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Science Syllabus 2019-2020

This document outlines the syllabus for an Earth Science course at Lindley Sixth Grade Academy for the 2019-2020 school year. The course will cover topics like the solar system, Earth's structure, climate, weather, water systems, rocks and minerals. It will be taught in 8 units over the school year. Students will be assessed through tests, projects, quizzes and classwork. The syllabus provides contact information for the teacher, course policies on grading, homework, tutorials and make-up work. Expectations for student conduct and classroom behavior are also outlined.

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Science Syllabus 2019-2020

This document outlines the syllabus for an Earth Science course at Lindley Sixth Grade Academy for the 2019-2020 school year. The course will cover topics like the solar system, Earth's structure, climate, weather, water systems, rocks and minerals. It will be taught in 8 units over the school year. Students will be assessed through tests, projects, quizzes and classwork. The syllabus provides contact information for the teacher, course policies on grading, homework, tutorials and make-up work. Expectations for student conduct and classroom behavior are also outlined.

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Lindley Sixth Grade Academy

Earth Science Syllabus (2019-2020) 1550 Pebblebrook Cir.


Mableton, GA 30126
Teacher: Faith Castellano
770-819-2414
Email: [email protected]
Twitter:@msfcastellano LSGA Vision: Empowering all students to perform and
achieve at high levels in an ever-changing global society
Instagram: @msfcastellano
Science Department Blog: https://lsgascience.weebly.com/ LSGA Mission: One team, on goal, student success

The best contact method is through email or the remind app.


Textbook: HMH Georgia Science

Course Description Earth Science is primarily the study of our planet, Earth. We will explore the composition of the
Earth, how it is constantly changing, and the forces that cause these changes. We will examine the Solar System and
the dynamic processes of Earth’s interior, surface, oceans, atmosphere, and the hydrosphere. Students will discover
and explain the cause Earth’s seasons and moon cycle, the formation of tides and currents, and how heat transfers.
.

Course Topics and Timeline


Dates Grading Grade Weight
Topics Percentages
(Estimate) Scale
Unit 1 Solar System and Universe 90 – 100 A Summative
35%
(5 weeks) (Test and Projects)

Unit 2 80 - 89 B Formative
Earth and Moon 35%
(4 weeks) (Quizzes, Classwork)
74 - 79 C
Unit 3 Independent
Climate and Weather 30%
(5 weeks) 70 - 73 D Practice

Unit 4 00 - 69 F
Water on the Earth
(4 weeks)
Unit 5 Tutorials
The Dynamic Earth
(5 weeks)
Ms. Thomas Wednesday - 8:15-8:45
Unit 6
Rocks and Minerals Dr. Laster Tuesday - 8:15-8:45
(5 weeks)

Unit 7 Ms. Castellano Monday – 8:15-8:45


Weathering, Erosion, and Soil
(5 weeks)
Ms. Coleman Thursday - 4:30-5:15
Unit 8
(3 week) Energy and Conservation Ms. Moore Thursday -8:15-8:45

Ms. Johnson Tuesday -4:30-5:15


Daily Class Requirements-
➢ Students must have 2 composition notebooks for the year.
➢ Students must have at least 2 pencils/pens each day.
➢ Glue sticks, colored pencils for the notebook.
➢ The agenda must be used for recording homework and as a hall pass every day.
Tutorial Help- Available after/before school.
Conduct Grades- The following are the standards for determining conduct grades throughout the school.

S Satisfactory Consistently follows school rules and does not interfere with the learning of others.

Needs
N Causes minor class disruptions. Only requires verbal warnings to correct misbehaviors.
Improvement

Consistently causes classroom disruptions that interfere with the learning of others. Generally
U Unsatisfactory
does not correct misbehaviors even after warnings.

Make-Up Procedure for Absence or Suspension- Students will be given the number of days absent plus one day to
make up classwork. Students must check the absent folder to retrieve their missing work on their own. Suspension
assignments will be ready for pick-up at the main office no later than one day after the suspension.

Hallway Procedures- Students will be not be allowed to leave the room during the first 15 minutes of class and the
last 15 minutes of class. They will need to have their agenda signed by a professor to leave the room. Locker breaks
take place during homeroom and between 4th and 5th period. No students can leave the classroom after 4:00 pm
until professors/administration dismisses them to leave.

Homework- Students can expect to have science homework on a weekly basis in order to practice study skills and
build vocabulary knowledge. Class work can become homework if it is not finished in class. Homework can be
expected over school breaks.

Discipline- Students are expected to adhere to the rules and policies of Lindley Sixth Grade Academy and Cobb
County as stated in the student agenda. Consequences for not following the rules and policies include, but are not
limited to: a one on one warning/conversation, self -reflection sheet teacher, detention in AM or PM, class isolation,
and administrative referral.
Below are a few classroom expectations:
1. Be respectful to your classmates and professors.
2. Be prepared and on time to class each day.
3. Be interactive and willing to participate and learn- try your best.
4. Be a hard worker and always strive to improve in the classroom.
5. Be a good listener and follow instructions.

Note- This syllabus is a general outline of the earth science course and is subject to modification.

Signatures We (parent/guardian/student) have read the syllabus and understand the requirements for this class.

_____________________________ _______________________________ ________________


Parent/Guardian Printed name Parent/Guardian Signature Date

_____________________________ _______________________________ ________________


Student Printed name Student Signature Date

_____________________________ _________________________
Parent/Guardian Email Parent/Guardian phone

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