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6th Grade Science Mr. Ferraro
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A student-orientated curriculum with a hands-on approach to the physical, biological and earth sciences. This course encourages students to become scientists. TEXTS: We have just adopted a new science series for grades 6-9 which is a modular series consisting of 15 textbooks published by Glencoe McGraw-Hill. In 6th grade, we will cover 5 of the modules. The textbooks being covered in 6th grade are listed below. Ecology Life Structure and Function Electricity and Magnetism Waves, Sounds, and Light Astronomy **ONLINE TEXTBOOK: Frankfort School District has free access to the online student text books. Please try to practice logging on to this site, so you can be come familiar with the procedures before you really need to use it. If you have problems accessing the site please contact me and I will try to help resolve any problems you might have. The web address is: http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/ose/index.html See attached sheet for directions on how to access the books on line SCIENCE CURRICULUM I.
Ecology A. Interactions of Life B. Non-Living Environments C. Ecosystems D. Conserving Energy E. Conserving Life
II.
Life Structure and Function A. Exploring/Classifying Life B. Cell Structures C. Cell Processes D. Cell Reproduction E. Heredity F. Adaptations over Time
III.
Electricity and Magnetism A. Electricity B. Magnetism
IV.
Waves, Sound, and Light A. Waves B. Sound C. Electromagnet Waves D. Lights, Mirrors, and Lenses
V.
Astronomy A. Exploring Space B. Sun/Earth/Moon C. Solar System D. Stars and Galaxies
BINDER: Each student will need a 3 – ring binder with four divider tabs. The binder will be used as a tool to help foster organizational skills. Papers in the binder will be kept by date of when they were passed out in class. This binder may be collected and graded at anytime during the trimester. The divider tabs should be labeled as follows: GENERAL INFORMATION NOTES CLASS ACTIVITY LAB REPORTS TESTS/QUIZZES CLASS ACTIVITIES/HOMEWORK POLICY: If a class activity or homework assignment is not turned in at the beginning of class on the due date it will be considered LATE and will be worth half credit. If the late assignment is not turned in the following day, a ZERO will be issued. Upon the 3rd late or missing assignment, academic intervention will be recommended. TEST POLICY: Tests can be retaken if a student receives a D or lower on the test PROVIDED the student has no missing or late work. The retest must be taken within one week of the original test date. This test policy may change at any time. ABSENT POLICY: It is the student’s responsibility to get any missing work from me for the day or days they are absent from school. Due to the nature of the curriculum and the student’s understanding of the topics being covered, I do not give homework in advance for extended absences from school. All work will be given to the student when they return in accordance with the student handbook on absences. Please refer to the student handbook. GRADING POLICY: Science will be graded on a point system. Points will vary depending on the size of each class activity, quiz, and test. For quizzes, I give at least one-day notice and for test, I give at least two days notice. Binders may be collected and graded at any time during the trimester. PHONE CALLS: If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 469-4474 extension 4152. I am available Monday – Friday from 7:30 am – 7:55 am and 2:20 pm – 2:40pm. If you are unable to reach me in the morning, please leave a voice mail and I will return your call as soon as possible. Or you can e-mail me at
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ACCESS TO GLENCOE SCIENCE BOOKS ONLINE: Go to http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/ose/index.html Then enter one of the following user names and passwords from below for the book you wish to view: PLEASE REMEMBER THE PASSWORDS ARE CAPITAL SENSITIVE
Life’s Structures and Functions User Name: lsf Password: v4s8u6reLa Ecology User Name: ecology Password: crAh63umeW Electricity & Magnetism User Name: em Password: Q2c3uthAg4 Waves, Sound, & Light User Name: wsl Password: xAvupAx4ze Astronomy User Name: astronomy Password: k7nu3E4ekE After the PDF files opens, make sure the bookmark tab on the left is opened to find the section you want. Once you find the section you want, click on it and it will open to that section.
