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Welcome to Mrs. Dorn’s Classroom

Welcome to Mrs. Dorn’s Classroom. Back to School Night 2014-2015 GVMS. Education/Background. West Chester University BSED Wilkes University Masters Degree in Education 15 th year at GVMS teaching Science and Social Studies. Contact Information. Phone number: 610-579-5298

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Welcome to Mrs. Dorn’s Classroom

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  1. Welcome to Mrs. Dorn’s Classroom Back to School Night 2014-2015 GVMS

  2. Education/Background • West Chester University BSED • Wilkes University • Masters Degree in Education • 15th year at GVMS teaching Science and Social Studies

  3. Contact Information • Phone number: 610-579-5298 • Email: dorna@garnetvalleyschools.com • Best times to reach me by telephone: • 7:00-7:30 am • 1:00-3:00 pm

  4. Web Page My web page is a work in progress. Throughout the year, I will be adding useful links and assignments to help your students with different concepts in our curriculum. *This ppt. will be posted on my web page for future reference. • Science Syllabus • Calendar • Upcoming Assignments Posted • Other Useful Links www.garnetvalleyschools.com

  5. Materials Needed • 3 inch binder (used for all subjects) or an individual binder for science ONLY • 1 section in binder designated for science • Colored pencils • Pencils

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

  7. Science Grades Students can earn points from the following assignments: • Homework • Classwork • Quizzes • Tests • Lab Investigations • Lab Reports • Notebook Checks • Projects

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

  9. Science Overview • Science classes in 6th grade are not leveled. • We begin the year with lab safety and the scientific method. • Curriculum is based on state standards. • Incorporates the use of Science and Technology Concepts for Middle School Kits • The kits compliment the textbooks used in class.

  10. 3 Units of Study • Matter • An introduction to Matter and Chemistry • Earth in Space • A study of the Sun-Earth-Moon System • Catastrophic Events and Weather • Impact of catastrophic events on our Earth • Monitoring and forecasting weather

  11. TEXTBOOKS • Pearson 2011 Interactive Science-Earth’s Structure • Pearson 2011 Interactive Science- Astronomy and Space • National Science Resources Center: Understanding Weather and Climate

  12. Replacement of Materials Every student will own his or her own interactive science textbooks. If a book becomes lost it will be your responsibility to replace the book. The online versions of these books are available and I will post the information on my website. • Replacement books may be purchased on Amazon.com (approx. $23 + shipping) Earth’s Structure (Pearson 2011) ISBN 0-13-368484-9 Astronomy and Space Science (Pearson 2011) ISBN 0-13-368487-3

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