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Earth ScienceThe Curriculum

The Earth's WatersSources & Uses of WaterProperties of WaterThe Water CycleWater Pollution and ConservationLayers of EarthPlate MovementEarthquakesInside the Earth

Rocks & MineralsProperties of MineralsClassifying RocksThe Rock Cycle

The Earths Changing SurfaceWeatheringErosionContour Mapping

Astronomy Properties of the Sun and StarsEarths Revolution and RotationMoon Phases

Weather and ClimateThe AtmosphereWeather FactorsPredicting Weather

Reading and WritingReading SkillsTextbook readingOutside SourcesArticlesLeveled textNote-takingWriting SkillsParagraph writingShort Answer ResponsesVarious types of writingArgumentativeInformativeCompare & ContrastWord of the Week(WOW)Purple booksDesigned to help students master vocabulary found across the curriculum and on assessmentsAssigned Monday or TuesdayDue FridayRequires parent signature

Science FairAll students must complete a Science Fair project.Topics must be approved by parent and teacher.Information will be distributed in the late October/early November.Due dates will provided for each portion of the project.Science Fair Club during Mod 11Science Fair/Pack the House Night- February 6th. Projects graded during the day and on display at nightTests.50%Quizzes..25%Classwork/Labs..20%Homework...5%

Grading Policy

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COME PREPARED & BE ORGANIZEDDEVELOP GOOD STUDY HABITSTAKE RESPONSIBILITY PAY ATTENTION IN CLASSWORK WITH A PARTNER/GROUPCOMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME

Classroom Expectations

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