Welcome to Mrs. Snyder’s

6th grade science class!Inquiring Minds

Wanted!!

Note Cards

for questions

About Me

•Education

•Akimel A-al Science and Math

•Lagos 5th Grade

•Brisas Kindergarten

•Horizon Community Learning

Center K-6 Technology

Meet Mrs. Snyder

Communication

• Email: esnyder@kyrene.org

• Phone: 480-541-5904

• School webpage: www.kyrene.org/aki

• Class webpage: www.kyrene.org/esnyder

Class Expectations

• Respect yourself, your teacher and your classmates.

• Listen when a speaker is talking.• Follow directions the first time they are

given.• Work and interact in a safe manner.

Lab Activities Promote

• Teamwork• Cooperation• Friendship

Required Science Supplies

One composition notebook, and 1 pocket folder.Other supplies that are required• Sharp pencils, erasers, ruler, colored

pencils, scissors, glue sticks, red pens, loose notebook paper

• Donations are always welcome!

Absence Policy

• Students have the number of days absent to make up the work that was missed.

• Students take responsibility to pick up handouts and discuss with teacher what they need to complete and turn in.

• Please avoid non-illness absences whenever possible.

Grading Policy

• 30 % Classwork – activities, walk-in work, participation, notebook.

• 70% Assessments - Tests, quizzes, projects, daily check-ins, assignments.

Homework

• Study notes• Prepare for tests• One home project per quarter• Projects are extensions of topics

in class, designed to be hands-on or reflective

Science As Inquiry

Focus on the process of• Questioning• Planning• Conducting investigations• Communicating results• Thinking critically

First Quarter

• Science Skills and Inquiry– Design & conduct investigations

• Plant Systems– Experiments with Plants

• Cell Structure and Function– Structure & hierarchy of cells

Second Quarter

• Continue work on cells

• Human Body Systems– How various systems work together to

form vital functions

Third Quarter

• Structure of the Earth– Earth’s atmosphere– Earth’s waters – Water cycle– Earth’s weather

Fourth Quarter

• Energy– Types of energy– Renewable and non-renewable sources– How energy is generated, stored,

transferred, and transformed– Conservation of energy

My hopes for this year…• Inspire in all students a love of science and

technology!• Foster a cooperative learning environment in which

every student can perform at their personal best!• Challenge students to ask questions and to seek

answers and think for themselves.• Get to know each student and celebrate their

unique interests, talents, abilities and aspirations!