6th Grade Science Syllabus 2014-2015 Julana Long - Room 178 Sixth grade science is an integrated science course that will cover many disciplines of science. In following the 6th grade science TEKS, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, we will investigate physics, chemistry, earth/space, and life science. We will be using the Discovery Education curriculum; which is web based, hands-on and student centered. We will begin the year with an introductory unit on lab safety, lab equipment, and measurement. Supplies: Students will need to bring their science binder with paper and pencil to class with them each day. Homework: The students will be journaling in class. These notes will also be helpful on exams and should be review nightly. Therefore, the best question to ask your student is do you need to look over, and /or “What study tonight?” There will be at least two content tests every six weeks and a notebook test. **Students need to keep their exams once they are handed back so that they can use them to study for their exam at the end of each semester. Grades will be calculated in the following manner: 40 % Daily Grades (includes quizzes and daily activities) 60% Test Grades (includes major labs and projects) I like to keep in touch by e-mail! My address is *6th Grade Late Work Policy- One day late (teacher discretion) turned in during tutorials begins at a 90. After tutorials it will begin at a 70. If an assignment is more than two days late it will begin at a 50. Three days late is a zero. If a child earns a zero the first time I will call home. Second time I will contact the counselor and assistant principal so they can schedule a meeting with the student and parents. Any test below 70 will earn mandatory tutorials either before or after school. Although, the test grade will not be changed the student will have the opportunity to learn the concept. Absences are very hard to make up due to the on learning that we do in science. IF a student is absent they are expected to come to morning tutorials the day they come back to school so that we can arrange a time for them to make up their work. Students are expected to treat each other, the science classroom, and their teacher with respect and dignity. Classroom Management
6th Grade Science Syllabus 2014-2015 Julana Long - Room 178 Sixth grade science is an integrated science course that will cover many disciplines of science. In following the 6th grade science TEKS, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, we will investigate physics, chemistry, earth/space, and life science. We will be using the Discovery Education curriculum; which is web based, hands-on and student centered. We will begin the year with an introductory unit on lab safety, lab equipment, and measurement. Supplies: Students will need to bring their science binder with paper and pencil to class with them each day. Homework: The students will be journaling in class. These notes will also be helpful on exams and should be review nightly. Therefore, the best question to ask your student is “What do you need to look over, and /or study tonight?” There will be at least two content tests every six weeks and a notebook test. **Students need to keep their exams once they are handed back so that they can use them to study for their exam at the end of each semester. Grades will be calculated in the following manner: 40 % Daily Grades (includes quizzes and daily activities) 60% Test Grades (includes major labs and projects) I like to keep in touch by e-mail! My address is *6th Grade Late Work Policy- One day late (teacher discretion) turned in during tutorials begins at a 90. After tutorials it will begin at a 70. If an assignment is more than two days late it will begin at a 50. Three days late is a zero. If a child earns a zero the first time I will call home. Second time I will contact the counselor and assistant principal so they can schedule a meeting with the student and parents. Any test below 70 will earn mandatory tutorials either before or after school. Although, the test grade will not be changed the student will have the opportunity to learn the concept. Absences are very hard to make up due to the on learning that we do in science. IF a student is absent they are expected to come to morning tutorials the day they come back to school so that we can arrange a time for them to make up their work. Students are expected to treat each other, the science classroom, and their teacher with respect and dignity. Classroom Management