1. Welcome to Mrs. Ferrari’s Classroom 6 th Grade Science GVMS Back To School Night 2012 - 2013

2. Education/Background B.S., Virginia Tech M.S.I.A, Carnegie-Mellon Education Certifications: K – 8, Special Education, & Principal/Supervisor, Immaculata University 4 th and 6 th Grade Teacher, 6 years K - 12 Science Supervisor/TOSA, 7 years

3. Contact Information Phone number: 610.579.5120 Email: ferrark@garnetvalleyschools.com Best times to reach me: 7:00-7:30 am (by phone) 12:30-3:00 pm (by phone) Email (anytime)

4. Web Page www.garnetvalleyschools.com/gvms/ferrark My web page is a work in progress. Throughout the year, I will post additional resources to help your students with different concepts we will cover. Current Resources: Science Course Overview Discipline Plan Homework Policy Science Websites for 6 th Graders This power point presentation is currently posted on my web page for future reference

5. Materials Needed (most students already have these materials) 2 inch binder – for science only Pencils – regular and colored Glue stick Sheet protectors - 10 Paper reinforcements

6. Grading System Point system Assignments weighted by points possible Student’s final grade is calculated by: Total points earned X 100 Total points possible

7. Homework Homework can be expected 2-3 times a week Students should be reviewing concepts discussed in class 10-15 minutes per night/study hall Late homework-half credit More than 1 day late-no credit

8. Extra Help Opportunities I am available to offer extra help, to clarify assignments, and to provide study help for quizzes/tests to students after school until 3:00.

9. Science Grades Students can earn points for the following assignments: Homework Classwork Quizzes Tests Lab Investigations Notebook Checks Projects Extra Credit

10. Science Overview Science classes in 6 th grade are not leveled Our curriculum is inquiry-based We use investigations from 2 STC kits and from national environmental curriculum Textbooks and other reading materials support investigations We begin with mini-units on lab safety, the nature of science, and matter

11. 2 Major Units of Study Catastrophic Events Tornadoes Hurricanes Thunderstorms Earthquakes Volcanoes

12. 2 Major Units of Study Earth in Space Sun-Earth-Moon system Seasons Moon phases Eclipses Tides Planets Other bodies

13. Other Topics of Study Lab Safety The Scientific Method Matter Time and Time Zones

14. Science Textbooks Prentice Hall Science Explorer: Inside Earth Prentice Hall Science Explorer: Astronomy NSRC Smithsonian: Catastrophic Events Student Guide and Source Book NSRC Smithsonian: Earth in Space Student Guide and Source Book

15. Thank You! Thank you for coming tonight. I anticipate a great school year! Feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions.

16. Welcome to Mrs. Ferrari’s Classroom 6 th Grade Social Studies GVMS Back To School Night 2012 - 2013

17. Web Page www.garnetvalleyschools.com/gvms/ferrark My web page is a work in progress. Throughout the year, I will post additional resources to help your students with different concepts we will cover. Current Resources: Social Studies Course Overview Discipline Plan Homework Policy This power point presentation is currently posted on my web page for future reference

18. Materials Needed (most students already have these materials) Binder or folder to hold papers Pencils – regular and colored Glue stick

19. Grading System Point system Assignments weighted by points possible Student’s final grade is calculated by: Total points earned X 100 Total points possible

20. Social Studies Two Areas of Focus: Geography Ancient Civilizations

21. Geography Topics Geographic Tools Physical Characteristics of Place Human Characteristics of Place

22. Ancient Civilizations Mesopotamia Egypt Greece Rome Civilizations of the Americas – The Aztec, The Maya, The Incas

23. Social Studies Textbooks Pearson Prentice Hall: World Studies: Foundations of Geography Pearson: My World History: Early Ages

24. Social Studies Grades Students can earn points for the following assignments: Classwork Homework Quizzes Tests Projects Extra Credit

25. Thank You! Thank you for coming tonight. I anticipate a great school year! Feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions.