Welcome to 6th Grade Science



Welcome to 6th Grade Science!

The Sixth Grade Science program is a hands-on approach to the study of the Scientific Method, Earth’s Waters, Cells, Heredity, Bacteria, and Astronomy. Teaching and learning activities of the program may include, but are not limited to, Internet and media research, oral and written presentations, field trips, composition writing, cooperative and group learning, and lab activities.

This packet reviews Classroom Rules and Procedures. Please read and sign your name at the conclusion of this packet.

Classroom Rules and Procedures

Classroom Rules

1. Be respectful. Do not use vulgar/offensive language or talk while someone else is talking. Do not vandalize school property or the property of others. Be kind to classmates and adults.

2. Be on time/ prepared/ready for class. Come to class on time with a pen or pencil, your Science folder and notebook, and anything else that you will need in class. Go to the bathroom/get a drink from the water fountain before class.

3. Follow Instructions/ Remain seated. Stay seated unless you are given permission to leave your seat.

4. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

5. Clean your area.

Rewards for choosing to follow the rules

Successful Year

Learning new information

Science Stars which can be exchanged for a HW/Extra Credit pass. (15 Science stars for 1 pass)

Celebrating You!

Possible Consequences for choosing not to follow the rules

Warning 1

Warning 2

Activity Detention

Removal from situation - Dismissal from the room

Parent/Guardian/ Teacher/Principal Contact

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Grading

You will be assessed in the following areas:

1. Class participation/Class work/Preparation

2. Home work assignments

3. Long Term Projects

4. Labs

5. Tests/Quizzes

Daily Classroom Procedures

1. Welcome

2. Attendance

3. Learning Goals of the Lesson

4. Learning Objectives of the Lesson

5. Materials/Activities/Expected Behavior for the Lesson/Homework

6. Success Criteria

Class Participation

You are expected to “do something” every day in class! “Doing” is a significant factor in your understanding of the science content.

In this class “doing” means: doing the class activity, following directions the first time they are given, participating in class discussions, paying attention during instruction, and cooperatively working in groups.

Additionally, participation also means that you come to class prepared with needed materials. Points will be lost for unpreparedness.

Homework

9. You will have opportunities to start your HW in class.

10. HW assignments will be stated at the start of class. Write the assignment in your assignment book.

11. HW will receive a stamp for “on time” completion.

Homework is not punishment; it is an educational tool to help you understand the science content, review the information presented in class, and organize key scientific concepts.

Missed Work

12. If you are absent, please see Ms. Seymour for what you have missed.

13. You are responsible for turning in homework that was due the day you were absent.

14. You are responsible making up any work that you have missed. Tests and quizzes must be made up within a few days upon return to school.

Late Work

15. You will lose points for lateness.

16. INCOMPLETE HW will not be graded until it is completed.

17. Please hand deliver late assignment directly to Ms. Seymour.

Materials for class

A Science Notebook

A Science Folder-keep in your binder

Writing utensils: pens/pencils

Textbook (class copy)

Lined paper

Science Folder

Expectations

• Keep your returned work and/or work in progress in this folder.

• Bring Science folder and Science notebook to class every day.

• Keep your work neat.

Laboratory Procedures

Laboratory exercises are an important part of your 6th grade science experience.

See Lab Safety Skills Sheets

Extra Help

I am available for extra help. Please see Ms. Seymour to set up a time to meet.

Activity in Room 208

• Is time to see Ms. Seymour for help, get work that you need, or work on Science.

• Is for Science Extension.

This is going to be an awesome year!!!

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I have reviewed this policy and am familiar with the rules and procedures of Ms. Seymour’s Sixth Grade Science class.

Student Name & Signature______________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name & Signature______________________________________________

Parent/Guardian e-mail address: ________________________________________________

Student Lab Safety Contract

All students should be able to work in safe laboratories. Permission to work in the science laboratory is a privilege. All students are financially responsible for lost or damaged equipment due to negligent or irresponsible behavior or failure to follow directions. To be afforded this opportunity, you should read the laboratory policy procedure below and sign it.

1. Never perform unauthorized experiments or use any equipment or instruments without proper instruction. Follow all instructions given by the instructor including special directions for all individual experiments.

2. Do not enter the stock/supply rooms. Do not work in the laboratory unless the instructor is present.

3. Proper eye protection is to be worn when the potential for eye injury exists: spilling or splashing of hot or hazardous chemicals. All spills must be cleaned up appropriately. (Inform the instructor of contact lenses.)

4. Proper clothing is to be worn to protect against burns and/or chemical spill: lab aprons/coats. No open shoes, sleeves below elbows, or dangling jewelry is allowed in the laboratory. Long hair is to be tied back or confined.

5. Do not eat, or drink, or smoke anything in the lab at any time. Do not use any lab containers for food or drink.

6. Consider every chemical dangerous. Avoid inhaling fumes, pipetting by mouth, or tasting, touching, or smelling any chemical unless specifically told to do so by the instructor. If chemicals splash on skin or clothing, rinse immediately with large quantities of water.

7. Nothing is to be taken from the laboratory unless checked out to you in writing by the instructor.

8. Never become involved in horseplay or practical jokes.

9. Never force glass tubing into a cork or stopper.

10. Never point a test tube toward yourself or anyone else.

11. Only pins and specimens are allowed in dissecting trays. Instruments not being used are to remain in the kit. Those in use are to be placed on a paper towel beside the tray.

12. Discard only those liquids or solids in the sink as indicated by the instructor.

13. Keep all non-laboratory materials other than notebooks away from all stations.

14. Note the location and be familiar with the operation of any safety equipment.

15. Prior to lab usage, a test shall be administered requiring 100% mastery. The instructor must be immediately notified in the event of an accident.

I have read the above and agree to abide by all conditions and directions given by the instructor.

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(Parent signature) (Date) (Student signature) (Date)

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