Welcome to Back to School Night 2017-2018

4th - 5th grade science Back to School Night Mrs. Shannan Marley-Whitehead AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School

Fourth and Fifth Grade Science INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Shannan Marley-Whitehead LOCATION: Elementary Science Lab (Room 6-12) and Room 5-2 PHONE: (818) 883-2428 ext. 319 (lab) or Ext. 324 (Homeroom) EMAIL: smarley@agbumds.org WEBPAGE: http://www.agbumds.org/msmarley/ TEXT: (1) California Science by Houghton Mifflin WORKBOOKS: (1)California Science Interactive Text by Houghton Mifflin (2) California Science Study Guide by Houghton Mifflin

Experience Educational Background / Working experience: Years Teaching: 21   Educational Background / Working experience: I received my B.A. from CSUN in 1994 in Criminology and Corrections.  I have been teaching since 1997.  I hold a California Clear Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential and a California Clear Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Certificate (C.L.A.D.).    Teaching Career: AGBU MDS has been my home since 1997.  I taught 3rd grade from 1997-2002, 5th grade from 2002-2010, and I also taught 6th grade World History for two years from 2005-2007.  This is my seventh year teaching 4th and 5th grade Science. Additionally, I taught 6th grade Earth Science from 2013-2015.    

Scientific learning objectives To observe carefully To describe in detail To compare sensibly To classify in an organized manner To measure accurately To interpret evidence knowledgeably To experiment with confidence To make thoughtful predictions To develop appropriate vocabulary To make inferences and draw conclusions To be informed on current science information To be allowed the freedom to risk, explore, and to question.

General Learning Objectives To read and listen carefully To gather, locate, record, and organize information from a number of sources To be an active participant in student discussions To develop efficient study habits To be involved in cross discipline learning To work cooperatively in groups

Homework: Mrs. Marley’s Role Assign a 10-15 minutes of homework Monday-Thursday and some Fridays , mainly for review, that will be meaningful and relevant. Ensure that concepts that haven’t been taught will not be given as homework. The only exception will be reading a new lesson that will be introduced at the next class meeting. Provide appropriate and timely feedback on each assignment. Use students’ performance to drive instruction and calibrate the level of enrichment/additional reinforcement.  Ensure no science homework will be assigned on holidays or vacations with the exception of the Science Fair Project for 5th graders. Ensure that no quizzes or tests are scheduled on Mondays. Keep Friday assignments as light as possible (review for upcoming quiz/test or work on project) Send home graded work (workbook pages, worksheets, quizzes, tests, etc.) within one week for parents to review and sign.

Homework: Parents’ Role Provide a consistently suitable area to do the homework.  Explore study strategies to help your child understand how he/she learns best. Encourage your child to review his/her work and independently check for errors. Look over and sign your child’s assignment book each night. Look over graded work, sign, and return.

Homework: Students’ Role Be accountable, complete all homework assigned, and return by due date.   Review material (notes, vocabulary, questions) in preparation for upcoming quizzes/tests as part of nightly homework or research for a project. Books and materials taken home must be returned as required.  Work left at home is considered missing homework. Work turned in must reflect best effort. Keep science notebook neat and organized. Share learning with parents, dinner table discussions, take home experiments, etc. Return signed homework/quizzes/tests to Ms. Marley.

Evaluation Grades at the end of each trimester are based on the following: test scores, quizzes, lab work, projects, classwork, participation, pop quizzes and homework. Tests 50% Quizzes: 25% Participation: 10% Homework/Classwork: 15%

Field trips 4th Grade: California Science Center: Ecosystems Exhibit and IMAX Movie Gold Rush (On Campus) 5th Grade: Griffith Observatory "Life in Colonial New England" (On Campus) TBD (Possible Overnight Camping Trip) YAY!