The Science lab is an extension of classroom science lessons. Classroom science lessons focus on reading in science and science vocabulary, while the lab helps students reinforce their current science curriculum through hands on exploration, structured labs, and student presentations. Lab lessons are designed to be motivational as well as educational, and usually involve cooperative learning groups. The material we cover is coordinated with the classroom teachers in various grades to ensure a consistent pace and sequence.

In addition to the many tools and materials we have to use during lab periods, students are expected to bring and maintain a science notebook. This notebook is a place to record the activity in lab, notes from lessons, and classroom science notes.

Homework is an extension of the work we've done in lab, and is usually assigned upon completion of a unit of study or experiment.

Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions, comments, or for assignment details at rparlin@schools.nyc.gov

 

5th Grade Plates Map Project - Due Nov. 18th (click here)

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SCIENCE NOTEBOOK RUBRICS

 

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My pages always have titles, vocabulary and data from the lesson or lab.	My pages usually have titles, vocabulary and data from the lesson or lab.	My pages sometimes have titles, vocabulary, and data from the lesson or lab.	My notebook has little writing, and rarely has titles, data, or diagrams from the lessons or labs.
I am VERY careful to record all of the required activities into the table of contents accurately	I am careful MOST OF THE TIME to record all of the required activities into the table of contents accurately	I am careful SOMETIMES to record all of the required activities into the table of contents accurately	I am NOT careful to record all of the required activities into the table of contents accurately
Required drawings and tables are ALL large, accurately labled, and have important details	Required drawings and tables are MOSTLY large, accurately labled, and have important details	Required drawings and tables are SOMETIMES large, accurately labled, and have some detail	Required drawings and tables are NOT large, accurately labled, or detailed.
My handwriting is ALWAYS the best I can do. The notebook is kept in good condition, and always with me when required.	My handwriting is USUALLY the best I can do. The notebook is kept in good condition, and always with me when required.	My handwriting is NOT ALWAYS the best I can do. The notebook is kept in good condition, and usually with me when required.	My handwriting is often sloppy. The notebook is not kept in good condition, and is frequently not with me when required.

SCIENCE LAB RUBRICS

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Attention to Task	All activity and discussion is about task assigned. May bring additional outside research or work to class to improve long term projects	All activity and discussion is about the task assigned or problem being solved.	Some activity and discussion is directed toward the assigned task or problem being solved. Not always on task.	Rarely on task. Does not work on the assignment, and can be disruptive.
Teamwork	Includes group members in discussions and activity. Listens and talks. Tries to involve non-participating members.	Usually includes group members in discussions and activity. Shares the conversation by listening & talking.	Sometimes includes group members in discussions and activity. Works alone or with only one partner	Rarely works with the group. Works alone, or is disruptive
Science Tools & Materials	Uses science tools properly & materials properly. Helps others use them, or brings additional, related material to class.	Use science tools & materials properly, and respects the property of others	Sometimes fools around with the science tools, or is not respectful of fellow students' property	Damages science equipment or other people's property.