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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2011 Mr. Ziegenfuss “Mr. Z” General Science Rm.112 Explorer Team

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2011 Mr. Ziegenfuss “Mr. Z” General Science Rm.112 Explorer Team. Science Textbooks. Research Projects. Grading Components. Staying Connected- Teacher information and calendar updates. Science Textbook. Science and Technology- Marking Period 1.

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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2011 Mr. Ziegenfuss “Mr. Z” General Science Rm.112 Explorer Team

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  1. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2011Mr. Ziegenfuss “Mr. Z”General Science Rm.112Explorer Team Science Textbooks Research Projects Grading Components Staying Connected- Teacher information and calendar updates

  2. Science Textbook • Science and Technology- Marking Period 1 • Sound and Light- Marking Period 2 • Astronomy and Space Science- Marking Period 3 • Ecology and the Environment- Marking Period 4

  3. Textbook Features • Students may use myscienceonline.com to access an electronic student text. (All students have been given a user name and password) • Textbooks are consumable, students will be writing in their textbooks almost daily • Students will use their online textbooks to answer questions, conduct experiments, and view real life field work being conducted by scientists. • Students will receive their new textbooks quarterly. Please encourage students not to lose these!

  4. GRADES *Test scores < 70% will need to be signed by parent

  5. How do I make sense of the online gradebook? • Log on to your account at palisadessd.org. and click on “grades” • The following codes you may see in my gradebook: N, AB, M, or I. • N=not applicable or excused. Examples: student transferring to a new class, extended illness, vacation, or not yet graded. • AB=Absent • M=Missing. Assignment was collected, but student turned nothing in. • I=Incomplete. Assignment turned in, but assignment not complete.

  6. Additional Information-USB flashdrives and headphones • Coming down in price ($4.99-7.99 at Target) • 128 MB should be more than enough memory, and can be used for ALL academic subjects. • Headphones- (These do not need to be purchased if your child already has headphones). Price-$4.99 online.

  7. Science Vocabulary • Science Vocabulary- critical vocabulary be introduced and assessed throughout the marking periods. • Science vocabulary can be found grouped at the beginning of each section, highlighted/bold-faced in text, and written in each student’s blue binder. • Science vocabulary can be printed off of teacher webpage (Link called “science vocabulary”) • Team calendar will outline when science vocabulary quizzes will given.

  8. “How do I know when my child has upcoming tests or projects due? How can I find out the homework each evening without a fight?” • Go to www.palisadessd.org. • Click on drop down menu “Palisades Middle School” • Select “Teams”, then “Explorers- 6th grade” • Click on “Calendar” on the left side of the page. Click on “homework” to view daily assignments. • Science vocabulary can be found attached to my teacher page.

  9. Contact Information • *E-Mail: zziegenfuss@palisadessd.org • Phone: (team) 610.847.5131 extn.1108 • Phone: (classroom) 610.847.5131 extn.1112 *preferred

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