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1 Teacher: Mrs. Barcus 6 th Grade Period 3 Earth Science Syllabus Phone: EXT: Kris.Barcus@RAK12.org Class Website: Click Contact Us Click Teacher & Staff Webpages Click Bernini Team Click Mrs. Barcus Online Text: Click on Sign in: UN: studentfirstname.studentlastname@rak12 PW: Knights1 1. Nature of Science: Safety, Tools, Scientific Method, Variables 2. Earth s Structure: 6 th Grade Earth Science Topics Parts of the Earth, Rocks and Minerals, Plate Tectonics, Geological Activity from Plate Tectonics 3. Earth s Surface: Weathering and Soil, Erosion and Deposition 4. Water and Atmosphere: Water on Earth, the Atmosphere, Weather, Climate 5. Astronomy and Space Science: The sky from Earth, Earth in Space, Gravity and Motion, The Solar System, The Expanding Universe

2 Class Responsibilities 1. Be on time and prepared for class with your materials every day. Materials: Agenda, Notebook, Blue Folder, Sharpened Pencil, Text Book, Red Pen, Highlighter 2. Raise your hand before you speak and listen while others are speaking. 3. Observe all safety precautions at all times, failure to do so will result in immediate removal from the classroom. 4. Write all homework, tests and quizzes in your agenda. This is an expectation for 6 th grade. Agendas will not be signed by teachers it is your job to make sure all homework is complete for the next class. 5. Clean up after yourself and leave your area as neat and organized as it was when you arrived. 6. ALWAYS TRY YOUR BEST AND BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS Grade Breakdown for Science Category Work that is included % of total grade Do Now, Notebook Checks, Labs, Text Questions, Classwork Current Events, Projects, Make Up Work, and Class 40% Participation Assessments Quizzes, Tests, Performance Tasks, Learning Checks 60% Quizzes and Tests Quizzes will be given after each lesson taught, this is done to check for understanding and improve instruction. All quiz dates will be written in your agenda two days prior to the quiz. Tests will be given at the end of each chapter. Study guides will be sent home at least 1 week before the test. All test scores under 70% must be signed by a parent and returned to Mrs. Barcus. Quiz and test dates for the week are also listed on Mrs. Barcus website at

3 NEW FOR 6 GRADE!!!!! Quiz and Test Retests Opportunities Everyone has an off day now and then when we are not performing at our best! Because of this, you have the opportunity to request up to 3 retests or re-quizzes each trimester. My requirements are: Your original score must be below an 80% on the test or quiz. You must thoughtfully fill out a request to retest form including a parent signature so that they are aware you will be retaking your assessment You must staple the request to your original assessment and turn it into me during our next class. I will then assign a date for review (if requested) and assign your retest day as well so that you can better prepare. Homework Homework is rarely given in science, the exceptions include: Make up work if absent Studying for tests and quizzes. Enrichment projects that are assigned each trimester. Late enrichment projects will be accepted for half credit until the close of the trimester. You will receive a description and grading rubric for each project at least one month before the listed due date. These grades will be added to your classwork % for science. Due Dates for Enrichment Projects (Subject to Change) Trimester 1: Egg Drop Due: October 10, 2016 Trimester 2: RA Science Fair Project Due: January 17, 2017 Trimester 3: STEM Bag Challenge Due: May 15, 2017 Classwork and Participation Each trimester you will receive a class participation grade which will be a part of your classwork grade. During SLC s which take place during the middle of the trimester, I will use the attached class participation rubric to show your strengths and weaknesses so that you have the opportunity to improve or maintain your class participation grade before the trimester is over. This rubric is also the one I will use to determine your final class participation grade for the trimester.

4 CLASS PARTICIPATION RUBRIC = 15 POINTS TOTAL Category Description Score Participation 3-Consistent participation throughout the entire class. 2-Some participation throughout class on most days. 0/1-Rare participation throughout class on a daily basis. Attitude/ Effort Active Learning Cooperative Partnerships Prepared for Class 3-Comes into class each day with a positive attitude, works hard, shows consistent effort, and works up to their potential. 2-Comes into class on some days with a positive attitude, sometimes works hard and shows effort occasionally. 0/1-Comes into class with a negative attitude on most days, does not work to potential, and shows little effort. 3-Comes into class each day ready to learn! Always tracking the teacher, follows directions, and shows appropriate learning posture. 2-Sometimes comes into class ready to learn. Sometimes tracks the teacher, follows directions, and shows appropriate learning posture. 0/1-Rarely comes into class ready to learn. Rarely tracks the teacher, rarely follows directions, and does not show appropriate learning posture. 3-Works very well with partners and in groups. Offers help and shares insightful ideas when working with others. 2-Sometimes works well with partners and in groups. Completes the assigned task with their partner(s), but does not always coach or help their partner(s). 0/1-Struggles to work well with partners or in groups. Does not always complete the assigned task or follow directions. 3-Comes in with the proper learning materials for class every day. 2-Sometimes comes in with the proper learning materials for class. 0/1-Rarely comes in with the proper learning materials for class.

5 1 st Homework Assignment: Worth 6pts Due 9/9/16 1. Review your science syllabus with your family. 2. Attempt to log on to Mrs. Barcus webpage 3. Attempt to log on to your online science text 4. Fill out information below for Mrs. Barcus reference 5. Both you and your parent/guardian sign this form and return (only this sheet) to Mrs. Barcus on Thursday September 8th. 6. Return the remainder of your syllabus to your BLUE science folder to reference throughout the year. Parents/Guardians: Please circle all that apply: I have access to the internet, printer, neither at home. The best way to reach me is by , home phone, or cell phone. My preferred to contact me is My preferred phone contact is *I acknowledge that I have read and reviewed the 5 th grade science syllabus with my parent/child. I understand that the information contained in this syllabus is also available on Mrs. Barcus webpage to be accessed at any time online. Student Signature: Parent Signature: Additional Comments for Mrs. Barcus:

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