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Engaging 6th Grade Science Teacher | Cara Deska - Stone Hill Middle School

Welcome to 6th Grade Science with Cara Deska at Stone Hill Middle School! Learn about scientific investigation, matter, water, atmosphere, weather, space, energy, and resources. Contact for appointments and conference scheduling. Find classroom routines, assessment details, re-teaching, and retesting policies. Positive Behavior Interventions & Support (PBIS) with Respectful Rays. Stay informed with grading scales, communication channels, and class information. Get ready to explore and excel in science!

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Engaging 6th Grade Science Teacher | Cara Deska - Stone Hill Middle School

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  1. Welcome! Cara Deska 6th Grade Science

  2. About me… • I moved to Virginia from New Jersey! • Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary and Special Education from Slippery Rock University. • Beginning a Master program in Educational Leadership with George Mason University. • 3rdyear teaching at Stone Hill Middle School! • I’ve taught 6th grade Science all 3 years, and last year I also taught 7th grade Science. • I’m getting married over Spring Break this year ( I promise to wait on my name change)

  3. Communication • E-mail: • Cara.deska@lcps.org • Website: • http://www.lcps.org/shms • Staff tab Deska, Cara Science 6 • Schedule an appointment/conference: • E-mail me, call the school • before/after school, or during planning blocks (Blocks 2 and 6) • Respond within 24 hours of contact

  4. 6th Grade Science Topics • Scientific Investigation • Matter • Water • Atmosphere • Weather • Space • Energy • Resources • Watersheds

  5. Class Information • Daily Science Supplies: • Science Binder • 12 dividers • Agenda • Pencil/Colored Pen/Highlighter • Colored Pencils/Scissors

  6. Classroom Routines • Learning Targets- Unit Calendar • Agenda- write down homework/hall passes • Notes- graphic organizers (GO) • Practice- Now It’s Your Turn (NIYT) • Labs- one or two per unit Today I will be able to… Did I get to my target?

  7. Science Assessments • Diagnostic (does NOT calculate in to grade) • Pre-test assessments • Graded using grading scale (100-0) • Formative (does NOT calculate in to grade) • Multiples types of checkpoints (Exit tickets, entrance tickets, warm ups) • Graded using Learning Progression Scale (4, 3, 2, 1) • Summative (DOES calculate in to grade) • Assessments used to demonstrate mastery of learned concepts (DOKs) • Graded using grading scale (100-0)

  8. 6th Grade Science Re-teaching & Retesting • Retake Policy– • Must complete a Retake Checklist before taking the test. • Items on checklist may include: • Parent signature • Flashcards made • Meet with teacher for re-teaching • Student MUST show they are READY!

  9. Science materials-for example Graphic Organizer Unit Calendar Exit Ticket

  10. Positive Behavior Interventions & Support (PBIS) Respectful Rays

  11. Grading Scale • A+ = 98-100 • A = 93-97 • A- = 90-92 • B+ = 87-89 • B = 83-86 • B- = 80-82 • C+ = 77-79 • C = 73-76 • C- = 70-72 • D+ = 67-69 • D = 63-66 • D- = 60-62 • F = 59 and below

  12. Contact me: Cara.Deska@lcps.org (703) 957-4420

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