Syllabus

Sixth Grade Science

Syllabus

Mrs. Gipson

Welcome to 6^th Grade Science!!!! We are going to have a wonderful year exploring, investigating and digging deeper into topics covered in earlier years. I am very excited to be your teacher this year!!!!!!

Course Description:

1^st Marking Period

Energy

6.PS3.1 Properties and sources of energy

6.PS3.2 Kinetic and Potential Energy

6.PS3.3 Kinetic energy, mass, and speed

6.ETS.1.2 Energy transfer-radiation, conduction, convection

6.PS3.4 Conduct an investigation to demonstrate the way that heat (thermal energy) moves among objects through radiation, conduction, or convection.

2^nd Marking Period:

6.ESS2.2 Convection Patterns

6.ESS2.1 Oceanic currents

6.ESS2.3 Convection, geography, and climate

6.ESS2.6 Weather conditions and storms

6.ESS2.5 Weather data

3^rd Marking Period:

6.LS2.4 Climate data and biome patterns

6.LS2.2 Relationships

6.LS2.3 Food web and energy pyramid

6.LS2.1 Populations

6.LS2.7 Auditory and visual communication

LS4.1 Biodiversity, invasive species, and changes in ecosystems

6.LS2.5 Biodiversity, invasive species, and changes in ecosystems

6.LS2.6 Biodiversity, invasive species, and changes in ecosystems

4^th Marking Period:

6.ESS3.1 Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

6.ESS3.2

6.TS1.2

6.ESS2.4 Human impact,solutions and design constraints on biodiversity

6.ESS3.3

6LS4.2

6ETS1.1

Resources and Materials: Students will use the following materials in class: Science textbook, composition notebook, colored pencils, notebook paper, Coach Books (in class use only), scissors, and glue.

Classroom Procedures:

• Enter class quietly.
• Be prepared to learn.( Get all materials listed on board for that class.)
• Go to your seat and begin your bell ringer.

Classroom Expectations:

Every student is expected to follow the classroom rules listed below.

• Be responsible (follow directions, stay on task, be on time).
• Come to class prepared (bring required classroom materials, homework, and be ready to learn)
• Always show respect to your peers, your teacher, the classroom and supplies. ( WE ARE BULLY FREE), raise your hand to speak, listen when others are speaking.
• Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

How will I be graded this year?

Students will be graded on daily class work, projects, quizzes, and tests. Rubrics will be given as projects are assigned and will explain how points are awarded. All graded work will be out of 100 points and weighted the same.

Grading Scale:

A 100-93

B 92-85

C 84-75

D 74-70

F Below 70

Extra Credit: There are a couple ways your child can earn extra credit: 1. From the class website. (hard copies of the website are kept in class a drawer marked class website) 2. Each time your student is given a test, they will be given a review sheet to complete and have signed for 5 points on their test.

What if my child is absent? Parents can access assignment information from the class website. Worksheets or any other handouts from the class will be kept in a specific area that the student should check when he/she returns to school. Ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to gather all missing assignments.

How do I contact my student’s teacher? I will be happy to address concerns or questions throughout the year as they arise. Feel free to contact me by phone (931)967-5323, email diane.gipson@fcstn.net, or write me a note.

I am excited about a new school year! Welcome to North Middle School! I hope your experience here is wonderful.

Sincerely,

Diane Gipson