1. Welcome to
Mr. Forde’s Science Class

2. Communications
E-mail - Jforde@ci.stamford.ct.us
Blog – http://mrforde.blogspot.com
Twitter - @stemnetwork

3. 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

4. Accessing the textbook
http://www.lab-aids.com
Log-in as  STUDENT
USERNAME: stamfordps678
PASSWORD: student

5. Types of learning
• Hands on activities—
• Group work—
• CCSS learning- Lessons that address CCSS ELA
skills: Close reading of texts, Argumentation etc.

6. Mr. Forde’s Blog

7. 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

8. After School Clubs
• KIVA – Micro-loan web site – http://kiva.org
• Scratch - Object oriented programming club.

9. Thank you for coming!