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Back To School Night. Mrs. Frederick 13 th Year at MMS Education Dakota Wesleyan University Chemistry and Biology South Dakota State University Masters in Science Teaching. Glencoe: Level Red 6 th Grade Science Section Reviews Chapter Study Guides Homework p. 5 Handbook
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Back To School Night • Mrs. Frederick • 13th Year at MMS • Education • Dakota Wesleyan University • Chemistry and Biology • South Dakota State University • Masters in Science Teaching
Glencoe: Level Red 6th Grade Science Section Reviews Chapter Study Guides Homework p. 5 Handbook Online Practice mf009.k12.sd.us The Nature of Science Technology Scientific Reasoning Experimental Design The Nature of Matter Measurement Atoms, Elements, Compounds Life and the Environment Ecology Earth’s Resources Cells Diversity of Life Physical Science Motion and Forces with LEGOS Energy and Electricity Text Book
Projects and Events • In Class: • Water Quality Field Trip • Planet Projects • Outside Class: • Science Fair: December-January • ESD Science Fair March. December-February • Local Science Olympiad • State Competition April 2, 2011
Water Quality Field Trip: Doing Science! Asking Questions, making observations. We need parent volunteers! You can sign up tonight!
Appreciate the World Around Us Appreciatingthe world around us!
Making Sense in Science • Key Terms and Concepts : Foldables • Worksheets to help master concepts • Jeopardy Review • Writing lab reports to check for understanding • Check Assignment Books • Tests • Announced in advance • Use online reviews or • review sheets.
Grading • Based on total points. • Use our portal to check on grades and late assignments. • MMS Grading Scale • A Excellent (90-100%) • B Above Average (80-89%) • C Average (70-79%) • D Below Average (60-69%) • F Failing (Below 60%)
The Nature of Science Contributions by Scientists Science Practices Methods Measuring Questioning Predicting Testing Analyzing Concluding Applying The Environment and Society How Scientists solve problems Water treatment Water quality Wetlands Urban Development Energy Biomes South Dakota Science Standards
Physical Science Atomic Structure Elements/Compounds Density Electricity Forces and Motion Newton’s Laws Life Science Photosynthesis Cells-Plant and Animal Classifying Organisms Life Cycles: CO2, Water Biomes Genetics Earth and Space Science Solar System Seasons Lunar Phases Science Energy Alternatives Earth’s Spheres South Dakota Standards:
Mrs. Frederick’s Homeroom Assignment Books: Assignments Infractions Late homework Call Office to leave messages or if a child must miss school. Blue Slip Concerns: call me! Parent-Student Conferences: October 18,19,and 20.
Class Expectations When you enter the room, please sit in your assigned seat and have your assignment book filled out. Have materials with you when you come to class (assignment, pencil or pen, assignment book, notebook paper, and folder. Write your assignment in your assignment book, have assignment on your desk and ready to hand in. Please use the correct heading when doing your assignment on notebook paper. When doing worksheet be sure to fill in the name blank. Name Date Period RAISE YOUR HAND when you wish to speak, and wait for permission before you speak. Respect the answers and opinions of fellow classmates. Please be sure to ask for help if you do not understand something.
Advanced Proficient Basic Glencoe Website: http://mf009.k12.sd.us Standards Based Curriculum