• What to Expect …

    As we are now one-to-one, we will be utilizing our Google Classroom frequently and our Smithsonian Science Program has a digital textbook that students will be using both in class and at home.  Students will be responsible for making sure their chromebook is charged and ready for each day.  

    During most weeks, there will be a quiz on the vocabulary or concept we are working on in class.  In addition, there will be graded notebook checks, labs, projects and Unit Assessments.  Unit Assessments will be given upon the completion of  unit investigations..  All assessments and quizzes will be announced well in advance.  

    Topics in Science 6

    The Science curriculum for this year is organized as follows:

    Engineering Design: How Scientists Work

    NGSS Instructional Emphasis & Required Investigation-Cool It! 

    Earth’s Dynamic Systems: 

    1. Earthquakes

    2. Volcanoes 

    3. Plate Movement 

    4. Earth's Layers 

    5. Rock Cycle 

    6. Distribution of Earth's Resources

    You can support this learning by reinforcing the idea that science is the process we use to make sense of what we experience in our world.  Encourage discovery, questioning, and experimentation.  Make connections between the content being studied in class and the real-life experiences your family has had.  Emphasize that it is OK to be wrong; scientists learn much more from being wrong and then continue to investigate further.

    Grading Policy

        Your report card grade will be calculated using the following  formula:

     10%  Google Classroom/Homework 

     20%  Class work, Notebook and Participation

     30%  Quizzes, Labs, Small Projects, Exit Tickets

     40%  Unit Assessments  and Major Projects