Pershing Middle School 6^th grade Science

Dear parents and guardians,

Welcome to Pershing Middle School.  We are looking forward to a wonderful year filled with an array of opportunities in the field of Science.  Here at Pershing we believe that all students can succeed.  To ensure this success it is important for all students to learn effective study habits, a sense of what it means to try your best, and most importantly to be presented with curriculum that is enriching, engaging, challenging, and relevant. Below you will find an outline of what will be taught in 6^th grade Science, grading policies and tutorial times.

 6^th Grade Science

Units:

Intro to Science/safety/measurement                              Earth Systems/atmosphere/weather

Properties of Physical Systems                          Solar System

Force and Motion/simple machines                               Living Systems                                      

Energy                                                                          Ecosystems

Tutorials:

Each teacher offers tutorials. This is also the time that students should come to make- up work that has to be done in class.

 Cluster 6-1- Mr. Abbott – Tuesdays 3:45- 4:30p.m.

Cluster 6-2-Ms. Ogle- Tuesdays 3:45-5:00p.m.

Cluster 6-3- Ms. Mendoza- Tuesdays 7:45- 8:30a.m.

Cluster 6-4 – Mr. Greer- Tuesdays 7:30-8:15a.m.

Grading policies

40%   Tests and quizzes

30%   Projects/labs

15%   Classwork

5%     Journals/reflections

5%     Homework

5%     Participation