Ms. Pulanco's Science & Nutrition Classes

Welcome to Canyon Middle School! 2023-2024


It's a privilege to have you in class.  This is my 15th year at Canyon Middle School in the Science Department!


I'm glad to be your 6th grade Science and Nutrition teacher. I do hope to encourage your interests and  knowledge as we explore various topics in the  Life and Physical Sciences.  By exploring these fields of science, I hope to help you understand that you are a very important part in our natural world.

Email: cpulanco@cv.k12.ca.us

Telephone: 510-538-8833  ext 6155  

6th Grade Science 

CLASS SUPPLIES LIST BELOW*

In the sixth grade, the guiding concept is:   “Systems within organisms and between them, and how they adapt to Earth’s climate systems.” 

I am looking forward to a year exploring several Scientific topics/fields of Life, Earth and Physical Science. 

As we study and explore the various topics, I hope to encourage your curiosity and the want to understand the world we live in, as well as academically succeed in science class.


Textbook: Grade 6 Integrated California Inspire Science - McGraw Hill

We will study the following Units 

Unit 1: Organisms’ Systems and Cells 

Unit 2: Reproduction and Genetics

Unit 3: Energy and Earth Systems 

Unit 4: Human Impact on Environment


Grades and class expectations will be explained in the 

Class Syllabus 

 

*SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR  SCIENCE CLASSES*


 

NUTRITION Exploratory

In Nutrition Exploratory class, we will discuss and learn how the foods we consume daily can have an impact on growth, development and wellness.  

We will explore the following concepts:

All assignments and materials will be provided and completed in class (Some assignment may be posted and submitted through Google Classroom).

GRADE for this exploratory will be :

Pass [60- 100%]  OR  Fail/No Credit [0 - 59%]