones must be in your bag. Consequences 1 st – Teacher will ask you to turn off the phone and put it in the designated area. 2 nd - Teacher secures the phone until the end of class. 3 rd - Student must pick up the phone in the front office at the end of the school day. 4 th- Parents must pick up the phone in the front office at the end of the school day. 5 th - Detention

TEXTBOOKS • Students have access to the online book by logging into: HMH • www. hmhco. com/on e • Username: Student ID without the zero • Password: Panthers

- Glue sticks/Liquid Elmer’s school glue - Kleenex Tissues - Wet Ones - antibacterial wipes - Sharpies - Pencils - Hand sanitizer - Lysol spray or wipes - Paper towels - Tape - Permanent markers - Copy paper - Stapler and staples - Coloring Pencils