1. Language Arts and Science
Mrs. Marcie Ackell
Red Phoenix Team
Language Arts and Science
Room 205

2. Welcome !
The preferred way to communicate with myself is via , but may leave a voic .
Please make sure contact information is always up to date on your child’s information sheet.

3. Daily Procedures
Be sure to read either the overhead or board to have materials ready for the beginning of class.
Materials – in place and ready for class when the bell rings.
- Missing any materials – unprepared for class
Planners-All assignments and important information recorded daily as directed

4. Each Marking Period Two Performance Tasks One Close Reading
Each week students will have at least three reflective writing pieces

5. Science
In Science we use the hands on kits called FOSS as well as informational readers and packets.
We have 5 learning maps (overall topics of study).

6. Nature and Inquiry of Science
Key learning: Understand and apply the scientific method to real life problems.
Nature of Science
Scientific Method
Gathering Data
Design Process
Foss kit used: Models and Designs
Major Assessment: Rube Goldberg Project, Nature and Inquiry of Science test

7. Matter and it’s Interactions
Key learning: understand the atom is the basic building block of all matter, distinguish properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
Building blocks of matter
Characteristics of matter
Properties of matter
Changes in matter

8. Forces of Motion
Key Learning: understand the forces that cause changes in motion.
Foss Kits used: Levers and Pulleys
Major assessments: Levers and Pulleys Project, Simple Machines and Models and Designs Test, Amusement Park Project, Catapult Project, Newton’s Laws/Forces of Motion Unit Test, etc.

9. From Cells to Organisms
Key Learning: understand that all organisms are made up of cells, classify organisms, and distinguish the difference between classes of organisms.
Foss Kit used: Diversity of Life
Major Assessments: Diversity of Life Test Part 1, Building a Cell Project, Kingdoms of Life Project, Diversity of Life Test Part 2

10. Earth’s Structure and Place in the Universe
Key Learning: understand the structure, composition, and features of objects that orbit the sun and understand the natural processes and different land uses affect the layers of the atmosphere and the earth.
Planetary objects
Earth and atmosphere
Natural processes
Landforms, soil, and land use
Land use effects on landforms

11. Daily Procedures Continued…
Assignments – full name and date
- follow directions
- complete and neat
- point system – all home work assignments/points
Late/missed assignments- District Policy : The earned percentage rate will be reduced by 10% for the first day, 20% for the second day, 30% for the third day, and 0% on the fourth day.
* Example- If a student earns an 80% on the assignment and it is one day late, the final grade will be a 70%, with two days late 60%, and with three days late 50%.
After three school days, late work will no longer be accepted.

12. Science
Daily Materials – journals, packet(s), planner, homework, and sharpened pencils
- Notes
-Labs
-Homework
-Projects
-Quizzes/Tests

13. Science Grades Secondary report card is used
Grades are reported as percent
There is one grade for Science:
Assessment/Performance Tasks .50
Quiz
Classwork/Homework

14. Misc. Homework: Daily Calendar – on our Team’s website
HW Buddy – absent from school
Student is responsible for obtaining missed assignments

15. Thank You for Coming ! The best way to contact me:
Telephone: Ext to leave voic . Calls will be returned as soon as possible, usually at the end of the day.