Welcome to Mr. Forde’s Science Class

Communications

E-mail - Jforde@ci.stamford.ct.us

Blog – http://mrforde.blogspot.com

Twitter - @stemnetwork

Lab Aids – SEPUP Curriculum

Issues Based Science Curriculum

Major Topics we cover—

- Studying People Scientifically- Human Body- Cells- Generics- Food Safety- Erosion and Deposition- Plate Tectonics

Accessing the textbookhttp://www.lab-aids.com

Log-in as STUDENT

USERNAME: stamfordps678

PASSWORD: student

Types of learning• Hands on activities—

• Group work—

• CCSS learning- Lessons that address CCSS ELA skills: Close reading of texts, Argumentation etc.

Mr. Forde’s Blog

Grading Policy

Extra-help

Grade are generated through:

*Test and Quiz Grades*Labs reports and in class projects*Homework*In class participation/preparation

* Mondays and Fridays tend to be good days for me

*Email works

*Contact via the blog works

After School Clubs

• KIVA – Micro-loan web site – http://kiva.org

• Scratch - Object oriented programming club.

Thank you for coming!