A R E A S O F C L A S S R O O M F O C U S

• International Baccalaureate • Middle Years Program • Internal Assessments • Cooperative Learning • Student Engagement • Setting high expectations • Technological resources

C O N T A C T tom.pham@sbcusd.k12.ca.us

Cajon High School

1200 W. Hill Drive

San Bernardino, CA 92407

909-881-8120

Room B-15

W E E K L Y S C H E D U L E

Monday 9:45 – 2:50

Tuesday - Friday 7:30 – 2:35

BACKGROUND I have been teaching in SBCUSD since 1997. Currently, I teach MYP/IB Chemistry at Cajon High School and I am also a part-time lab instructor at Cal State San Bernardino. I teach a hands-on student-centered course focused on conducting experiments in a safe fashion. The Next Generation Science Standards place an emphasis on inquiry-based learning that aims to guide students to independently and collaboratively investigate issues through research, observation and experimentation. Inquiry-based learning is an approach to learning that emphasizes the student’s role in the learning process. Rather than the teacher telling students what they need to know, students are encouraged to explore the material, ask questions, and share ideas. Inquiry-based learning uses different approaches to learning, including small-group discussion and guided learning. As a form of active learning, this approach encourages students to fully engage in the learning process. As they explore a topic, students build critical thinking and communication skills. By allowing students to explore topics, make their own connections, and ask questions, they are able to learn more effectively. My goal is to help develop the 4 C’s of 21st century skills so our students are prepared for their future endeavors. Critical thinking is all about solving problems. Creativity teaches students to think outside the box. Collaboration shows students how to work together to achieve a common goal. Communication lets students learn how to best convey their ideas.

I am on the Cajon High School leadership team, Demonstration Teachers Leadership team, Chemistry Units of Study Curriculum Writing Team, and our district Science Professional Learning Community. In addition to my teaching duties, I am a TIP Mentor, NOYCE mentor, Link Crew Coordinator, and wrestling coach. I am happy to support and help all science teachers in our district with the Next Generation Science Standards and science units. I would like to invite all science teachers to come and visit my classroom or email questions they may have.

CLASSROOM SCHEDULE

Tom Pham Chemistry/High School

LA T E S T A R T B EL L SC HE D ULE (MONDAY) Period Time

1 9:45-10:18 Conference

2 10:24-11:00 MYP Chemistry 3 11:06-11:39 MYP Chemistry

4 11:45-12:18 MYP Chemistry 5 12:24- 12:57 MYP Chemistry 6 1:38-2:11 IB Prep

7 2:17-2:50. IB Advanced Chemistry

REGU LAR DAY BE LL SC HEDU LE (TUESDAY-FRIDAY) Period Time

1 7:30-8:20 Conference

2 8:26-9:20 MYP Chemistry 3 9:26-10:16 MYP Chemistry

4 10:22-11:12 MYP Chemistry

5 11:18-12:08 MYP Chemistry

6 12:49-1:39 IB Prep

7 1:45-2:35 IB Advanced Chemistry

AD DIT IONAL INFORMA T ION Students in MYP Chemistry are 10th grade students in year 5 of the Middle Years Program. About a quarter of the students are reclassified fluent. Students in IB Advanced Chemistry are 11th graders in the Full IB Program and are concurrently enrolled in the High School University Program at Cal State San Bernardino.

Note: Friday afternoons, Advanced chemistry students will be conducting lab experiments at Cal State San Bernardino from 1:45-5:30 pm starting September 13, 2019.

Demonstration Teacher Videos:

The 5E Model: A Strategy for the High School Chemistry Classroom. This video is an example of inquiry based and collaborative learning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BL1eXzKFDo&index=61&list=PL66beNHdZM5JtOjQQbCTjP8bdlQaeDAp-

Using Capstone Projects to Promote Critical Thinking. This video shows the process whereby students use knowledge gained throughout the year to do a forensics investigation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x0uVAhlseg&list=PL66beNHdZM5JtOjQQbCTjP8bdlQaeDAp-&index=19

TOM PHAM