1. Welcome to Mrs. Phillips’ Math and Science class!

2. Our Class Web Site You will find… –Math review lessons –Math help links –Lessons taught online by Mrs. Phillips –Science sites tied to classroom topics –Current event articles –Instructions to projects –A list of weekly homework assignments –6 th grade Sizzler (newsletter) –Typing/Vocabulary Resources

4. Math In math, we will be using the Saxon math course 2 (7 th grade) textbook!In math, we will be using the Saxon math course 2 (7 th grade) textbook! Homework in the Saxon program is imperative to success and high grades.Homework in the Saxon program is imperative to success and high grades. Tutoring will begin in early September.Tutoring will begin in early September.

5. Social Studies In Social Studies we will be learning about ancient civilizations. We will uncover some truly amazing facts on how early civilizations invented the things we use today!In Social Studies we will be learning about ancient civilizations. We will uncover some truly amazing facts on how early civilizations invented the things we use today!

6. Science AtmosphereAtmosphere WeatherWeather Natural DisastersNatural Disasters OceansOceans EnergyEnergy CellsCells Body SystemsBody Systems PlantsPlants

7. What we need for projects… gallon ziplocksgallon ziplocks quart ziplocksquart ziplocks shoe boxesshoe boxes small objects such as buttonssmall objects such as buttons lids from butter tubs, etc.lids from butter tubs, etc. pony beadspony beads

8. Supplies you’ll need at home… lots of pencilslots of pencils large or several spiral notebookslarge or several spiral notebooks folders to stay organizedfolders to stay organized rulerruler protractorprotractor

9. Specials Schedule Day 1 –P.E. Day 2 –Music Day 3 –Library Day 4 –P.E. Day 5 –Music Day 6 –Computer Lab

10. Before you Leave Please fill out a car tag.Please fill out a car tag. If you are in my homeroom, pick a seat and take all of the papers home with you.If you are in my homeroom, pick a seat and take all of the papers home with you. Parents sign up to volunteer, if you are able. There are many opportunities!Parents sign up to volunteer, if you are able. There are many opportunities!

11. Looking forward to a great year!