East Carter High School

WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL 700 Center Street  Wurtland, Kentucky 41144  Phone (606) 836-1023  Fax (606) 836-3939 Daniel Imes, Principal Eric Keeton, Assistant Principal Lawanna Conlin, Counselor

Science 6th Grade Integrated Science 6 Wurtland Middle School

Instructors Information Course Information

Instructor: Jennifer Derifield Course: Science 6th Phone: 836-1023 Integrated Science 6 Planning Period: 3rd Period Course # 6300166 Email: [email protected]

Text/Materials ______

 Binder  3 dividers  Loose paper  Pencils Course Description: ______

In this course, students experience Structure and the Properties of Matter, Forces and Interactions and Space Systems, Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems and Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems, Weather and Climate as described in the Next Generation Science Standards for Middle Level Science. A scientific inquiry approach uses concrete hands-on experiences that require students to apply critical thinking skills.

Grading: ______

Summative Tests: 100 points Quizzes/learning checks: points will vary Individual and group assignments: 25-50 points Labs: 100 points Projects: 200-300 points

WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, SEX, RACE, RELIGION OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL 700 Center Street  Wurtland, Kentucky 41144  Phone (606) 836-1023  Fax (606) 836-3939 Daniel Imes, Principal Eric Keeton, Assistant Principal Lawanna Conlin, Counselor

Course Policies and Rules: ______

Plagiarism: Plagiarism occurs when you knowingly submit someone else's ideas or words as your own. Plagiarism is an act of intentional deception that not only is dishonest, it robs you of the most important product of education---the actual learning. Should I suspect that you have plagiarized, I will talk with you one-on -one and ask you to prove that the work in question is your own. If you are found guilty of academic dishonesty, you will automatically fail that assignment. If you are caught plagiarizing again in the same quarter, you will fail this class.

Attendance and Punctuality: Should you miss class, it is your responsibility to make up all the work done that day as well as get the notes for that class period from a peer in the class. If you missed a quiz it is up to you to reschedule a make-up test time with me.

Adhere to the Rules of Conduct:

An Invitation: If you have any questions or concerns about your progress in this course, please arrange a time to speak with me immediately. There are few problems that can’t be worked around, but it is necessary that you initiate a discussion with me about the issue at hand in order for any action to result.

6th Grade: Integrated Science 6 Curriculum Map

Week #1 -- Read through the syllabus August 8-9 -- Determine 6th grade Science readiness -- Establish Classroom rules and procedures

August- Physical Science: September- Lab Safety October Scientific Method Structure and Properties of Matter October- Forces and Interactions & Space Systems December January Matter and energy in Organisms and Ecosystems & Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

February-March History of Earth & Earth Systems

WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, SEX, RACE, RELIGION OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL 700 Center Street  Wurtland, Kentucky 41144  Phone (606) 836-1023  Fax (606) 836-3939 Daniel Imes, Principal Eric Keeton, Assistant Principal Lawanna Conlin, Counselor

Dear students and parents,

I’m looking forward to a great year at WMS!!! And am very excited to meet a new group of students!  If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email or call me anytime using the information stated in this syllabus.

*6th grade science will be implementing the Next Generation Science Standards this year. You can learn more about the new standards by going to this website: http://www.nextgenscience.org

Jennifer Derifield 6th Grade Science Teacher Wurtland Middle School

WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, SEX, RACE, RELIGION OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION