Welcome to 6th grade science! The following syllabus explains the requirements and expectations of students within the science classroom.
Curriculum
1st 9 Weeks-Scientific Method, Atoms/Matter, and Energy Conservation/Transfer
2nd 9 Weeks-Sound and Light Waves, and Electromagnetic Spectrum
3rd 9 Weeks-Earth’s Composition, Plate Boundaries, Rock Cycle, and Solar System
4th 9 Weeks-Ecosystems, Food Chain, Soil, and Plants
Requirements
Students will be required to participate in all classroom labs, activities, and discussions. If at any time during an activity, a student feels uncomfortable, it is the responsibility of the student to make the teacher aware of their concerns. Students will be required to keep an organized 3-ring notebook that will store their notes, warm ups, vocabulary, and lab sheets. Students must bring this notebook and a writing tool to class daily.
Assignments
Warm-Ups: Monday -Thursday. Students will get a weekly grade for completion.
Homework: A Vocabulary Sheet will be given on Monday and due on Friday. There will be a quiz on the vocabulary words on Friday. Late homework will be accepted Monday during homeroom; however, 20 points will be deducted.
Notebooks: Students will get a notebook grade at the end of each unit.
Centers/Labs: Students will participate in labs and centers during each unit.
***If a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to check the Missing Work Folder for the assignments that need to be made up.
The key to a successful year is open communication between school and home. I will post weekly important reminders about what’s happening at school on my class website. I will upload copy of my lessons with links to websites, videos, and assignments that I will be using in class. My class webpage is located at: http://mshulseyscience.weebly.com/. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns at [email protected]. I will get back with you as soon as I can.
I am looking forward to helping your child discover their inner scientist.