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Welcome to 6 th Grade Science!. EXPLORE!. Homeroom. Tardy policy -- School begins at 8:40 am. Tardy students will serve a 15 minute detention after school. Absences Students must have a note if they are absent with date and reason for absence
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Welcome to 6th Grade Science! EXPLORE!
Homeroom • Tardy policy -- School begins at 8:40 am. Tardy students will serve a 15 minute detention after school. • Absences • Students must have a note if they are absent with date and reason for absence • Absence will be counted as unexcused without a note. This limits student’s time to make-up work • Dress Code
Claire “Kitty” Barnett Education B.S. in Biology (Marquette University) M.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Currently enrolled in Miami University, working on M.A. in Teaching Biological Sciences Earthwatch Expedition, 2008 Space Camp, 2008 Earth Expedition, Global Field Program, 2012
Our special classroom pets: Spike Tuck
Hands on FocusInquiry BasedCorrelated with New Jersey State Common Core Curricular Standards for Science
Ecology & Environmental Issues
Earthquakes Volcanoes Plate Tectonics Earth Processes
Trout in the Classroom With thanks to AFEE
“Astronaut Training” With thanks to AFEE
Mission to the Moon! January, 2013 4th
Grading Point System Daily ungraded HW – 3 -5 Graded HW – usually 10 Weekly Quizzes – 10 Lab reports – 10 Tests – 50 Projects – point totals vary Journal – 10 points monthly
Weekly Quiz • Most weeks we will have a quiz. (Usually on Thursday) • It will cover whatever we’re doing that week. • Tests will be announced in advance.
How you can help your child succeed in 6th grade science:Ask them to explain what we are learning in science. Evidence of understanding is more important than rote memorization.Look at their work. Encourage excellence and pride in doing their best.Foster independence and responsibility, but be sure to monitor them.Encourage them to spend time reviewing notes.
Extra Help After school (3:15 – 3:30)