Welcome to Parent Night 6/12/2018 Welcome to Parent Night Mr. Schulman’s 6th Grade Science david.schulman@browardschools.com

Introduction I have enjoyed getting to know 6/12/2018 I have enjoyed getting to know your children in the past week. This will be an overview of my class and my expectations of our students. This same show is online at http://pne.browardschools.com/teachers/pne_David_Schulman/

Curriculum Scientific Methods and Investigations Astronomy Geology 6/12/2018 Curriculum Scientific Methods and Investigations Astronomy Geology Meteorology Family Life and Sexual Health

Projects Students work in Groups of 2 to 4 students 6/12/2018 Projects Students work in Groups of 2 to 4 students Groups research and create a presentation for the class Topics throughout the year: Award Winning Storm Busters Web Quest Geology Lab exploration Alien Rescue Science Fair is optional

How you can you help your child succeed in Science 6/12/2018 How you can you help your child succeed in Science Provide a quiet place and set time for homework and study. Encourage thinking and reasoning about everyday phenomena. Have organized folders for each class Check the Parent Internet Viewer (Pinnacle) weekly Use the agenda book to organize and prioritize Have high expectations for your child’s success in science and communicate that expectation. DON’T tell them you are bad at math or science!

6/12/2018 Books and Notebooks The new text stays in class. Students tear out one section to work on at a time and keep it in their notebook. The book has a companion website with links and resources. I use many of my own labs. A well organized science folder is a student’s best study tool. Keep backpack light: folders, rain poncho, agenda, reading book and pencil case full of writing tools.

Agenda Book Remember interim and report card dates 6/12/2018 Agenda Book Use it to: Remember interim and report card dates Track your child’s grades and study skills Organize and remind students of homework Reference dates and school information All students receive interim reports - the next interim will be Thursday September 18th. Weekly agenda can be found on my web site.

Text follow schulmanlabs to 40404 Keeping in Contact 6/12/2018 Write a note in the agenda Check the Pinnacle Internet Viewer Sign up for the Pinnacle Internet Viewer e-mail notification Text follow schulmanlabs to 40404 Email me at: david.schulman@browardschools.com Email celeste.carriero@browardschools.com for conferences. CC all your child’s teacher in the message so Mrs. Carriero knows who to invite.

Lend a Hand, Lend Your Expertise 6/12/2018 Lend a Hand, Lend Your Expertise Mr. Schulman wants you! Do you work in a science related field? Are you able to be a lab assistant? Can you chaperone a field lab? SAC In past years I have had meteorologists, astronomers, national park rangers, microbiologists, medical experts, forensic investigators, water resource managers and others as guests in class or in the field. If you are interested email me your area of interest and contact information. http://www.getinvolvedineducation.com/volunteers/application.htm

Field Trips and Dress Code Slog in ‘Glades December Canoe Loxahatchee May Students MUST wear Pioneer T-Shirt on ALL trips. Dress for success on the job everyday

“What if my child is absent?” 6/12/2018 “What if my child is absent?” If your child is sick do not send them to school. Call the attendance office at 754-323-4102 to excuse the absence. Upon returning or while at home your student should check my website to copy down missed assignments. 5 excused absences are permitted.

We Learn: 10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30 % of what we see 6/12/2018 We Learn: 10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30 % of what we see 50 % of what we both see and hear 70 % of what is discussed with others 80 % of what we experience personally 95 % of what we TEACH someone else

Good Night 6/12/2018 This year my goal is to get all of your students excited about Science. Working together gives our students the best chance of being successful. Please, push in your chairs. Thank you for coming and I appreciate your support.