Grade 6 Earth and Space

Science
Supplies:

Syllabus

You are expected to come to class prepared every day with:

2 Sharpened pencils with an eraser, or 1 mechanical pencil with
additional pencil lead.
Dedicated Science Notebook
Binder with extra paper
homework

Topics Covered:

Unit 1: Earth Systems

o minerals
o water state changes
o limits of resources and distribution
Unit 2: Earth: Geologic Events
o age of rock formations/fossils
o change in Earths surface
Unit 3: Space Systems
o planetary cycles
o planetary tilt
o earth-sun-moon models
Unit 4: Weather and Climate
o flow of air masses
o prediction of weather
o Coriolis effect
Unit 5: Human Impacts
o unpredictable geological events
o human environmental impact

Important contact information:

www.afrykholmsclass.weebly.com
e-mail: frykholm.manzy.org

Notes:
Students are expected to keep a dedicated Science Notebook. All class
materials and notes will be kept in this notebook, and students will be expected
to organize it with a table of contents. The Teacher will do at least one random
notebook check per quarter, and will collect notebooks for a formal grade at
the end of each quarter.

Homework:
Homework assignments are given to reinforce the lessons that are taught in
class. These can vary from reading assignments, reflections, or extra practice.
Homework will not be assigned every night. Students who miss class will be
expected to make up assignments within one week of the assignment date.
Late work will not be accepted. Students who routinely neglect to turn in
homework assignments may be asked to stay after class.

Grading Policy:
I use the point system of grading. Every assignment I give is worth a certain point
value. Your final grade in the class is determined by dividing the sum of your
earned points by the sum of the possible points on all of the assignments. A
breakdown of the typical point values of assignments is listed below:

Tests: 100 points each

Quizzes: 1 point per question (each quiz is typically 10 20 questions)
Warm-ups: 2 points per day
Notes: 20 points per unit
Homework: 10 points per assignment
Classwork/Projects: points vary based on assignment
Participation: 50 points per quarter
Notebook check: 20 points
Final Notebook Grade: 100 points per quarter

Extra Help:
If you are ever struggling with a concept we are covering in class please see me
for extra help. I am available most days after school and/or during lunch/recess
for extra assistance.