1. to Cordova Middle School
Welcome
to Cordova Middle School

2. Your 6th Grade Honor Teachers
Mrs. McGoff Social Studies
Mrs. Hubbard Math
Mrs. Horn Science
Mrs. Johns Reading
Mrs. Stevens Language Arts
Ms. Foreman C.L.U.E.

3. Welcome to Science Country,
We are glad you are here!

4. 6th grade
Honors
Science
August 5, 2013

5. (Two tools to keep parents informed)
What did you do in school today?
The Interactive Science Notebook Student Agendas
(Two tools to keep parents informed)

6. Maureen Horn 3 is a biologist/ecologist and AP biology teacher
5th year at Cordova Middle School
Courses teaching: 6th grade Honors Science
Previously taught 6th, 7th & 8th grade science
Four adult children:
1 is a mechanical engineer
2 is a computer and electrical engineer
3 is a biologist/ecologist and
AP biology teacher
4 is a veterinarian
My Daughters-in-law are teachers

7. I also have a brand new son in law who is a Texas State Trooper

8. 6th grade Honors Science
Nature of Science:
Scientific Inquiry
Scientific Knowledge
Scientific Journaling
Life Science:
Interactions & Populations
Biomes/habitats
Food Chains and Webs
6th grade
Honors Science
Earth Science:
Stars and galaxies
Universe and forces
Cycle in the atmosphere
Physical Science:
Structure of matter
Properties of Matter
Sources of energy
Properties of energy

9. High Expectations!
Honor students should be honorable people-character and courtesy counts
Honor students are expected to think critically, and to always give their best effort
Honor students need to prioritize their studies and complete all assignments to succeed
Honor students are expected to be leaders and role models in the school

10. Interactive Notebooks Quarterly Projects
The 6th grade Honors Science Program is a challenging and enhanced curriculum which includes:
Inquiry based learning-labs, hands on discovery, web quests, virtual labs
Interactive Notebooks
Quarterly Projects
Quarterly Thesis Papers and Self-Reflections
Common Core Writing

11. Fall Semester Curriculum
Scientific Methods
Energy Conversions
Electricity
The, Earth, Sun, & Moon
The Solar System

12. Energy Transformations

13. Rollercoaster Project

14. Electrical Experimentation

15. Moon Phases , Tides,
and Ocean Currents

16. Moon Observations and Mini-Project

17. Weather Systems and Instruments

18. The Solar System

19. Plants

20. Biomes and Habitats

21. Results not excuses
95% of my students consistently score proficient or
advanced on the yearly TCAP exam
TVAAS level 5 teacher
(State effectiveness scale ranging from 1-5)
Highly Qualified in all middle school subjects

22. My Goal is to make my students successful, inquisitive, lifelong learners
Available for conferences from 11:15-11:55, except Wednesday
Available for tutoring Thursday 2:00-3:00 by appointment
Contact info: Maureen Horn
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