NAME:
Mike Oberlander
SCHOOL:
Mountain View Middle School
CLASS:
7th grade science
SCHOOL PHONE:
(530)221-5224 ext. 733 or click the mail box on the home page
The importance of church, family and friends are essential in my life. I
have been married for twenty two years and my wife has been a registered
nurse for the past 16 years. I have a daughter that is 18 and a son
that is 15. Despite the amount of time that teaching often takes, I always
make it a priority to manage my time in order to make some time for the
above.
I am usually on campus from 6:45 am until about 4:00pm and I am eager to
help those who want it. Don't hesitate to contact me here via e-mail or
phone anytime between 7:00 and 8:00 in the morning or 3:00 and 4:00 in the
afternoon.
I believe that students best learn about science by doing it. As I enter
my 14th year as a 7th grade science teacher, I continue to understand
the importance of creating at least two to three labs a week for the
students to better understand these difficult concepts. I grade all lab work
and this is usually the largest percentage of the student's quarterly
grades. It's important for the students to understand the importance of
science labs and the discussions that follow "Please ask questions". I
reinforce these labs through notetaking, text reading, some worksheets and
internet activities.
Although I don't assign a lot of daily homework, I do believe that the
students should do one science project per quarter. I also think that
students are responsible for learning the importance of being prepared for
exams. As the students continue the educational process, they must
understand that exams within science are not to be taken lightly. I'm
available during recess and lunch recess for those students that are having
difficulty with concepts, projects, and homework.
