Mr.
Young’s Science Site
8
Orange Physical Science
Room 207
Biography:
I am excited to be starting my eleventh year at Overlook. I earned
my Bachelors of Science at UMASS-Amherst and my Masters of Education
through Cambridge College. Besides
teaching 8th graders about Physical Science, I am also a
member of the SOAR (Student/Staff Over Achievement) committee.
Additionally, I am currently enrolled in the Fulcrum Institute
through Tufts University, taking classes towards my master’s degree in
Science Education.
Hobbies and Interests:
Outdoors/Nature, Photography, Music, Dancing,
Cooking, Traveling
Major class projects or assignments:
Visit the
www.schoolnotes.com
website and enter the zip code for Ashburnham: 01430.
Select Team 8Orange for a daily update of class
assignments, upcoming projects, quizzes and tests, and weekly “Team
Notes”.
Favorite websites for student use:
Science Article Analysis:
www.popsci.com,
www.sciencedaily.com,
www.sciencenews.org,
www.science.nationalgeographic.com,
www.science.howstuffworks.com,
www.science.nasa.gov,
www.sciencenewsforkids.org,
www.kids.discovery.com
Element Project:
www.chem4kids.com,
www.webelements.com
Physics Info:
www.physics4kids.com,
www.kidinfo.com/Science/Physics.html
After school help available:
I am available after school on Wednesdays from
2:05 – 2:35pm. I also try to offer after school review sessions
prior to most quizzes and tests, otherwise, the reviews will take place
during school.
The best way to contact me is:
via email - jyoung@awrsd.org or through
the Main Office phone: 978-827-1425. The best time to
contact me is during my preparation period/team meeting time from
7:50-9:00am.