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Explore the world of science with Mrs. Albano! Learn about the Nature of Science, Energy & Forces, and Structure & Function. Develop key skills in analysis, data interpretation, and problem-solving. Embrace a growth mindset for success in and out of school. Access helpful resources and stay connected through Google Classroom. Be kind, prepared, respectful, attentive, hardworking, safe, and have fun!
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WELCOME to 6 - Olmsted SCIENCE Mrs Albano malbano@veronaschools.org www.veronaschools.org/albano
WHO AM I? BA in Communications MA Elementary Education Certified Pre K-8 MA Special Education Teacher of the Handicap Certified Pre K-12 Verona, Boston College Student Council Advisor, VAA Advisor, Olmsted Team Leader, HBW Musical Advisor, PBSIS CO-CORDINATOR Mrs Albano believes that learning takes place both inside and outside of the school Environment. SHe encourages her students to Share her belief that hard work and success in school will bring much success in life
Curriculum Areas of Study * The Nature of Science • Science And Engineering PRactices • Measurement - Metric System *Energy, Forces, Motion - Physical Science • Energy • Forces & Motion *Structure and Function – Life Science • Structure & Function of Organisms • How Structure and Function Contribute to Survival
Curriculum Areas of Study Along with the study of content and core concepts, students will develop their ability to: • PRACTICE science • ask questions and define problems • analyze and interpret data • organize data into charts and graphs • construct explanations and design solutions • engage in argument from evidence • work collaboratively within a group
GRADING Genesis • Homework - 10% • Assessments, Projects, Labs, And Current Events - 90% Establishing a Growth Mindset! • Your brain is like a muscle! • Struggling makes it grow! • Figure out WHY something is wrong
AVailability / Extra Help Students: Mornings: 8am Media Center Tuesday & Thursday (Please Refer to Handout Given in Homeroom) Parents: Team Meetings Weekly Emails Conferences in December (NOT SCHEDULED)
HOME / School Connection T TEAcher page: Personal background HW access and upcoming projects/labs Helpful Websites Olmsted Six page:Contact information for all teachers Calendar of quizzes/tests/major project Citizenship rubric Grading policies for all subjects GOOGLE CLASSROOM:Students Classwork and Homework assignments
Self-reliance + self-advocacy = self-confidence As a teacher, I encourage and applaud curious, responsible, attentive thinkers. As a nurturer, I also encourage and applaud respectful and accepting peers.
RULES TO LIVE BY. . . BE kind COME prepared GIVE respect LISTEN well WORK hard STAY safe HAVE fun