Welcome to
th
6 Grade Homeroom
Best way to contact me:
griazi@saintbernadetteschool.org
Dress Code Reminders
Common Concerns:
Ladies:
Gentlemen:
• Wearing bracelets,
anklets, etc.
• Forgetting belts and not
wearing dress shoes on
Fridays.
• Length of uniform skirt,
regular skirts, shorts or
shirts/leggings – must
be at fingertips or
below
• Shirt not tucked in
(often due to shirt being
too short)
Cornerstone Highlights
Address: cornerstonesms.com
Problems? Contact Mrs. Libcke for help:
301-593-5611 or
mlibcke@saintbernadetteschool.org
Please check Cornerstone for assignments
and grades.
6th Grade Field Trip
• 2 day/1 night trip to Echo Hill Outdoor School
• Located along Eastern Chesapeake Bay
• April 2014 (dates TBD)
• Students learn about the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem
through explorations of the marshland and bay.
• Daily hikes, games, Bay boat ride – all outdoors!
• Cost – estimated about $130-150
Welcome to
th
St. B 6 Grade
Science
Best way to contact me:
griazi@saintbernadetteschool.org
What Are the Basic Skills of Someone
Who Has Scientific Literacy?
 Demonstrate basic skills common to all literacy.
 Ask, find or determine answers to questions derived
from curiosity about everyday experiences.
 Describe, explain, and predict natural phenomena.
 Read with understanding news articles about science.
6th Grade Science Units
Major Units:
Skills Developed:
• Nature of Science
• Carrying out controlled
experiments
• Atoms, Elements and
Matter
• Earth Science
• Simple Machines and
Energy
• Measuring matter in
metric units
• Scientific writing
• Using scientific
equipment and tools
Science Notebook
•
•
•
•
All classwork
Unit vocabulary
All stamped assignments
Rough drafts and lab
notes
Daily Supplies Needed:
Collected and graded at
the end of each unit.





Colored pencils
Pens, pencils
Glue sticks or clear tape
Scissors
ruler
Cornerstone and Science Website
Address: cornerstonesms.com
Problems? Contact the Mrs. Libcke for help:
301-593-5611 or mlibcke@saintbernadetteschool.org
Please check Cornerstone for up-to-date assignments and
grades.
Directions to My Science Website:
saintbernadetteschool.org – about us – faculty and
Staff – Gina Riazi
High Expectations  Academic Achievement
“Effective teachers not only express and clarify
expectations for student achievement, but also stress
student responsibility and accountability for striving to
meet those expectations” (Stronge, 2002, p. 37).
…important as expectations by schools and teachers are
parents’ academic expectations for their children.
Parents’ expectations have been shown to be a significant
predictor of student success across age groups, races, and
nationalities (Seginer, 1983; Kaplan, Liu, and Kaplan, 2001).”
High Expectations  Academic Achievement
All graded work is completed neatly and with easy-to-read
handwriting or typed. Directions are followed.
Graded assignments are turned in on time; late work always results in
a reduced grade; no more than 60% credit 6+ days late.
Students are responsible for work missed due to an absence
(absentee folders) – please discuss with your child his/her
responsibility to speak to the teacher AND check Cornerstone.
Students are expected to come to science with all required supplies
every day. Responsibility demerits are consequence of failure to do
this.
Students should begin studying for quizzes and tests
several days beforehand; proven effective study
techniques:
 Flash cards: student-made and reviewed daily (best with
a partner)
 Rewrite notes
 Using study guide and notes to write potential test
questions and answer them.
 Mnemonics: Use keywords and imagery to associate
concepts
What type of science homework
can I expect?
1. Copying notes that will be reviewed and discussed the
next day.
2. Completing review assignments for learning and
practicing the content and skills that will be on quizzes
and tests.
3. Completing graded assignments and projects designed
to expand and deepen understanding of what we are
studying.
Homework completed by the
student and on-time is
important.
Homework is for review, to
promote understanding, to
develop skills and to expand
knowledge.
Failure to complete homework
on a regular basis disrupts this
process.
Late Policy for Assignments that are NOT in
the notebook.
You have up to 5 school days to turn in a collected
assignment.
Extended time?
One grade lost per day:
Day 1 late – highest grade possible a B 10 school days with
a letter grade drop
Day 2 late – highest grade possible a C every 2 days.
Day 3 late – highest grade possible a D
Day 4 late – highest grade possible a DDay 5 late – highest grade possible a 60% (F)
Useful Websites
Quizlet – make online flash cards
Brainpop – subscription required
Biology4kids
Chem4Kids
Geography4Kids
Cosmos4Kids
Physics4Kids
NumberNut.com
Welcome to
St. B Science
th
7 Grade
Best way to contact me:
griazi@saintbernadetteschool.org
What Are the Basic Skills of Someone
Who Has Scientific Literacy?
 Demonstrate basic skills common to all literacy.
 Ask, find or determine answers to questions derived
from curiosity about everyday experiences.
 Describe, explain, and predict natural phenomena.
 Read with understanding news articles about science.
7th Grade Science Units
Major Units:
Skills Developed:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
• Carrying out controlled
experiments
Sound and light waves
Microscopes
Cells and cell processes
Pathogens
heredity
Body systems
ecology
• Measuring matter in
metric units
• Scientific writing
• Using scientific
equipment and tools
7th Grade Stream Study
 Study stream ecology and stream
health.
 Learn and apply macroinvertebrate
monitoring technique used worldwide to monitor stream health
 Create an educational brochure
about the results of the stream
study
Science Notebook
•
•
•
•
All classwork
Unit vocabulary
All stamped assignments
Rough drafts and lab
notes
Daily Supplies Needed:
Collected and graded at
the end of each unit.





Colored pencils
Pens, pencils
Glue sticks or clear tape
Scissors
ruler
Cornerstone and Science Website
Address: cornerstonesms.com
Problems? Contact the Mrs. Libcke for help:
301-593-5611 or mlibcke@saintbernadetteschool.org
Please check Cornerstone for up-to-date assignments and
grades.
Directions to My Science Website:
saintbernadetteschool.org – about us – faculty and
Staff – Gina Riazi
High Expectations  Academic Achievement
“Effective teachers not only express and clarify
expectations for student achievement, but also stress
student responsibility and accountability for striving to
meet those expectations” (Stronge, 2002, p. 37).
Perhaps as important as expectations by schools and
teachers are parents’ academic expectations for their
children.
Parents’ expectations have been shown to be a significant
predictor of student success across age groups, races, and
nationalities (Seginer, 1983; Kaplan, Liu, and Kaplan, 2001).”
High Expectations  Academic Achievement
All graded work is completed neatly and with easy-to-read
handwriting or typed. Directions are followed.
Graded assignments are turned in on time; late work always results in
a reduced grade; no more than 50% credit for work that is more than
7 days late.
Students are responsible for work missed due to an absence
(absentee folders) – please discuss with your child his/her
responsibility to speak to the teacher AND check Cornerstone.
Students are expected to come to science with all required supplies
every day. Responsibility demerits are consequence of failure to do
this.
Students should begin studying for quizzes and tests
several days beforehand; proven effective study
techniques:
 Flash cards: student-made and reviewed daily (best with
a partner)
 Rewrite notes
 Using study guide and notes to write potential test
questions and answer them.
 Mnemonics: Use keywords and imagery to associate
concepts
What type of science homework
can I expect?
1. Copying notes that will be reviewed and discussed the
next day.
2. Completing review assignments for learning and
practicing the content and skills that will be on quizzes
and tests.
3. Completing graded assignments and projects designed
to expand and deepen understanding of what we are
studying.
Homework completed by the
student and on-time is
important.
Homework is for review, to
promote understanding, to
develop skills and to expand
knowledge.
Failure to complete homework
on a regular basis disrupts this
process.
Late Policy for Assignments that are NOT in
the notebook.
You have up to 5 school days to turn in a collected
assignment.
Extended time?
One grade lost per day:
Day 1 late – highest grade possible a B 10 school days with
a letter grade drop
Day 2 late – highest grade possible a C every 2 days.
Day 3 late – highest grade possible a D
Day 4 late – highest grade possible a DDay 5 late – highest grade possible a 60% (F)
Useful Websites
Quizlet – make online flash cards
Brainpop – subscription required
Biology4kids
Chem4Kids
Geography4Kids
Cosmos4Kids
Physics4Kids
NumberNut.com
Welcome to
St. B Science
th
8 Grade
Best way to contact me:
griazi@saintbernadetteschool.org
What Are the Basic Skills of Someone
Who Has Scientific Literacy?
 Demonstrate basic skills common to all literacy.
 Ask, find or determine answers to questions derived
from curiosity about everyday experiences.
 Describe, explain, and predict natural phenomena.
 Read with understanding news articles about science.
8th Grade Science Units
Major Units:
Skills Developed:
•
•
•
•
•
• Conducting controlled
experiments and data
analysis
Scientific Methods
Measurement/summary
Forces and Motion
Simple Machines
Atomic Theory and the
Periodic Table
• Behavior of matter
• Energy
• Earth-Sun System
• Measuring matter in
metric units
• Scientific writing
• Using scientific
equipment and tools
8th Grade Science Fair
 Each student will design and conduct an independent
controlled experiment in the 3rd quarter.
 In the science fair students display and discuss their
projects with visiting students and family.
 Students are given a series of deadlines to provide
structure to this long-term project.
Science Notebook
•
•
•
•
All classwork
Unit vocabulary
All stamped assignments
Rough drafts and lab
notes
Daily Supplies Needed:
Collected and graded at
the end of each unit.





Colored pencils
Pens, pencils
Glue sticks or clear tape
Scissors
ruler
Cornerstone and Science Website
Address: cornerstonesms.com
Problems? Contact the Mrs. Libcke for help:
301-593-5611 or mlibcke@saintbernadetteschool.org
Please check Cornerstone for up-to-date assignments and
grades.
Directions to My Science Website:
saintbernadetteschool.org – about us – faculty and
Staff – Gina Riazi
High Expectations  Academic Achievement
“Effective teachers not only express and clarify
expectations for student achievement, but also stress
student responsibility and accountability for striving to
meet those expectations” (Stronge, 2002, p. 37).
Perhaps as important as expectations by schools and
teachers are parents’ academic expectations for their
children.
Parents’ expectations have been shown to be a significant
predictor of student success across age groups, races, and
nationalities (Seginer, 1983; Kaplan, Liu, and Kaplan, 2001).”
High Expectations  Academic Achievement
All graded work is completed neatly and with easy-to-read
handwriting or typed. Directions are followed.
Graded assignments are turned in on time; late work always results in
a reduced grade; no more than 50% credit for work that is more than
7 days late.
Students are responsible for work missed due to an absence
(absentee folders) – please discuss with your child his/her
responsibility to speak to the teacher AND check Cornerstone.
Students are expected to come to science with all required supplies
every day. Responsibility demerits are consequence of failure to do
this.
Students should begin studying for quizzes and tests
several days beforehand; proven effective study
techniques:
 Flash cards: student-made and reviewed daily (best with
a partner)
 Rewrite notes
 Using study guide and notes to write potential test
questions and answer them.
 Mnemonics: Use keywords and imagery to associate
concepts
What type of science homework
can I expect?
1. Copying notes that will be reviewed and discussed the
next day.
2. Completing review assignments for learning and
practicing the content and skills that will be on quizzes
and tests.
3. Completing graded assignments and projects designed
to expand and deepen understanding of what we are
studying.
Homework completed by the
student and on-time is
important.
Homework is for review, to
promote understanding, to
develop skills and to expand
knowledge.
Failure to complete homework
on a regular basis disrupts this
process.
Late Policy for Assignments that are NOT in
the notebook.
You have up to 5 school days to turn in a collected
assignment.
Extended time?
One grade lost per day:
Day 1 late – highest grade possible a B 10 school days with
a letter grade drop
Day 2 late – highest grade possible a C every 2 days.
Day 3 late – highest grade possible a D
Day 4 late – highest grade possible a DDay 5 late – highest grade possible a 60% (F)
Useful Websites
Quizlet – make online flash cards
Brainpop – subscription required
Biology4kids
Chem4Kids
Geography4Kids
Cosmos4Kids
Physics4Kids
NumberNut.com