Welcome to 6th grade Science!
This year, our main goal
in science is to:
EXPLORE!
Science is all about exploration.
That’s why I especially like this
quote, which provides an excellent
definition of science:
“Equipped with our five
senses, we explore the
universe around us and
“Equipped with our five senses, we
call
thetheadventure
explore
universe around us and
call this adventure~science.”
science.”
Edwin Hubble
Here is an “official” definition
of science:
• Science is a system of acquiring knowledge.
This system uses observation and
experimentation to describe and explain
natural phenomena.
• The term science also refers to the
organized body of knowledge people have
gained using that system.
(Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary)
In the video we watched in class,
science was described in more
vivid terms:
• “the poetry of reality” (Richard Dawkins)
• “the best tool ever devised for understanding
how the world works.” (Michael Shermer)
• “a collaborative enterprise spanning the
generations.” (Carl Sagan)
Take a moment now to write
your own definition of the word
“science” in your Journal.
The top of your page should look like this:
9/9/13
Welcome to 6th Grade Science
Powerpoint
Science: blahblahblah
During Science this year, you
will not just learn “about”
science, you will “do” science!
Here are some of the topics we
will explore together:
Ecology
The study of the
interrelationships
among living things
and their environments
&
Environmental
Issues
Astronomy
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Plate Tectonics
Earth Processes
Science Current Events
• Science is always growing
and evolving as new
discoveries are made.
• Keep your eyes open for
science-related news you
might want to report on
during one of our Science
News Days.
Here are some fun things we will
do in science this year:
Raise brook trout right here in
our classroom!
Perform Labs
Go on a field trip to
Fairview Lake Camp ~ Thursday, Dec. 5th
Dissect Owl Pellets!
Train to be Astronauts!
Go on a Mission to the Moon!
March, 2014
And so much more…!
And now, for an overview of the
rules, routines, procedures,
expectations, etc.
Rules = Respect
1. Follow directions the first time given.
2. Raise hand and wait to be called on before
speaking. (Don’t call out!)
3. Really listen to the one speaking.
4. Follow classroom routines and Science
Safety rules.
5. Live up to the Brookside Standard!
Routines
1. Come to class on time and take your seat (with all
necessary materials: Science Journal, pens and
pencils, completed homework, & assignment pad).
2. Write down HW, if any.
3. Stow your stuff! (NOT on the floor! Use the shelf
beneath your chair!)
4. Get to work! Directions for the day’s activity are
usually posted on the SmarBoard.
Remember, the teacher dismisses you, not the bell!
“Housekeeping”
• Collected work, tests, quizzes, etc. belong
in your period’s homework tray.
• Bathroom sign-out book is near the door,
attached to the metal cabinet. Leave the
pass at your seat.
• The garbage can and tissues are near the
sink. If you use a tissue, wash your hands!
• Bottle and can recycling is WHITE and is
next to the garbage can.
• The paper recycling is BLUE and is next to
Grading
Not everything you do will be graded, but
everything you do will affect your grade!
In other words…..
EVERYTHING
COUNTS!
Your Science Journal
• Bring to class daily!
• Most of your work
will be done in your
journal.
• Your journal is for
YOU – so put your
best effort into it!
• It will be checked and
graded on a regular
basis.
Other Assessments
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Quizzes (some in class and some online)
Lab write ups and formal lab reports
Projects
Tests
Writing assignments,
such as essays
Research paper
Oral presentations
Projects
Class Participation
TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK:
• Written work to be handed in, including tests
& quizzes, should be completed in blue or
black pen.
• Data tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, etc. in pencil.
Journal: You may use pencil or pen for written
work, but always use pencil for data tables, graphs,
etc.!
 NO RIPPED OR CRUMPLED PAPERS!
DO NOT RIP PAGES FROM YOUR JOURNAL!
Brookside Heading
All work that is handed in must have the Brookside
Heading:
Full Name
Science
Date
Period # - Sci. code
Title of Assignment
(Then skip a line after.)
Do NOT write the heading in
your Science Journal!
• Everything in your Journal is Science, and
everything in your Journal is yours, so you don’t
need the subject, your name, your period, or your
science code on every page! That info is already on
the front of your Journal.
• So what’s left?
– THE DATE
– The TITLE of the ASSIGNMENT
Make sure you write the date and title every time you start
a new assignment!
Watch how the Brookside heading
becomes the Journal heading:
Name
Date
ScienceTitle of Assignment
Period X-# Y
Title of Assignment
If you followed directions earlier,
you already have made a the
correct journal heading!
9/6/12
Welcome & Rules Powerpoint
Science: blahblahblah
And now, a word or two
about homework:
Homework
by Jack Prelutsky
Homework! Oh, homework!
I hate you! You stink!
I wish I could wash you
away in the sink.
If only a bomb
would explode you to bits.
Homework! Oh, homework!
You're giving me fits.
Homework! Oh, homework!
I hate you! You stink!
I'd rather take baths
with a man-eating shark,
or wrestle a lion
alone in the dark,
eat spinach and liver,
pet ten porcupines,
than tackle the homework
my teacher assigns.
Homework! Oh, homework!
You're last on my list.
I simply can't see
why you even exist.
If you just disappeared
it would tickle me pink.
Homework! Oh, homework!
I hate you! You stink!
But unfortunately, we have to
have homework anyway…
You are responsible for finding
out about your homework!
STRATEGIES:
1. Look at the homework board.
2. Write down homework.
3. Check Genesis and/or SchoolWires.
5. Call a friend.
6. Try your best! As long as you try,
you will earn some points!!
If you are absent:
 YOU are responsible for finding out what you missed
and making it up! NOT me!! NOT your parents!!!
 Look on Genesis and/or SchoolWires.
 Email me if you need clarification.
 If you are too ill to do it, don’t stress! Remember,
you have one day for every day you are sick to
get caught up!
 Unexcused absences: Assignments are due on schedule!
If you missed any due dates, those assignments are due the day
you return! If you miss any tests or quizzes you must see me on the
day you return to schedule a make up!
• Missing work will be marked zero. If you
make up the work in the allotted time, the
grade will be changed.
• If you DON’T make it up in that time frame,
it will remain ZERO!
• This includes tests & quizzes.
 If you go away or are sick and miss a test or
quiz, see me as soon as you get back to
schedule them! (I will NOT chase you down!)
Extra Help
If you need to schedule an
extra help session, email me or
see me during lunch recess or
after school to set something
up that works for both of us.
Any questions?
If you do have
any, write them
in your Journal
so you’ll
remember to
ask me
tomorrow.
Are you ready to
start exploring . . . ?