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Welcome to 6th Grade Science

Welcome to 6th Grade Science. Science Lab #1 Ms. Willging. Science Updates via Text Message. GT Science Updates via Text Message. About Ms. Willging…. Degrees in Environmental Science, Education and Educational Technology

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Welcome to 6th Grade Science

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  1. Welcome to 6th Grade Science Science Lab #1 Ms. Willging

  2. Science Updates via Text Message

  3. GT Science Updates via Text Message

  4. 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)

  5. 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

  6. 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?

  7. My Website http://sciencewillging.wordpress.com

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Questions? Email Me!! kirsten_willging@hcpss.org

  12. 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

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