Teacher- Parent Communication
• Students benefit greatly when there is a
strong partnership between teachers and
parents.
• Please feel free to contact us with any
questions, comments, or concerns.
• Contact information is provided in your
packet.
• The Skinner North Intermediate Website has
important information and resources posted.
Attendance
• It is very important that students are in school every
day.
• If your child needs to miss school, please email their
homeroom teacher as well as call the office so the
absence can be excused.
• Each classroom has a “Catch-Up Captain” that collects
classwork and homework for absent students.
• It is the student’s responsibility to collect their missing
work and seek clarification from classmate or teacher if
needed.
• # of days missed= # of days students have to make-up
work
Science
Mrs. Kleinertz
Grades 4th-6th
Science Curriculum
4th and 5th Grade
6th Grade
Foss Program
STC Program
Sepup Program
– Issue oriented and problem solving approach
– Students explain and apply science concepts
– Students use evidence to explain outcomes and make
decisions about scientific issues.
– Construct knowledge through experiences in Labs
– Other Activities: readings, models, debates, role plays,
and projects
– Literacy skills are integrated into daily curriculum
– Technology is used to enhance learning of abstract
concepts, communicate learning with other
classmates and teacher, and strengthen research skills
Science Class
• Daily Journal Writing- brainstorm ideas,
background knowledge, review concepts
learned
• Challenge
• Investigation/Lab
– Group Roles (Procedure Captain, Materials Person,
Facilitator, Spokesperson)
• Small group and whole class discussion
• Focus on teamwork
• Lab Reflections/Analysis Questions
Instructional Model
8 Science and Engineering Practices
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Asking Questions & Defining Problems
Developing & Using Models
Planning & Carrying Out Investigations
Analyzing & Interpreting Data
Using Math & Computational Thinking
Constructing Explanations & Designing Solutions
Engaging in argument from evidence
Obtaining, Evaluating, & Communicating
Information
Quarter 2 Science Project
Science Fair Project
• All 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students will be
participating in the project.
• 4th and 5th Grade will not be competitive
• 6th grade students will be eligible to compete
in school Science Fair in December.
• Network Science Fair- Late January (date not
yet released)
Science ISAT
• Students are testing in Science in 4th and 7th
Grade.
• ISAT prep is integrated in curriculum
throughout the entire school year.
Supporting Science Learning
at Home
• Go to the library with your child, check out books that relate to the
current unit your child is learning. Read books together and discuss
concepts.
• Watch short video clips online with your child about concepts they are
learning: NOVA Science, Discovery for Kids
• ISAT Science Practice Test (4th grade) Online
• Look for News articles that relate to concepts your child is learning. Cut
them out and discuss how science concepts apply to real-life situations or
issues.
• Study vocabulary with students- make flash cards or make create a
vocabulary game.
• With your child, research different science careers online that your child is
interested in.
• Practice engaging in the process of the scientific method by conducting
simple experiments at home, recording data, and presenting results to
your family.
• Assist student s in Quarter 2 Science Fair Project by helping to obtain
materials, conduct the investigation, and record/ interpret the data.