******I hope you are all enjoyed your vacation!********

THIS WEEK WE ARE FOCUSING ON TOPIC 9 - PLATE TECTONICS
We started this topic prior to the break and will continue this week! 

 We started out strong - great classwork and great cooperation with our classmates!!
We are working TOGETHER
Great job to our remote learners! You have participated BEATUIFULLY!
TO ALL STUDENTS:
Please continue to complete accurate assignments on time.

*******PLEASE USE YOUR TEXT AND DO NOT GOOGLE ANSWERS.******
I HAVE RECEIVED MANY ASSIGNMENTS WITH INFORMATION NOT GIVEN IN THE TEXTBOOK (MANY COLLEGE LEVEL ANSWERS).

Lateness definitely affects your grades and effort grades.
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND GOOGLE STREAMING!

Your  assignment will be given daily and the homework each day will be required.
I will give you feedback on your assignments.

Unfortunely, the S.T.EM. and Chaminade Invitational Fairs will be postponed this year.
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ASSIGNMENTS AND STUDY GUIDE PAGES HAVE BEEN POSTED AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE POSTED ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND GOOGLE STREAMING.

This year we have been exploring many different topics including:

• Introduction to Matter - *
• Solids, Liquids, and Gases -*
• Energy - *
• Thermal Energy *
• Introduction to Earth's Systems*
• Weather in the Atmosphere
• Minerals and Rocks in the Geosphere
• Plate Tectonics*
• Earth's Surface Systems*
• Living in the Biosphere

• Elevate Science - Grade 6 (Pearson) This workbook includes a study guide.
• Scott Foresman - SCIENCE
• Quizlet (All chapters will be available to practice vocabulary.)
• Class and Lab Handouts which need to be kept in either a Science folder or binder.

ALL TESTS AND PROJECTS NEED TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED. FAILURE TO RETURN RESULTS IN AN ABSENCE OF HOMEWORK.
THESE TESTS ARE KEPT IN YOUR CHILD"S PORTFOLIO AND CAN BE REQUESTED DURING PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCES.
 

5: Student work is outstanding and consistently demonstrates thorough and above gravel level understanding of standards and objectives. Student exhibits an ability to think critically in new situations, apply higher order thinking skills and produces work that integrates and applies learned skills in creative and complex ways.  
4: Student work is commendable and demonstrates thorough and consistent understanding of grade level standards and objectives. Student completes work independently and integrates learned concepts and skills.  
3: Student work demonstrates an understanding of grade level standards and objectives. Student completes work independently and satisfactorily, and integrates/ applies expected concepts and skills. 
2: Student work demonstrates a partial understanding of grade level standards and objectives. Student exhibits inconsistent understanding and application of concepts and skills. 
1: Student work does not meet grade level standards and objectives; demonstrates minimal understanding.  Shows little organizational, reason & critical thinking skills; independent tasks are only completed with assistance.

Test will be announced one week before the testing date.
I do give essay choices as a homework assignment prior to the test and we review them.

All homework is expected on time. Student with late assignments will serve lunch detention. If there is a reason students cannot complete their assignments, a note from parents will give students an additional days grace. 
 

6-1 DAILY SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE:: DAILY:  HOMEROOM - 8:40 - 8:46 A.M. / SCIENCE - 2nd Period - 9:28 - 10:08 A.M.
RELIGION - 2:25 - 300 P.M.
 

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SPECIALS SCHEDULE:

Monday:         10:10 - 10:50 - ART / 10:52 - 11:32 - SPANISH    
Tuesday:         10:10 - 10:50 - ART / 10:52 - 11:32 - SPANISH
Wednesday:   10:10 -10:50 - GYM / 10:52 - 11:32 STEM (6-1 only)
Thursday:       10:10 - !0:50 - TECH / 10:52 - 11:32 -STUDY HALL
Friday:              10:10 - 10:50 - HEALTH / !0:52 - 11:32 MUSIC
Each week MUSIC, SPANISH, and TECH will split between In-Teacher Class instruction and ZOOM.

PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR HOME ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME - IT DIRECTLY AFFECTS YOUR GRADE!
WE ALL NEED TO WORK TOGETHER IN THESE EXTRAORDINARY TIMES!

I hope your children are enjoying science !
I hope you had a safe week!

    Mrs. Barbara Brandel      Contact at: bbrandel@stchris-school.org