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Syllabus

6th Grade Science Syllabus   

1st Six Weeks 

Rules: Expectation, Lab Safety, Lab Tools, Notebook
Scientific Method, Introduction to Science Fair
Differences between elements and compounds, Recognize the elements on Earth
Evidence of a Chemical Change  , Density

2nd Six Weeks

Earth's Energy Resources, Potential & Kinetic Energy
Potential & Kinetic Energy, Unbalanced Forces

Calculating Speed, Graphing Motion
Graphing Motion

3rd Six Weeks

Inclined Planes
Science Fair Paperwork & Masterlist via Scienteer DUE (Dec 1, 2017)
Transfer of Thermal Energy
Energy Transformations
Earth's Layers (Build a Model)

4th Six Weeks

Rock Cycle
Plate Tectonics
Plate Tectonics
Cells, Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic, Microscope
Cells, Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic, Microscope
Taxonomic Classification

5th Six Weeks

Taxonomic Classification, Interactions in an Ecosystem (Abiotic & Biotic)
Interactions in an Ecosystem (Abiotic & Biotic)
Levels of Organization within an Ecosystem
Components of the Solar System(Sun, Planets, Moons, Meteors, Asteroids, Comets)
Models of the Universe (Sun, Planets, Moons, Meteors, Asteroids, Comets)

6th Six Weeks

Gravity and the Solar System
History & Future of Space Exploration
STAAR Rdg & Math
History & Future of Space Exploration
Semester Reviews
Semester Exams

**Three CBA’s throughout the year

**Science Fair Projects done in the 1st Semester

Class Grading

    Averaging Grades:            Daily Grades 50% and Test 50%

   1st Semester Calculations: 1st  Six Weeks 25%, 2nd  Six Weeks 25%, 3rd  Six Weeks 25%,  Mid-Term Semester Exam 25%

   2st Semester Calculations: 4th  Six Weeks 25%, 5th  Six Weeks 25%, 6th Six Weeks 25%,  Final Semester Exam 25%

    Final Grade: 1st Semester 50% and 2nd Semester 50%

Classroom Expectations:     ROAR

  1. Respect: Value each other’s ideas & opinion. Respect teachers & peers. Keep hands, feet and other objects to yourself.  NO Bullying!!!
  2. Operate with Integrity and cooperate with others & have an “I can do this” attitude
  3. Act Responsibly: Be on time & have supplies/materials ready.  Actively listen & participate.