Mrs. Sevakis
th
6 Grade Science
sevakisb@slcs.us
Sevakis.weebly.com
This year in Science:
Astronomy
Plate Tectonics
Ecosystems
Life skills
See Curriculum Map online for specific glces
Weighted Grading
•60 % Summative
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Students need to be able to apply concepts to different situations
Study by having them teach you the concepts
Vocab is vital, 3x5 cards helpful to study on weekends
Reviews for Tests/Exams only
•40 % Formative
– Less than 15% is homework
– Moving from teacher directed activities to self directed inquiries.
– Goal to have more independent learners for life
BOOKS?
Classroom
set
Can be checked out, except night
before tests
Science binders have all
material needed to study
HOMEWORK?
One
Current Event a Marking
Period (Except for 1 marking period)
Occurs only if class work is not
done
Check Sevakis.weebly.com for
daily schedule
Late/Redo work slips accepted
with approval.
st
Science Current Event
Homework
 1 per marking period required
 Needs to be a science discovery
 Turn in on any Friday of the marking period
 3 things required:
1.
2.
3.
The article (email if printer broken)
Fill out Current Event worksheet
Write a 5 -6 sentence summary, OR present to class
To help students be Successful in 6th
Grade Science:
• Student Science Binder organized?
• Get on Parent Email List: email
sevakisb@slcs.us to get on this list
• Check Skyward
-I update on Fridays, progress reports sent
• Website: Sevakis.weebly.com
– Daily assignments, links, upcoming assessments
• Current Event done?
Need more help?
Email: sevakisb@slcs.us
Thursdays Help: lunch or after school
School Homework center
School list of tutors