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Welcome to 6th Grade Earth Science & 7th grade Life Science with Mrs. Fischer Room F-2. When Students Quietly Enter. Take out materials & homework for stamping Write homework into Planner Sit in seat before bell rings Do the Daily “Sponge” activity Begin class!. Green Sheet.
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Welcome to 6th Grade Earth Science & 7th grade Life Science with Mrs. Fischer Room F-2
When Students Quietly Enter • Take out materials & homework for stamping • Write homework into Planner • Sit in seat before bell rings • Do the Daily “Sponge” activity • Begin class!
Green Sheet • A Green Sheet went home outlining the essential course information. Your student is required to keep it in their science binder - in front of Sponge section. • Access it on the classroom webpage or in your student’s binder.
Textbooks we will use … 6th grade - Prentice Hall Focus on Earth Science Possibly using other state adopted materials (we may be testing the various state approved adoptions to see which is the best fit for students in SJUSD). 7th grade - Prentice Hall Focus on Life Science
Topics of Study 6th grade: • Changes in the Surface of the Earth • Natural Resources • Weather, Oceans & Energy • Investigation/ Experimentation • Safety in Laboratory & Natural Disasters (Guest Speaker: Volunteers needed) 7th grade: • Cells &Genetics • History of Life on Earth & Evolution • Classification • Human Body Systems • Investigation/ Experimentation • Safety in Laboratory (Guest Speaker: Volunteers needed) Based on the California State Standards for each grade.
Grade checks go home every 4 to 6 weeks, Check student progress online with PIV, password will be available. See school website for updates on availability. Grading Follows typical A-F grading scale Late work receives 70% of points it would have earned, until the end of the 5th week of the grading period. • No late projects accepted. • Surprise Quizzes are given. • Academic Honesty is expected. Extra Credit options will be available look at grade checks and classroom website for more information. Extra credit does not make up for missed information, it only boosts a grade.
Make-Up Work, Extra Help • Friday after school 2:30-3:00 p.m. (advanced notice appreciated) • If absent, students have one week* to make up labs • Parents/Guardians are welcome to come too! * Unless other arrangements are made.
Homework Homework is given most nights Check your student’s Planner and/or online! Is posted in the classroom.
So, what else does my child need in class? • 2 sharpened pencils (EVERY day) • 1 black or dark blue ink pen • 1 red pen • Six science sections in Binder with organized papers (a separate binder is needed when collecting the Notebook) • Binder paper
Website • Website for the class is: • Homework is updated frequently. http://UnderTheMicroscope.MicroFisch.com
Have a great evening!! • I look forward to a rewarding and enriching year with your student!