Welcome to 6th Grade Science Alex Workman Jefferson Middle School Rm. 85 alexandra.workman@apsva.us

Topics of study Chemistry Astronomy Energy Water Weather

Class materials Textbook iPad – Canvas platform

IB Science Criteria / grading Knowing and understanding (20%) – Tests Inquiring and designing (20%) – Experimental design Processing and evaluating (15%) – Managing data and drawing conclusions Reflecting on the impacts of Science (15%) – Why is this important in the real world? Classwork – 15% Homework – 5% Quizzes – 10%

Tests One major test per unit Study guide distributed one week in advance Retakes allowed with teacher permission, must be taken within one week Student must complete practice packet prior to retake

Late and missing assignments Accepted until end of each quarter Small penalties may apply (classwork and homework only) Check StudentVUE/ParentVUE for up-to-date grades

Science Fair! Spring fair (right before spring break) Individual projects Entirely in-school

Contact me! Email is best – Alexandra.workman@apsva.us