Lindley Sixth Grade Academy

Earth Science Syllabus (2016-2017)

Teacher: Demetra McCoy
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Lindley Sixth Grade Academy

1550 Pebblebrook Cir.
Mableton, GA 30126
770-819-2414
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Textbook: Holt Science and Technology, Earth Science (Replacement cost: $ 70.95)
Course Description Earth Science is primarily the study of our planet, Earth. We
will explore the composition of the Earth, how it is constantly changing, and the forces
that cause these changes.
We will examine the dynamic processes of the Earths interior, surface, oceans,
atmosphere, and the hydrosphere. We will also study what causes Earths seasons,
the moon cycle, tides, and currents.
We will conclude by studying human contribution and sustainability.
Course Topics and Timeline
Grade Weight
Dates
(Estimat Topics
Percentages
e)

Aug
Sept
(7 weeks)

Oct Nov
(4 weeks)

Nov
Dec
(7 weeks)

Jan Feb
(5 weeks)

Feb Mar
(5 weeks)

Mar Apr
(6 weeks)

Apr
May
(1 week)

May

Rock and compositions

Classification of rocks
Rock formation processes
Fossil evidence
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
Soil
Human activity/erosion
Conserving natural resources
Earths crust, mantle, and core
Plate Tectonics
Earths water
Factors affecting water cycle
Subsurface topography
Currents, waves & tides
Climate and Weather: Tilt of the Earth
Unequal Heating of land and water
Oceans moisture and Evaporation
Astronomy: Historical Models, Solar
System
Planets, Gravity: Earth, Moon, and Sun,
Tides
Asteroids and Comets. Milky Way
Galaxy
Culminating project: Earths Cycles
Rock Cycle, Earth Layers, , Plate
Tectonics,
Water Cycle, Moon Cycle
Impact of the biosphere, Conserving
Resources

Grading
Summative
Scale
30
( Mid Term, Final
Exam and
90
%
A
Projects)
100
Formative
80 25
B
(Quizzes,
89
%
Classwork)
74 C
35
Independent
79
Practice
%
70 Important Dates
D
st
73
1 9 week Progress
10
August 19
00 Report
Homework
F
%
September
1st 9 weeks Deficiency
69
15
Notice
Oct 15
1st mid term
2nd 9 week progress
Nov 2
report
2nd 9 week Deficiency
Dec 7
sent home.
1st Semester Finals
Dec 12-16
(1st and 2nd 9 weeks)
1st Semester report
Jan 6
card
3rd 9 weeks Progress
Jan 23
Report
3rd 9 week Deficiency
Mar 8
notice
2nd Semester mid
Mar 6-10
term
4th 9 weeks progress
April 12
report
4th 9 weeks Deficiency
May 9

Daily Class requirements

Students must have two 100 sheet composition notebooks for the year to be
used as a science portfolio(1 composition notebook will be utilized to organize
information learned from Aug-Dec) 2nd Composition Notebook will be used to
organize information learned from (Jan-May)
Students must have at least 2 pencils each day. Pens are not permitted.
Glue sticks, colored pencils, and scissors
The Agenda must be used as a hall pass and recording standards, EQ, and
homework.
Help is available on Tues. after school from 4:00-5:30 p.m. by appointment. Call or
e-mail to set up a date.
Conduct Grades The following are the standards for determining conduct grades
throughout the school.
S

Satisfactory

Consistently follows school rules and does not interfere with the
learning of others.

Needs
Improvemen
t

Causes minor class disruptions. Only requires verbal warnings to

correct misbehaviors.

Unsatisfacto
ry

Consistently causes classroom disruptions that interfere with the

learning of others. Generally does not correct misbehaviors even after
warnings.

Make-Up Procedure for Absence or Suspension Students will be given the

number of days absent plus one day to make up classwork. Suspension
assignments will be ready for pick-up at the main office no later than one day after
the suspension. Example if a student is absent 3 days he will have 3 days from the
time he/she returns to complete missed assignments. Students also have the option
to retest on any test in which they score a letter grade of F. They will fill ot a form
indicating the strategies they used to help them familiarize themselves with concepts
missed, any student that is interested in retesting must do so during tutorial hours.
Discipline Students are expected to adhere to the rules and policies of Lindley Sixth
Grade Academy and Cobb County as stated in the student agenda. This information
can be found on pages 7-10 in the student Agenda book.
Note Teacher may make changes to this syllabus at any time in accordance to
student needs.
If you need to contact me, the best way is through E-MAIL You can also call 770819-2414.
Signatures We (parent/guardian/student) have read the syllabus and understand the
requirements for this class.
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