Mrs. Bolton~ Science Grade 6
4th Quarter Syllabus
Planning: Mon.- Fri. 7:30-8:20
Objectives:
6.1 Describe layers of the oceanic hydrosphere, including the pelagic
zone, benthic zone, abyssal zone, and intertidal zone6.1 Describe
layers of the oceanic hydrosphere, including the pelagic zone, benthic
zone, abyssal zone, and intertidal zone
6.2 Describe regions of oceanic lithosphere, including the continental
shelf, continental slope and abyssal plain
6.3 Describe the terrestrial biome
6.4 Describe the aquatic biomes (saltwater/Freshwater)
6.4 Describe watersheds, including how they relate to rivers and
estuaries
Resources:
Earth Science
Calendar:
4th Quarter: March 17- June 1
Holidays: No School
April 6th- April 10th: Spring Break
May 25th: Memorial Day
Grades: Grades will be based on a variety of assessments.
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Tests, labs, and projects account for 60%
Class work and quizzes account for 30%
Homework and planners account for 10%
A cumulative EQT will be given at the end of the quarter and will count 20% towards the final
quarterly average.
Procedures:
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Bring your notebook and composition notebook and pencil to class every day.
It is the student’s responsibility to make up missed work when absent.
Students will be allotted 3 days, from the day that they return, to turn in missed work. It is not
the teacher’s responsibility to remind student to turn in missed work.
If you miss some notes, please make sure you get them from a fellow classmate.
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You will refer to the notes to be prepared for tests.
Homework is MANDATORY.
I look forward to working with your child. You may contact me at the school (221-2200) or at ibolton@mcpss.com for a
conference or any questions you might have this year.
Thank you,
Mrs. Bolton