THE VICTORIA SCHOOL SCIENCE INTRODUCTION 6A-B GRADE

INDEX Introduction Essential agreements Science topics for this year MYP assessment criteria Portfolio organization

INTRODUCTION If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.

ESSENTIAL AGREEMENTS

1.When the teacher explains some topic, all the students must be quiet. If you follow this rule you will be successful in the subject.

2.For all the classes in science you have to bring colors, pen, pencil, eraser, sharpener, ruler, in summary all the materials needed in class to take notes and to draw.

3.All the students must have notebook for the theoretical class and portfolio for the practical class. It’s important to take all the notes and make the drawings about the class.

5.You have to be punctual; science classes start on time. 6.Use the appropriate language in school at all the times. Speak honestly and admit mistakes.

8. During the class you cannot go to the toilet. 9. Place your litter in bins; classrooms furniture and displays must be respected.

Science topics for this year FIRST PERIOD Biology introduction SECOND PERIOD Physics THIRD TERM Chemistry

Biology introduction Cell Structure Macromolecules Introduction Taxonomy Introduction Plasma membrane Transport across the plasma membrane: active transport and passive transport Osseous and muscular system FIRST PERIOD

Physics Electrical Charge Electrical Force Electrical Circuits Magnetism Magnetic force Unit conversion International System of Units (basic and derivate units) SECOND PERIOD

CHEMISTRY Matter and Energy The properties of matter. Changes in matter. Elements and compounds Elements Compounds Mixtures Separating of Mixtures techniques The Atom Atomic Theory of Dalton Subatomic particles THIRD PERIOD

MYP ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Criterion AOne worldMaximum 6 Criterion B Communication in science Maximum 6 Criterion C Knowledge and understanding of science Maximum 6 Criterion DScientific inquiryMaximum 6 Criterion EProcessing dataMaximum 6 Criterion FAttitudes in scienceMaximum 6

PORTFOLIO ORGANIZATION 1.MYP UNIT PLANNERS 2.Lab Reports – Lab worksheets. 3.Worksheets (crosswords, puzzles, questionnaires) 4.Theory (readings and information given by the teacher). 5.Evaluations and reinforcements.