Science with Ms. Young

Science Class ExpectationsWe will begin class with instructional time.

*This will include power points, video clips, books, lecture, schoolnet, games, note taking, Bill Nye videos, studyjams, neok12, etc.*At this time you should be focused on the teacher, quietly listening and taking notes. If you have questions you should ask them.*You should not be talking, distracting your neighbor, sharpening pencils, using the bathroom or focused on anything else.

Science Stations Expectations

We will frequently be involved in group work and stations. * You will be assigned new groups periodically. The groups will be indicated on the board. I will choose the groups.*Work your best at all times.*All station work should be legible, accurate, and grammatically correct.*Follow all GROUP rules at all times.

Get alongRespect othersOn taskUse quiet voicesParticipateStay in your station

Science Stations Expectations*Written work will be completed for

each station. If you do not have time to complete it during the day you should complete if for homework.*Your effort, behavior, and team work will be reflected in your grade.* You are responsible for knowing the information learned during station time.

Stations*Each station will have directions posted and necessary supplies. *With your group carefully read and understand the directions. *Get to work quickly and work quietly.*When the timer dings the first time clean up and begin the written work. It must be neat, accurate, and grammatically correct. *When the timer dings for the second time you should finish your sentence and go back to your seat.

Reading StationThere will be a short passage or passages and questions to answer or graphs to complete.

Hands-on Stations*Two stations will have hands on investigations to explore with your group.*Work TOGETHER as a group to discover and explore.*Each person will complete their own written work but collaborate about the findings

Writing Station*There will be a question that you need to ponder. *Collaborate with your group.*Write your own reflection on the topic.

Computer Station*Their will be instructions posted on what website to log onto.*Divide your group amongst the computers and explore the website with your partner.*When you hear the first timer stop and write what you have learned.

Homework Expectations

• You will have daily science homework starting after Labor Day.

• Study your vocabulary words. We will have periodic vocabulary tests and some will be unannounced.

• We will have unit tests and semester tests. These will be announced and you should study in advanced. Don’t wait until the night before.

• There will be a project each quarter.

The ClassroomThe classroom contains a wealth of knowledge with posted vocabulary and numerous books. If you would ever like to borrow a text book for studying at home please let me know.

5.P.1.1 Explain how factors such as gravity, friction, and change in mass affect the motion of an object5.P.1.2 Infer the motion of objects in terms of how far they travel in a certain amount of time and the direction in which they travel5.P.1.3 Illustrate the motion of an object using a graph to whose a change in position over a period of time.5.P.1.4 Predict the effect of a given force or a change in mass on the motion of an object.

Forces and Motion

Matter: Properties and Change

• 5.P.2.1 Explain how the sun’s energy impacts the processes of the water cycle(including evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation and runoff)

• 5.P.2.2 Compare the weight of an object to the sum of the weight of its parts before and after an interaction.

• 5.P.2.3 Summarize properties of original materials, and the new material(s) formed, to demonstrate that a change has occurred.

Energy: Conservation and Transfer

• 5.P.3.1 Explain the effects of the transfer of heat (either by direct contact or at a distance) that occurs between objects at different temperatures, (conduction, convection or radiation)

• 5.P.3.2 Explain how heating and cooling affect some materials and how this relates to their purpose and practical application.

Earth Systems, Structures and Processes• 5.E.1.1 Compare daily and seasonal changes in

weather conditions (including wind speed and direction, precipitation, and temperature) and patterns.

• 5.E.1.2 Predict upcoming weather events from weather data collected through observation and measurements.

• 5.E.1.3 Explain how global patterns such as the jet stream and water currents influence local weather in measureable terms such as temperature, wind direction and speed.

Structures and Functions of Living Organisms

• 5.L.1.1 Explain why some organisms are capable of surviving as a single cell while others require many cells that are specialized to survive.

• 5.L.1.2 Compare the major systems of the human body (digestive, respiratory, circulatory, muscular, skeletal, and cardiovascular) in terms of their functions necessary for life.

Ecosystems• 5.L.2.1 Compare the characteristics of several

common ecosystems, including estuaries and salt marshes, oceans, lakes and ponds, forests, and grasslands.

• 5.L.2.2 Classify the organisms within an ecosystems according to the function they serve: producers, consumers, or decomposers (biotic factors).

• 5.L.2.3 Infer the effects that may result from the interconnected relationship of plants and animals to their ecosystem.

Evolution and Genetics• 5.L.3.1 Explain why organisms differ

from or are similar to their parents based on the characteristics of the organism.

• 5.L.3.2 Give examples of likenesses that are inherited and some that are not.

The main objective of course is for you to learn what is in the fifth grade curriculum. I like to have fun when I teach and I like my students to have fun learning. If everybody plays by the rules we will not only be incredibly knowledgeable by the end of the year but we will have had a great time getting there. I don’t like to be strict but I can be and will be if I need to. If you have questions ask!

What you can expect from me

What else you can expect from me.• I will hold you to high standards with your

behavior and expect you to act appropriately and be on task.

• I will hold you to high standards in completing your work neatly and accurately. Take pride in your work and show it, put your name on it.

• I will expect your work to be turned in on time every time. If you neglect to do so I will try to find time during the day for you to complete it but you probably won’t like the time I choose.

Let’s Have a Great Year!!