Science Course Overview Mrs. Isabela

Introduction Welcome back! This year we will be exploring many exciting concepts of chemistry, physics, robotics, and astronomy. We will also be working on labs by using scientific methods and thinking maps. So work hard and have fun!

Welcome to First Avenue. Now you are in middle school, you will learn to be more independent on your own. Please feel free to ask for help. This year we will be exploring many exciting concepts about our Earth. From earth interiors to the volcanoes and from the ecology to the animals that live in different part of the world. I am so excited to lead you through the journey of 6th grade science. Just remember to work hard and have fun.

Standards We will be using Arcadia Unified School District science standards as our guidelines through the year. You will also receive a copy of the 8th (6th )grade science standards. Please keep in your folders as references. We will review the standards after each lesson throughout the year.

Grading System Your grade is calculated by adding all earned points and divided by all possible points. All assignments will be counted for points. Late assignments will result deduction of points.

Items needed for science class You will need to bring One single subject notebook Blue, black and red pens and several pencils School agenda Classroom folder

Tests and quizzes Every Thursday we will have a science quiz. The quiz will be corrected and signed by parents (guardians) and returned to your class folder by Monday.

Citizenship and workhabit Satisfactory – Outstanding Workhabit All assignments are turned in on time. All assignments are recorded on school agenda Science notes are taken in the designated science notebook.

Satisfactory-Outstanding Citizenship Students who work cooperatively and collaboratively with others as well as the teachers. Students who are willing to help classmates and teachers to create a nice learning environment.

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