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Welcome !. Cara Deska 6 th Grade Science. About me…. I moved to Virginia from New Jersey! Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary and Special Education from Slippery Rock University. Beginning a Master program in Educational Leadership with George Mason University. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Welcome!
Cara Deska6th Grade Science
About me…
I moved to Virginia from New Jersey!
Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary and Special Education from Slippery Rock University.
Beginning a Master program in Educational Leadership with George Mason University.
3rd year teaching at Stone Hill Middle School!
I’ve taught 6th grade Science all 3 years, and last year I also taught 7th grade Science.
I’m getting married over Spring Break this year ( I promise to wait on my name change)
Communication
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lcps.org/shms Staff tab Deska, Cara
Science 6 Schedule an appointment/conference:
E-mail me, call the school before/after school, or during planning blocks
(Blocks 2 and 6)
Respond within 24 hours of contact
6th Grade Science Topics
Scientific Investigation
Matter Water Atmosphere Weather Space Energy Resources Watersheds
Class Information
Daily Science Supplies: Science Binder
12 dividers Agenda Pencil/Colored Pen/Highlighter Colored Pencils/Scissors
Classroom Routines
Learning Targets- Unit Calendar
Agenda- write down homework/hall passes
Notes- graphic organizers (GO) Practice- Now It’s Your Turn (NIYT) Labs- one or two per unit
Today I will be able to… Did I get to my target?
Science Assessments
Diagnostic (does NOT calculate in to grade)
Pre-test assessments Graded using grading scale (100-0)
Formative (does NOT calculate in to grade)
Multiples types of checkpoints (Exit tickets, entrance tickets, warm ups)
Graded using Learning Progression Scale (4, 3, 2, 1)
Summative (DOES calculate in to grade)
Assessments used to demonstrate mastery of learned concepts (DOKs)
Graded using grading scale (100-0)
6th Grade Science Re-teaching & Retesting
Retake Policy– Must complete a Retake Checklist before
taking the test. Items on checklist may include:
Parent signature Flashcards made Meet with teacher for re-teaching
Student MUST show they are READY!
Science materials-for example
Unit Calendar
Graphic Organizer
Exit Ticket
Positive Behavior Interventions & Support (PBIS)
Respectful Rays
Grading Scale
A+ = 98-100 A = 93-97 A- = 90-92
B+ = 87-89 B = 83-86 B- = 80-82
C+ = 77-79 C = 73-76 C- = 70-72
D+ = 67-69 D = 63-66 D- = 60-62
F = 59 and below