1. WELCOME 6 TH GRADE PARENTS AND GUARDIANS Science Teacher: Mrs. Patti Email: Patti@kecss.net Class Website: www.mrspatti.yolasite.com

2. Science Grading Policy Exams: 25% Quizzes: 15% Class Work/ Class Participation: 25% Homework 15% Projects/Labs: 20%

3. Main Topics Covered in 6 th Grade Science 1. The Scientific Method 2. Energy and Energy Resources 3. Life’s Structure (Cells) and Classification 4. Interactions Of Life (Food Chains, Symbiosis) 5. Ecosystems 6. Properties of Matter (Solids, Liquids, Gases) 7. Weather and Climate 8. Forces of Motion/Simple Machines ** Technology Infused Lessons and Units**

4. Will my child be asked to complete a science fair project? Ever year there is a school wide science fair. Students will work in groups to complete projects that will be presented at the fair. Most of the display board is done in school while the actual experiment is to be completed at home.

5. Thank you for visiting me and taking interest in your child’s science class! I will open the floor for any questions, concerns, or comments. Please visit www.jupitered.com * www.jupitered.com to see how your child is progressing throughout the year! *This is the online grade book for KECSS.