Back To School Night Mrs. Frederick 13 th Year at MMS Education Dakota Wesleyan University Chemistry and Biology South Dakota State University Masters in Science Teaching

Class Expectations When you enter the room, please sit in your assigned seat and have your assignment book filled out. Have materials with you when you come to class (assignment, pencil or pen, assignment book, notebook paper, and folder. Write your assignment in your assignment book, have assignment on your desk and ready to hand in. Please use the correct heading when doing your assignment on notebook paper. When doing worksheet be sure to fill in the name blank. Name Date Period RAISE YOUR HAND when you wish to speak, and wait for permission before you speak. Respect the answers and opinions of fellow classmates. Please be sure to ask for help if you do not understand something.

Text Book Glencoe: Level Red 6 th Grade Science Section Reviews Chapter Study Guides Online Practice F6E4A400BC mf009.k12.sd.us The Nature of Science Technology Scientific Reasoning Experimental Design The Nature of Matter  Measurement Atoms, Elements, Compounds  Life and the Environment Ecology  Earth’s Resources Cells  Diversity of Life Physical Science Motion and Forces with LEGOS Energy and Electricity

Projects and Events In Class: Water Quality Field Trip Planet Projects Outside Class: Science Fair: December- January ESD Science Fair March. December-February Local Science Olympiad  State Competition April 2, 2011

Project: Solar System

Doing Science! Asking Questions, making observations. Water Quality Field Trip: We need parent volunteers! You can sign up tonight!

Investigating Water Organisms

Recording Data

Appreciate the World Around Us Appreciating the world around us!

Making Sense in Science Key Terms and Concepts : Foldables Worksheets to help master concepts Jeopardy Review Writing lab reports to check for understanding Check Assignment Books Tests Announced in advance Use online reviews or review sheets.

Grading Based on total points. Use our portal to check on grades and late assignments. MMS Grading Scale A Excellent (90-100%) B Above Average (80-89%) C Average (70-79%) D Below Average (60-69%) F Failing (Below 60%)

South Dakota Science Standards The Nature of Science Contributions by Scientists Science Practices Methods Measuring Questioning Predicting Testing Analyzing Concluding Applying The Environment and Society How Scientists solve problems Water treatment Water quality Wetlands Urban Development Energy Biomes

South Dakota Standards: Physical Science Atomic Structure Elements/Compounds Density Electricity Forces and Motion Newton’s Laws Life Science Photosynthesis Cells-Plant and Animal Classifying Organisms Life Cycles: CO 2, Water Biomes Genetics Earth and Space Science Solar System Seasons Lunar Phases Science Energy Alternatives Earth’s Spheres

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Mrs. Frederick’s Homeroom Assignment Books: Assignments Infractions Late homework Call Office to leave messages or if a child must miss school. Blue Slip Concerns: call me! Parent-Student Conferences: October 18,19,and 20.

Standards Based Curriculum Advanced Proficient Basic Glencoe Website: Glencoe Website