Ms. Dudek
6th grade Earth Science
Welcome to middle school
Welcome to Earth Science
Ms. Dudek
6th grade expectations and
questions???????????
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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
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Solve the puzzle given to you and your
group
This should help
Another puzzle?
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Okay, that was easy. Try this one! This
time no hints 
Now you look puzzled for real!
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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:
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Notebook with
brads and pockets
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Something to write
with (black or blue
pen and/or
pencil/eraser
Notebook paper
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Some rules for you!
 1st offense: Warning
 2nd offense: Re-Focus Form
 3rd offense: Silent Lunch
 4th offense: Call home
 5th offense: Referral
Now what’s different
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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
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6th grade
Earth Science
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7th grade
Life Science
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8th grade
Chemistry & Physics
(Physical Science)
What is Earth Science?
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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
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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?
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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!!
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Keep your hands off
your face
Be sure to push in
your chair EVERY
day, and pick up the
trash.
Be respectful
Maintain Culture
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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
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Hold on to trash until end of class
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Sense of Urgency
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Turn in ALL work on time
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1 day late: Highest grade 90%
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If homework in locker, still late
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No locker during class
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Communication
***Each teacher may have different expectations
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BRAINPOP
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www.brainpop.com
ecobb/ecobb
EARTH
Homework
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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-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!!!!!
Monthly 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
Bathroom 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!
Tutoring 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
Grades
 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
Safety
 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:
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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???
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Check the blog*******
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It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to
find out what was missed!
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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:
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Keep up with the blog
Work as a team
check grades ONLINE at least once a
week (Synergy)
Circle Map
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Make a colorful
circle map about the
4 branches of Earth
Science—include
sketches (very few
words)