Welcome to DDMS & Ms. McKnight’s 6th Grade Science Class

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Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Curriculum * Safety, Lab Equipment, and Scientific Method Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Curriculum * Earth’s structure & surface changes due to various forces Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Curriculum * Plants’ structure and processes * Ecosystems Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Curriculum * Matter & Introductory Chemistry Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Curriculum * Waves and wave-like properties * Energy and Heat Transfer Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Curriculum * Earth/Moon/Sun System Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 3 Main Tools 5 Subject Notebook with pocket - Everything goes in there!! * Notes, Handouts, Homework, Quizzes and Tests - Don’t throw anything away ~ NCFE Homework Folder –1 for the Whole Team Agenda Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Grading Tests & Projects – 50% If score lower than a 50, I enter 50 in Powerschool and enter the actual score in the comment section Quizzes – 20% Classwork & Labs – 20% Homework – 10% Usually graded for effort, not accuracy Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Grading Students who wish to may take a retest on tests, to try to raise their grade. The higher of the two scores will be counted toward their grade. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Tips for Success Look at each study guide as soon as they’re passed out to know what students are expected to learn-check their progress periodically Learn the vocabulary quickly-can’t apply the information if they don’t understand the words Help them use the study guide answer sheets they receive Keep an organized notebook Complete assignments when they are due, especially study guides! Find study methods that work for your child-many kids haven’t had to study before now. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Resources Power School See child’s grades online Please don’t leave the office without signing up in the front office if you haven’t already Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Agendas – First one FREE (Thanks PTA!) -Have students show you each night Replacements cost $7 If you’d like to have your child bring their agenda up to us with their homework filled in, at the end of class, we will be happy to sign it My Website Go to DDMS Website Click on “Our School” at top Click on “Faculty/Staff Directory & Search” Use the Last Name drop down box, find McKnight, then click submit click on the website: msnancymcknight.weebly.com Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com Email: nmcknight@wcpss.net - Response within 2 business days Thursday Dolphin E-Mail Newsletter - Email Mr. Houghton if you would like to sign up Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

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Extra Help & Make-up Work By Appointment Lunch, Bus Room, & After School Need Signed Note or Email to stay after school & Must be Picked up Promptly Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

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