6th Grade Science Syllabus

Mrs. Kim Hawkins

Science 6th-8th, Art Teacher

khawkins@stmarys-temple.org

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

• Science fair project

 

1st Quarter: 

Science safety 

Physical properties of matter 

Elements and compounds

 

Science safety           TEKS: 6.1 a, b; 6.2 a, b, c, d, e; 6.3 a, b, c, d; 6.4 a, b.

 

• Safety procedures

• Scientific methods

• Scientific  tools and measurements

 

Physical properties of matter    TEKS: 6.1 a, b; 6.2 a, b, c, d, e; 6.3 a, b, c, d;  6.4 a; 6.6 a, b.

• What is matter?

• Physical properties of matter

• Chemical properties of matter

 

Elements         TEKS: 6.1 a, b; 6.2 a, b, c, d, e; 6.3 a, b, c, d;  6.4 a; 6.5 a, b.

• Element as a pure substance

• Characteristics of elements

• Identification of elements

• Classification based on properties

 

Compounds        TEKS: 6.1 a, b; 6.2 a, b, c, d, e; 6.3 a, b, c, d;  6.4 a; 6.5 a, b.

• How elements make up compounds?

• Properties of compounds

• Chemical formulas of compounds

• Breaking down of compounds into elements

 

 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

 

Participation/Conduct        10%

Class Work/Homework                 20%

Quizzes/Lab Work        20%

Tests                 50%    

 

TOTAL             100%

 

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 to compile 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.