welcome to 6th grade science
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Welcome to 6th Grade Science
Science Lab #1Ms. Willging
Science Updates via Text Message
GT Science Updates via Text Message
About Ms. Willging….
Degrees in Environmental Science, Education and Educational Technology
15 years in 6th grade science, county curriculum writer, team leader
15 years in 6th grade, team leader, Outdoor Education coordinator
5 kids – one in college (plus a husband)
Curriculum OverviewEarth Science
Quarter 1 Safety/Measurement Atmosphere/Hydrosphere Weather/Climate
Quarter 2 Rock Cycle and Types Geologic Processes
Quarter 3 The Earth in Balance Energy Resources
Quarter 4 Solar System and Small Bodies Stars and Galaxies Rocketry
Any Questions? Here are a few…
Who do I contact when….?
Who is my child’s counselor?
What if we have a family vacation planned?
What can I do if my child is out for 2 or more days, and I would like to collect work?
How can I help my student prepare for tests/quizzes?
How do I schedule conferences with teachers?
My Website
http://sciencewillging.wordpress.com
Policies and Expectations
Policies Letter – will be in science folder all year
Homework- may be assigned every night, but will more likely be 3 days/week
Textbooks - should stay at home
Science Folder- current objectives and notes
Absence/Make-up/Missing Work
Check my website
Student should see me upon return, check class folder on bulletin board
Students have the same number of days as they were out to make up missed work for full credit
I will plan a make-up day every couple of weeks to allow students to “catch-up” due to absences and pull outs and complete activities they might have missed
Quarterly Assessments
Administered at the end of each quarter
Cover information from the whole quarter
Study guides will be available on my website - however, they are just that- guides!
Valued at 10% of quarterly grade
GT Research Project
A 6th grade project to introduce the science research process, will begin 2nd quarter
Teacher-directed topic
Goal is to teach students are to learn the process
Links with all resources will be on my webpage
Presentations will be made in May, format still TBD
Final Projects will be electronic
Analysis and writing will take place at home, some time will be given in school