Welcome to Back to School night! 6th Grade Science Chris Geerer
Science education should be: Hands-on Inquiry-based Real world Related to student interest Differentiated By learning style By readiness
Accomplished by: Labs Activities Videos Demonstrations News articles Webquests Digital labs Projects Graphic organizers Notes Textbook
Curriculum Hydrosphere Geosphere Atmosphere Astronomy Water cycle Lakes, rivers, groundwater, oceans Water quality issues Geosphere Rock cycle Weathering and erosion Geologic time Atmosphere Weather and climate Astronomy Earth/moon system Solar system
Assignments and grades Point system Homework 10-20 points Classwork 20-50 points Projects 100 points Missing assignments Will show as a “Z” in Pinnacle Late assignments are accepted for reduced credit Homework available on the Parcells website All homework will be on Edmodo (www.edmodo.com)