Back to School Night

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Back to School Night

• Mr. Vincent Perez
• Blue Team
• Grade 6 Science

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6th Grade Science - Topics of Study

• Life Science
• Ecology
• Classification
• Physical Science
• Atoms and Molecules
• Heat and Energy
• Mixtures
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Matter and Measurement
• Light
• Sound
• Simple Machines

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Science Class Preparedness

• Agenda Book
• Science Binder (Although not encouraged, may be
  shared with another subject)
• Pencils ONLY
• Red pen for correcting work

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Grading Policy

• Homework 20
• Quizzes 20
• Tests 35
• Labs 20
• Castle Learning (School Island) 5

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Homework Assignments

• Homework will be assigned on a daily basis
• Please check your childs Agenda Book every night
  for homework assignments, quizzes, tests, or
  other class events.
• Homework is essential because
• It encourages the students to view their notes
  for answers, which is in fact studying
• It helps students prepare for the next day in
  class. Lessons in science build upon the
  previous days information.
• It is an easy way for a student to get 20 points
  of his or her grade in science.

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Science Quizzes

• One quiz per unit (about every 2 weeks)
• The format will include a variety of
• 1. Vocabulary Terms
• 2. Matching
• 3. Labeling Diagrams
• 4. Fill in the blank
• 5. Short Answer
• 6. Extended Response
• Quizzes will be announced on most occasions

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Science Tests

• Tests will be given at the end of every unit
• Tests will be given once or twice per month
  (depending on the length of the unit)
• The format will include a variety of
• 1. Vocabulary Terms
• 2. Matching
• 3. Multiple Choice
• 4. Short Answer
• 5. Labeling Diagrams
• 6. Extended Response
• Tests will always be announced in advance

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Science Labs

• Science Labs are a fun way to learn about the
  curriculum while using the Scientific Method
• Labs must be made up during extra help
• If labs are late
• 1. 1 day late 5 points of lab grade deducted
• 2. 2 days late 10 points of lab grade
  deducted
• 3. More than 2 days late Final grade of 30
• The conclusion questions must be written in
  complete sentences (with 7 or more words per
  sentence).
• Two sentences should be used when students are
  asked to explain an answer in science.
• Students should use their notes AND what was
  discussed during the lab to answer the lab
  questions

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Final Exam

• In sixth grade there will be a final exam in
  science
• The final exam will count as TWO test grades for
  the fourth marking period
• At the end of each unit students will be asked to
  clear out their notes and homework assignments.
• It is very important that the students
• Save these sheets in a folder at home. Find a
  place where they will not get thrown away.
• Locate these sheets at the end of the year when
  we review.
• We will spend one day reviewing each topic at the
  end of the year. The students will have 10
  packets to study for the final exam.

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6th Grade Blue Team - Field Trips

• Caumsett State Park
• Culmination of the Ecology Unit Survival Skills
• Tuesday, October 13, 2009
• Ocean Life Fishing Trip (Freeport)
• Miss Freeport and Dolphin
• Life Science Review
• Thursday, May 27, 2009

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Absences

• The students should check with a homework buddy
  to find out the assignments that were missed
• This missed work should be written into their
  Agenda Books
• I will occasionally post the Power Point notes on
  my website
• Missed work should be made up at home or during
  extra help
• Lab work must be made up during extra help
• As a general rule, missed work should be turned
  in 1 day after the student returns (but are
  handled on an individual basis)

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How to Prepare for Science

• Students should
• Review notes and vocabulary terms daily
• Pay attention in class
• Take detailed notes during labs
• Ask questions (especially if they dont
  understand)
• Attend extra help (and bring questions with you)
• Study with a classmate (or group of friends)
• Not be reading the notes. They should study
  them!
• How? Index cards are a great way to study
  science terms and definitions. Put a word on one
  side, and the definition on the other.

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Contacting Mr. Perez

• Phone [phone] during school hours
• Letter Please seal it in an envelope (or staple
  it) and send it to school with the student
• Website bethpage.ws/jfk/vperez/