Welcome to 6th Grade Earth Science! We have an exciting year ahead!!

It is suggested that your student have 1 composition notebook and colored pencils for science class.

General information:

We have 4 units this year: 

1. Earth Systems

2. History of Earth: Geology 

3. Weather, Climate and the Atmosphere

4. Space

Homework: Science does not generally give homework, but students must study and learn the new vocabualry and unit outcomes to master new content. Homework may be necessary to complete classwork that was not finished.

Tests and quizzes may be retaken. We will have three quizes and a final for each unit. Students may retake quizes and tests, but need to complete a retake form, study and review notes and get a parent signature. Retakes must be completed within two weeks of the test/quiz unless otherwise prearranged. Evidence of additional study is required to retake a test.

Grading will be weighted as follows:

Daily assignments:10%

Labs and projects: 15%

Quizzes: 25%

Unit Tests: 50% 

Westada Science Curriculum link

https://www.westada.org/Page/15230

Our new book online! Elevate Science- Earth   

Grade and work cut-off dates are the week before the end of the quarter.

All work needs to be turned in by the cut off date.

 Please go to the calendar page for weekly assignments.

 Fun Science Videos on video links page. 

Did you Know?...Study Outcomes Pages and reviewing the science notebook notes are key to successful unit assessments. Reviewing outcomes and vocabulary should be a regular part of daily homework. 

Review video: School Jams

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/matter/changes-of-matter.htm