Physical/Earth Science

Mrs. A

Room D102

Mrs. Sherryl Abramson

• 4th, 5th, and 6th period- Physical/Earth Science

• Email: Sabramso@fcusd.org• B.S. in Education with a major in Science (emphasis in

Chemistry)• M.S. in Psychology• My 4th year at Folsom High• I have 2 children: 1 Senior @ FHS and 1 Sophomore in

college

Subject Matter• Earth Science- focus of class is geology,

oceanography, meteorology, astronomy• Physical Science- is embedded

throughout the Earth Science portion.• Common Core – Students will be

engaging in more discussions and will be asked to provide evidence to support their stance on a topic.

Classroom Format• Daily Starters • Daily Agenda and Weekly Agenda- on board and/or on

Powerpoint• Students receive a syllabus for each Unit and it is

posted on my website• Reading should be done prior to notes• Classroom activity- labs and/or worksheets• Homework- supplemental assignments

Technology

• Interject note-taking or discussions with video clips or interactive websites

• Any links I like I will share w/class and post on my website

How to keep informed• Syllabus is on my website• Course Expectations on the website• Main form of communication between teacher

and parents—Email• Grades are updated at least one a week• Students responsibility when absent

• Check Absent folder• Write absent at the top of work• Turn in work without being reminded

Grading• Points-based system- see course expectations for

grading scale specifics• Several ways to earn points (great for different learning

styles!)• Vocabulary• Study Guides/Worksheets• Lab Activities• Daily Starters• Tests• Projects

How to reach me• Students:

• Email me- I check from home too• Arrange to meet with me

• Parents:• EMAIL• Arrange to meet with me

• sabramso@fcusd.org

How class is structured• Daily Starters• Notes/Activites• Homework• Clean up

Class Miscellaneous-- Water in the classroom-- May use restroom at appropriate times-- Must Sign in and out

Wish List• Stick notes on the back cabinet

-- 3x5 index cards-- Flour-- Corn Syrup-- Tissues-- Copy Paper-- Pencils-- Paper Towels-- Clorox Wipes-- Gift Cards to Sam’s Club, Target, Wal-Mart, Safeway, Etc (for lab

consumables.)