2. 6th Grade Science
6th Grade Science Topics (PA State Standards & TE Essential Skills)
Books (Class copy and online text book)
Earth’s Waters
Cells and Heredity
Plants and Bacteria
Astronomy
Website:
Weekly Objectives and HW, online text book
Power Point Notes, study guides, additional information
Science Extension
Classroom:
Rules/Procedures/Grading/Science Stars
Class Folders/ Science Notebook
Order of class:
Welcome
“Activities at a Glance” board and HW. (HW is recorded in assignment books and stamped).
Folders/Attendance
Learning Goals/Thinking Skills, Relevance, Materials, Activities,
Behavior Expectations, Success Criteria.
*Then we begin the activities.
*At the close of class we discuss our success in reaching our goals and then end with questions.

3. 6th Grade Science Science
Active Reading together (notebook), complete activities together, answer questions discuss topics together, work is collected and graded
There is also time to process and to think/reflect on concepts.
Guided notes and reinforcement activities. (Packets containing vocabulary and notes-sample on tables).
Power Point is used to guide note taking. (PPT is available on website).
Labs are completed in class (with sheet given outside of packet)
Quizzes come from notes and class sheets.
Study guides given for quizzes. (5 days in before quiz)
Students may take requizzes and scores are averaged together.
Science Extension-opportunities to apply science to help our world.
Absent:
Students should see me for what they missed. Labs are typically excused but packet work can be made up. Students can also check the website
Pinnacle: please check
Homework: Homework is usually finishing the activity that we start in class or studying/reviewing information.