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Welcome to Mrs. Ferrari’s Classroom. 6 th Grade Science GVMS Back To School Night 2012 - 2013. Education/Background. B.S., Virginia Tech M.S.I.A, Carnegie-Mellon Education Certifications: K – 8, Special Education, & Principal/Supervisor, Immaculata University - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to
Mrs. Ferrari’s Classroom
6th Grade ScienceGVMS Back To School Night
2012 - 2013
Education/Background
• B.S., Virginia Tech • M.S.I.A, Carnegie-Mellon• Education Certifications: K – 8, Special
Education, & Principal/Supervisor, Immaculata University
• 4th and 6th Grade Teacher, 6 years• K - 12 Science Supervisor/TOSA, 7 years
Contact Information
• Phone number: 610.579.5120• Email: [email protected]• Best times to reach me:
• 7:00-7:30 am (by phone)• 12:30-3:00 pm (by phone)• Email (anytime)
Web Pagewww.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 6th Graders• This power point presentation is currently posted on my web
page for future reference
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
Grading SystemPoint system
• Assignments weighted by points possible• Student’s final grade is calculated by:
Total points earned X 100Total points possible
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
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.
Science GradesStudents can earn points for the following
assignments: • Homework• Classwork• Quizzes• Tests• Lab Investigations• Notebook Checks• Projects• Extra Credit
Science Overview
• Science classes in 6th 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
2 Major Units of Study
Catastrophic Events
• Tornadoes• Hurricanes• Thunderstorms• Earthquakes• Volcanoes
2 Major Units of Study
Earth in Space
• Sun-Earth-Moon system• Seasons• Moon phases• Eclipses• Tides• Planets• Other bodies
Other Topics of Study
• Lab Safety• The Scientific Method• Matter• Time and Time Zones
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
Thank You!
Thank you for coming tonight.
I anticipate a great school year!
Feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions.
Welcome to
Mrs. Ferrari’s Classroom
6th Grade Social StudiesGVMS Back To School Night
2012 - 2013
Web Pagewww.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
Materials Needed (most students already have these materials)
• Binder or folder to hold papers• Pencils – regular and colored• Glue stick
Grading SystemPoint system
• Assignments weighted by points possible• Student’s final grade is calculated by:
Total points earned X 100Total points possible
Social Studies
Two Areas of Focus:
• Geography• Ancient Civilizations
Geography Topics
• Geographic Tools• Physical Characteristics of Place• Human Characteristics of Place
Ancient Civilizations
• Mesopotamia• Egypt• Greece• Rome• Civilizations of the Americas – The Aztec, The Maya,
The Incas
Social Studies Textbooks
• Pearson Prentice Hall: World Studies: Foundations of Geography
• Pearson: My World History: Early Ages
Social Studies Grades
Students can earn points for the following assignments:
• Classwork• Homework• Quizzes• Tests• Projects• Extra Credit
Thank You!
Thank you for coming tonight.
I anticipate a great school year!
Feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions.