Back to School Night Diane Coventry 6 th Grade Science

About Me Born in San Francisco, raised in San Mateo Teaching a “Second” Career (10 years oil industry experience in geology) Married, mother of 2, Erinn and Stanley plus a two year old black Labrador, Taylor

My Family

My Background Teacher at Sequoia 2nd year Teacher Hidden Valley Elem, 4 th & 5 th grade, 22 yrs., + 2 years Riverview MS Education –Bachelors Geology SF State, –Multiple Subjects Credential Cal State Hayward, Supplemental in science –MS in Education, focus on science curriculum and instruction

6 th Grade Curriculum –Earth Structure / Energy Transfer –Plate Tectonics/Earthquakes –Rocks & Minerals, Landforms –Weathering & Erosion –Atmosphere/ Weather & Climate –Ecosystems & Natural Resources

Core Ideas Earth Systems: –Earth Materials and Systems –Plate Tectonics and Large Scale System Interactions –The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes –Weather and Climate –Biogeology

More Core Ideas Earth and Human Activity –Natural Resources –Natural Hazards –Human Impact on Earth Systems –Global Climate Change

Science as Practice Next Generation Science Standards Common Core Integration Science and Engineering Practice Skills Claims, Evidence & Reasoning Science Talk

Hands on Labs Safety Respect Cooperation Exploration / Natural Curiosity Learn by Doing

Earthquake Engineering Project

Computer Simulation Labs

PARENTS monitor homework feed nutritious breakfast get to school on time with a hug give responsibilities with consequences STUDENTS Develop a lifelong love of learning and wonder using self motivation / discipline TEACHER Cover all mandated curriculum AND instill that lifelong love of learning! SCHOOL – A Partnership

Goal / Expectations Promote a positive learning environment in which students can learn and teacher can teach  To develop good independent work habits, to include self-discipline, responsibility for oneself, and cooperation with others  Keep a positive attitude  Show respect and be an attentive listener  Always try your best and be successful

Homework Posted on website Posted in class “due today” posted Entered daily in agenda/ planner

Grades 50% interactive notebook, class work, lab work 30% tests and quizzes 20% homework Grades available online through ABI - Homelink

Science Notebook All work should be kept in the science notebook and science folder. Never throw any science papers away! (until the end of the year, anyway ☺)

Science Notebook Table of Contents General organization Written entries and reflections Diagrams

Lassen Volcanic National Park September

Tech Museum December

Hidden Lakes or Lafayette Reservoir Trout Release March

Parent Drivers/Chaperones Thank you! We couldn’t do it without you! All adults attending field trips must have security clearance with MDUSD

Thank You! Your donations make lab activities possible

Contact Info – Voice mail – (925) ex 5646 Website –

Miscellaneous Items When sending me an please include the period number and student’s name It is the student’s responsibility to make-up work when they are absent, and turn in missing assignments We welcome tissue, tape and glue-sticks Check homelink and websites regularly

Any questions?

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Thank you ! Your donations make lab activities possible.

Homework 2 late HW passes per quarter for %100 Late = 50%

Discipline Steps Redirection Intervention –Change seat –Partner with another student –Separate student, seat in front or back Out of class – speak to student individually Out of class- no more than 10 min, work to do

Discipline continued Send student, with work to neighboring teacher Call parent and/or After school or lunch detention ( 15 minutes without parent notification) Call office and/or sent to office, referral to follow

Classroom Rules 1. Respect yourself and others 2. Follow directions quickly 3. Make smart choices 4. Accept responsibility for your actions

Expectations To develop good independent work habits, to include self-discipline, responsibility for oneself, and cooperation with others Keep a positive attitude Show respect and be an attentive listener Always try your best and be successful