Comprehensive Science for Mad Scientist
by McCall
Science Experiment:
All information should be recorded in your Science Journal
Can use the following website to get ideas.
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/
Scientific Method
Step 1. Problem statement
(The question the student wants to explore)
Step 2. Research and notes: At least 3 websites used with notes
Step 3 Form your Hypothesis
Step 4. Test your Hypothesis Experiment: procedures the steps in order on doing your project etc.
Step 5. Analyze your results by use of tables and graphs
Pictures are needed for your board
Step 5. Draw Conclusions write about what in your experiment
(project is due Dec.2)
Communicate Results (present Dec 5-9 ( dates could change)
Science Fair only for those students whose project meets requirements and want to participate, not all have to participate. Registration closes OCT.31
Homework assigned on Monday and due on Thursday. After homework is reviewed students turn into the basket labeled homework at the back of the room to be graded. Sometimes I give an automatic grade and will record on my clipboard so students will not need to turn in.
Homework grades: all work complete 100; items missing 1-2 90%; 3-4 items missing 80%; 5-6 missing 75%; 6-7 missing 70%; more than 7 missing 60-50%
If turned in early students receives a +10
Mrs. McCall’s 6th grade Comprehensive Science Supplies
Composition book (1) will use for labs and science project
1.5 Binder or Folder need 4-5 folders
Folder or binder: Should be labeled Science inside pockets front pocket labeled homework and back pocket is for signed papers
Lined Notebook paper
Pencils for the year (NO MECHANICAL pencils) and Blue or Black Pens
Hand Held pencil Sharpener
Colored Pencils or crayons, highlighters and markers
Teacher wish List: Copy paper, Kleenex, hand sanitizer, high lighters, erasers