PCMS Life Science Welcome! Kelli Jaeger

Mrs. Jaeger’s Website Make sure to click “6 th Grade Science Life Science Site” then bookmark THAT site. Website

Life Science Website Calendar of classwork and homework: Website Updated at the beginning of the week with classwork (CW) and Homework (HW)

Website Calendar 1.Click on any link. 2.This will open the “event”. 3.Download any worksheets handed out or discussed in class. Be happy!

In the Science Classroom  Daily Agenda-  Google Slides up at the beginning of class  Gone over before we begin the tasks  Will also linked on my website In Class

In the Science Classroom  Other Key Features of the Science Class:  Absent work area  Bin to store lab notebooks. In Class

Content of Life Science Curriculum  Trimester one:  Safety  Scientific Method  Pilot Curriculum (see district letter)  Trimester two:  Only One Ocean  Our Genes, Our Selves  Trimester three:  Our Genes, Our Selves  Evolution  Ecology  Forestry Curriculum

Life Science Curriculum  Inquiry Based Curriculum  Uses all modes of instruction  direct instruction, group work, and individual work.  Asks students to move from concrete thinking to more abstract thinking.  Not just memorizing facts  Builds all skills needed for successful scientific exploration.  SAFETY a big focus in 6 th grade science Curriculum

Inquiry Based Curriculum  Lab Investigations run the curriculum  Hands on activities  Group work  Readings on current issues  Will use lab equipment and tools regularly Curriculum

Grades  Weighted  One project per trimester  “ Skills ” are the things scientists need to do to be successful and include;  Lesson Assignments  Lab Write-Ups  Homework  Notebook  Science Readings  Grades will be posted on Family and Student Access when all classes have been graded.  Late Work…updated when I can.  Receives FULL credit when turned in  * in grade means “not graded yet”…does still show up in “missing” bucket. Tests/Quizzes/ProjectsSkills 0%40% Policies

End of Year Grades  Your child will receive TWO grades from me.  Achievement:  All the ACADEMIC grades  Non-Achievement:  All the BEHAVIOR aspects of being a student. (WICC)  Work Ethic  Initiative  Collaboration  Citizenship Policies

Non-Achievement  Work Ethic Policies

Late Work  I know that occasionally students forget to do their work or get busy (don’t we?) so homework may not get done.  Why penalize their GRADE for things that might be out of their control?  Late work will be accepted until the next assessment (quiz or test) for FULL credit  Encourage QUICK turn around.  Their NON-Achievement grade will reflect these behaviors. Policies

Non-Achievement  Initiative Policies

Homework/Classwork  If they do not finish class work—it becomes homework!  There may be Friday homework, but we try not to give homework over the weekend.  Most work will be put into Lab Journals that are housed in class  If your child is confused, needs help, needs to make up work…have them come to cocoa club; Wednesday before school, 9:30 am (cancelled tomorrow!)  If absent, they WILL have work to make up.  Can also pop in after arrival in the morning before 7:40 Policies

Non-Achievement  Collaboration Policies

Non-Achievement  Citizenship Policies

Missed Days  Students must make up all work due to absences. Try to make all appointments not during science class…  Students receive one day per day absent to make up the work.  Because we correct in class, they may need to correct their work on their own, at home, off my website.  Labs must be made up at the next cocoa club day.  All homework is recorded on my website nightly (usually a week at a time). Policies

Strategies for Success  Check your child’s planner and my website regularly  Help your children keep their backpacks and binders organized and replenish supplies as needed.  Regular attendance is essential. If they must be absent, support your child in making up missed work in a timely fashion (and help them get to cocoa club).

Communication  Please don’t hesitate to  Please don’t call during school hours  Start having your child initiate communications and take responsibility for their learning.

Thank you  This presentation is available for viewing on my website.  Have a wonderful evening