General Goals and Objectives
Science
This year, we will focus on Earth Science. This includes Getting Ready For Science, Earth, Moon and Beyond, Weather and the Water Cycle, Earth’s Oceans, Energy and Ecosystems, Using Resources, the Rock Cycle, and the Properties of Matter. We will conduct experiments to enhance understanding of the material.
Math
This year, we will focus on Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operation in Base Ten, Number and Operations – Fractions, Measurement and Data, and Geometry. We will concentrate in the areas of multiplication and fractions.
Academic Honesty
It is expected that any assigned independent work completed for our classes is a product of your own mind and effort. If you give another student answers to a question or take answers from another student, it is cheating. Cheating will result in negative consequences for ALL parties involved.
Make Up Work
It is your responsibility to get all assignments or work that you miss when absent or out of the classroom. Someone in your group will place all handouts in your Math and Science Journals when you are not present. When you return you should glue the pages in and complete the assignments using the notes/data from the lesson or lab. Missed tests/quizzes should be made up the day you return unless other arrangements have been made with the teachers.
Accessing Our Web Page
· Go to www.franklinboe.org
· Go to the drop down menu at the top of the screen and click on Sampson G. Smith School.
· At the top of the screen there are links that you can click on. They are labeled School Information for: About Us, Departments, Faculty and Staff, Parents, Students and Teacher Contact.
· Click on Teacher Contact
· Scroll down to Rowe, Kim and click on it.
· This is our webpage. The homework will be posted as often as possible on the Assignments tab!
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Conclusion
We want you to be successful in this class. We encourage you to participate in class and ask questions when you do not understand. It will be a fun and exciting journey if you follow the rules and open your mind to the material at hand. We are looking forward to a very exciting and productive year!
Welcome to
Fifth Grade Math/Science
At
Sampson G. Smith
Intermediate School
Teachers: Mrs. Brundidge
Mrs. Rowe
E-mail:
School phone: 732-873-2800
Class Philosophy
Math and Science are more than just subjects; they are a way of knowing, thinking and using that knowledge to explain the world around us. Some of you may think that you don’t like math and science, or that they are too hard for you. Others already know that math and/or science are their favorite classes. We believe that everyone learns by doing. The lessons and activities in our classroom are created to provide you with multiple opportunities for learning in a hands-on, minds-on design.
Materials
For every class you are expected to bring the following items:
1 Homework folder
2 Notebooks
Sharpened pencils and erasers
Homework planner
Earbuds/headphones
Our Classroom Rules
Classroom rules will be posted in the classroom and are expected to be followed at all times. Consequences for not following our rules are:
1st time – verbal warning
2nd time – written warning
3rd time - call home
Classroom Expectations
You are expected to do the following:
ü Get the most out of your learning experience.
ü Participate in laboratories, activities and class projects.
ü Follow all rules during laboratories/group work.
Grading System
40% Tests
30% Quizzes
20% Classwork/Participation/Labs
10% Homework
Extra Help Time
If you need extra help in math or science, please see us at the end of class and we will be happy to set up a time to meet with you during specials or recess.
Class Routine
· Enter the classroom on time, prepared and ready to learn.
· Once in the room, you are expected to make sure you have a pencil. Be sure it is sharpened at this time.
· Write the learning point in your notebook.
· Class time will consist of independent and group activities, laboratories, vocabulary work and review.
· You are expected to be respectful, responsible and cooperative in the classroom.
· The bell does not dismiss you, we do! You may not pack up until we dismiss the class.
Homework
You will have homework on a regular basis, including weekends. Homework assignments will be posted in the classroom as well as on our webpage. It is expected that homework will be completed on time, as assigned.