1. Ms. Dudek 6th grade Earth Science

2. Welcome to middle school Welcome to Earth Science Ms. Dudek

3. 6th grade expectations and questions??????????? n Do you know your bus number and lane? n Do you know where your next class is and how to get there? n Do you know your lunch number (6-7 digits)?

4. You look puzzled n Solve the puzzle given to you and your group n This should help

5. Another puzzle? n Okay, that was easy. Try this one! This time no hints

6. Now you look puzzled for real! n Extra piece? Welcome to 6 th grade Science! Science is a place where you may not always be given the answer, and when we as scientists find new information, sometimes it changes our whole perception on a concept!

7. Supplies needed ASAP: n Notebook with brads and pockets n Something to write with (black or blue pen and/or pencil/eraser n Notebook paper

8. Some rules for you!  1 st offense: Warning  2 nd offense: Re-Focus Form  3 rd offense: Silent Lunch  4 th offense: Call home  5 th offense: Referral  1 st offense: Warning  2 nd offense: Re-Focus Form  3 rd offense: Silent Lunch  4 th offense: Call home  5 th offense: Referral

9. Now what’s different n Ms. Dudek’s science class is ‘flipped’ n You WILL need access to internet EVERY night n If you have any issues, you will have the opportunity to tell Ms. Dudek later this week.

10. Types of Science n 6 th grade Earth Science n 7 th grade Life Science n 8 th grade Chemistry & Physics (Physical Science)

11. What is Earth Science? n Geology n Hydrology n Meteorology n Astronomy n (environmental science)

12. The study of the solid Earth

13. Hydrology is… The study of Earth’s water

14. The study of Earth’s atmosphere

15. The study of the universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere

16. n Let’s look briefly at our website/blog: --check daily for homework, classwork, extra help, due dates, usernames/passwords, and extra credit

17. Who is Ms. Dudek? n Grew up in Gwinnett Co. n Bachelor’s from Georgia State n Masters degree in Mathematics n Teaching for 3 years n Lives in Atlanta with her doggie, Riley n LOVES the Falcons, and Braves!

18. BIG RULES!! n Keep your hands off your face n Be sure to push in your chair EVERY day, and pick up the trash. n Be respectful

19. Maintain Culture Give 100% SLANT: no hands on face Track Give ONES and TWOS Give Praise or a Hand when asked No Distractions Bathroom procedures/Pencil sharpening Transition and Lunch procedures

20. How to be Awesome Arrival and Exit Procedures – Hold on to trash until end of class Sense of Urgency Turn in ALL work on time – 1 day late: Highest grade 90% – If homework in locker, still late – No locker during class Communication ***Each teacher may have different expectations

21. BRAINPOP n www.brainpop.com www.brainpop.com n ecobb/ecobb EARTH

22. Homework n Homework is usually not accepted late (unless you were absent, or there are certain circumstances). n You can turn in work ONE day late for 10 points off. Sometimes you can turn work in 2 days late for 20 points off. n You can also make up (or redo) a low grade at 8:15am for partial credit, unless you were absent (check with me first)

23. Friday Shout-Outs  Did a classmate of yours help you in class today?  Did a classmate of yours go above and beyond what you expected?  Did a classmate reach out to you and teach you something?  Did a classmate just need a quick shout-out? YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO DO IT!!!!!  Did a classmate of yours help you in class today?  Did a classmate of yours go above and beyond what you expected?  Did a classmate reach out to you and teach you something?  Did a classmate just need a quick shout-out? YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO DO IT!!!!!

24. Monthly Sudoku  The Sudoku bulletin board will be changed monthly  The rules are as follows:  You MUST turn it in by the last school day of the month to the folder  You MUST put your name on it. No name = No grade  It must be COMPLETELY right in order to receive bonus points. One wrong = No points **** Since this is Science, you will get 5 points for each correct board submitted  The Sudoku bulletin board will be changed monthly  The rules are as follows:  You MUST turn it in by the last school day of the month to the folder  You MUST put your name on it. No name = No grade  It must be COMPLETELY right in order to receive bonus points. One wrong = No points **** Since this is Science, you will get 5 points for each correct board submitted

25. Bathroom Procedures  You will get restroom passes to put in your agenda  You will only get a certain amount of bathroom passes to use in each class for the semester, so use them wisely!  Bathroom is only to be used 5 mins after class has started, when the teacher is not speaking, and not within 5 mins of leaving class  The only time you can use the bathroom during transitions is during homeroom, or during locker break between 3 rd and 4 th period  You CANNOT use the restroom in between periods during transitions. Will result in an automatic SILENT LUNCH!  You will get restroom passes to put in your agenda  You will only get a certain amount of bathroom passes to use in each class for the semester, so use them wisely!  Bathroom is only to be used 5 mins after class has started, when the teacher is not speaking, and not within 5 mins of leaving class  The only time you can use the bathroom during transitions is during homeroom, or during locker break between 3 rd and 4 th period  You CANNOT use the restroom in between periods during transitions. Will result in an automatic SILENT LUNCH!

26. Tutoring Schedules  Each subject will have a day for you to come in and have tutoring if you are having trouble in that class  These sessions will start AFTER Labor Day  Monday : Language Arts  Tuesday : Science  Thursday : Math  Friday : Social Studies  MUST be pre-arranged with your teacher so he/she knows you are coming  Each subject will have a day for you to come in and have tutoring if you are having trouble in that class  These sessions will start AFTER Labor Day  Monday : Language Arts  Tuesday : Science  Thursday : Math  Friday : Social Studies  MUST be pre-arranged with your teacher so he/she knows you are coming

27. Grades  It is your responsibility to keep up with your grades and know what you have in each class.  You can access your grades on the cobb website or by downloading the StudentVue app  You will need to know your student number  It is your responsibility to keep up with your grades and know what you have in each class.  You can access your grades on the cobb website or by downloading the StudentVue app  You will need to know your student number

28. Safety  Fire Drills: Immediately get up, push in your chair and head out to LANE 10 in the front parking lot. Line up on the white line in a single file line and wait for Ms. Dudek to get out there if she isn’t already.  All drills are SILENT! If you cannot follow the rules during an emergency drill, it will result in at least one day of SILENT LUNCH.  Fire Drills: Immediately get up, push in your chair and head out to LANE 10 in the front parking lot. Line up on the white line in a single file line and wait for Ms. Dudek to get out there if she isn’t already.  All drills are SILENT! If you cannot follow the rules during an emergency drill, it will result in at least one day of SILENT LUNCH.

29. Other Classroom Rules/Policies: n e-mail: include subject (may delete) n full name, date, period, and assignment on ALL papers turned in n IN box n Add sheets into science notebook immediately (less chance to get lost) n restroom/hall passes n Only WATER (with a lid) in class n No gum/candy in classroom(candy is sometimes given as a reward) n Weekly conduct grades on Synergy

30. What to do when absent??? n Check the blog******* n It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to find out what was missed! n Try to come in early if you missed a quiz, test, or lab (unless otherwise noted on our website)

31. How to succeed in this class: n Keep up with the blog n Work as a team n check grades ONLINE at least once a week (Synergy)

32. Circle Map n Make a colorful circle map about the 4 branches of Earth Science—include sketches (very few words)