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Course Information ** General Science Description: **

The content of the sixth grade curriculum matches the outcomes of the MSDE Content Standards. The curriculum includes units of study on matter, electricity, energy, and ecology units. The ecology units are taught during Outdoor School. Science classes include the opportunity for hands-on-activities.

**Accelerated Science Description:**

The accelerated Grade 6 Science curriculum will provide increased rigor and challenge through a variety of content-focus activities. The course will include an increased pace and depth where students will process content using problem-solving approaches and open-ended assignments. The units of study match the MSDE Content Standards and will include matter, electricity, energy, and ecology. The ecology unit will be enhanced during the Outdoor School experience.  Students must complete one Research Presentation Project for their class at some time during the year.  Most students do a PowerPoint Slide Presentation - 5 slides - 5 minutes...see me for a topic to approve. Click here for some ideas...  http://westmiddlescience.wikispaces.com/5x5x5+Topic+Info

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**Weekly Collectables:**

Every week (normally on Friday) one assignment will be collected. This weekly collectable will generally be a homework or classwork assignment completed during the week. Students should keep all assignments neatly organized in their science binder so they are prepared to turn in any assignment requested. There may be a quick quiz at the end of the week to assess what they have learned.