Ms. Dudek

6th grade Earth Science

Welcome to middle school Welcome to Earth Science

Ms. Dudek

6th grade expectations and questions??????????? Do you know your bus number and

lane? Do you know where your next class is

and how to get there? Do you know your lunch number (6-7

digits)?

You look puzzled

Solve the puzzle given to you and your group

This should help

Another puzzle?

Okay, that was easy. Try this one! This time no hints

Now you look puzzled for real!

Extra piece?

Welcome to 6th grade Science!

Science is a place where you may not always be given the answer, and when we as scientists find new information,

sometimes it changes our whole perception on a concept!

Supplies needed ASAP:

Notebook with brads and pockets

Something to write with (black or blue pen and/or pencil/eraser

Notebook paper

Some rules for you!Some rules for you!

1st offense: Warning

2nd offense: Re-Focus Form

3rd offense: Silent Lunch

4th offense: Call home

5th offense: Referral

1st offense: Warning

2nd offense: Re-Focus Form

3rd offense: Silent Lunch

4th offense: Call home

5th offense: Referral

Now what’s different

Ms. Dudek’s science class is ‘flipped’ You WILL need access to internet

EVERY night If you have any issues, you will have

the opportunity to tell Ms. Dudek later this week.

Types of Science 6th grade Earth Science

7th grade Life Science

8th grade Chemistry & Physics

(Physical Science)

What is Earth Science? Geology Hydrology Meteorology Astronomy (environmental

science)

The study of the solid Earth

Hydrology is…The

study of

Earth’s

water

The study of Earth’s

atmosphere

The study of the universe

beyond Earth’s

atmosphere

Let’s look briefly at our website/blog:--check daily for homework, classwork,

extra help, due dates, usernames/passwords, and extra credit

Who is Ms. Dudek?

Grew up in Gwinnett Co. Bachelor’s from Georgia State Masters degree in Mathematics Teaching for 3 years Lives in Atlanta with her doggie, Riley LOVES the Falcons, and Braves!

BIG RULES!!

Keep your hands off your face Be sure to push in your chair

EVERY day, and pick up the trash.

Be respectful

Maintain Culture

Give 100% SLANT: no hands on face Track Give ONES and TWOS Give Praise or a Hand when asked No Distractions Bathroom procedures/Pencil sharpening Transition and Lunch procedures

How to be Awesome Arrival and Exit Procedures

– Hold on to trash until end of class Sense of Urgency Turn in ALL work on time

– 1 day late: Highest grade 90%– If homework in locker, still late– No locker during class

Communication***Each teacher may have different expectations

BRAINPOP www.brainpop.com ecobb/ecobb

EARTH

Homework Homework is usually not accepted late

(unless you were absent, or there are certain circumstances).

You can turn in work ONE day late for 10 points off. Sometimes you can turn work in 2 days late for 20 points off.

You can also make up (or redo) a low grade at 8:15am for partial credit, unless you were absent (check with me first)

Friday Shout-OutsFriday Shout-Outs

Did a classmate of yours help you in class today?

Did a classmate of yours go above and beyond what you expected?

Did a classmate reach out to you and teach you something?

Did a classmate just need a quick shout-out?

YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO DO IT!!!!!

Did a classmate of yours help you in class today?

Did a classmate of yours go above and beyond what you expected?

Did a classmate reach out to you and teach you something?

Did a classmate just need a quick shout-out?

YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO DO IT!!!!!

Monthly SudokuMonthly Sudoku

The Sudoku bulletin board will be changed monthly

The rules are as follows:

You MUST turn it in by the last school day of the month to the folder

You MUST put your name on it. No name = No grade

It must be COMPLETELY right in order to receive bonus points. One wrong = No points

**** Since this is Science, you will get 5 points for each correct board submitted

The Sudoku bulletin board will be changed monthly

The rules are as follows:

You MUST turn it in by the last school day of the month to the folder

You MUST put your name on it. No name = No grade

It must be COMPLETELY right in order to receive bonus points. One wrong = No points

**** Since this is Science, you will get 5 points for each correct board submitted

Bathroom ProceduresBathroom Procedures

You will get restroom passes to put in your agenda

You will only get a certain amount of bathroom passes to use in each class for the semester, so use them wisely!

Bathroom is only to be used 5 mins after class has started, when the teacher is not speaking, and not within 5 mins of leaving class

The only time you can use the bathroom during transitions is during homeroom, or during locker break between 3rd and 4th period

You CANNOT use the restroom in between periods during transitions. Will result in an automatic SILENT LUNCH!

You will get restroom passes to put in your agenda

You will only get a certain amount of bathroom passes to use in each class for the semester, so use them wisely!

Bathroom is only to be used 5 mins after class has started, when the teacher is not speaking, and not within 5 mins of leaving class

The only time you can use the bathroom during transitions is during homeroom, or during locker break between 3rd and 4th period

You CANNOT use the restroom in between periods during transitions. Will result in an automatic SILENT LUNCH!

Tutoring SchedulesTutoring Schedules

Each subject will have a day for you to come in and have tutoring if you are having trouble in that class

These sessions will start AFTER Labor Day Monday : Language Arts

Tuesday : Science

Thursday : Math

Friday : Social Studies

MUST be pre-arranged with your teacher so he/she knows you are coming

Each subject will have a day for you to come in and have tutoring if you are having trouble in that class

These sessions will start AFTER Labor Day Monday : Language Arts

Tuesday : Science

Thursday : Math

Friday : Social Studies

MUST be pre-arranged with your teacher so he/she knows you are coming

GradesGrades

It is your responsibility to keep up with your grades and know what you have in each class.

You can access your grades on the cobb website or by downloading the StudentVue app

You will need to know your student number

It is your responsibility to keep up with your grades and know what you have in each class.

You can access your grades on the cobb website or by downloading the StudentVue app

You will need to know your student number

SafetySafety

Fire Drills: Immediately get up, push in your chair and head out to LANE 10 in the front parking lot. Line up on the white line in a single file line and wait for Ms. Dudek to get out there if she isn’t already.

All drills are SILENT! If you cannot follow the rules during an emergency drill, it will result in at least one day of SILENT LUNCH.

Fire Drills: Immediately get up, push in your chair and head out to LANE 10 in the front parking lot. Line up on the white line in a single file line and wait for Ms. Dudek to get out there if she isn’t already.

All drills are SILENT! If you cannot follow the rules during an emergency drill, it will result in at least one day of SILENT LUNCH.

Other Classroom Rules/Policies: e-mail: include subject (may delete) full name, date, period, and assignment on ALL

papers turned in IN box Add sheets into science notebook immediately

(less chance to get lost) restroom/hall passes Only WATER (with a lid) in class No gum/candy in classroom(candy is sometimes

given as a reward) Weekly conduct grades on Synergy

What to do when absent??? Check the blog*******

It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to find out what was missed!

Try to come in early if you missed a quiz, test, or lab (unless otherwise noted on our website)

How to succeed in this class: Keep up with the blog Work as a team check grades ONLINE at least once a

week (Synergy)

Circle Map Make a colorful

circle map about the 4 branches of Earth Science—include sketches (very few words)