We are well into our first trimester and Progress Reports have gone out. We just completed our Topic 2 test - Solids, Liquids and Gases . The tests are being returned today and are on Powerschool. Tests need to be signed and returned, We have been working in the Science Lab on the difference between potential and kinetic energy.
We have begun Topic 3 - Energy dealing with potential energy vs. kinetic energy with a lab to investigate.
Workbooks have been completed through Topic 3.

This year we will be 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

We will be using :

• Elevate Science - Grade 6 (Pearson) This workbook includes a study guide.
• 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.


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. 

Any parent with any concerns or are interested in signing up for a Parent / Teacher Conference can contact me at bbrandel@stchris-school.org 

SCHEDULE:

Monday:          2:25 - 3:00
Tuesday:         8:46 - 9:26  (K-1)
Wednesday:   1:01 - 1:41
Thursday:       1:43 - 2:23
Friday:             9:28 - 10:08 (K-2)    1:01 - 1:41 

I hope your children are enjoying science !

Have a great week!       Mrs. Barbara Brandel      Contact at: bbrandel@stchris-school.org