Meet the Teacher
Mrs. Betsy Rucker
Hello, my name is Betsy Rucker. I live in Sumner but grew up in Missouri. I have taught for 15+ years and have experience teaching elementary, middle, and high school. My favorite subject to teach is middle school science. I also enjoy teaching PLTW classes, my favorite being robotics! I have a husband, Nate, and four children who all attend SF schools. I enjoy reading and being outside in nature and traveling.
Phone: 563-237-5334
Email: ruckerb@sfcougars.k12.ia.us
Degrees & Certifications: BS Elementary Ed, BS Middle School Ed (Science and Social Studies), MS Education, PLTW Certified in Automation & Robotics, Design & Modeling, Medical Detectives
Daily Schedule
HR 8:10-8:39 am (8th Grade)
1st Period 8:42-9:23 am (7th Grade Science)
2nd Period 9:26-10:07 am (7th Grade Science)
3rd Period 10:10-10:51 am (7th Grade Science)
4th Period 10:54-11:35 am (8th Grade PLTW Robotics)
5th Period 11:38-12:19 pm (8th Grade Science)
6th Period 12:22-1:03 pm (Lunch)
7th Period 1:06-1:47 pm (8th Grade Science)
8th Period 1:50-2:31 pm (8th Grade Science)
9th Period 2:34-3:15 pm (Prep Period)
Google Classroom (or other classroom link)
IA Curriculum Standards
Standards for 7th & 8th Grade Science: Link
Materials Used for 7th & 8th Grade Science:
STEMscopes online textbook: Link
Various lab tools and equipment
SchoolTube videos tied directly to standards: Link
Generation Genius videos tied directly to standards: Link
Standards for 8th Grade PLTW Automation & Robotics: Link
Materials Used for 8th Grade PLTW Automation & Robotics: Link
VEX robotics kits