Mrs. Kim Hawkins
Science 5th-8th
Conferences: please email me to schedule a conference
Objective
6th graders are going to explore all about “Earth Science” which includes its origin, resources and methods to conserve energy resources, properties of matter, elements and compounds, solar system, force and motion, taxonomy and ecosystems.
Course Description
6th grade science will address the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) through the following strands:
Science investigation and reasoning
Matter and energy
Force, motion, and energy
Earth and space
Organisms and environments
1st Quarter:
Science safety
Physical properties of matter
Elements and compounds
TEKS: 6.1 a, b; 6.2 a, b, c, d, e; 6.3 a, b, c, d; 6.4 a, b; 6.5 a-c; 6.6 a-c
2nd Quarter:
Energy resources
Forces and motion
Conservation of energy
TEKS: 6.7 a; 6.8 a-e; 6.9 a-c
3rd Quarter:
Conservation of energy (contd.)
Earth’s materials
Plate tectonics
TEKS: 6.9 a-c; 6.10 a-d
4th Quarter
Solar system and exploration
Taxonomic group
Ecosystems
TEKS: 6.11 a-c; 6.12 a-f
SMCS Grading Policy
A 90%-100%
B 80%-90%
C 75%-79%
D 70%-74%
F 69% or below
To be promoted from one grade level to the next, a student shall attain an overall average of 70 or above for the year in all courses taken. In addition, a student shall attain an average of 70 or above in the following subjects:language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and religion.
Science Grading Policy
Class Work/Homework 25%
Daily Quizzes/Lab Work 25%
Tests 50%
TOTAL 100%
10 points will be deducted from student work that is turned in without a name
Participation/Coduct
There will be a separate participation/conduct grade as stated in the middle school policies and procdures handbook.
Absent Work
The SMCS attendance policy is located on the school’s website. The student is responsible for any missed assignments. Teachers are not responsible for compiling absent work. Students are given one day, for each day absent to make up work. Tests will be taken within two days of students return. Please refer to the Attendance policy in the SMCS Parent/Student Handbook for further information.
Late Work
The student is responsible for turning in each and every assignment he/she has been assigned on the following class day. The student will lose 10 points the first day that it is late. The second day the assignment is late, the student will receive a zero and will use recess time to complete the assignment.
Visitors
For our children's safety, all visitors must report to the school office and log in and out each time they visit the St. Mary’s Catholic School campus, this includes lunch time. Visitors may only enter the school through the front door. This applies to those dropping off an item and those staying to volunteer. Parents are not permitted to enter the classroom or library without approval from the school office.
Telephones
Students may not carry or use cell phones or other electronic equipment during school hours. Cell phones and other electronic equipment brought for after-school use must be secured in the school office during the day, not kept in lockers, book bags, or given to the homeroom teacher, etc. Students may make emergency phone calls in the School Office. Students may not call for assignments or homework unless requested by the teacher.