science curriculum
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WELCOME. Sixth Grade 2013-2014. Science Curriculum. Positive Reinforcement. PRIDE Tickets Students can cash them in for various things. Ex: Hat Day Student of the Month 2 students/ month Meet with Mrs. Corner and receive a prize. Students use scientific processes to:. Question - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Science Curriculum
Sixth Grade2013-2014
WELCOME
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Positive Reinforcement
PRIDE Tickets Students can cash
them in for various things. Ex: Hat Day
Student of the Month 2 students/ month Meet with Mrs.
Corner and receive a prize
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Students use scientific processes to:
Question Plan and conduct
investigations Use appropriate
tools and techniques to gather data
Think critically and logically about relationships between evidence and explanations
Communicate resultsThis will mostly be
done through their interactive notebooks
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1st Quarter
•Lab Safety•Posters displayed in hallway
•Measurement•What we are currently working on
•Plants
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Plants
Transpiration Absorption Tropism
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2nd Quarter
•Micro-life
•Body Systems
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Structure and Function in Living Systems
Explain the importance of water to organisms
Describe the basic structure of a cell
Describe the function of cell parts
Differentiate between plant and animal cells
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Animals
Respiration – gills, lungs
Digestion – stomach, intestines
Circulation – heart, veins, arteries, capillaries
Locomotion – muscles, skeleton
Animals
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Animals Cont.Describe how the
nervous system interacts with these systems:RespirationDigestionCirculationLocomotion
Explain how the human body contracts and fights illnesses and diseases.
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3rd Quarter
RenewableSunlight, wind, rain, etc.
Nonrenewable Fossil fuels
Transfer of energy
Energy & Science and It’s Impact on Society
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Physical Science
EnergyRenewable and
nonrenewable resources
Ways energy can be stored and transformed
How thermal energy can be transferred
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Energy Continued
Compare the pros and cons of alternate energy sources and the technology behind them.
Explain why all energy sources should be conserved.
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4th Quarter
Describe layers of the atmosphereStructures of lakes, rivers, oceansWater cycleWeather
Earth’s Processes and Systems
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Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
Describe the interactions between human populations, natural hazards, and the environment.
Understand the impact of technology.
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Grades 80% Assessment
Tests & Quizzes Projects Lab Reports
20% Classwork and Homework
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Homework Planners
It will be written in every Monday for the week. Adjustments may be made on a daily basis depending on student participation in class. If needed extra homework may be added.
Website Updated every week displaying
what we will be working on and the homework.
** Due to changes, please check these on a regular basis so you know what is expected.
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Student Rewards and Consequences
Rewards
Classroom Tickets Pride Tickets Class Points E-mail home
Consequences
Refocus/ISI Lunch Detention Extra homework (if
not completing work)
E-mail home
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Our partnership this year means:
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I will do my part when your child is here by:
Providing structure and procedures so that he or she is confident and comfortable with daily happenings
Maintain high but reasonable expectations
Communicate with you whenever necessary or upon request from you
Provide valuable practice through homework
Strongly protect your child’s right to a challenging learning environment free from distractions and misbehavior
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I will need your help when your child is home by: Supporting the classroom procedures and
providing structure at home.
Monitoring the neatness, accuracy and level of difficulty of their homework.
Communicating ANYTHING about your child that might interfere with their learning.