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Ms. de Wood's e-mail: cdewood@sjcoe.net Hawkins School Phone: (209) 839-2380  x1130 Aeries (Gradebook) Online: [] Jefferson School District Website: [] California State Content Standards: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/sciencestnd.pdf

**Teacher Websites**
de Wood NEW website: **http://dewooddaily.wikispaces.com/Science+Home** de Wood: http://dewooddiary.wikispaces.com Beltran: [] Ballard: http://Hawkapalooza1.wikispaces.com

=Welcome to Life Science = The focus this year in Science is Life Science. More specifically, we will be learning about: Cells, Genetics, Earth History , Evolution , Light, Science Investigation/Science Fair, Human and Plant Systems , Reproduction

A little about me... ====I have a strong passion for all things science. Some of my favorite California places to visit are: Yosemite, Disneyland, Lake Tahoe, anywhere camping (especially a lake), and the mountains (especially so we can hike or ride dirt bikes). My favorite subject in school while I was growing up was always Science. When I was in 5th grade I went to a camp called Jones Gulch. It happens to be the same camp that Hawkins students go to when they are in 6th grade. I also had this really cool teacher when I was in junior high that planned lots of hands on activities and labs. So as I grew up, I always was interested in Science and that is how I ended up at the University of California, Santa Barbara with two Bachelor degrees. I have one degree in Aquatic Biology and another in Environmental Studies. I hope to share my love of science through the design and activities of our 7th grade curriculum.==== ====In 7th grade, we have set high expectations in order to help you succeed, not only with your acquisition of knowledge, but with your organization, studying strategies, and test taking skills. It is our goal, to expose you to different teaching techniques, check for your understanding often, and allow time for processing all the new information you will be receiving this trimester. However, all of this takes cooperation and effort on your part as well. This includes actively participating, asking questions for clarification, being efficient/focused, being prepared for class (which means both your supplies and also that you complete your HOMEWORK), and to actively study (daily studying and review-not cramming the night before). I look forward to a successful trimester for all students and I am available to you for all types of help. You just have to ask. Please feel free to e-mail me you questions and concerns at cdewood@sjcoe.net. (All before 9pm please)====

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