St. Joseph School
Mrs. Pinto
6th grade – Science Syllabus
Welcome to 6th grade Science! This year you will be studying Biology and Life Science. The human body is amazing and we will be journeying through its systems. As we investigate and explore these different systems, we will be using our critical thinking skills, calling in the scientific method, and increasing our brain power!
The curriculum consists of 4 units of study:
Class Code of Conduct
Required Materials
Textbooks
You are expected to cover and take good and gentle care of your textbooks. We will be using 4 separate books throughout the year, 1 for each unit. Any new or significant damage to a textbook can result in end of the year fines. The textbooks are available online and can be reached thru a link on the Office 365 classroom website.
Grading
Grades for science are weighted as follows:
You can expect homework on a regular basis that will often consist of;
Please return this sheet signed to indicate that you have read and understand the information and expectations in this course syllabus.
Parent Signature___________________________________________________________
Student Signature___________________________________________________________
Please cover all your textbooks with heavy paper (grocery bags work great).
Thank you so much for entrusting your most precious gifts to me this year.
Blessings,
Angela Pinto
[email protected]
The curriculum consists of 4 units of study:
- Investigating Digestion and Motion
- Exploring Respiration and Circulation
- Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence
- Development and Reproduction of Organisms
Class Code of Conduct
- Always do your best to be
- Safe
- Responsible
- Open to learning
- Show Christ’s love through your words and actions.
Required Materials
- Science Textbook
- Science Notebook
- Device (charged)
- A sharpened Pencil
- Red ballpoint pen
- Blue or black ballpoint pen
Textbooks
You are expected to cover and take good and gentle care of your textbooks. We will be using 4 separate books throughout the year, 1 for each unit. Any new or significant damage to a textbook can result in end of the year fines. The textbooks are available online and can be reached thru a link on the Office 365 classroom website.
Grading
Grades for science are weighted as follows:
- Tests and Quizzes 40%
- Interactive Notebook (labs and classwork) 35%
- Homework 15%
- Participation 10%
- There will be approximately 2 tests in each unit, These consist of multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary, and a practical lab test portion
- Quizzes are smaller and can be expected every 3-4 lessons
- Your science notebook is an important and integral part of your daily work in science and should be respected and kept in neat order.
- All lab write-ups, notes, and entries should be neat and complete.
You can expect homework on a regular basis that will often consist of;
- Completing lab write ups and results in the notebook
- “Science in the News” current events articles (approximately 3 per grading period)
- Long term assignments, designed to help students become comfortable planning and managing their time and work load. (2 per year)
- Weekly reviews of concepts and vocabulary and study for Tests/Quizzes.
- Homework in the notebook will be stamped for completion and graded when notebook is collected (approximately 3 times per grading period). The stamp signifies the assignment was completed on time. Assignments without a stamp will be considered late and grade will be lowered.
- Participation is very important in science as most inquiries will be conducted with a partner or group format. Work in partnership with your group in both contributing and learning. Partners and groups change approximately every 1-2 months.
Please return this sheet signed to indicate that you have read and understand the information and expectations in this course syllabus.
Parent Signature___________________________________________________________
Student Signature___________________________________________________________
Please cover all your textbooks with heavy paper (grocery bags work great).
Thank you so much for entrusting your most precious gifts to me this year.
Blessings,
Angela Pinto
[email protected]