FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Gowana 6th Grade Science
Mr. Andersen
FAQs:
Below is a short list of the most often asked questions....
What is the
most important thing to have for science class?
The Laboratory Notebook & Science Units:
The science lab
book is organized into several major units of study.
The Art of Observing, The Nature of Science, How Dense Am I?,
Movers and Shakers and more will be covered this year.
Every science unit lasts 3-5 weeks on average, and includes
each of the following parts.
For a more detailed description please visit my web page or
take a look at a science lab book:
·
Critical
Concepts
·
Recommended
Reading Assignments
·
Key Vocabulary
Terms
·
Practice
Problem Assignments and Due Dates
·
Quizzes and
Tests Dates
·
In–Class
Activities
All written
sections of the Lab book grades are allowed to be redone for up to
100% of the original grade if completed within one week of the final
due date. Lab book sections that just need to be glued in can be
redone for up to 80% within that same time.
The lab book
format is the same throughout the year.
A Unit Summary Sheet is followed by the Unit Notes that
should be copied from the board or online.
Notes are followed by the individual In-Class activities
listed on the bottom of the Unit Summary Sheet.
There is at least one full lab for each unit, but not every
activity uses a full lab write-up (described in detail on page 2-3
of the lab book.)
The lab book is
the single most important science tool.
While many assignments are completed there, I highly
recommend that personal notes are taken, the glossary is completed
and corrections are made whenever possible.
You should see the lab book nearly every day.
Please be aware
that I am available either 7th or 8th period every day for extra
help.
What can be
found on your Website and Edmodo Group?
·
All Science
Units
·
Downloadable
copies of Homework and Handouts
·
Videos of
certain lessons
·
Classroom Notes
·
Homework
Calendar
·
Direct link to
Grade Portal
·
Access to the
SciWiki and Edmodo
·
Links to topic
related websites, resources and Much More…
Do we use a
textbook? Yes we do, there should be one at home.
·
1st Semester
2nd Semester
The Changing Surface of Earth
The Air Around You
Earth Materials and Processes
Astronomy
What is your
Grading Policy and what are the Portal Grade Categories
Grades are all
weighted based on the total points received during the marking
period. Each assigned work is evaluated and given a possible point
value. The total achieved by the student is multiplied by the weight
given to each category which are totaled and gives a percentage with
an equivalent letter grade value.
Practice
Problems = 10%
·
Practice
Problems are given out at the beginning of each unit. Each
assignment is due in class on its due date and is checked as
Completed or Not Completed. Each assignment will be supplemented
with a video that will aid in its completion.
Alternative
Activities = 10%
·
Alternative
Activities are student generated with a minimum of five being
completed per quarter. Possibilities include, but are not limited
to; Wiki updates, article summaries, photo collages, science fair
entries, unit vocabulary definitions and many, many more.
Lab book = 50%
·
The lab book is
the single most important science category and should be constantly
worked on and improved. Any written lab book assignment can be
redone one time for full 100% credit.
·
Students are
only allowed to turn in their lab book one time for each re-graded
assignment, so every effort should be made to consult me to find the
best way to make corrections. Assignments that only need to be glued
into the lab book can be redone for up to 80%.
In-Class
Activities = 10%
·
These are a
variety of in-class assignments that students will complete
primarily during class time.
Assessments -=
20%
·
Quizzes will be
given frequently and could be anywhere from 1-20 questions, but will
always be open lab book.
·
Tests will
occur at the end of each unit in addition to a cumulative quarterly
test. Lab books cannot be used during tests
What is the
best way to get ahold of you?
1.
E-mail:
andechri@shenet.org
(This is the best way to contact me)
2.
Telephone:
881-0460 ext:
51004
3.
Web Page:
www.shenet.org/middle/gowana/canderson/candersen.htm
4.
Shenendehowa
CSD - Home Page
5.
Gowana Middle
School - Staff Web Pages
6.
Grade 6 Team 1
- Mr. Andersen
