Welcome to 6th Grade Science!
This year, will be filled with observations, explorations, and discovery. You will learn about the world and universe around us through a variety of different resources and labs. The goal of this class is for you to learn and have fun in the world of science. Below are some questions and answers to help you along your way.
Stay Inquisitive,
Miss S
What are we covering in this class?
This year's units are as follows:
This year, will be filled with observations, explorations, and discovery. You will learn about the world and universe around us through a variety of different resources and labs. The goal of this class is for you to learn and have fun in the world of science. Below are some questions and answers to help you along your way.
Stay Inquisitive,
Miss S
What are we covering in this class?
This year's units are as follows:
- Scientific Inquiry: How does science work? What do scientists do to explore the world around us and solve problems?
- Matter: What is matter and why does it matter? What is mass, volume, and density? What tools do we use in science for measuring matter?
- Scientist, Inventors, and Careers: How has science shaped the world? Who are the scientists/inventors that have helped shape it?
- Earth Science: What is going on in this planet of ours? How is put together? What is its history and how does that affect us today?
- Astronomy: SPPPPAAAACCCCE! What is this universe we are in? How was it formed? What else is lurking in it? Where is space exploration taking us now? Where has it been?
- Electricity and Magnetism: What is energy? What is a force? How are energy and forces created? How can we create it?
What cool stuff are we going to do?
Some labs and activities you will do this year include:
- Write a Science Experiment
- CSI Lab
- River City
- Floating and Sinking Clay Lab
- Scientist and Inventor Wax Museum
- Earth Investigations and Student Sites
- Tour of the Solar System
- Build Your Own Space Colony
- Solar Car Races
- Rockets
How will we be graded?Ever
Below is a breakdown of the grades:
- Projects and Labs: 40%
- Homework: 20%
- Tests: 20%
- Quizzes: 10%
- Science Starters: 10%
What are Science Starters?
Everyday (mostly) there will be a science-related questions or problems for you to solve. You will be given new "Science Starter" sheets every other week where you will put you answers. I will go around and check off that you have attempted to collaborate with your table mates to solve the problems and recorded your answers. You will not be graded on whether you got them right or wrong!
What are the expectations in our science lab?
Be safe and respectful to everyone and everything in the classroom. Be accountable for all of your actions and accept all consequences, good or bad. We will brainstorm some more ideas and create a contract for you to sign!
What if I need help, or I was not able to finish my homework?
You can always find me during lunch or 4th hour, so come in and ask (unless I am at recess duty) if you need help with an assignment. You can also e-mail me at jschmitz@foxbay.k12.wi.us. It is your responsibility to do this and nobody else's! If you are unable to complete your homework, but have attempted it, have a parent or guardian write me a note or e-mail. Late homework is not acceptable and will be marked as such in Inifinte Campus, and your grade may be impacted!
Will you have animals in the classroom?
Yes, via YouTube. Look at this video of Shiba Inu like mine!
