Sixth Grade Science Syllabus 2015-2016Teacher: Leigh Fowler
Sixth grade science explores the earth, its atmosphere, and space. Content is based on state GPS objectives at Textbooks will not be issued, but students many check them out if necessary.
1st 9 weeks -- Where in the World? -- rocks, dirt, Earth’s crust, tectonic plates, etc.
2nd 9 weeks -- Water in Motion -- water cycle, weather patterns, etc.
Natural Disasters -- hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, earthquakes, etc.
3rd 9 weeks -- Space Camp -- solar system, tides, seasons, etc.
4th 9 weeks -- Constellations
Student nine- weeks grades will be determined by the following method:
55% major grades (Assessments such as labs, tests, projects, and papers)
30% daily grades (Assessments such as minor labs, quizzes, and classwork)
15% Final Exam
●Poor tests or projects may be re-done with a maximum score of 80.
●The four nine-weeks grades are averaged together to make the yearly grade.
I encourage you to sign up for parentsource, where you can keep in touch with your child’s grades. Come by Mrs. Brown’s office at the school to register. Students requesting extra help may prearrange a time to work with me on Wednesday afternoons until 4:15. If that day does not work for you, please contact me. Another day may be just as suitable if I have at least a day or two’s notice.
Students will need a binder that will be left in the classroom. The students will carry a binder to each class that will contain homework and any important information.
CMS’s telephone number is (706) 236-1856. I can also be contacted at
I look forward to 6th grade science class and working with your child this year. Please sign the bottom of this form and have your child return it to me
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