Science—Ms. Gaudet Open House 2012 -- 2013

Our Purpose Open House is designed to provide a time to address general curriculum and procedural questions in a large group setting. This time is not for individual student questions.

What is the flow of a normal class? Fill out agenda: CW and HW Warm Up Review Objectives Review Essential Questions Lesson Activities(s) Exit Slip/Agenda Check

Friday, 8/10 Turn on the computer. While it is booting up… Fill out your agenda: CW and HW. Turn in “Modeling Earth’s Atmosphere” to the bin— ONLY TURN IN YOUR MODEL, NOT THE DIRECTION PAGE Go to the Dragon Team Website. Go to the Science Links and Docs section

Interims Find the item that has been graded and passed back. Oh no! I found a mistake on my interim. What do I do? Yikes!! I do not like my grade. How can I fix this before mom and dad see? Find the item that has been graded and passed back. Circle the item’s name on the interim. Staple them together. Take them home and show mom and dad. On Monday, turn them into the bin and I will fix the grade. You can’t fix it BEFORE mom and dad see, but you can fix it for next time. Identify the problem: Is your assignment complete? Why didn’t you turn it in on the due date? Determine if the item is from the current unit—proceed accordingly. Talk with mom and dad about a game plan to help you fix the problem.

Objectives Content Objective Language objective Students will understand that the Earth’s atmosphere is composed of layers that vary in properties. Students will gather data and answer questions about air pressure differences of the Earth’s atmosphere in an online activity.

Essential Questions What happens to the Earth’s atmosphere as the altitude increases? (Think about air pressure, temperature, ozone, etc.)

Altitude—distance from sea level on Earth Low Altitude High Altitude

Exit Slip As altitude increases, what happens to air pressure? (Please answer in complete sentences.)

Grades 30% of total average Minor Assessments/Classwork Major Assessments/Tests, Quizzes, Projects 30% of total average Is accepted late, up until the day of the assessment, with a signed late slip 70% of total average Most quizzes/tests are on BB

Major Assessments/ Tests, Quizzes, Projects 70% of total average Most quizzes/tests are on BB 4 100 3 90 2 80 1 70 Above grade level At grade level Below grade level Much below grade level

Sample Rubric Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 The student meets expectations with greater depth or exceeds expectations. The student demonstrates proficiency and or greater complexity than is required for the task. The student meets the expectations for the task. The student demonstrates proficiency with the necessary skills and concepts for the task. The student has not yet met expectations for the task. The student demonstrates inconsistent proficiency or proficiency with teacher support. The student needs a tremendous amount of scaffolding to be able to learn the targeted concept.

Where can I get more information? Visit my website! The most important information on the website: Calendar—CW and HW listed Links and Docs—links and documents used in class; sometimes answers to activities are posted to help parents assist students

Parent Contact Information Form I attended Orientation prior to the start of school: I was not able to make it to Orientation: You already filled out this form. Thank you! Please fill out this parent information form for the Dragon Team teachers. Thanks! From the Dragon team site: ScienceParent Contact Information Form

Are you interested in helping provide team or science lab supplies? Dragon team website  Wish Lists

Is there a textbook? We don’t usually use a textbook in class At home We don’t usually use a textbook in class The best place to look for study materials is in a student’s binder If you like to reference a book, visit my website for a link to our online textbook.

Common Core/Essential Standards Quarter 1: Introduction to Science, How's the Weather Up There? Quarter 2: CELLebration Time!, It Must Be Genetic Quarter 3: It Must Be Genetic, Bodily Functions--Human Body Quarter 4: Move It!--Forces and Motion

Questions?