1. Welcome to 6 th Grade Science

2. Home Base A home within the school Morning meeting

3. 1. Guidelines 2. Preparation and Participation 3. Logical consequences Sixth Grade expectations

4. Science Process Skills A way of thinking How science is done Safety and use of equipment Research and investigation

5. Science Interactive Notebook Research supported method Encourages reflection and thinking Organizes lessons for easy review Displays changes in thinking and attitude left side for student reflections Right side for recording input

6. First Unit Earth in Space  The earth - moon – sun system  The planets and solar system  Gravity and motion  Stars, galaxies and beyond Science

7. 2nd Unit Catastrophic Events 2 parts  Storms and weather hurricanes, tornadoes and thunderstorms Winds and currents Weather maps Safety precautions  Earthquakes and volcanoes  Plate tectonics Earth structure and processes Historical events and perspectives

8. Grading policy Summative test 25% Quizzes 20% Notebook 15% Projects 15% Written reflections 10% Homework 10% Participation 5%

9. Homework Due the day after assigned unless told otherwise Must be neat and legible Full name and class period must be on paper Grade reduced by 25% first day late 50% if two days late Please let me know if your child is having trouble with homework!

10. Extra Help 1.After school assistance Mrs. Pitt Wednesdays, Ms Honold From 3:00 – 4:00 Parent can pick up outside of school or Late bus available but not until 4:40. 2. Encourage regular review of notebook. Ask questions!! 3. Study guides

11. Communication I.Assignment Books II. E-mail address cpitt@mtsd.us III. Teacher’s website IV. Notes from home. VI. School Phone Number (609) 466-7604

12. Thank you When I approach a child He inspires in me two sentiments: Tenderness for what he is, And respect for what he may become. Chaque enfant réveille en moi Tendresse et respect; Tendresse pour ce qu'il est, Respect pour ce qu'il deviendra Louis Pasteur, 1822-1895