Welcome Science Room 105 Kyle Haworth 6

Welcome Science Room 105 Kyle Haworth

6 th Grade Curriculum • Science and Technology • Metric System • Chemistry (Atom) • Weather • Earth Science • Natural Resources • Engineering & Problem-Solving

7 th Grade Curriculum The Microscope Bacteria through Plants (Microbiology) Genetics Ecology Evolution Engineering and Problem-solving

Grading Quarterly Grades are based on… Quizzes/Test Classwork Projects Labs

Grading Missing homework assignments will receive zero’s in the grade, but will not count towards the students overall grade Students are responsible for getting their absent work when they return 100 – 90 A 89 – 80 B 79 – 70 C 69 – 60 D 59 – 0 F

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Basic Science Rubric using Performance Expectations Level of Competency and Understanding Science Education Science and Dimensions Engineering Practices Disciplinary Core Ideas Crosscutting Concepts 4 - Mastery. Has a complete understandin g of the concept and can show evidence to support it. 3 - Proficient - Has good knowledge of the concept, but has still room for improvement. 2 -Developing - Has an idea of the concept, but has a lot more work to do. 1 -Basic-Has minimal knowledge of the concept and must work harder to gain more knowledge.

Things to Expect this year! ★ Homework will be slightly different as the year progresses. It may be watching a video or reviewing through notes. NO matter what it is, please be aware that not doing the homework will impact their overall grade. ★ The purpose of homework is practice and preparation ★ Primary focus will be on experimentation, projects, activities ★ Test will be written and or practical hands-on exams ★ All grades can be viewed on Power. School

Contact Information Email: khaworth@Orland 135. org Phone: 708 -364 -4221 More information on district website

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