IMPORTANT:

All assignments and quizes will have a DUE DATE and TIME posted on them. Please be aware of these dates and times. If your assignment or quiz is not turned in by the posted date and time, it will be condsidered late. This will result in a 10 point deduction in grade for every day that it is late.

You may always make up any quizes with a grade of less than 70 by taking the RETAKE QUIZ wihch will be posted on Google Classroom the day after the quiz. If you pass the RETAKE with a score of 70 or above, your original test grade will be raised to a 70.

Thanks for reading this and please reach out if you have questions or comments! Mr. Henson

On Level Science Syllabus

Mr. Henson’s Science Class

First Six Weeks

FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

• This week is set aside for the purpose of learning how to use our Chromebooks to gather lessons and assignments, complete assignments and turn them in. We will also learn how to communication with our teachers. We will also cover:

  • “Getting to know you”, activities.

  • Classroom and virtual learning procedures.

  • Classroom and virtual learning respect agreements.

  • Community building and classroom/virtual learning culture.

(Note: the "TEKS" are what the Texas Education Agency mandates sixth grade Science students will learn)

SECOND THROUGH SIXTH WEEK OF SCHOOL:

Unit 1: The Foundations of Matter

The topics are not necessarily in order

• Review of Lab Safety & Science Practices:

  • TEKS Covered:

    • 6.1 A: demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards.

    • 6.4 B: use preventative safety equipment, including chemical splash goggles, aprons, and gloves, and be prepared to use emergency safety equipment, including an eye/face wash, a fire blanket, and a fire extinguisher.

  • TOPICS covered:

    • Safety Rules and Procedures

    • The use of Safety Equipment.

• Elements & Compounds:

  • TEKS covered:

    • 6.5 A: know that an element is a pure substance represented by a chemical symbol and that a compound is a pure substance represented by a chemical formula.

  • Topics covered:

    • Characteristics that define an Element.

    • Characteristics that define a Compound.

    • In what ways are elements and compounds similar and different.

• Physical Properties of Metals, Nonmetals, & Metalloids:

  • TEKS covered:

    • 6.6 A: compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties such as luster, conductivity, or malleability.

  • Topics covered:

    • Physical properties of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

    • In what ways are physical properties used for the classification of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

    • The locations of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids on the Periodic Table of Elements.

• Evidence of a Chemical Change:

  • TEKS covered:

    • 6.5 C: identify the formation of a new substance by using the evidence of a possible chemical change such as production of a gas, change in temperature, production of a precipitate, or color change.

  • Topics covered:

    • In what ways do the properties of matter change when elements are chemically combined.

    • In what ways can we identify when a new substance has been formed.

• Calculating Density:

  • TEKS covered:

    • 6.6 B: calculate density to identify an unknown substance.

  • Topics covered:

    • How to calculate density.

    • How to use density to identify an unknown substance.

Pre-AP Science Syllabus

Mr. Henson’s Science Class

First Six Weeks

FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

• This week is set aside for the purpose of learning how to use our Chromebooks to gather lessons and assignments, complete assignments and turn them in. We will also learn how to communication with our teachers. We will also cover:

  • “Getting to know you”, activities.

  • Classroom and virtual learning procedures.

  • Classroom and virtual learning respect agreements.

  • Community building and classroom/virtual learning culture.

(Note: the "TEKS" are what the Texas Education Agency mandates sixth grade Science students will learn)

SECOND THROUGH SIXTH WEEK OF SCHOOL:

Unit 1: The Foundations of Matter

The topics are not necessarily in order

• Review of Lab Safety & Science Practices:

  • TEKS Covered:

    • 6.1 A: demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards.

    • 6.4 B: use preventative safety equipment, including chemical splash goggles, aprons, and gloves, and be prepared to use emergency safety equipment, including an eye/face wash, a fire blanket, and a fire extinguisher.

  • Topics covered:

    • Safety Rules and Procedures

    • The use of Safety Equipment.

• Elements & Compounds:

  • TEKS covered:

    • 6.5 A: know that an element is a pure substance represented by a chemical symbol and that a compound is a pure substance represented by a chemical formula.

  • Topics covered:

    • Characteristics that define an Element.

    • Characteristics that define a Compound.

    • In what ways are elements and compounds similar and different.

• Physical Properties of Metals, Nonmetals, & Metalloids:

  • TEKS covered:

    • 6.6 A: compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids using physical properties such as luster, conductivity, or malleability.

  • Topics covered:

    • Physical properties of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

    • In what ways are physical properties used for the classification of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

    • The locations of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids on the Periodic Table of Elements.

• Evidence of a Chemical Change:

  • TEKS covered:

    • 6.5 C: identify the formation of a new substance by using the evidence of a possible chemical change such as production of a gas, change in temperature, production of a precipitate, or color change.

  • Topics covered:

    • In what ways do the properties of matter change when elements are chemically combined.

    • In what ways can we identify when a new substance has been formed.

• Calculating Density:

  • TEKS covered:

    • 6.6 B: calculate density to identify an unknown substance.

  • Topics covered:

    • How to calculate density.

    • How to use density to identify an unknown substance.

• Chemical vs. Physical Changes:

  • TEKS Covered:

    • 7.6 A: distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter.

  • Topics covered:

    • Characteristics of a physical change.

    • Characteristics of a chemical change.