Welcome to
Mrs. Ferrari’s Classroom
6th Grade Science
GVMS Back To School Night
2012 - 2013
Education/Background
• B.S., Virginia Tech
• M.S.I.A, Carnegie-Mellon
• Education Certifications: K – 8, Special
Education, & Principal/Supervisor,
Immaculata University
• 4th and 6th Grade Teacher, 6 years
• K - 12 Science Supervisor/TOSA, 7 years
Contact Information
• Phone number: 610.579.5120
• Email: ferrark@garnetvalleyschools.com
• Best times to reach me:
• 7:00-7:30 am (by phone)
• 12:30-3:00 pm (by phone)
• Email (anytime)
Web Page
www.garnetvalleyschools.com/gvms/ferrark
My web page is a work in progress. Throughout the year, I will
post additional resources to help your students with different
concepts we will cover.
Current Resources:
• Science Course Overview
• Discipline Plan
• Homework Policy
• Science Websites for 6th Graders
• This power point presentation is currently posted on my web
page for future reference
Materials Needed
(most students already have these materials)
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2 inch binder – for science only
Pencils – regular and colored
Glue stick
Sheet protectors - 10
Paper reinforcements
Grading System
Point system
• Assignments weighted by points possible
• Student’s final grade is calculated by:
Total points earned X 100
Total points possible
Homework
• Homework can be expected 2-3 times a
week
• Students should be reviewing concepts
discussed in class 10-15 minutes per
night/study hall
• Late homework-half credit
• More than 1 day late-no credit
Extra Help Opportunities
I am available to offer extra help, to clarify
assignments, and to provide study help for
quizzes/tests to students after school until
3:00.
Science Grades
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Students can earn points for the following
assignments:
Homework
Classwork
Quizzes
Tests
Lab Investigations
Notebook Checks
Projects
Extra Credit
Science Overview
• Science classes in 6th grade are not leveled
• Our curriculum is inquiry-based
• We use investigations from 2 STC kits and from
national environmental curriculum
• Textbooks and other reading materials support
investigations
• We begin with mini-units on lab safety, the nature
of science, and matter
2 Major Units of Study
Catastrophic Events
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Tornadoes
Hurricanes
Thunderstorms
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
2 Major Units of Study
Earth in Space
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Sun-Earth-Moon system
Seasons
Moon phases
Eclipses
Tides
Planets
Other bodies
Other Topics of Study
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Lab Safety
The Scientific Method
Matter
Time and Time Zones
Science Textbooks
• Prentice Hall Science Explorer: Inside Earth
• Prentice Hall Science Explorer: Astronomy
• NSRC Smithsonian: Catastrophic Events
Student Guide and Source Book
• NSRC Smithsonian: Earth in Space Student
Guide and Source Book
Thank You!
Thank you for coming tonight.
I anticipate a great school year!
Feel free to contact me with any
concerns or questions.
Welcome to
Mrs. Ferrari’s Classroom
6th Grade Social Studies
GVMS Back To School Night
2012 - 2013
Web Page
www.garnetvalleyschools.com/gvms/ferrark
My web page is a work in progress. Throughout the year, I will
post additional resources to help your students with different
concepts we will cover.
Current Resources:
• Social Studies Course Overview
• Discipline Plan
• Homework Policy
• This power point presentation is currently posted on my web
page for future reference
Materials Needed
(most students already have these materials)
• Binder or folder to hold papers
• Pencils – regular and colored
• Glue stick
Grading System
Point system
• Assignments weighted by points possible
• Student’s final grade is calculated by:
Total points earned X 100
Total points possible
Social Studies
Two Areas of Focus:
• Geography
• Ancient Civilizations
Geography Topics
• Geographic Tools
• Physical Characteristics of Place
• Human Characteristics of Place
Ancient Civilizations
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Mesopotamia
Egypt
Greece
Rome
Civilizations of the Americas – The Aztec, The Maya,
The Incas
Social Studies Textbooks
• Pearson Prentice Hall: World Studies: Foundations of
Geography
• Pearson: My World History: Early Ages
Social Studies Grades
Students can earn points for the following assignments:
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Classwork
Homework
Quizzes
Tests
Projects
Extra Credit
Thank You!
Thank you for coming tonight.
I anticipate a great school year!
Feel free to contact me with any
concerns or questions.