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

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

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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!