welcome to 6 th grade at kms! mrs. campbell science
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Welcome to 6th Grade at KMS!Mrs. CampbellScience
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Born in San Diego
Have lived in AZ for 17 years!
I lived in Hawaii and Park City, UT!
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Married June 3rd, 2010
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Graduated in 2001 from
Mingus Union High School
Graduated 2007 Arizona State
UniversityGo Sun Devils!
Graduate with my Master 12/2012
ASU!
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I love traveling, dancing, and scrapbooking
Most important to me: Family and
Friends
5 months ago my life changed forever!
I love my little guy!Christian Lee
Campbell3.18.12
My Science Goal
Engage, encourage and guide learners through the scientific process. Apply science to everyday life and make decisions using science skills.
What is 6th Grade Science?
Curriculum
Semester OneLab Safety/Scientific/EnergyWater/Weather/Natural Disasters
Semester TwoCellsPlantsTechnology/ScientistsBody Systems
What to bring…
Pencil/PensHighlightersComposition NotebookPocket FolderA positive attitude, ready to learn!
What to expect…Taking daily notes on focus areaIntegrating group work, activities,
and independent practice to refine skills
Nightly homework(3 nights)Unit Projects Quizzes within each chapterUnit Tests – every 4 to 5 weeks
Grading…90-100: A80-89: B70-79: C60-69: D59 and below: FLate 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
Grading….The Four Point Scale 4 – I get it and can teach it to someone3 – I get it the way the teacher taught it 2 – I understand most of it but need a little help1 – I understand some of it but need a lot of help
Tests1st Quarter
Quizzes WeeklyUnit Test Scientific MethodAIMS Quarter Assessment (Energy) October
2nd Quarter Quizzes WeeklyAIMS Quarter Quiz (Water) NovemberAIMS Semester Test (Weather/Review) December
3rd Quarter Quizzes WeeklyAIMS Quarter Quiz (Plants/Cells)March
4th Quarter Quizzes WeeklyAIMS Post-Test(Practice)AIMS State Test Biweekly Body Systems Tests
Projects
1st Quarter Windcar Solar Oven Baking
2nd Quarter Hot Air Balloon
3rd Quarter Famous Scientist Cell Model/Plant Model Plant Dissection
4th Quarter Chicken Wing Dissection
Classroom Rule RESPECT
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
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
Classroom DonationsKleenexHand SanitizerClorox WipesPrinter PaperLined PaperDry Erase Markers
August 23rd, 2012 (Thursday)5:30pm—7:00pmWarner and RuralInformal meet and greet time with 6A
Teachers.Buy some pizza, hang out, share your
time with us!Bring the family.
Barro’s Pizza Night
• E-mail [email protected]• Phone 480-541-6777• Website – on the kyrene homepage
Getting in touch with me:
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Thanks for coming!