1.  Follow directions the first time they are given.

2.  Raise hand to speak or get out of seat.

3.  Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

4.  Follow all rules in the student handbook.

5.  Always respect yourself and others.

Science Syllabus
  2006-2007
Toucans
afeigh@ycsd.york.va.us
Ann Marie Feigh

The focus of the school year will be integrating science, mathematics, and technology to process skills, to apply the scientific method, and to develop experimental designs. Students will construct experimental design diagrams, conduct experiments, collect data, compile data tables, analyze graphs, and present conclusions throughout the year while investigating different topic areas. (SOL 6.1 Scientific Reasoning) 


At the beginning of the science textbook, there is a complete list of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) for the Grade 6 Science.  We will analyze and assess each unit in preparation for the State SOL test given in the eighth grade.

Units will include:


Matter and the Environment
A. Introduction to Matter
B. Water and Solutions
C. Chemical Interactions                                (6.4 a-g, 6.5 a, b)

Earth’s Changing Surface
A. Weathering and Soil Formation
B. Erosion and Deposition
C. Earth’s Land Resources                (6.5 c, 6.7 c)

Earth’s Water
A. Fresh Water
B. Freshwater Resources
C. Ocean Motions
D. Ocean Zones                        (6.5 d-g, 6.7 a-g)

Weather and Climate
A. The Atmosphere
B. Weather Factors
C. Weather Patterns
D. Climate and Climate Change            (6.3 a-e, 6.6 a-g)

Energy and the Environment
A. Energy and Power
B. Energy Resources
C. Environmental Issues                ( 6.2 a-e, 6.9 a-d)

Introduction to Astronomy
A. Earth, Moon, and Sun
B. The Solar System                    (6.8 a-i)



Students are expected to do homework when assigned. Homework is copied in the agenda planner provided by the school. If there isn’t any homework, the student must write “none” in the science block of the agenda planner. The student will keep a science binder.  It will always begin with the Grade Assignment Sheet, which records all graded assignments.  Please look for this and sign each Friday. 


Quarterly Evaluation Criteria:

 35%-tests 
 30% quizzes
 20% classwork
 10%-homework
  5%-exams

Please check the agenda and Grace Assignment Sheet often as teacher notes, assignments, test scores, and test dates are recorded daily.  My e-mail is at the top of the syllabus, please feel free to contact me with any questions or updates.

Thank you for your support. This will be a wonderful year at Tabb Middle School. 

Please check the agenda nightly for all homework assignments. Students must write none if they are not assigned homework for the night. No late homework will be accepted. Students also write the grades they earn on every assignment in the agenda. Please look for these grades as well.