1. Welcome to Science class
With
Mrs. Rypkema
and
Mrs.Lopez

2. What we study This year is life science Which includes:
Cells and Microscopes
The environment and how we affect it
The human body
Genetics
The diversity of living things

3. How we study Outdoor activities Lab work and experiments
Group activities
Notes and book work
Computer labs and programs

4. Grades are available to you on the parent portal
Homework %
Tests/quizzes 50%
Lab %
Grades are available to you on the parent portal

5. Extra help/Make up work
Rypkema office hours Tues and Wed 7:30-8
Lopez office hours Tues 7:30-8 and Wed 3-3:30

6. Odds and Ends
If students have band lessons or other school activities they must make arrangements beforehand.
If students are absent they must come to get work upon their return.
Journals are key to success – students will grade them at the end of each unit as they prepare for a thesis and exam.

7. New Stuff
Google classroom

8. Email and phone numbers are available on the website .
You can also find a link to the text and other information here.
Ms. Lopez website
Mrs. Rypkema's website