Ms. Dudek 6th grade Earth Science

Welcome to middle school Welcome to Earth Science Ms. Dudek

6th grade expectations and questions??????????? n Do you know your bus number and lane? n Do you know where your next class is and how to get there? n Do you know your lunch number (6-7 digits)?

You look puzzled n Solve the puzzle given to you and your group n This should help

Another puzzle? n Okay, that was easy. Try this one! This time no hints

Now you look puzzled for real! n Extra piece? Welcome to 6 th grade Science! Science is a place where you may not always be given the answer, and when we as scientists find new information, sometimes it changes our whole perception on a concept!

Supplies needed ASAP: n Notebook with brads and pockets n Something to write with (black or blue pen and/or pencil/eraser n Notebook paper

Some rules for you!  1 st offense: Warning  2 nd offense: Re-Focus Form  3 rd offense: Silent Lunch  4 th offense: Call home  5 th offense: Referral  1 st offense: Warning  2 nd offense: Re-Focus Form  3 rd offense: Silent Lunch  4 th offense: Call home  5 th offense: Referral

Now what’s different n Ms. Dudek’s science class is ‘flipped’ n You WILL need access to internet EVERY night n If you have any issues, you will have the opportunity to tell Ms. Dudek later this week.

Types of Science n 6 th grade Earth Science n 7 th grade Life Science n 8 th grade Chemistry & Physics (Physical Science)

What is Earth Science? n Geology n Hydrology n Meteorology n Astronomy n (environmental science)

The study of the solid Earth

Hydrology is… The study of Earth’s water

The study of Earth’s atmosphere

The study of the universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere

n Let’s look briefly at our website/blog: --check daily for homework, classwork, extra help, due dates, usernames/passwords, and extra credit

Who is Ms. Dudek? n Grew up in Gwinnett Co. n Bachelor’s from Georgia State n Masters degree in Mathematics n Teaching for 3 years n Lives in Atlanta with her doggie, Riley n LOVES the Falcons, and Braves!

BIG RULES!! n Keep your hands off your face n Be sure to push in your chair EVERY day, and pick up the trash. n Be respectful

Maintain Culture Give 100% SLANT: no hands on face Track Give ONES and TWOS Give Praise or a Hand when asked No Distractions Bathroom procedures/Pencil sharpening Transition and Lunch procedures

How to be Awesome Arrival and Exit Procedures – Hold on to trash until end of class Sense of Urgency Turn in ALL work on time – 1 day late: Highest grade 90% – If homework in locker, still late – No locker during class Communication ***Each teacher may have different expectations

BRAINPOP n n ecobb/ecobb EARTH

Homework n Homework is usually not accepted late (unless you were absent, or there are certain circumstances). n You can turn in work ONE day late for 10 points off. Sometimes you can turn work in 2 days late for 20 points off. n You can also make up (or redo) a low grade at 8:15am for partial credit, unless you were absent (check with me first)

Friday Shout-Outs  Did a classmate of yours help you in class today?  Did a classmate of yours go above and beyond what you expected?  Did a classmate reach out to you and teach you something?  Did a classmate just need a quick shout-out? YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO DO IT!!!!!  Did a classmate of yours help you in class today?  Did a classmate of yours go above and beyond what you expected?  Did a classmate reach out to you and teach you something?  Did a classmate just need a quick shout-out? YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO DO IT!!!!!

Monthly Sudoku  The Sudoku bulletin board will be changed monthly  The rules are as follows:  You MUST turn it in by the last school day of the month to the folder  You MUST put your name on it. No name = No grade  It must be COMPLETELY right in order to receive bonus points. One wrong = No points **** Since this is Science, you will get 5 points for each correct board submitted  The Sudoku bulletin board will be changed monthly  The rules are as follows:  You MUST turn it in by the last school day of the month to the folder  You MUST put your name on it. No name = No grade  It must be COMPLETELY right in order to receive bonus points. One wrong = No points **** Since this is Science, you will get 5 points for each correct board submitted

Bathroom Procedures  You will get restroom passes to put in your agenda  You will only get a certain amount of bathroom passes to use in each class for the semester, so use them wisely!  Bathroom is only to be used 5 mins after class has started, when the teacher is not speaking, and not within 5 mins of leaving class  The only time you can use the bathroom during transitions is during homeroom, or during locker break between 3 rd and 4 th period  You CANNOT use the restroom in between periods during transitions. Will result in an automatic SILENT LUNCH!  You will get restroom passes to put in your agenda  You will only get a certain amount of bathroom passes to use in each class for the semester, so use them wisely!  Bathroom is only to be used 5 mins after class has started, when the teacher is not speaking, and not within 5 mins of leaving class  The only time you can use the bathroom during transitions is during homeroom, or during locker break between 3 rd and 4 th period  You CANNOT use the restroom in between periods during transitions. Will result in an automatic SILENT LUNCH!

Tutoring Schedules  Each subject will have a day for you to come in and have tutoring if you are having trouble in that class  These sessions will start AFTER Labor Day  Monday : Language Arts  Tuesday : Science  Thursday : Math  Friday : Social Studies  MUST be pre-arranged with your teacher so he/she knows you are coming  Each subject will have a day for you to come in and have tutoring if you are having trouble in that class  These sessions will start AFTER Labor Day  Monday : Language Arts  Tuesday : Science  Thursday : Math  Friday : Social Studies  MUST be pre-arranged with your teacher so he/she knows you are coming

Grades  It is your responsibility to keep up with your grades and know what you have in each class.  You can access your grades on the cobb website or by downloading the StudentVue app  You will need to know your student number  It is your responsibility to keep up with your grades and know what you have in each class.  You can access your grades on the cobb website or by downloading the StudentVue app  You will need to know your student number

Safety  Fire Drills: Immediately get up, push in your chair and head out to LANE 10 in the front parking lot. Line up on the white line in a single file line and wait for Ms. Dudek to get out there if she isn’t already.  All drills are SILENT! If you cannot follow the rules during an emergency drill, it will result in at least one day of SILENT LUNCH.  Fire Drills: Immediately get up, push in your chair and head out to LANE 10 in the front parking lot. Line up on the white line in a single file line and wait for Ms. Dudek to get out there if she isn’t already.  All drills are SILENT! If you cannot follow the rules during an emergency drill, it will result in at least one day of SILENT LUNCH.

Other Classroom Rules/Policies: n include subject (may delete) n full name, date, period, and assignment on ALL papers turned in n IN box n Add sheets into science notebook immediately (less chance to get lost) n restroom/hall passes n Only WATER (with a lid) in class n No gum/candy in classroom(candy is sometimes given as a reward) n Weekly conduct grades on Synergy

What to do when absent??? n Check the blog******* n It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to find out what was missed! n Try to come in early if you missed a quiz, test, or lab (unless otherwise noted on our website)

How to succeed in this class: n Keep up with the blog n Work as a team n check grades ONLINE at least once a week (Synergy)

Circle Map n Make a colorful circle map about the 4 branches of Earth Science—include sketches (very few words)