6 th Grade Science Please take one minute to read and look over your syllabus. Then, we will go over it together

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The Syllabus…  A syllabus is your road map for the this class and class expectations  Points of interest  Journey  Journals  PRIDE  Contact Info  Class Materials

WELCOME!  On the front (the side without lines) of your index card draw a picture that describes your summer! On the back (with lines) put: 1.Your full name 2.Emergency contact info 3.Something you would like us to know about you 4.How do you feel about science

School Expectations Hallways: Walk and talk, stay on the right, and use a level 2 voice. Classroom : Show PRIDE Bathroom: Go between classes Nurse : You will not leave for minor things. I.D.: Always worn around neck Dress Code : Stay within dress code standards

Remind 101  Receive text messages with reminders of due dates  To sign up, to  After this, it will ask you for your name  Send your first and last name

Classroom Expectations

Room Tour!  Where is it?  Word Wall  Binder Cabinets  Turn in bin

Homework due on WEDNESDAY!

Review  Key questions

Lab Safety * Set up your paper like this  S: (Starter) what can you learn from this picture? Safety Day Lab Safety Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper)

Lab Safety Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper) P: (record from video here)

P: Record as many safety rules as you can from the video! Lab Safety: Everyone Is Responsible! YouTube

A: Lab Safety Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper) P: (record from video here) (draw map here) A:

Safety First  Science is a hands-on laboratory class.  You will be doing many laboratory activities, which require the use of hazardous chemicals and expensive lab equipment.  Safety in the science classroom is the #1 priority.  A signed lab safety contract is required to participate in labs. Remember, turn it in TOMORROW! A:

SAFETY CONTRACT  1. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory.  2. Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully. If you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure, ask the teacher before proceeding.  3. Never work alone.  4. Do not touch any thing… until you are instructed to do so.  5. Do not eat food, drink beverages, or chew gum in the laboratory.

SAFETY CONTRACT  6.. Unauthorized experiments are prohibited.  7. Read all procedures thoroughly.  8. Horseplay, practical jokes, pranks are dangerous and prohibited.  9. Work areas should be kept clean and tidy at all times.

SAFETY CONTRACT  10. Know the locations and operating procedures of all safety equipment  11. Tell the teacher immediately of any unsafe conditions you observe.  12. Dispose of all materials properly.  13. Wash your hands, if needed.  14. Return all equipment clean and in working order to the proper storage area.

SAFETY CONTRACT  15. You will be assigned an area at which you will work.  16. Students are never allowed in the science storage rooms  17. If you have a medical condition, such as allergies, tell your teacher.  18. Any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used, students will wear laboratory goggles. There will be no exceptions to this rule!

SAFETY CONTRACT  19. Long jewelry, untied hair and baggy clothing are prohibited  20. Report any accident small or big  21. If a chemical splashes in your eye(s) or on your skin, immediately flush with running water.  22. Do not touch, taste, or smell any chemicals unless specifically instructed to do so.  23. Never handle broken glass  24. If you don’t know… ask the TEACHER for help.

A: Lab Safety Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper) P: (record from video here) (draw map here) A:

Fire Extinguisher Fire Blanket First Aid Kit Face/Eyewash/ Shower *DRAW where they are in the room and label! Safety Equip. A:

If there is a fire or fire alarm Quietly get up. Walk toward the outside classroom door. Line up single file on the outside classroom wall. Walk out the double doors in single file. Walk toward the teacher parking lot. Remain in line until the drill is over. Remain silent throughout the entire alarm so that all people can hear important directions. Lab Safety: Everyone Is Responsible! EMERGENCY A:

Lab Safety Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper) P: (record from video here) A: C: (record what’s wrong here)

1.Betty started the lab activity before reading it through completely. 2.Bell says that the safety goggles mess up her hair and give her raccoon eyes. She refuses to wear them. 3.Barbie and Ken accidentally break a beaker full of some chemical. Instead of risking getting in trouble they quickly clean up the mess with paper towel and throw it in the garbage. What’s Wrong C: Answer the following using this senntance stem: __(who)______ did ___(what they did)____ which is wrong because….

Lab Safety Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper) P: (record from video here) A: C: (record what’s wrong here) E: (reflect here)

 Why is it important to conduct science investigations in a safe manner?  It is important to be safe in lab because… Write in complete sentences. Importance! E:

What’s Wrong C:

What’s Wrong C:

What’s Wrong C:

EDU Safety Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper) EDU Safety * Set up your paper like this  S: What’s wrong in the picture 

EDU Safety Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: (Define investigations here.)

1.Comparative Investigation – we COMPARE things we observe P: Types of Investigations 2.Descriptive Investigation – we DESCRIBE things we observe 3.Experimental Investigation – we TEST things we observe

A: EDU Safety Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: (Define investigations here.) (label the scenario.) A:

1.Sally wants to look at two different lady bugs. She compares their spots and colors and records her data. What type of investigation is this? How do you know? A: Investigation Scenarios

2.George is concerned about the water height in the creek in his back yard. He decides to test the height of the water every day for a month and records what days it rains. He concludes that when it rains the water height goes up. What type of investigation is this? How do you know? A: Investigation Scenarios

3.Peter’s science teacher started a garden at the school. His class goes outside and records descriptions of all the organisms they can find in the garden. What type of investigation is this? How do you know? A: Investigation Scenarios

A: EDU Safety Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: (Define investigations here.) (label scenarios A: C: (EDU list at least 3 safety rules.)

A: EDU Safety Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: (Define investigations here.) (Label.) A: C: (EDU.) E: (QUIZ.)

Safety quiz 1.If we work with glass we must wear _________. 2.If we work with heat we must wear __________. 3.If we work with chemicals we must wear ________. 4.If there is an accident we tell the _________. 5.If someone is on fire, we use a _______. 6. The fire extinguisher is located in the ____ of the room. 7. The first aid kit is located in the ____ of the room. 8. We use the _________ if we have chemicals in our eyes. 9. When in doubt we tell the _______. 10. We wear _____ toed shoes in lab. E: Word bank: Goggles, teacher, closed, eye wash, front, back, fire blanket

Helicopter Lab Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) Helicopter Lab Set up your paper like this  S: What’s wrong in this picture?

Helicopter Lab Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: (record the steps of the scientific method.)

Write the steps of a scientific method from the song.

A: Helicopter Lab Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: Record the steps of the scientific method (LAB.) A:

Purpose: Does the size of the helicopter change how fast it falls? Research: Hypothesis: If the helicopter is bigger, then it will take __________________ for it to fall to the ground. (longer or shorter)

A: Procedure: (do not copy all the procedures) 1.Fold the helicopters. 2.Drop the big helicopter from one meter and time how long it takes to fall. Record data in the chart. 3.Repeat 2 times and record. 4.Drop the small helicopter from one meter and time how long it takes to fall. Record data in the chart. 5.Repeat 2 times and record. Data Table: Trial 1 time Trial 2 time Trial 3 time Average time Big helicopter Small helicopter

A: Helicopter Lab Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: (lab set up.) (record data A: C: (analyze data.)

E : Conclusion: 1.My hypothesis was _____________ because… 2.This is a ___________ investigation. 3.I wonder what will happen if … C: Analysis: 1.What can you learn from the chart? When I look at my chart I notice that the big helicopter falls ….

A: Helicopter Lab Your name S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.) P: (lab set up.) (Record data.) A: C: (analyze data.) E: (Reflect.)

=tsAHt0FiwNM TEST DAY. 1.Get your binder 2.Clip the papers found on your desk into the back of your binder 3.Put your binder under your seat 4.Only have a pen or pencil on your desk.

COMPLETE YOUR SAFETY TEST!  Words you need to know: Flammable – means it burns easily Unauthorized- not allowed Prohibited- not allowed Pipet- eye dropper Dispose- to throw away Instructor- teacher Tongs- tool to lift hot things Erupt- to happen quickly # 12 is D strain – hard to see laboratory- science room Acid- a chemical that would burn you Base- a chemical that turns your skin to soap Safety Glasses – are goggles

Answer Key 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. C 11. D 12. D 13. D 14. D 15. D 16. C 17. A 18. D 19. D 20. B 21. 4,1,2,3 22. TRUE 23. TRUE 24. FASLE 25. TRUE 26. FALSE 27. FALSE 28. TRUE 29. FALSE 30. TRUE 31. TRUE 32. FALSE 33. TRUE 34. FALSE 35. TRUE

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JOURNAL CONTRACT PLEASE READ THE JOURNAL CONTRACT AND SIGN IT. IT’S ON THE FIRST PAGE I JUST GAVE YOU.

STEP 1  Write your First and Last name NEATLY! on the spine of your journal. Leo DaVinci Jason Mraz Tommy Edison

Step 2  Label your tabs 1. Table of contents 2. SPACE 3. Resources 4. Homework space TOC Resources SPACE HW

Step 3  On one piece of lose leaf paper. Create your Table of Contents. Needs a title and the following. Sponge Bob’s Table of Contents Date Activity PG # SPACE Format 1

STEP 4 SPACE RUBRIC  On a blank piece of paper create the title “SPACE Format” SPACE Format SPACESPACE Date, Activity Title, name and page # at the top of every page Must have SPACE in the margin daily Complete sentences always Label all drawings Neat and easy to read Up-to-date table of contents Keep everything that is returned to you in the correct location! Andrea Bocelli PG #1

STEP 5  Under the RESOURCE TAB place the following 1. Journal Contract 2. Tools 3. STAAR chart 4. Scientific processes

STEP 6 create a title page!  Use your creativity to create a title page for your journal. It must have your First and Last name