1. Welcome to 5th Grade Science Ms. Delp

2.  Cells  Microorganisms  Animal and Plant Classifications  Genes  Electricity  Matter  Earth’s Forces Units

3. Science this year  Hands-on activities  Vocabulary  Tests- a mixture of:  T/F  Multiple Choice  Fill in the Blank  Short Answer  Open Ended Questions

4.  Check my website regularly for information on current units and assignments.  Help your child study- they don’t know how to study by themselves. IDEAS:  Make flashcards  Make/give practice tests  Ask them questions about their notes  Make study games  Study a little bit, often o 10% extra-credit is added to tests for children that turn in their study aides (flashcards, etc.) on the day of the test How to helpyour childsucceed

5.  Test/Quizzes:50-100 points  Class work/HWK: 10-50 points  Project: 50-100 points  Late work Policy –  Day 1 late= minus 10% off grade (ex. 95%=85%)  Day 2 late= minus 20% off grade (ex. 95%=75%)  Day 3 late= minus 30% off grade (ex. 95%=65%)  More than 3 days late= minus 50% off grade GradingPolicy

6. Accountability  Review and sign the agenda nightly. Look for anything written in RED.  My web page- http://mysite.cherokee.k12.ga.us/personal/wendy_delp/site/default.as px http://mysite.cherokee.k12.ga.us/personal/wendy_delp/site/default.as px  Aspen- https://hosted195.renlearn.com/2045176/HomeConnect/login.aspx https://hosted195.renlearn.com/2045176/HomeConnect/login.aspx  Receive reminders from about tests, due dates, etc. via text message: Just text @msdelps to 404-620-5404. You will automatically receive a text message about tests dates, due dates, etc. via text message

7. Contacting Me  Email is the BEST way to contact me and will have the fastest response  Notes or phone call  Need a conference?