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Welcome to Mrs. Ferrari’s Classroom

Welcome to Mrs. Ferrari’s Classroom. 6 th Grade Science GVMS Back To School Night 2012 - 2013. Education/Background. B.S., Virginia Tech M.S.I.A, Carnegie-Mellon Education Certifications: K – 8, Special Education, & Principal/Supervisor, Immaculata University

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Welcome to Mrs. Ferrari’s Classroom

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  1. Welcome toMrs. Ferrari’s Classroom 6th Grade Science GVMS Back To School Night 2012 - 2013

  2. Education/Background • B.S., Virginia Tech • M.S.I.A, Carnegie-Mellon • Education Certifications: K – 8, Special Education, & Principal/Supervisor, Immaculata University • 4th and 6th Grade Teacher, 6 years • K - 12 Science Supervisor/TOSA, 7 years

  3. Contact Information • Phone number: 610.579.5120 • Email: ferrark@garnetvalleyschools.com • Best times to reach me: • 7:00-7:30 am (by phone) • 12:30-3:00 pm (by phone) • Email (anytime)

  4. Web Pagewww.garnetvalleyschools.com/gvms/ferrark My web page is a work in progress. Throughout the year, I will post additional resources to help your students with different concepts we will cover. Current Resources: • Science Course Overview • Discipline Plan • Homework Policy • Science Websites for 6th Graders • This power point presentation is currently posted on my web page for future reference

  5. Materials Needed (most students already have these materials) • 2 inch binder – for science only • Pencils – regular and colored • Glue stick • Sheet protectors - 10 • Paper reinforcements

  6. Grading SystemPoint system • Assignments weighted by points possible • Student’s final grade is calculated by: Total points earned X 100 Total points possible

  7. Homework • Homework can be expected 2-3 times a week • Students should be reviewing concepts discussed in class 10-15 minutes per night/study hall • Late homework-half credit • More than 1 day late-no credit

  8. Extra Help Opportunities I am available to offer extra help, to clarify assignments, and to provide study help for quizzes/tests to students after school until 3:00.

  9. Science Grades Students can earn points for the following assignments: • Homework • Classwork • Quizzes • Tests • Lab Investigations • Notebook Checks • Projects • Extra Credit

  10. Science Overview • Science classes in 6th grade are not leveled • Our curriculum is inquiry-based • We use investigations from 2 STC kits and from national environmental curriculum • Textbooks and other reading materials support investigations • We begin with mini-units on lab safety, the nature of science, and matter

  11. 2 Major Units of Study Catastrophic Events • Tornadoes • Hurricanes • Thunderstorms • Earthquakes • Volcanoes

  12. 2 Major Units of Study Earth in Space • Sun-Earth-Moon system • Seasons • Moon phases • Eclipses • Tides • Planets • Other bodies

  13. Other Topics of Study • Lab Safety • The Scientific Method • Matter • Time and Time Zones

  14. Science Textbooks • Prentice Hall Science Explorer: Inside Earth • Prentice Hall Science Explorer: Astronomy • NSRC Smithsonian: Catastrophic Events Student Guide and Source Book • NSRC Smithsonian: Earth in Space Student Guide and Source Book

  15. Thank You! Thank you for coming tonight. I anticipate a great school year! Feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions.

  16. Welcome toMrs. Ferrari’s Classroom 6th Grade Social Studies GVMS Back To School Night 2012 - 2013

  17. Web Pagewww.garnetvalleyschools.com/gvms/ferrark My web page is a work in progress. Throughout the year, I will post additional resources to help your students with different concepts we will cover. Current Resources: • Social Studies Course Overview • Discipline Plan • Homework Policy • This power point presentation is currently posted on my web page for future reference

  18. Materials Needed (most students already have these materials) • Binder or folder to hold papers • Pencils – regular and colored • Glue stick

  19. Grading SystemPoint system • Assignments weighted by points possible • Student’s final grade is calculated by: Total points earned X 100 Total points possible

  20. Social Studies Two Areas of Focus: • Geography • Ancient Civilizations

  21. Geography Topics • Geographic Tools • Physical Characteristics of Place • Human Characteristics of Place

  22. Ancient Civilizations • Mesopotamia • Egypt • Greece • Rome • Civilizations of the Americas – The Aztec, The Maya, The Incas

  23. Social Studies Textbooks • Pearson Prentice Hall: World Studies: Foundations of Geography • Pearson: My World History: Early Ages

  24. Social Studies Grades Students can earn points for the following assignments: • Classwork • Homework • Quizzes • Tests • Projects • Extra Credit

  25. Thank You! Thank you for coming tonight. I anticipate a great school year! Feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions.

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