6th Grade Science Syllabus

Mrs. Shedd’s 6th Grade Science Syllabus

 

Class Description:

 

In 6th grade science class students will cover a wide range of topics including the scientific method and laboratory procedures, physics, energy, geology, chemistry, biology, and astronomy.  I believe science class should be educational AND fun.  Good science requires testing through experimentation and observation.  Students will complete laboratory experiments on a weekly basis, when possible.

 

Class Expectations:

 

Be Prompt - On-time arrival ensures maximum learning time. 

Be Prepared - Always have a pencil and your journal ready.

Be Productive - We have to make every minute count.

Be Positive - Let’s help each other make the best of every situation.

Be Polite - Kindness counts!  Please and thank you!

BE SAFE - A safe science classroom is a fun science classroom.

 

Class Grading Policy:

 

There are three grading categories:

 

Daily Work (60%) - Classwork, Science Starters, Labs

 

Science Journal (10%) - Minimum twice per unit journal check

 

Tests/Quizzes/Projects (30%) - Minimum one test per unit plus quizzes

 

All students are encouraged to check their own grades through Skyward.

 

All students are responsible for make-up work when absent.  

 

Students MUST ask for their missed work upon return to school.  A file containing missed assignments is available for any student to use.  Missed assignments do include journal entries which can be found in the teacher journal for each class period.

6th Grade Science Topics and Sequence:

6th grade science covers the following topics.  Time frames may be adjusted due to testing schedules and student content mastery:

 

Unit 1 - Science Bootcamp - 3 to 4 Weeks

-Scientific Method

-Lab Safety

-Correct Use of Lab Equipment

Unit 2 - Physics - 4 to 5 Weeks

-Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

-Average Speed Calculation

-Graphing Motion

Unit 3 - Energy - 4 to 5 Weeks

-Compare/Contrast Potential and Kinetic Energy

-Energy Resources

-Energy Transformations

-Thermal Energy Transfer

Unit 4 - Geology - 3 to 4 Weeks

-Build a Model of Earth’s Layers

-Rock Types and the Rock Cycle

-Plate Tectonics and Landforms

Unit 5 - Chemistry - 6 to 7 Weeks

-Compare/Contrast Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals

-Periodic Table Introduction

-Evidence of Chemical Change

Unit 6 - Biology - 6 to 7 Weeks

                    -Compare/Contrast Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

-Taxonomy

-Ecosystem Structure

Unit 7 - Astronomy - 4 to 5 Weeks

-Gravity

-Solar System Structure

-Space Exploration

I am happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have about 6th grade science.  My email is c-morri3@neisd.net.

 

Sincerely,

 

Mrs. Christy Shedd