6 th grade science

6th Grade Science

• Please take one minute to read and look over your syllabus.• Then, we will go over it together.

08.25.14

Temperature Check

The Syllabus… A syllabus is your

road map for the this class and class expectations

Points of interest Journey JournalsPRIDEContact InfoClass Materials

WELCOME! On the front (the

side without lines) of your index card draw a picture that describes your summer!

08.25.14On the back (with lines) put:

1. Your full name2. Emergency contact info3. Something you would like

us to know about you4. How do you feel about

science

School ExpectationsHallways: Walk and talk, stay on the right, and use a level 2 voice.Classroom: Show PRIDEBathroom: Go between classesNurse: You will not leave for minor things.I.D.: Always worn around neckDress Code: Stay within dress code standards

Remind 101 Receive text messages with reminders of due datesTo sign up, text @misssob to 915-209-4046

After this, it will ask you for your name

Send your first and last name

Classroom Expectations

Room Tour! Where is it?

Word WallBinder CabinetsTurn in bin

Homework due on WEDNESDAY!

Review Key questions

8.26.14 Lab Safety

*Set up your paper like this S: (Starter) what can you learn from this picture?

Safety Day

8.26.14 Lab SafetyYour name

S: (Answer your starter here on your paper)



P: (record from video here)

P: Record as many safety rules as you can from the video!

Lab Safety: Everyone Is Responsible!

YouTube

A:




(draw map here)A:

Safety First

Science is a hands-on laboratory class. You will be doing many laboratory

activities, which require the use of hazardous chemicals and expensive lab equipment.

Safety in the science classroom is the #1 priority.

A signed lab safety contract is required to participate in labs.

Remember, turn it in TOMORROW!

A:

SAFETY CONTRACT

1. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory.

2. Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully. If you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure, ask the teacher before proceeding.

3. Never work alone. 4. Do not touch any thing… until you are instructed to do

so. 5. Do not eat food, drink beverages, or chew gum in the

laboratory.

SAFETY CONTRACT

6.. Unauthorized experiments are prohibited.

7. Read all procedures thoroughly. 8. Horseplay, practical jokes, pranks are

dangerous and prohibited. 9. Work areas should be kept clean and tidy

at all times.

SAFETY CONTRACT

10. Know the locations and operating procedures of all safety equipment

11. Tell the teacher immediately of any unsafe conditions you observe.

12. Dispose of all materials properly. 13. Wash your hands, if needed. 14. Return all equipment clean and in working order to

the proper storage area.

SAFETY CONTRACT

15. You will be assigned an area at which you will work.

16. Students are never allowed in the science storage rooms

17. If you have a medical condition, such as allergies, tell your teacher.

18. Any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used, students will wear laboratory goggles. There will be no exceptions to this rule!

SAFETY CONTRACT

19. Long jewelry, untied hair and baggy clothing are prohibited

20. Report any accident small or big 21. If a chemical splashes in your eye(s) or on your skin,

immediately flush with running water. 22. Do not touch, taste, or smell any chemicals unless

specifically instructed to do so. 23. Never handle broken glass 24. If you don’t know… ask the TEACHER for help.

A:




(draw map here)A:

• Fire Extinguisher

• Fire Blanket

• First Aid Kit

• Face/Eyewash/ Shower

*DRAW where they are in the room and label!

Safety Equip.A:

If there is a fire or fire alarm• Quietly get up.• Walk toward the outside classroom door.• Line up single file on the outside classroom wall.•Walk out the double doors in single file.•Walk toward the teacher parking lot.• Remain in line until the drill is over.• Remain silent throughout the entire alarm so that all people can hear important directions.

Lab Safety: Everyone Is Responsible!

EMERGENCYA:




(record from video here)A:

C: (record what’s wrong here)

1. Betty started the lab activity before reading it through completely.

2. Bell says that the safety goggles mess up her hair and give her raccoon eyes. She refuses to wear them.

3. Barbie and Ken accidentally break a beaker full of some chemical. Instead of risking getting in trouble they quickly clean up the mess with paper towel and throw it in the garbage.

What’s Wrong

C: Answer the following using this senntance stem: __(who)______ did ___(what they did)____ which is wrong because….




(record from video here)A:

C: (record what’s wrong here)

E: (reflect here)

Why is it important to conduct science investigations in a safe manner?

It is important to be safe in lab because…

Write in complete sentences.

Importance!E:

What’s Wrong

C:

What’s WrongC:

8.27.14 EDU SafetyYour name


8.27.14 EDU Safety

*Set up your paper like this S: What’s wrong in the picture


S: (Answer your starter here on your paper.)

P: (Define investigations here.)

1. Comparative Investigation – we COMPARE things we observe

P: Types of Investigations

2. Descriptive Investigation – we DESCRIBE things we observe

3. Experimental Investigation – we TEST things we observe

A:




(label the scenario.)A:

1. Sally wants to look at two different lady bugs. She compares their spots and colors and records her data. What type of investigation is this? How do you know?

A: Investigation Scenarios

2. George is concerned about the water height in the creek in his back yard. He decides to test the height of the water every day for a month and records what days it rains. He concludes that when it rains the water height goes up. What type of investigation is this? How do you know?


3. Peter’s science teacher started a garden at the school. His class goes outside and records descriptions of all the organisms they can find in the garden. What type of investigation is this? How do you know?


A:




(label scenariosA:

C: (EDU list at least 3 safety rules.)

A:




(Label.)A:

C: (EDU.)

E: (QUIZ .)

Safety quiz

1. If we work with glass we must wear _________.2. If we work with heat we must wear __________.3. If we work with chemicals we must wear ________.4. If there is an accident we tell the _________.5. If someone is on fire, we use a _______.

6. The fire extinguisher is located in the ____ of the room.7. The first aid kit is located in the ____ of the room. 8. We use the _________ if we have chemicals in our eyes.9. When in doubt we tell the _______.10. We wear _____ toed shoes in lab.

E: Word bank: Goggles, teacher, closed, eye wash, front, back, fire blanket

8.28.14 Helicopter LabYour name


8.28.14 Helicopter LabSet up your paper like this S: What’s wrong in this picture?



P: (record the steps of the scientific method.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlb7tLJy5AI

Write the steps of a scientific method from the song.

A:



P: Record the steps of the scientific method

(LAB.)A:

A: Purpose: Does the size of the helicopter change how fast it falls?

Research:Hypothesis: If the helicopter is bigger, then it will take __________________ for it to fall to the ground. (longer or shorter)

A:Procedure: (do not copy all the procedures) 1.Fold the helicopters.2.Drop the big helicopter from one meter and time how long it takes to fall. Record data in the chart.3.Repeat 2 times and record.4.Drop the small helicopter from one meter and time how long it takes to fall. Record data in the chart.5.Repeat 2 times and record.

Data Table:

Trial 1 time

Trial 2 time

Trial 3 time

Average time

Big helicopter

Small helicopter

A:



P: (lab set up .)

(record data A:

C: (analyze data .)

E : Conclusion: 1.My hypothesis was _____________ because…

2.This is a ___________ investigation. 3.I wonder what will happen if …

C: Analysis: 1.What can you learn from the chart?

When I look at my chart I notice that the big helicopter falls ….

A:



P: (lab set up.)

(Record data.)A:

C: (analyze data .)

E: (Reflect .)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsAHt0FiwNM

TEST DAY. 1.Get your binder2.Clip the papers found on your desk into the back of your binder3.Put your binder under your seat4.Only have a pen or pencil on your desk.

COMPLETE YOUR SAFETY TEST! Words you need to know: Flammable – means it burns

easilyUnauthorized- not allowed Prohibited- not allowed Pipet- eye dropperDispose- to throw awayInstructor- teacherTongs- tool to lift hot thingsErupt- to happen quickly

# 12 is D

strain – hard to see laboratory- science roomAcid- a chemical that would burn youBase- a chemical that turns your skin to soapSafety Glasses – are goggles

Answer Key

1. B2. A3. D4. C5. C6. B7. A8. D9. C10.C

11.D12.D13.D14.D15.D16.C17.A18.D19.D20.B

21.4,1,2,3

22.TRUE23.TRUE24.FASLE25.TRUE26.FALSE27.FALSE28.TRUE29.FALSE30.TRUE

31.TRUE32.FALSE33.TRUE34.FALSE35.TRUE

Grading0 = 1001 = 972 = 943 = 914 = 895 = 866 = 837 = 808 = 779 = 7410 = 71

21 = 4022 = 3723 = 3424 = 3125 = 2926 = 2627 = 2328 = 2029 = 1730 = 14

11 = 6912 = 6613 = 6314 = 6015 = 5716 = 5417 = 5118 = 4919 = 4620 = 43

31 = 1132 = 933 = 634 = 335 = 0

JOURNAL CONTRACTPLEASE READ THE JOURNAL CONTRACT AND SIGN IT. IT’S ON THE FIRST PAGE I JUST GAVE YOU.

STEP 1 Write your

First and Last name NEATLY! on the spine of your journal.

Step 2

Label your tabs1.Table of contents

2.SPACE3.Resources4.Homework

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Step 3 On one piece of lose leaf paper. Create your Table of Contents. Needs a title and the following.

Sponge Bob’s Table of ContentsDate Activity PG #

8.31.12 SPACE Format 1

STEP 4 SPACE RUBRIC On a blank piece of paper create the title

“SPACE Format”

09.05.13 SPACE Format S

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• Date, Activity Title, name and page # at the top of every page

• Must have SPACE in the margin daily• Complete sentences always• Label all drawings• Neat and easy to read• Up-to-date table of contents• Keep everything that is returned to you

in the correct location!

Andrea Bocelli PG #1

STEP 5Under the RESOURCE TAB place the following

1.Journal Contract2.Tools3.STAAR chart4.Scientific processes

STEP 6 create a title page!Use your

creativity to create a title page for your journal. It must have your First and Last name

6 th grade science

Documents

safety equipment

safety dayp

safety firstscience

safety rules

safety contract6

safety contract10

safety contract15

safety contract19