Welcome!!!
Once again welcome!!! I hope you had an enjoyable summer. I was very pleased to meet those of you who were present last week as we embark on a new academic voyage. I look forward to being your Science Teacher for the 2009-2010 academic year. I know I will learn a lot from you--your experiences and your knowledge--and I hope you will also learn of me and take advantage of the wisdom I plan to share and impart upon you. We are living in a very interesting and decisive time in our history on this planet and your education will be the tool and vehicle that will help you make the best choices for yourself, your present and future family. You have done well thus far by being on the 7th grade and should be proud of yourself. As you look ahead towards achieving your career goals, know that we--the staff at IS 68--are present and committed to help you along the way. Wishing you a fruitful year.
-Mr. Surpris
Q.O.T.W.:
"Be transformed by the renewing of your mind." ~ (What does this mean to you?...share your thoughts.)
This Week At A Glance:
Skills/Resources- This week you will learn how to use the Senteo response system for future assessments. You will also be introduced to the classroom website and my blog page.
Science Bulletins from the American Museum of Natural History- This week, we will watch Influenza: Jumping the Species Barrier.
Weekly Quiz- Your first quiz is this Wednesday on classroom rules, routines and expectations.
Curriculum- You will take 2 diagnostic tests; one will be based on the overall content of this year's curriculum and the other one on the first subunit to be taught--"Earth as a System".
"Be transformed by the renewing of your mind." ~ (What does this mean to you?...share your thoughts.)
This Week At A Glance:
Skills/Resources- This week you will learn how to use the Senteo response system for future assessments. You will also be introduced to the classroom website and my blog page.
Science Bulletins from the American Museum of Natural History- This week, we will watch Influenza: Jumping the Species Barrier.
Weekly Quiz- Your first quiz is this Wednesday on classroom rules, routines and expectations.
Curriculum- You will take 2 diagnostic tests; one will be based on the overall content of this year's curriculum and the other one on the first subunit to be taught--"Earth as a System".
PF Assignment(s) Reminder- 2009-2010 Science Goals Essay: (1st draft due Tue; Final draft due Fri); Summer Science Reading Book Report (this assignment is being collected; the final due date is Fri 9/25/09. See July 8, 2009 Posting below for more info).
Weekly Puzzle Challenge:
Look for the definition of the word "educo" and compare it with the following words: "education" and "leader". The first person from each class that submits a proper response will earn 5 extra credit points.