Earth Science
These are the topics we will be covering fourth quarter in 6th grade:
• Weather & Climate.
• Space Science.
Do not hesitate to email me with any questions as the year progresses!
God bless,
Mrs. Sadie Peterson
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Click here for Grade 6 Earth Science:
• Classroom Policies & Procedures
• Weekly Objectives
• Homework
• Upcoming events & Reminders
• Science Links
Classroom Policies & Procedures
• Grading policy
All grades are given a point total. Students will be given a grade sheet in the beginning of every quarter. Starting second quarter, students will begin getting grade reports which need to be signed and returned.
Quizzes = 15%
Tests/ Projects = 35%
Labs = 35%
Homework/Classwork = 15%
Quizzes & Tests: All quizzes and tests must be signed and returned. Failure to do so will result in a stamp in the assignment tablet. (See consequences for missing work.)
Quizzes may be kept to study for the test. Tests will be kept by me in a file in the classroom. You may schedule a visit to review your tests throughout the quarter.
Labs: You will keep a lab composition book in the classroom for lab assignments.
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Weekly Objectives (April 12th )
1. Explain what happens to energy from the sun once it reaches the atmosphere
2. Describe different types of energy from the sun.
3. Define the different types of heat transfer.
4. Perform a lab on heating differences on the grouund.
Key terms:
- energy
- infrared radiation
- ultraviolet radiation
- conduction
- convection
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Homework
Consequences for missing or incomplete work: If you do not have your homework, I will stamp your assignment book. If you do not have the assignment book in class either, you will be staying in at recess. After three stamps in your assignment book over the course of the quarter, you will stay in at recess to catch up on missed work. If behavior continues, we may have to schedule a parent/teacher conference.
Homework Assignments
| Assigned | Due | Description |
| Mon, Apr 25 | N/A | Please see my new website linked below! I will be posting homework there from now on. Please leave me a comment on the site itself. |
| Mon, April 12 | Wed, Apr 14 | Read section on "Energy in the Atmosphere" and answer the review questions. |
| Wed, Mar 10 | Thurs, Mar 11 | Finish the quizzes you began in class today. You may use teachersdomain.org and your textbooks only. |
| Mon, Mar 8 | Wed, Mar 10 | Please get your grade reports signed. If there is a mistake, write me a note and we will go over it. |
| Fri, Mar 5 | Mon, Mar 8 | Make sure your notebooks are up to date with the volcano questions you have been assigned. |
| Wed, Mar 3 | Fri, Mar 5 | Finish #5 on the volcano project worksheet |
| Mon, Mar 1 | Wed, Mar 3 | Finish conclusions in the lab books, if youu have not already done so. |
| Wed, Feb 24 | Thurs, Feb 25 | 1. Finish your sketches of the four types of volcanoes in your notebooks. 2. Read pp 206-208 to prepare for our lab on viscosity tomorrow. |
| Mon, Feb 22 | Wed, Feb 23 | Please answer the question #3a and #3c on your volcano project sheet. You may use your textbook, teachersdomain.org or the Volcanoes! link below. |
| Fri, Feb 19 | Mon, Feb 22 | Finish any make-up work. We will begin discussing volcanoes in class on Monday. Bring the worksheets I handed out on Friday with you to class. |
| Wed, Feb 17 | Thurs, Feb 18 | Only three people returned a signed and corrected test. This was due Mon., February 8th. If you have not already done so, please get your test signed and corrected. |
| Mon, Jan 11 | Wed, Jan 13 | Finish reading to page 147. Answer the questions on page 147. |
| Wed, Jan 6 | Fri, Jan 8 | 1. Grade report signed. 2. Study for Quiz on heat transfer and Wegener's theory of Continental Drift |
| Mon, Jan 4 | Wed, Jan 6 | Pangaea maps & Questions p.135. |
| Mon, Dec 14 | Wed, Dec 16 | Questions page 131 - all. Use complete sentences. |
| When we started the chapter on rocks | Wed, Dec 9 | Rock collections are to be brought to school finished on Wednesday. Be prepared to present your rocks. |
Test Review Guide: Minerals
Tessellation Lab Worksheet
Rock Collection Project
Projects
Upcoming events & Reminders
- A grade report will be coming home Wednesday, November 25th.
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Science Links
The links below provide information and resources for research and study aids. To view the science web sites click on:
• My NEW website.
• Volcano Discovery Channel website
• Volcano Activities!
• Exploring Earth: Chapter 6 - Rocks
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