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DNA - The Code of Life

Course Objectives

The main objective of this course is to have students appreciate the nature of science and become engaged by its fascination and wonder.  Other goals of this course include:  (1) to further develop their science process and study skills, (2) to learn to work cooperatively and collaboratively with fellow classmates, (3) to express ideas clearly and process information in a clear and organized way, (4) to understand concepts and transfer learned knowledge to new situations, and (5) to form a basis for future science classes.

Course Content

Science in the seventh grade continues to be integrated in scope, combining units from life, earth, and physical science.  It is an activity- and inquiry-based program and engages students by studying interesting topics in science, relevant to their own world.  There are a variety of learning activities utilized, and most include thinking, talking, and writing about what one discovers.  There is a heavy emphasis on concept and skill development.

7th Grade Science Experiments That Include Everyone

Is it really true that the 7th grade science experiments are for every student in the room? Let’s see- we know the “good” kids who normally pay attention will continue to do so. But what about the daydreamers, the troublemakers, and those who panic when things get “wordy” and technical? The 7th grade science experiments have been designed to keep everyone interested:

• The daydreamer will become intrigued with the demonstration
• Troublemakers are usually kids who hate worksheets because they have trouble reading, so they’ll love getting their hands on science
• Those with weak stomachs will be okay too, because they’ll get a boost of confidence from what they did themselves. You are no longer afraid of that which you have done with your own hands.

 

The 21st Century Student

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0xa98cy-Rw

About Ms. Abrams

My Philosophy -

Who is the pupil? A child, not a tool of the state.

Who is the teacher?  A guide, not a guard.

What is learning?  A journey, not a destination.

What is discovery?  Questioning the answers, not answering the questions.

What is the process?  Discovering ideas, not covering content.

What is the goal?  Opened minds, not closed issues.

What is the test?  Being and becoming, not remembering and reviewing.

What is school?  Whatever we choose to make it.

 

Education -

1984-1986      San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, CA (AA)

1986-1988      California State University, Sacramento, CA (BA)

1988-1989      Chapman University, Orange, CA (Teaching Credential)

1989-2009      Continuing Education in a variety of subjects including one or more classes in the

                    following categories:

                    Math Matters Techniques

                    Reading Acquisition and Development

                    Art as a Teaching Tool in Math and Science

                    Teaching the Gifted and Talented Student

                    Meeting the Needs of ADHD students

                    Science Courses leading to a Science Supplemental

2009-2011     Western Govenors University, UT (Masters of Education in Mathematics)

                   and acceptance into the Alpha Epsilon Sigma chapter of Kappa Delta Pi

                    (International Honors Society in the Field of Education)

 

Professional History -

1993-2001    Tully C. Knoles Elementary, Stockton, CA (Second Grade - Core Teacher and

                    Science Lead Teacher)

2001-2002    Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School, Northridge, CA (Fourth Grade - Social

                    Studies teacher and Lead Teacher in Fourth and Second Grade)

2002-2007    Madrona Elementary, Thousand Oaks, CA

                    (Fifth and Sixth Grades - Language Arts, Math and Science)

2007-2011    Sequoia Middle School, Thousand Oaks, CA (Sixth Grade - Math & Science)

2011-Present Sequoia Middle School, Thousand Oaks, CA (Seventh Grade Science Teacher and

                     Discover Academy Life Science Teacher)

 

Interests -

Traveling, running, hiking, scuba diving, gardening, watercolor painting, & scrapbooking

 

Favorite Quote-

"Only a life lived for others is worthwhile." Albert Einstein

 

 

e-mail:  dabrams@conejo.k12.ca.us

 

School Phone: (805) 498-3617 extension 1101

 

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