1. Welcome to Back to School Night! Mrs. Klick Scienceeklick@cdschools.org

2. Science  In Science we use the hands on kits called FOSS as well as informational readers and packets.  We have 3 learning maps (overall topics of study).

3. Forces of Motion  Key Learning: An objects motion is a result of all of the forces acting upon it.  Foss Kits used: Models and Designs and Levers and Pulleys  We also cover the Scientific Method and an overall introduction to science.  Major assessments: Rube Goldberg project, Levers and Pulleys Project, Simple Machines and Models and Designs Test, Amusement Park Project, Catapult Project, Newton’s Laws/Forces of Motion Unit Test.

4. Life Key Learning: Cells are the most basic unit of life and are able to carry out life’s processes.  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

5. Ecosystems  Key Learning: Aquatic, terrestrial and human-made ecosystems consist of diverse living and non-living components that change over time and among geographic areas.  Field Trip- Wildwood Nature Center  Major Assessments- Ecology Test, Ecology Project (watersheds and wetlands)

6. Grading  Students will be graded through labs, projects, tests, quizzes, participation, and classwork.  Tests and projects will count as 50% of their grade. You will see the main category as test, so read the assignment description for clarification if it is a test or project.  Quizzes count as 25% of their grade.  Homework is 5%  Classwork is 15%  Labs are 5%  Class notes can be found on my website

7. Late Work   For assignments handed in late, it is 10% off for each day. After 3 days it is a 0.