E- Mail: hutchinsonm@1000islandsschools.org
Phone: 686-5199 (ext 4300)
Welcome to 6th Grade Science!
Project Night May 17!
All 6th grade students are expected to create a project that will be displayed on Project Night. The project is due on May 16. Any finished project may be brought to school on or before that date.
Sadly, projects turned in after May 16 will receive a zero. SO make sure you keep track of your due date!
Here is the best part, it can be on just about anything you like! It can be a model, experiment, demonstration, or even a book. ( No volcano models please, we have already done those) And you can have outside help from family members. This is a great opportunity to spend some time with a parent doing something creative and learning at the same time.
All students have been given a worksheet with all the details and If you have any questions feel free to email me!
Remember this is not a project that you HAVE to spend money on. The options are endless. Think of a project you could do just with the items you have around the house.
In the past this has been a HUGE success and the students as well as their parents have LOVED IT! So have fun!
I can't wait to see what outstanding work students do this year.
TEST ON THURSDAY MAY 17 !
Use this game to help you study.
Just copy and paste in your browser.
jeopardylabs.com/play/astronomy401.
What do I need to bring with me to science class?
You need to bring something to write with, your binder, your text book, your homework and your silent reading book with you every day to class. If you do not have any of these items you are not prepared for class.
What do I do when I enter the science room?
Go quietly to your assigned seat and get out your homework. Turn your homework into the correct bin (marked by period). Return to your seat, open your agenda and write down the homework assignment if there is one listed on the white board. Next, open your science binder, and begin writing down the bell ringer. Remember to write the date, question, and the answer. Once you have finished wait quietly for the teacher to go over the question and answer with you. If you have written the wrong answer make sure you correct it. Bell Ringers are quiz questions, so you will always know what to study!
What are the rules about homework?
Homework is worth 100 points and is due at the start of class on the day after it is assigned! That means if it is assigned on Monday it is due at the start of class Tuesday. I take off 20 points a day for each day it is late. Homework that is 3 or more days late will receive a 0! Projects are due on or before the due date. Any project turned in after the date due will receive a zero. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Having your homework done on time is part of being prepared. Homework that is Not Complete is a violation of the science classroom rules.
Is it ok if I get help with my homework?
Getting help and copying are two different things. If you copy you will be given a 0 and I will write a discipline referral. I give homework to help you learn and that means you need to do your own work. If you are stuck you can ask for help.
What if I am sick and miss school?
If you miss school for any reason it is your responsibility to make up the work you missed when you return. You will have 1 extra day for each day you miss to make up the work. When you turn in your work be sure to write “sick” at the top of the paper so you don’t lose any points.
What about the Bell Ringers I miss? Do I still need those?
Bell Ringers are very important because they are quiz questions. It is your responsibility to get the bell ringers you miss when you return to school. Just ask a friend for them and write them down, you should also get the notes you missed as well!
What do you mean when you say the Bell Ringers are the quiz questions?
A Quiz is worth 100 points. They are given usually once a week, and usually cover the topic we have just completed. They include all the vocabulary words from that section and the bell ringers. Once in a while there may be additional vocabulary words on the quiz. There are never any vocabulary words on the quiz that you are not told about. There is rarely ever a question on the quiz that was not a bell ringer!
Would you ever give a “pop quiz”?
No, you are always told ahead of time when you will be given a quiz as well as a test so you have time to study. As I said before your quiz questions are your vocabulary and your bell ringers so it helps to review them for a few minutes each night. You will also make flash cards and other study aids that will help you prepare!
What about tests?
After each chapter we will have a test. Tests are worth 200 points. You will be provided with a study guide that will detail the vocabulary words that will be on the test. The study guide will also include the other information that you need to know. Most often the information is something we learned from a class lab or a bell ringer. There are never any “surprise” questions.
