Welcome to 6th Grade Earth Science

Teachers: Mrs. Christine Forte and Miss Kaitlin Hennighan

Earth’s Changing Surface - (MP 1)

Geologic Time Plate Tectonics Rock Cycle Distribution of

Natural Resources Mechanical and

Physical Weathering

Environmental Science - (MP 2)

The Biosphere Human Impact on

the Environment Carbon Footprints Global Climate

Change

Weather and Climate - (MP 3)

Atmosphere & Weather Factors

Weather Patterns Extreme Weather

Astronomy - (MP 4)

Our Solar Systemo Earth, Sun, Moon

Relationshipso Scale in the Solar

System Stars & Galaxies

Our 6th Grade Science Week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday Friday

Class Lab Activity

Stations Activities

Class Lecture

Topic Reinforcement/ Review

* Tests and Quizzes are typically scheduled on Thursdays

Friday Challenge

Next Generation Science Content Standards

“When we think science education, we tend to think preparation for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, which are wellsprings of innovation in our economy. Why then is ensuring scientific and technological literacy for all students of equal concern? Over the past decades, demands have shifted in favor of skilled jobs requiring more education than the unskilled jobs they replaced. Moreover, many of the fastest growing occupations are those where science and mathematics play a central role.” - www.nextgenscience.org

Upcoming Design Challenges

November 2015 -Earthquake Resistant Structures

Earthquake Resistant Structures

Mrs. Forte Miss Hennighan

Grading Points calculations can be found at the top of all

quizzes and tests. Category weights for report card calculations are

based on the GCMS whole-school model:o 10% = Homeworko 40% = Formative – includes: vocabulary quizzes, station

summaries, lab reports / conclusions, Friday challenges, & some projects

o 50% = Summative – includes: Tests & some projects

Homework Policy

Late homework assignments are only given partial credit.

Late homework is not accepted once the test has been given.

Quizzes and Tests Assessments in science class are challenging. We are

working toward a common goal of developing critical thinking skills and creating life-long learners

Quizzes – Students receiving a non-passing score (70% or below) can re-take the quiz. The greatest score awarded for a re-take is a “B” letter grade.

Tests – Tests incorporate the use of notes to some extent. o Some tests may be completely open notebook, while others

may only have an open notebook portion of the test.No test re-takes will be offered.

Extra Credit Extra credit is offered throughout the marking

period, particularly in the middle, never in the last week!

How to get Extra Credit:o Complete extra credit assignmentso Bringing in items from home that relate to the topic we

are talking abouto Bringing in brochures or pictures from museums or trips

you took as a family, that relate our science units covered throughout the year

Striving For Success Student’s developmental readiness in middle school is

akin to that from birth to age two; the most changes happen in the shortest amount of time. Some children may be ready more quickly than others.

Accommodations are tailored to students as needed.

Academic rigor in middle school will adequately prepare your child for high school.

We look forward to a great year with your children! Please feel free to reach out via email when necessary. Conferences can be scheduled upon request.