Pinckneyville Middle School 6th Grade Earth Science Course ...



6th Grade Earth Science Course Syllabus

Mrs. Hernandez

2016-2017

Teacher Contact information: Website:

Phone: 770-388-5675 ext. 24182 E-mail: chernandez@rockdale.k12.ga.us

    Welcome to sixth grade Earth Science! I am very excited to be able to share my passion for Science with your children. Below is a brief description of the curriculum, my classroom rules, and grading.  My electronic grade book can be accessed through the parent portal. You can access and sign up for parent portal by visiting the front office.

Course Objectives

In this course, the students will develop a strong foundation in Earth Science and master academic knowledge and skills in the areas of rocks/minerals, paleontology, plate tectonics, weathering and erosion, ecology, hydrology, meteorology, and astronomy.

RCPS curriculum calendar for Earth Science is as follows:

Quarter 1 Quarter 2

Characteristics of Science: all year Plate Tectonics

Earth’s Surface: Rocks and Minerals Soil: Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

Paleontology Ecology

Plate Tectonics

Quarter 3 Quarter 4

Hydrology Astronomy

Meteorology Review

*Each Quarter will be assessed with a Benchmark Exam to be given at the end of the nine-week period.

* Each unit will be assessed for a summative grade.

Classroom Expectations

Students are expected to ALWAYS observe the standards set forth within the Rockdale County Student Code of Conduct. In addition, my classroom rules are listed below.

Safety comes first

Come to class prepared

Integrity is important

Embrace your uniqueness

No distractions

Challenge yourself

Engage your mind

Interactive Notebooks:

Interactive Notebooks WILL be used in this class daily to help students learn and remember important scientific concepts. It will be collected and graded monthly. All student work will be stored in this notebook. This notebook uses both the right and left sides of the brain to help students sort, categorize, remember, and creatively interact with the new knowledge they are gaining. The more students process information, the more they begin to understand it!

Supplies: 3 subject college ruled spiral notebook with pockets, scissors, colored pencils, 12 glue sticks

Laboratory Requirements:

Laboratory exercises are an important and exciting part of a science course.  Through hands-on activities, students gain unique and important perspectives for the subject.  However, certain guidelines must be followed to ensure the safety of all students.

1.   Horseplay will not be tolerated during labs.

2.   Students must remain at their lab station unless otherwise directed by the teacher.

3.   Students must follow the instructions of the teacher.  Unauthorized experiments will not be permitted.

4.   Students must remain on task during labs.  While some conversation is necessary, the lab is not intended to be a social forum.

Grading Policy

The completion of all work is ESSENTIAL to being successful in Earth Science. I will keep my grade book updated weekly. However, it is up to the parent(s) to be aware of their child’s grades. An active parent creates a successful student. If you have concerns or questions throughout the year regarding your child’s performance in my class, I am always willing to e-mail, call, or have a face-to-face conference with you.

70% Formative Assessments: This is work that students complete ongoing such as daily work, labs, notebook checks, short quizzes, etc.

30% Summative Assessments: This is work that students complete that allows them to demonstrate mastery of a standard such as unit tests, extended labs, science projects, etc.

Make-up Work: Students will be allowed 3 days to complete work for each day absent. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they check for assignments they missed while they were out.

Infinite Campus: Grades are recorded weekly in Infinite Campus. Please sign up for a parent account to monitor assignments.

REMIND: Please sign up for Remind by texting 81010 with the message wwoscience. You will receive reminders of tests and project due dates.

By signing this sheet, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the expectations of Mrs. Hernandez’s 6th Grade Earth Science Class.

Student Name: ______________________________________ Class period ___________________

I have read the course syllabus, grading policies, and class expectations. I understand the information given and agree to abide by them. I understand that if at any time I have concerns about my child’s performance that I can contact Mrs. Hernandez at school or by e-mail.

Student Signature: _____________________________________Date ____________________________

Parent Signature: _______________________________________Date ____________________________

Parent Phone # __________________________ Parent email address: _____________________________

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Consequences:

* Warning

* Silent Lunch

* Off Team and parent contact

(after four silent lunches)

* Office Referral

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