Materials

3 ring notebook and pencil everyday                         colored pencils or markers, scissors, glue  at times 

Requirements and Information

1.   Life Science Notebook Page   Notetaking at the beginning of class.

2.   Complete reading assignments.     We will use the Globe-Fearon science text Concepts and
      Challenges in Life Science and the Prentice-Hall science text Exploring Life Science.     
     
3.   Complete science activities, homework assignments, and labs.  
            
4.   Evaluations  Quizzes, test, and other activities will be used to evaluate your performance.
                            Hands-on stations for evaluating process skills will be set up and used individually by
                            students. 

5.  Extra Credit  Extra credit is available in my classroom.  An extra credit assignment
                             will add one point to your average.

6. Grades  Grades of notes, activities, labs, and evaluations (tests, quizzes, etc.) will be averaged.
                  Evaluation grades and some assignments will be weighted.  They will count more than a
                  regular assignment.  
                                                  93-100   A         83-88   B         73-78   C         63-68   D
                                                  90-92      A-       80-83   B-        70-73   C-       60-63   D-
                                                  88-90      B+      78-80   C+       68-70   D+      Below 60    Fail
                
                  Computer grade sheets will be sent home during the grading period.

7. Returned Work  Graded work will be should go into your Science 3-Ring Notebook.

8. Assignment Notebooks  Assignments notebooks are a great way to keep track of your 
                                             homework. Your assignment will be on the chalkboard.

9. Late Work: accepted only ONE day late. Minus 10 points.
    Remember..it is your responsibility to turn in late or make up work.   
     
10. Band  Students will be leaving my science class for band.  Going to band does not excuse you
               from the work that day.  Turn in your work before you go to band.

11. The 6^th Grade Life Science Web Site may be found at:

                http://hometown.aol.com/KSmith9526/2001WebSite.htm