to Cordova Middle School Welcome to Cordova Middle School

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.

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

6th grade Honors Science August 5, 2013

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

Maureen Horn 3 is a biologist/ecologist and AP biology teacher 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 4 is a veterinarian My Daughters-in-law are teachers

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

6th grade Honors Science 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

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

Interactive Notebooks Quarterly Projects 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

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

Energy Transformations

Rollercoaster Project

Electrical Experimentation

Moon Phases , Tides, and Ocean Currents

Moon Observations and Mini-Project

Weather Systems and Instruments

The Solar System

Plants

Biomes and Habitats

Results not 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

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