1. Welcome to 6 th Grade at KMS! Mrs. Campbell Science

2. A l l a b o u t m e … Born in San Diego Have lived in AZ for 17 years! I lived in Hawaii and Park City, UT!

3. A l l a b o u t m e … Married June 3 rd, 2010

4. A l l a b o u t m e … Graduated in 2001 from Mingus Union High School Graduated 2007 Arizona State University Go Sun Devils! Graduate with my Master 12/2012 ASU!

5. A l l a b o u t m e … I love traveling, dancing, and scrapbooking Most important to me: Family and Friends

6. 5 months ago my life changed forever! I love my little guy! Christian Lee Campbell 3.18.12

7. My Science Goal Engage, encourage and guide learners through the scientific process. Apply science to everyday life and make decisions using science skills.

8. What is 6th Grade Science? Curriculum Semester One Lab Safety/Scientific/Energy Water/Weather/Natural Disasters Semester Two Cells Plants Technology/Scientists Body Systems

9. What to bring… Pencil/Pens Highlighters Composition Notebook Pocket Folder A positive attitude, ready to learn!

10. What to expect… Taking daily notes on focus area Integrating group work, activities, and independent practice to refine skills Nightly homework(3 nights) Unit Projects Quizzes within each chapter Unit Tests – every 4 to 5 weeks

11. Grading… 90-100: A 80-89: B 70-79: C 60-69: D 59 and below: F Late work will only be accepted for partial credit and only one day late. Absences: Students can use the agenda board, personal agendas and file folders to find missing work. One day for every day absent to make up work, unless they were present when the assignment was given. Textbooks: Students can check out on an individual basis when needed

12. Grading…. The Four Point Scale 4 – I get it and can teach it to someone 3 – I get it the way the teacher taught it 2 – I understand most of it but need a little help 1 – I understand some of it but need a lot of help

13. Tests 1 st Quarter Quizzes Weekly Unit Test Scientific Method AIMS Quarter Assessment (Energy) October 2 nd Quarter Quizzes Weekly AIMS Quarter Quiz (Water) November AIMS Semester Test (Weather/Review) December 3 rd Quarter Quizzes Weekly AIMS Quarter Quiz (Plants/Cells)March 4 th Quarter Quizzes Weekly AIMS Post-Test(Practice) AIMS State Test Biweekly Body Systems Tests

14. Projects 1 st Quarter  Windcar  Solar Oven Baking 2 nd Quarter  Hot Air Balloon 3 rd Quarter  Famous Scientist  Cell Model/Plant Model  Plant Dissection 4 th Quarter  Chicken Wing Dissection

15. Classroom Rule RESPECT

16. Tips for success! Class Expectations and Consequences Basic class expectations, in addition to Kyrene school rules, are as follows: Respect the people, equipment and furnishings of this classroom and school Be prepared for class with all materials ready and in your seat when the bell rings Stay in your assigned seat or lab area unless you have permission to move around Follow all directions the first time – only use lab materials in the way you have been instructed Allow others to learn without distractions or disruptions Do Your Very Best Work! Possible consequences for not following school and class rules include: Time out Loss of Privileges Parent conference Lunch Detention

17. Tips for success! Help students stay organized Plan ahead for short and long term assignments – Don’t Procrastinate Schedule time for homework; study Check website for up to date information about what’s going on in the class Keep in touch with any concerns

18. Classroom Donations Kleenex Hand Sanitizer Clorox Wipes Printer Paper Lined Paper Dry Erase Markers

19. August 23 rd, 2012 (Thursday) 5:30pm—7:00pm Warner and Rural Informal meet and greet time with 6A Teachers. Buy some pizza, hang out, share your time with us! Bring the family.

20. E-mail mcampbell@kyrene.orgmcampbell@kyrene.org Phone 480-541-6777 Website – on the kyrene homepage Getting in touch with me:

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22. Thanks for coming!