1. Back to School Night
Diane Coventry 6th Grade Science

2. 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 an almost three year old black Labrador, Taylor

3. My Family

4. My Background Teacher at Sequoia 3rd year
Teacher Hidden Valley Elem, 4th & 5th 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

5. 6th Grade Curriculum Scientific and Engineering Practices
Earth Systems and Structure
Energy and Heat Transfer
Weathering & Erosion
Atmosphere/ Weather & Climate
Human Impact and Adaptation

6. 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

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

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

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

10. Earthquake Engineering Project

11. Learn by Doing

13. Teamwork!

14. Computer Simulation Labs

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

16. 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

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

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

19. 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 ☺)

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

21. Tech Museum December

22. Hidden Lakes or Lafayette Reservoir Trout Release March

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

24. Thank You!
Your donations make lab activities possible

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

26. 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

27. Any questions?

28. 4 C’s At SMS Critical thinking Communication Collaboration
Creativity and Innovation

29. Thank you ! Your donations make lab activities possible.

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

31. 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

32. 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

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

34. 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