Welcome to Science!

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Welcome to Science!

• Mrs. Deasy- Team Killer Bees!

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How to Say My Name

• Deasy Day See

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A Little About Me

• Born in Keene, NH
• Undergrad degree from Ohio State University in
  Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology
• Masters Degree from Texas State University in
  Secondary Education
• I LOVE Science!!

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What Will We Learn?

• Scientific Methods
• Classification of Living Things
• 5 Kingdoms of Living Things
• Human Body Systems
• Heredity
• Dissection and Lab Technique
• Critical Thinking Skills

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Labs!

• Work outside of the classroom setting and get
  some fresh air into those brains!!
• Introduction to scientific methods. Well look
  at a new way to think about and analyze the world
  around us.
• Use fun new toys!
• dissection tools
• microscopes, scales, meters, etc.
• pipettes
• USB Microscopes
• And so much more!

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Supplies You Need

• 3-ring binder with 5 dividers 1.5 or more)
• Pencils Colored Pencils
• Pencil pouch in your science binder
• Highlighters
• A Smile!! ?
• Optional small sharpener, small ruler, thumb
  drive

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Class Expectations

• R Respond Appropriately
• E Encouragement is Essential
• S Safe is Smart
• P Participate and Pay Attention
• E Excellence Only Zone!
• C Come Prepared for Class
• T Take Responsibility for Your Own Learning
  Do Hard Things

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Class Procedures

• How to Enter the Classroom/Start Class
• How I Get Your Attention
• Sharpening Your Pencil
• Leaving the Classroom (emergencies only)
• Make-Up Work
• Passing In/Back Papers

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Grading

• Homework is given 3-5 times per week. If it was
  important enough for me to assign it, its
  important enough for you to do it! Spend quality
  time on it.
• Labs/Projects will be worth 20-100 points,
  depending on the time involved in the lab itself
  and the write-up requirements.
• Quizzes are a series of short answer, fill-in,
  multiple choice and matching designed to keep you
  on track. They are worth 35-75 points each
  depending on length.
• Tests are generally multiple choice format with a
  short answer section. They are designed to
  assess your concept understanding, improve your
  testing skills as well as prepare you for state
  tests.

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Late Work

• Your assignments are due at the BEGINNING of a
  class period. If you dont have them completed
  when you walk in the door, they are late.
• Late work is to be completed in a detention after
  school or during lunch.
• Completed the day it was due 5 deduction
• Turned in the following day 15 deduction
• Turned in two days late 25 deduction
• Late work will not be accepted after the third
  day, as the class has likely moved beyond that
  point and it will only keep you further behind.
• If you have confusion or need help, ask me ASAP.
  Im here for you, but I cant read minds. I need
  you to tell me when youre struggling!

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How You Can Be Successful

• R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
• Ask for help! There are NO stupid questions.
• My Contact Info
• sdeasy_at_mrsd.org
• 512-567-6177
• Or come by for a visit after school. Remember
  Im here for YOU!