1. Welcome to 6th Grade Science!
Mrs. Shavon Harris-Whiteside
White Team
Room D-1

2. Who is Mrs. Whiteside?

3. 1 1/2” Binder (3 ring)
Loose leaf paper
Pens and/or pencils
Two-pocket folder
Earbuds/Headphones
Highlighter

4. Grading Homework 10% Quizzes 40% Tests 50%
Projects count as test grades.
Labs count as quiz grades.
Extended classwork or homework assignments will count as quiz grades.
Please refer to the student handbook for more information.

5. BRAND NEW TEXTBOOK!!!!!!! Online access
Download to the iPad = No WiFi, No Problem!
Virtual Labs
“Reading Essentials” to accommodate varied reading levels.
Vocabulary and Lesson Outline provided
Organized notes provided. Just fill in and study!

6. Cornell Note-Taking

7. What branches of science will we study?
Life Science
**Rat Dissection**

8. What branches of science will we study?
Earth Science
Physical Science

9. iPads …will be used for educational purposes and with permission only
…will not be used everyday
…can be used for preapproved activities upon completion of a test, quiz or other assignment.
Misuse of the iPad will result in the following:
1st Offense: warning
2nd Offense: loss of the iPad for the remainder of the day
3rd Offense: detention and parent contact

10. **Please see me if you need the permission form and waiver.**
Camp Ockanickon
Thursday, October 5, 2017
-Prepare to be outside all day, rain or shine.
-Lunch will be provided; may bring lunch for special dietary needs.
-Wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty.
-Students don't need to carry anything, and will be responsible for anything they bring (cell phones, extra clothes, etc.)
**Please see me if you need the permission form and waiver.**

11. Please join to receive important updates from science class.
Remind 101
Please join to receive important updates from science class.

12. Thank You! Please contact me anytime.
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