NAME:
Mrs. Vicki Turner
SCHOOL:
Wasatch Jr HS, SLC, Utah
CLASSES FOR 2010-11:
7th Grade Integrated Science
SCHOOL PHONE:
385-646-5244
My career at Wasatch began in Fall, 2003. I look forward to working with you
andyour students for another year in our beautiful new school. We are very
fortunate. Yes, I am teaching your middle schooler by choice and must admit
that this age group is fascinating and very energetic! It has been an
interesting and enlightening experience to observe junior high students and to
help prepare them for the realities of high school as they make the transition
from elementary to junior high school. I am very lucky to be working with
such wonderful colleagues who are dedicated to giving all of our students at
Wasatch an excellent science education.
I have an M.S. in Biology from USU in Logan, Ut. Before coming to Wasatch, I
taught high school science and computer classes for 9 years. Classes taught
include every 'flavor' of biology and chemistry from Advanced Placement to
general classes. I have participated in the Master Teacher of Genetic
Sciences program through the Genetic Science Learning Center at the Eccles
Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Utah. Through this program
Utah teachers have written and designed web based curriculum and assessments
for grades 7-12. Your student will be accessing this award winning site for
part of their 7th grade science curriculum. This site has been expanded to
include other areas besides genetics and biotechnology.
I have an avid interest in technology and completed the Granite
District ETC teaching with technology program. I have also completed the
requirements at the University of Utah for an endorsement in technology
integration. Because of the ETC program, we have a 21 wireless laptop
computer lab and a color laser printer, in my classroom.
Students will use this technology to prepare assignments,access web
based curricula, and complete projects.
We live so close to the beautiful Wasatch-Cache National Forest which provides
a spectacular outdoor classroom and playground for all of us. I have
participated in projects and volunteer for the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation.
I hope to include some of what I have gained from those experiences into your
student's classroom experience and encourage them to be more thoughtful
about the wonderful and important outdoor resources we enjoy and use along the
Wasatch Front.
Students will gain competency in the Utah state science core curriculum using
a variety of resources. Students will have a more in-depth appreciation of
science and how it impacts their lives through hands-on experiences and
investigations of current knowledge. Textbooks are only one of several
resources used in the course. Students will have the opportunity to gain as
much knowledge as they wish and need not be limited in their educational
experiences.
There are many resources for the sciences available on the internet. I enjoy
working with students and integrating technology into the curriculum.
Students will frequently be working on assignments that are web based and
incorporate sites provided by the USOE (Utah State Office of Education), UEN
(Utah Education Network), and many others. Parents and guardians are
encouraged to participate in their student's learning.