Elizabeth Cobb Middle School

Elizabeth Cobb Middle School 2017-18

Course Title: 6th Grade Comprehensive Science Adv. Teacher: Mrs. Howard

Contact Information: Email: [email protected] Teacher Webpage Address: https://www.leonschools.net/howardc

Course Description

Students will explore the world of science by using the basic skills of observing, measuring, calculating, classifying, predicting, inferring, graphing, creating data tables, and communicating. Students will also utilize these basic skills to learn how to pose questions, form operational definitions, develop hypotheses, control variables, interpret data and graphs, make models, draw conclusions, and design experiments. The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities to study several fields of science, with a special emphasis on the nature of science and scientific inquiry, argumentation, proper use of units, and measurement.

Learning Outcomes for the Course

 Practice of Science  Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge  Roles of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models  Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms  Organization and Development of Living Organisms  Earth Systems and Patterns

Required Materials

Pencils Pens Large eraser Composition Book Calculator Colored pencils Hand pencil sharpener with cover Glue stick Pencil case to hold items above 3-ring binder with lined notebook and graph paper Expo marker labeled with student name (kept in classroom) Sock to use as eraser for white board, also labeled and kept in class

Technology Requirements

Access to Mrs. Howard’s website and Parent Portal

915 Hillcrest Street * Tallahassee, Florida 32308 Phone: (850)488-3364 * Fax: (850)922-2452 Cobb Middle School Website: http://www.cobb.leon.k12.fl.us/default.aspx All students must have a Flash Drive (any USB Saving Device) Click here to enter text.

Grading: Refer to school wide grading practices for more comprehensive information (available on-line).

Grading Scale Scholastic Citizenship______A 90-100 Outstanding Conduct 4 B 80-89 Satisfactory Conduct 3 C 70-79 Conduct Needs Improvement 2 D 60-69 Unsatisfactory Conduct 1 F 0-59

Grading Criteria Assessments 70% Classwork/Homework60%

Conduct Expectations & Class Rules

Cobb Expectations 1. Manage yourself 2. Respect others 3. Follow directions 4. Always try 5. Make it happen

Class Expectations 1. Enter class on time and prepared to learn 2. Remain seated unless permission is granted to get up 3. Keep food, drinks, gum, and hats/hoods out of the classroom 4. Talk with a soft voice 5. Dismissal is by the teacher, not the bell

Procedures

Students will immediately begin work on the “Bellringer” on the board. Pencils must be sharpened before or after, not during, teacher instruction. Work must be kept in the class folder or handed in the first period basket as instructed. Assignments/homework for the week must be copied in the agenda book on Monday. The website may be used to copy from if the student is absent. Textbooks are to be kept in the classroom, but may be accessed online. Tardies; Students should be in their seat when the bell rings. One tardy: verbal warning; two tardies: conference with teacher; three tardies: call home Makeup work: This is the student’s responsibility. Student worksheets are in the pocket on the door. One day is given for each day missed. Late work has a maximum of 90 for one day late, 80 for two, 70 for three, and 60 for four. Tests must be made up the day of return.

915 Hillcrest Street * Tallahassee, Florida 32308 Phone: (850)488-3364 * Fax: (850)922-2452 Cobb Middle School Website: http://www.cobb.leon.k12.fl.us/default.aspx 915 Hillcrest Street * Tallahassee, Florida 32308 Phone: (850)488-3364 * Fax: (850)922-2452 Cobb Middle School Website: http://www.cobb.leon.k12.fl.us/default.aspx