1. Welcome to Mrs. Snyder’s 6 th grade science class ! Inquiring Minds Wanted!! Note Cards for questions

2. About Me Education

3. Akimel A-al Science and Math Lagos 5 th Grade Brisas Kindergarten Horizon Community Learning Center K-6 Technology Meet Mrs. Snyder

4. Communication Email: esnyder@kyrene.org Phone: 480-541-5904 School webpage: www.kyrene.org/aki Class webpage: www.kyrene.org/esnyder

5. Class Expectations Respect yourself, your teacher and your classmates. Listen when a speaker is talking. Follow directions the first time they are given. Work and interact in a safe manner.

6. Lab Activities Promote Teamwork Cooperation Friendship

7. Required Science Supplies One composition notebook, and 1 pocket folder. Other supplies that are required Sharp pencils, erasers, ruler, colored pencils, scissors, glue sticks, red pens, loose notebook paper Donations are always welcome!

8. Absence Policy Students have the number of days absent to make up the work that was missed. Students take responsibility to pick up handouts and discuss with teacher what they need to complete and turn in. Please avoid non-illness absences whenever possible.

9. Grading Policy 30 % Classwork – activities, walk-in work, participation, notebook. 70% Assessments - Tests, quizzes, projects, daily check-ins, assignments.

10. Homework Study notes Prepare for tests One home project per quarter Projects are extensions of topics in class, designed to be hands-on or reflective

11. Science As Inquiry Focus on the process of Questioning Planning Conducting investigations Communicating results Thinking critically

12. First Quarter Science Skills and Inquiry – Design & conduct investigations Plant Systems – Experiments with Plants Cell Structure and Function – Structure & hierarchy of cells

13. Second Quarter Continue work on cells Human Body Systems – How various systems work together to form vital functions

14. Third Quarter Structure of the Earth – Earth’s atmosphere – Earth’s waters – Water cycle – Earth’s weather

15. Fourth Quarter Energy – Types of energy – Renewable and non-renewable sources – How energy is generated, stored, transferred, and transformed – Conservation of energy

16. My hopes for this year… Inspire in all students a love of science and technology! Foster a cooperative learning environment in which every student can perform at their personal best! Challenge students to ask questions and to seek answers and think for themselves. Get to know each student and celebrate their unique interests, talents, abilities and aspirations!