6 th Grade Science Ms Saltzman

Organization is KEY! All worksheets have a letter and a number. Binders are checked during each quiz/test. Students earn a quiz grade. Worksheets in the classroom. Absent/Lessons

Materials Required Shared Binder (Science, Math, Social Studies) Many students switch to an AM/PM binder Loose-leaf paper Pens and pencils Colored pencils Agenda book Students MUST come to school prepared!

Absentee Guidelines Students are responsible for obtaining the missed assignment and for completing within 5 school days. Grades will reflect assignments that are not handed in to the teacher. Check for assignments/homework on the Hauppauge Website.

Grading Policy: Each student’s grade will be calculated according to: Quiz grades, test grades, homework grades and article reviews. Article reviews, projects and homework are all graded like a quiz. Test grades are counted TWICE. Tests do not need to be signed. All grades are posted in portal. Progress Sheets Sign up for IC in Room M-12

Homework is given every night Monday-Thursday. Students must use their agenda book to record homework. All students begin each quarter with a 100 homework average. For every homework assignment missed students will lose 5 points from their homework average. (Students can earn 2 points back if they make up the work and return the next day). ZAPPED- Zeros Aren’t Permitted If you have trouble with the homework, you must show that you tried your best!

Music Lessons: If a students is going to miss class for a lesson they must: Check in with me to get any HW assignments for the day and to hand in your homework. Come in and copy classwork and homework board. Complete any work from that day. Be ready for the next day’s class.

Website Check the website for homework assignments, projects etc… Go to Hauppauge.k12.ny.us Type : Saltzman in the search box

EXTRA HELP Every TUESDAY at 7:30 a.m. Students may use this time to catch up on missed work, organize your Science Binder, review material, and receive extra help in Science concepts.

Science Fair Project The project is not mandatory…but it is suggested. If students would like to be recommended for the Accelerated Science program they must meet the following requirements: Earn a 90% average in Math or 85% in Acc. Math Earn a 95% average in Science

Important Dates to Remember Projects must be submitted by December 19, Science and Technology Fair is on Wednesday, January 3, 2013.

Thank you for coming…. I am extremely interested in helping your child achieve success in my class. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s performance, please feel free to me at or call the middle school main office to leave me a message. I look forward to helping your child make this year their best year yet!

Science Curriculum Measurement Be able to use metric units Measure temperature, volume, mass Learn the difference between mass and weight Define density and calculate the density of different objects Earth Science Earth’s Surface Weathering and Erosion Rocks and Minerals Plate Tectonics Weather Patterns Earthquakes and Volcanoes Weather and Climate Atmosphere Weather Patterns Climate and Climatic Changes Astronomy Interactions of the Earth, Moon and Sun The Solar System and the Universe