Back To School Night

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Back To School Night

• Mrs. Frederick
• 12th Year at MMS
• Education
• Dakota Wesleyan University
• Chemistry and Biology
• South Dakota State University
• Masters in Science Teaching

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South Dakota Science Standards

• The Nature of Science
• Contributions by Scientists
• Science Practices
• Methods
• Measuring
• Questioning
• Predicting
• Testing
• Analyzing
• Concluding
• Applying

• The Environment and Society
• How Scientists solve problems
• Water treatment
• Water quality
• Wetlands
• Urban Development
• Energy
• Biomes

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South Dakota Standards

• Physical Science
• Atomic Structure
• Elements/Compounds
• Density
• Electricity
• Forces and Motion
• Newtons Laws
• Life Science
• Photosynthesis
• Cells-Plant and Animal
• Classifying Organisms
• Life Cycles CO2, Water
• Biomes
• Genetics

• Earth and Space Science
• Solar System
• Seasons
• Lunar Phases Science
• Energy Alternatives
• Earths Spheres

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Text Book

• The Nature of Matter
• Measurement
• Atoms, Elements, Compounds
• Life and the Environment
• Ecology
• Earths Resources
• Interactions of Matter
• Motion and Forces
• Energy and Electricity
• Earths Changing Surface
• Atmosphere
• Weathering
• Beyond Earth
• Exploring Space
• The Solar System
• Lifes Diversity
• Cells
• The Role of Genetics in Inheritance

• Glencoe Level Red
• 6th Grade Science
• Section Reviews
• Chapter Study Guides
• Online Practice
• www.red.msscience.com
• CA7EF8E1E3

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Standards Based Curriculum

• Glencoe Website
• http//mf009.k12.sd.us

• Advanced
• Proficient
• Basic

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Projects and Events

• In Class
• Water Quality Field Trip
• Planet Projects
• Outside Class
• Science Fair
• February
• Science Olympiad
• March 27, 2010

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Project Solar System
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Water Quality Field Trip September 11th or 12th
Doing Science! Asking Questions, making
observations.
We need parent volunteers! You can sign up
tonight!
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Investigating Water Organisms
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Recording Data
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Appreciate the World Around Us
Appreciating the world around us!
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Making Sense in Science

• Key Terms and Concepts Foldables
• Worksheets to help master concepts
• Jeopardy Review
• Writing lab reports to check for understanding
• Check Assignment Books
• Tests
• Announced in advance
• Use online reviews or
• review sheets.

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Grading

• Based on total points.
• Use our portal to check on grades and late
  assignments.
• MMS Grading Scale
• A Excellent (90-100)
• B Above Average (80-89)
• C Average (70-79)
• D Below Average (60-69)
• F Failing (Below 60)

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Thank you for your interest.
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Mrs. Fredericks Homeroom
Assignment Books Assignments Infractions Late
homework Call Office to leave messages or if a
child must miss school. Blue Slip Concerns
call me! Conferences