1. Mrs. Sevakis 6th Grade Science
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2. See Curriculum Map online for specific glces
This year in Science:
Astronomy
Plate Tectonics
Ecosystems
Life skills
See Curriculum Map online for specific glces

3. Weighted Grading 60 % Summative 40 % Formative
Students need to be able to apply concepts to different situations
Study by having them teach you the concepts
Vocab is vital, 3x5 cards helpful to study on weekends
Reviews for Tests/Exams only
40 % Formative
Less than 15% is homework
Moving from teacher directed activities to self directed inquiries.
Goal to have more independent learners for life

4. Books? Classroom set Can be checked out, except night before tests
Science binders have all material needed to study

5. Homework?
One Current Event a Marking Period (Except for 1st marking period)
Occurs only if class work is not done
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Late/Redo work slips accepted with approval.

6. Science Current Event Homework
1 per marking period required
Needs to be a science discovery
Turn in on any Friday of the marking period
3 things required:
The article ( if printer broken)
Fill out Current Event worksheet
Write a 5 -6 sentence summary, OR present to class

7. To help students be Successful in 6th Grade Science:
Student Science Binder organized?
Get on Parent List: to get on this list
Check Skyward
-I update on Fridays, progress reports sent
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Daily assignments, links, upcoming assessments
Current Event done?

8. Need more help?
Thursdays Help: lunch or after school
School Homework center
School list of tutors