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Science 6 (Lyons)

Course Description

The 6th grade SCIENCE course is divided into three units covering topics in life science, earth & space sciences, and physical science. The course work will engage each student in the understanding of basic scientific processes and principals. Students will research, examine experiment, and draw conclusions about various science themes through hands-on demonstrations and laboratory activities, technology, integration, and self-directed inquiry. Science class should help students recognize science as a “real world” catalyst for life changes.

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Weekly Agenda: October 2-6

MONDAY (10/2)
Lesson: Introduce Study Island online assessment program; Complete Pre-Assessment
HW: None
 
TUESDAY (10/3) 
Lesson: Data Dig (benchmark & pre-assessment results); Study Island "Energy Transfer"; Complete PowerSchool Assessment
HW: None
 
WEDNESDAY (10/4)
Lesson: "The Plane Truth" Lab (weather permitting)
HW: None
 
THURSDAY (10/5)
Lesson: Begin Thomas Edison "Wizard of Light" video
HW: None  
 
FRIDAY (10/6) 
Lesson: Finish Thomas Edison "Wizard of Light" video
HW: None

Weekly Agenda: September 25-29

MONDAY (9/25)
Lesson: Electricity Lab!
HW: Study your Flashcards-Chapter 15 Vocab TEST Wednesday!
 
TUESDAY (9/26) 
Lesson: Chapter 15.3 "Electric Circuits"; Bill Nye Video "Electrical Current"
HW: Study your Flashcards-Chapter 15 Vocabulary TEST tomorrow!
 
WEDNESDAY (9/27)
Lesson: Wrap-Up Chapter 15; Chapter 15 Vocabulary TEST
HW: None
 
THURSDAY (9/28)
Lesson: Introduce Study Island Assessment Program; Complete Study Island Pre-Assessment
HW: None  
 
FRIDAY (9/29) 
Lesson: "The Plane Truth" Lab (weather permitting)
HW: None

Weekly Agenda: September 18-22

MONDAY (9/18)
Lesson: Pre-Assess Chapter 15; Work on Chapter 15 Vocab Cards
HW: Work on Project; Brain Pop Quiz Wednesday "Electricity"
**Quarter 1 Project Due Wednesday, September 20th 
 
TUESDAY (9/19) 
Lesson: Check Vocabulary; Chapter 15.1 "What is Electricity?" 
HW: Work on Project; Brain Pop Quiz Wednesday "Electricity"
**Quarter 1 Project Due TOMORROW 
 
WEDNESDAY (9/20)
Lesson: Submit Quarter 1 Project; Brain Pop Quiz "Electricity"; Begin Chapter 15.2 "Electrical Charge"
HW: Chapter 15 Vocab TEST Tuesday, September 26th
 
THURSDAY (9/21)
Lesson: Continue Chapter 15.2 "Electrical Charge" and Begin Chapter 15.3 "Batteries & Circuits"
HW: Chapter 15 Vocab TEST Tuesday, September 26th  
 
FRIDAY (9/22) 
Lesson: Science Court "Electricity"
HW: Chapter 15 Vocab TEST Tuesday, September 26th

Weekly Agenda: September 11-15

MONDAY (9/11)
Lesson: Wrap-Up Chapter 14; Keynote iPad Lesson with Mrs. Hodge 
HW: Complete Chapter 14 Study Guide (due Tuesday); Chapter 14 TEST Wednesday; Work on Project
**Project Due Wednesday, September 20th 
 
TUESDAY (9/12) 
Lesson: Review Chapter 14 for Wednesday's Test (go over Study Guide)
HW: Study for Chapter 14 TEST; Work on Project
**Project Due Wednesday, September 20th
 
WEDNESDAY (9/13)
Lesson: Chapter 14 TEST
HW: Work on Project
**Project Due Wednesday, September 20th 
 
THURSDAY (9/14)
Lesson: Scientific Method Review with Mythbusters 
HW: Work on Project
**Project Due Wednesday, September 20th
 
FRIDAY (9/15) **District Learning Day (No School for Students)
Lesson: 
HW: Work on Project
**Project Due Wednesday, September 20th

Weekly Agenda: September 4-8

MONDAY (9/4) **No School Today!
Lesson: 
HW: None
 
TUESDAY (9/5) 
Lesson: Review Chapter 14.1 "Types of Energy" and Begin Chapter 14.2 "Energy Transfer"
HW: None 
 
WEDNESDAY (9/6)
Lesson: Discuss Quarter 1 Project "Words to the Wise"; Continue Chapter 14.2 "Energy Transfer"
HW: Parent Signature on Project Requirements
**Work on Project-Due Wednesday, September 20th 
 
THURSDAY (9/7)
Lesson: Newspaper #7 "Energy Transfer"
HW: Vocabulary Test FRIDAY; Work on Project
**"Words to the Wise" Project Due Wednesday, September 20th 
 
FRIDAY (9/8)
Lesson: LAB-Energy Transfer
HW: Work on Project
**"Words to the Wise" Project Due Wednesday, September 20th

Weekly Agenda: August 28-September 1

MONDAY (8/28)
Lesson: Pre-Assess Chapter 14; Introduce Chapter 14 "Energy & Energy Resources"; Work on Vocab
HW: Vocabulary Test FRIDAY
 
TUESDAY (8/29) 
Lesson: Introduce Quarter 1 PROJECT "Words to the Wise"; Chapter 14.1 "What is Energy?"
HW: Vocabulary Test FRIDAY; Parent Signature on Project Requirements
**Work on Project-Due Wednesday, September 13th 
 
WEDNESDAY (8/30)
Lesson: Continue Chapter 14.1 "Types of Energy"
HW: Vocabulary Test FRIDAY; Parent Signature on Project Requirements
**Work on Project-Due Wednesday, September 13th 
 
THURSDAY (8/31)
Lesson: Science Newspaper #6 "Energy"
HW: Vocabulary Test FRIDAY; Work on Project
**"Words to the Wise" Project Due Wednesday, September 13th 
 
FRIDAY (9/1)
Lesson: Chapter 14 Vocab TEST; Bill Nye Video "Energy"
HW: Work on Project
**"Words to the Wise" Project Due Wednesday, September 13th

Weekly Agenda: August 21-25

MONDAY (8/21)
Lesson: SOLAR ECLIPSE DAY!!!
HW: None
 
TUESDAY (8/22) 
Lesson: Set-Up Science Journals; Continue Scientific Method Notes
HW: Brain Pop Quiz Wednesday "Scientific Method"
 
WEDNESDAY (8/23)
Lesson: Scientific Method "Controls & Variables"; Brain Pop Quiz "Scientific Method"
HW: None
 
THURSDAY (8/24)
Lesson: Obscertainer Lab
HW: None
 
FRIDAY (8/25)
Lesson: Scientific Method Newspaper
HW: None

Weekly Agenda: August 7-11

WELCOME TO

SCHILLING FARMS MIDDLE!!!

 
MONDAY (8/7)
Lesson: Welcome to Science with Mrs. Lyons!
HW: None
 
TUESDAY (8/8) 
Lesson: Rules and Procedures in Science
HW: Parent Email Request Form
**Please purchase all required Science Supplies (Binder, Composition Notebook, and 3-hole punched pocket folder) by Monday, August 14th
 
WEDNESDAY (8/9)
Lesson: Lab Safety Contract Discussion and Activity
HW: Parent Email Request Form; Parent Signature on Lab Safety Contract; Lab Safety QUIZ Friday
**Please purchase all required Science Supplies (Binder, Composition Notebook, and 3-hole punched pocket folder) by Monday, August 14th
 
THURSDAY (8/10)
Lesson: Lab Safety Review with Spongebob and Legos
HW: Parent Email Request Form; Parent Signature on Lab Safety Contract; Lab Safety QUIZ Friday 
**Please purchase all required Science Supplies (Binder, Composition Notebook, and 3-hole punched pocket folder) by Monday, August 14th
 
FRIDAY (8/11)
Lesson: Lab Safety Quiz
HW: See below...
**Please purchase all required Science Supplies (Binder, Composition Notebook, and 3-hole punched pocket folder) by Monday, August 14th