2014 – 2015 Sixth Grade Science Syllabus
Course
Description:
Sixth
grade science is a course in which each student will have an opportunity to
expand his or her knowledge in the areas of Scientific Relevance/Technology and
Earth Sciences
Course
Goals:
Major
Instructional Goals (MIGs) for sixth grade science were developed to help each
student meet National and State Standards as well as Grade Level Expectations
(GLEs). These goals state that students will move towards a better
understanding and appreciation of: scientific inquiry/technology, earth systems
(ex. weather) and how the all topics studied to everyday life. These curriculum
goals will be achieved through readings, notes, labs, presentations, research,
projects, and comprehension and notebook checks. Mastery will be checked
through student presentations, quizzes, projects, tests, and any other method
at teacher’s discretion.
Assignments:
Each student will be required to bring their
textbook to class every day and maintain
his or her science materials. These science materials may include your
student’s science notebook, class assignments, lab notes, study guides, quizzes,
and tests. Students are also responsible to bring writing utensils found in
their pencil cases such as pencils, pens, highlighters, etc.
After
students have completed a test, the graded test needs to be signed by a parent
or guardian and returned to class three
days after the test has been returned. For example, a test returned on a
Monday would be due back signed on Thursday. Returned tests will be kept in
student portfolios to be utilized for evidence of student growth.
Grading
Policy:
Students will be graded upon the following:
Assessments
(Tests, Quizzes, Projects, etc.) – 70%
Practice
(Daily Work, Class Participation, Notebook Checks, etc.) – 30%
Lab
Safety:
As
a safety precaution, there will be certain conduct expectations of students
while performing their duties during labs and small group activities. Very
simply, sharp objects can cut or puncture, hot things will burn and food or
drink items are never to be brought
into the science classroom on lab days. Students will be expected to follow
directions and maintain “movie” voices while working in groups. These
guidelines will be posted in the classroom. Upon completion of the Lab Safety
unit, each student must have a Science Safety Contract on file in order to
participate in labs.
Contact
Information:
Please,
feel free to contact us with your questions and concerns. We can be contacted by
calling 523-7800. Leave a message and your call will be returned within a
24-hour school day window. We can also be contacted via email.
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