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Welcome. to Cordova Middle School. Your 6 th Grade Honor Teachers. Mrs. McGoff Social Studies Mrs. Hubbard Math Mrs. Horn Science Mrs. Johns Reading Mrs. Stevens Language Arts Ms. Foreman C.L.U.E.

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  1. Welcome to Cordova Middle School

  2. Your 6th Grade Honor Teachers • Mrs. McGoff Social Studies • Mrs. Hubbard Math • Mrs. Horn Science • Mrs. Johns Reading • Mrs. Stevens Language Arts • Ms. Foreman C.L.U.E.

  3. Welcome to Science Country, We are glad you are here!

  4. 6th grade Honors Science August 5, 2013

  5. (Two tools to keep parents informed) The Interactive Science NotebookStudent Agendas What did you do in school today?

  6. Maureen Horn • 5th year at Cordova Middle School • Courses teaching: 6th grade Honors Science • Previously taught 6th, 7th & 8th grade science • Four adult children: • 1 is a mechanical engineer • 2 is a computer and electrical engineer • 3 is a biologist/ecologist and AP biology teacher • 4is a veterinarian • My Daughters-in-law are teachers

  7. I also have a brand new son in law who is a Texas State Trooper

  8. Nature of Science: Scientific Inquiry Scientific Knowledge Scientific Journaling • Life Science: • Interactions & Populations • Biomes/habitats • Food Chains and Webs 6th grade Honors Science • Earth Science: • Stars and galaxies • Universe and forces • Cycle in the atmosphere • Physical Science: • Structure of matter • Properties of Matter • Sources of energy • Properties of energy

  9. High Expectations! • Honor students should be honorable people-character and courtesy counts • Honor students are expected to think critically, and to always give their best effort • Honor students need to prioritize their studies and complete all assignments to succeed • Honor students are expected to be leaders and role models in the school

  10. The 6th grade Honors Science Program is a challenging and enhanced curriculum which includes: • Inquiry based learning-labs, hands on discovery, web quests, virtual labs • Interactive Notebooks • Quarterly Projects • Quarterly Thesis Papers and Self-Reflections • Common Core Writing

  11. Fall Semester Curriculum • Scientific Methods • Energy Conversions • Electricity • The, Earth, Sun, & Moon • The Solar System

  12. Energy Transformations

  13. Rollercoaster Project

  14. Electrical Experimentation

  15. Moon Phases , Tides, and Ocean Currents

  16. Moon Observations and Mini-Project

  17. Weather Systems and Instruments

  18. The Solar System

  19. Plants

  20. Biomes and Habitats

  21. Resultsnot excuses 95% of my students consistently score proficient or advanced on the yearly TCAP exam TVAAS level 5 teacher (State effectiveness scale ranging from 1-5) Highly Qualified in all middle school subjects

  22. My Goal is to make my students successful, inquisitive, lifelong learners • Available for conferences from 11:15-11:55, except Wednesday • Available for tutoring Thursday 2:00-3:00 by appointment • Contact info: Maureen Horn 416-2189 Ext. 80868 hornm@scsk12.org

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