Transcript Sue Fredin th Grade- Physical Science Teacher Background  B.S. in Biological Sciences from San Diego State University  Teaching credential from National University  14 years of teaching experience in science,

Sue Fredin
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Grade- Physical
Science
Teacher Background
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B.S. in Biological Sciences from San Diego
State University
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Teaching credential from National
University
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14 years of teaching experience in
science, math, A.S.B. and P.E.
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Over 20 years experience raising my own
children
Learning by Inquiry
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This is an inquiry based course.
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Scientific Thinking
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Takes many forms
I expect my students to…
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Develop their abilities to question,
reason, and think critically about science
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Work together to gather and discuss
evidence
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Relate their learning to real life questions
Prentice Hall, Focus on
Physical Science
SEPUP, Issues and
Physical Science
This is an introductory course in
Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy
Units
Studying Materials Scientifically
• The Chemistry of Materials
• Water (Chemical Reactions)
• Energy
• Force and Motion
• Astronomy
Grading
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40% Notebook
10% Quizzes
35% Tests
15% Projects, Homework, and Group
Tasks
When your student tells you that
they have no science homework…
Check the following:
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Website for Homework
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Vocabulary Sheets in Notebook
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Current Astronomy Assignment
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Stamp Sheet (in Notebook)
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Prentice Hall Reading Assignments
Classroom Supplies
We are always in need of the following
items:
 Glue Sticks
 Index Cards
 Kleenex
 Prize box trinkets (pens, highlighters,
promotional items from your business,
small toys)
A Note from the office:
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Please check to be sure the email
address in your Aeries account is
correct
Contact Information
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CVMS Website- Links to website on “Staff”
page
(http://teachers.sduhsd.net/sfredin/)
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[email protected]
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I am on campus and usually available to
students by 8:00 on Wednesday and
Friday and at lunch on Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday.