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August 31, 2005
Classwork (Wed.)
1. Review Sci. Meth. HW.
2. Finish pre-test.
3. DEAR time & response on setting.
Homework
Study for quiz on steps/vocabulary for Sci. Method. Use all handouts/notes for reference. Quiz on Friday.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:37 PM
August 30, 2005
Classwork (Tues.)
1. Review answers to DVD on Scientific Method.
2. Pre-test "Weather".
3. Returned Science Guy Projects & updated gradesheet.
Homework (Tues.)
1. Complete Sci. Method practice sheet (side 1 only). Due tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 08:12 PM
August 29, 2005
Classwork (Mon.)
1. Review Sci. Method practice sheets.
2. View DVD on The Scientific Method and take notes on sheet provided.
3. Review steps of Sci. Method.
No homework.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:34 PM
August 26, 2005
Classwork (Fri.)
1. Use class text to find missing answers to Scavenger Hunt for textbook.
2. Review answers.
3. Begin practice w/ Scientific Method (WS). Finish word scramble if not done in class.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:29 PM
August 25, 2005
Thank you for attending Open House. It was a pleasure meeting all of you and I look forward to working with you to help your child achieve success throughout the school year.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:11 PM
Classwork (Thurs.)
1)Collected online text forms. If you have not logged on to the website, please do so tonight. Remember to print the "Welcome" page immediately following the initial log-in and obtain your parent's signature.
2)Reviewed J.E.(Journal Entry) #2 & recorded on gradesheet.
3)Brainstormed types of processing skills scientists use to solve problems.
4)Began Textbook Scavenger Hunt.
Homework (Thurs.)
Finish Textbook Scavenger Hunt using the online text.
Due tomorrow.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:02 PM
August 24, 2005
Classwork (Wed.)
Lab Equipment Quiz
Introduction of Online Text
DEAR time & response
Homework (Wed.)
Journal Entry #2 (Essential Ques. Grp. 1) due tomorrow
Print the Welcome! page of online text & get your parent(s) signature. Due tomorrow.
Note: If you can't access the site w/ just your lunch #, then try adding ga immediately following both the user id and the password.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:43 PM
August 23, 2005
Classwork
Finish group lab.
Write Essential Questions Group 1 in journal (J.E. #2)
Review practice w/ graphs.
Homework
Lab Equipment In-Service quiz tomorrow. Use pg. 5 in gen. info section of binder for reference.
Complete Journal Entry #2 - due Thurs.
Parent Reminder: Open House tonight. Meeting begins in the theatre at 6:30p.m.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 02:49 PM
August 22, 2005
Monday (8/22)
Classwork
Discuss Lab Safety Quiz & update gradesheet
Finish Lab Equipment In-Service
Continue "Tally lab" for class data
Additional practice w/ types of graphs (WS)
Homework
Finish graphs. Due tomorrow.
Study Lab Equipment In-Service sheet (p. 5-gen. info. tab) for quiz on Wed. 8/24
Attention to Parents:
Sixth Grade Open House is tomorrow night(Tues. 8/23).
Please meet in the theatre at 6:30 p.m. I look forward to meeting each of you.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:20 PM
August 19, 2005
Classwork (Friday)
Finish graph discussion
Begin practice w/ graphs
Begin Lab Equipment In-Service
Set up labels for gradesheet and record graded work
Homework (Friday)
Record any other graded work
Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:11 PM
August 18, 2005
Classwork
Share projects
Lab Safety review WS
Lab Safety Quiz
Distribute bills/discuss
Discuss Reward Program/Distribute Sticker Charts
Distribute 1st 9 weeks gradesheet
Homework
None. Thanks for working so hard on your projects. They are awesome!
Posted by Brown-Curry at 03:43 PM
August 17, 2005
Greetings to all. Here is what we've covered over the past week.
We have discussed routine information (agendas, schedules, class/school/Lab Safety rules, procedures and expectations.
Parents, please check your child's agenda daily for a few weeks.
Students should write classwork and homework for my class in the agenda.
This will let you know exactly what they are doing.
It is also a good idea to have them show you the finished product and where to file it in their science notebook.
Assignments given so far are:
Classwork
(8/10)Journal Entry describing What I think of when I hear the word science.
(8/12)Brief description of oneself on "Song of Myself" sheet.
Set-up tabs for science binder(green)
#1 General information-permanent(syllabus,lab rules) #2 Homework
#3 Classwork/Chapter Notebook
#5 Tests/Quizzes/Graded Work
#6 "CPR" Critical Thinking, Prob. Solving and Reasoning
(8/15)Discussed criteria for Science Guy/Gal project (students have a written copy in their binder)
(8/16)Pre-test
(8/17)Discussed organization of data (tables, graphs)
Homework
(8/15) Get syllabus signed & lab safety rules sheets signed (due 8/16)
(8/15) Science Guy/Gal project. Due Thurs.(8/18)
(8/17)Review lab safety rules for quiz on 8/18.
Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:08 PM
August 09, 2005
2005-2006 Syllabus
Sixth Grade Earth Science
Mrs. Brown-Curry (6A), Mrs. Davis (6B), Mrs. Sneed (6B)
“Advanced Content: This course is differentiated in content, pacing, process skills, and expectation. Curriculum content has been designed for mastery and extension of state and district standards. The district has established criteria and guidelines that identify students who will be successful with the advanced curriculum. Students must meet continuation criteria to remain in the class.”
The following topics/chapters will be discussed during the school year. The time intervals are subject to change in order to accommodate student progress during the year.
Introduction, Class Rules/Procedures, Organization, Pretest
1 week
Intro to Lab Safety, Scientific Method/Inquiry, Measurement; Weather
Chapters 15-18; 6-7 weeks
Hydrology, Ocean Composition, Ocean Motion
Chapters 11, 13; 3-4 weeks
Earth-Moon-Sun System
Chapters 19-20; 3 weeks
Galaxies, Universe, Planets, Comets, Asteroids
Chapters 21, 20; 5 weeks
Rocks & Topography
Chapters 1- 3; 5-6 weeks
Earth’s Processes and History
Chapters 7-9; 5-6 weeks
Conservation of Natural Resources
Chapters 10, 12; 3-4 weeks
¸ All students are responsible for keeping all assignments until the end of the grading period in conjunction with a grade sheet. This helps to study for tests and also to insure that all assignments have been completed and graded. The CRCT practice pre-test will be given to determine weak areas that the curriculum needs to address.
¸ Students will share the responsibility of creating an environment that is positive and promotes learning in the classroom. A conduct grade is given every nine weeks on the report card. The grade is one of the following: S (satisfactory), N (needs improvement), or U (unsatisfactory). Classroom rules are an extension of school wide rules, which should be adhered to at all times. Please refer to the sixth grade behavior management plan for specific criteria. If the student is referred to the office for behavior, an automatic N or U is given. If the student receives an N or U, the student will not meet the requirements for honor roll, certain clubs, and other activities.
¸ Mabry has adopted a “No zero policy” for homework. It is to be completed and turned in on time. Be prepared with necessary book(s), binder(s), and writing utensils every day. Remember: Being a student is your job and we want you to be successful in it.
¸ Good attendance is strongly recommended. Each student is responsible for obtaining his/her make-up assignments. The student should see the teacher for worksheets and make-up times for missed tests. Please refer to the Mabry student handbook for the make-up policy. For example, Monday absence – Wednesday make-up work is due, tests/quizzes are included. Assignments will be posted on the respective teacher’s blog. Check with your teacher to inquire about alternative ways to obtain make-up work. If a student has been out for three days or more, parents may call the school to pick up books and assignments in the office after 4:15 p.m.
¸ The grades will be distributed as follows:
Homework 10%
Class work 15%
Quizzes 20%
Labs (Group Work) 20%
Tests/Projects 35%
Total 100%
I have read and understand the requirements for science on the 2005-2006 syllabus.
Date __________
Student’s Name (Print) _______________________________________________
Student Signature ___________________________________________________
Parent Signature ____________________________________________________
Posted by Brown-Curry at 09:19 AM
