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nstructor: Michelle Liotsakis

Email: mliotsakis@cwcharter.org

Office Hours: Fridays 2-3

 

Class Information:

Class Time: Tuesdays 1pm-2pm

  • Semester 1 - First Class Meeting (Week of August 15)

Last Day to Add or Drop is 9/3/21 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)

  • Semester 2 - First Class Meeting  (Week of January 2)       

Last Day to Add or Drop is 1/14/22 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)

 

CWCS’s Science 6  online course offers students the opportunity to study at home while employing technology as a learning tool, meeting with other students in a virtual classroom, and receiving live instruction from a teacher.

 

Course Overview:  Science 6 meets 1x per week. Even though Science 6 meets only once a week there are daily videos to watch and work to complete. Students will have one discussion question,and one Lesson Check to hand in per week. Occasionally students will upload notes or a worksheet.. All work is done in Canvas.  This class relies on weekly drawings so please purchase a sketch pad and colored pencils

Prerequisites: none

Curriculum:  

Atrium: Order through Visuals tab, 6th grade Science Liotsakis. There are FOUR workbooks.

 

 

OR ES orders through OPS Catalog>Savvas Learning Company>

Although it does not say it this is a bundle and you will receive 4 workbooks to give your student. 

 

Materials: 

  • Working external headset with mic (computer speakers do not work successfully with the Canvas setup). Plug-in headsets (rather than Bluetooth) work best with Jigsaw.
  • Pencils & Erasers
  • colored pencils- we’ll use this weekly
  • playdough for modeling we’ll use this occasionally
  • sketch pad we’ll use this weekly

 

Requirements: 

  • Class textbook/workbook See above
  • Gmail Account and ability to open/create word documents and pdfs (Adobe Acrobat Reader)
  • Reliable Internet access
  • Canvas Login link: https://cwcs.instructure.com/login/canvas 

 

Grading:  Students will be graded on attendance, daily homework assignments, quizzes/tests

Overall course grade: 

25% Attendance/Participation

25% Daily Homework 

25% Tests & Quizzes

25% Final Exam & Projects

 

Grading Scale:  List the grading criteria you use                                                                                     TK - 7:

E

S

N

Excellent = Mastery

Satisfactory = Progressing Towards Mastery

Needs Improvement

Consistently meets or exceeds expectations of grade level standards.

Meeting expectations of grade level standards.

Unable to, or with prompting and support, progressing towards meeting expectations of grade level standards.

 

Grade 8 through High School:

90% and above A

80%-89% B

70%-79% C

60%-69% D

below 60% F

Attendance: Attendance is required.  The Truancy Policy (Links to an external site.) applies to Canvas courses. An unexcused absence may be counted as a truancy.

  • Excused Absence is defined as:
    The parent shall notify the teacher by phone of the absence at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.
  • Unexcused Absence is defined as:
    An absence that does not accompany a parent phone call to the instructor at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.

*If there are extenuating circumstances that do not allow for at least 24 hours, then the teacher must still be notified prior to the start of class; allowances may be made depending on the circumstances. Examples of extenuating circumstances: car accident, sudden illness, etc. Students should arrange a "back up plan" in case of unexpected computer problems the day of the class (i.e. make pre-arrangements to go to a neighbor, friend, relative, library, etc.)  


When students are absent, they must contact the instructor via email or contact another classmate to obtain the homework assignment.

Absent/Late Work: Please list your absent/late work policy here.

Daily Homework:  All homework will be submitted through Canvas. Emailed assignments will not be accepted.  All communication will be made through Canvas’ email feature.

Test & Quizzes: The instructor will collect and grade several tests throughout the semester.  

Final Exam & Projects:  THis class does not have a final exam or a final project. a-g Finals are Additional Resources:

Important Dates 2021 - 2022: (OR this can go up above with Class Information or on your pacing guide)

Aug. 10: First day of school for fall semester (Wed.)

Sept. 5: NO CLASS: Labor Day (Mon.)

Nov. 10: NO CLASS: Veteran’s Day (Thurs.)

Nov. 18 - 25: NO CLASS: Thanksgiving Break 

Dec.  8 & 9: a-g Finals

Nov 28 - Dec 2: Last Class session this week

Jan. 2: First day of school for spring semester (Mon.) - Classes start

Jan. 16: NO CLASS: MLK Holiday

Feb. 17 - 20: NO CLASS: President’s Day Observance

March 17-24: NO CLASSES THIS WEEK: SPRING BREAK

May  - 6: Last class session this week

May 10 & 12: a-g Finals

May 20: Last day of school

 

Science 6 Michelle Liotsakis

Tentative Pacing Guide

(daily assignments subject to change - check Canvas regularly)

 

LP

Week 0 8/10 - 8/13

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Wednesday

School begins on Wednesday 8/10/21

To-Do Before You Begin

Thursday

Friday

Week 1 8/16 - 8/20

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Online classes begin this week
  • Check Canvas daily for activities and Grades

Tuesday

Topic 1 Earth-Sun-Moon Systems

Lesson 1 Movement in Space
  • no homework this week

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 2 8/22 - 2/26

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Topic 1- Segment 1, Lesson 2 Earth's Movement in Space 
  • Discussion Question: “What factors affect the strength of pull of gravity between two objects?” 

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 3  8/29 - 9/2

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Topic 1, Segment 1 Lesson 3 Phases and Eclipses
  • HW: Discussion Question: Why isn’t there an eclipse every month? “  and 
  • Lesson 2 Check page 39 1-4

Wednesday
  • Extra Credit: Modeling Lunar Phases page 42-43

Thursday
  • This is the end of Topic 1- all work needs to be uploaded. Friday is the last day work will be accepted for Topic 1

Friday

Add/Drop Date: Last day to add or drop classes

Week 4  9/5 - 9/9

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

No School: Labor Day

Tuesday

Topic 2, Segment 1 Solar System and The Universe: Lesson 1 Solar System Objects
  • Discussion Question, “ How do the inner and outer planets differ in size? “ 
  • Lesson 1 Check page 57 1-4

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 5 9/12 - 9/16

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 2 Learning about the Universe
  • Discussion Question: “ Why are radio telescopes so large? “ 
  • Lesson 2 Check page 66 1-3

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 6  9/19 - 9/23

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 3 Stars and Galaxies
  • Discussion Question, “ What are some challenges that you think scientists face when trying to study other regions of space? 
  • Lesson 3 Check page 72 1-3

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday
  • All work from Topic 2 needs to be handed in by today before it is closed. 

Week 7 9/26 - 9/30

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Segment 2 WorkbookTopic 3 Introduction to Earth’s Systems Lesson 1 Matter and Energy in Earth’s Systems
  • Discussion Question, “ Which part of each sphere do you react with and ow in your daily life? Give one example for each of the main spheres. 

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 8 10/3 - 10/7

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 2 Surface Features in the Geosphere
  • Discussion Question, “ How are dunes and deltas similar and different? “ 
  • Lesson 2 Check Page 24 1-4

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 9 10/10 - 10/14

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 3 The Hydrosphere
  • Discussion Question, “ WHere is most of Earth’s water found? “
  • Lesson 3 check #1-5

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday
  • all items from Topic 3 should be handed in by today. Topic 3 closes today. 

Week 10 10/18 - 10/21

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Topic 4 Weather in the Atmosphere Lesson 1 The  Atmosphere Around YOu
  • Discussion Question“How does altitude affect air pressure?”
  • Lesson 1 Check page 51#1-6

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 11 10/24 - 10/28

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 2 Water in the Atmosphere
  • Discussion Question, “ What role does solar energy play in the water cycle? “ 
  • Lesson 2 Check #1-5

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 12 10/31- 11/4

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 3 Air Masses
  • HW Discussion Question, “ How are cold and warm fronts different?”
  • Lesson 3 Check apge 69 1-3

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 13 11/7 - 11/11

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 4 Predicting Weather Changes
  • Discussion Question, “ How are isobars and isotherms alike and different?”
  • Lesson 4 Check page 76 1-3

Wednesday

Thursday

No School: Veteran’s Day

Friday
  • All topic 4 homework activities need to be handed in by today before topic closes. 

Week 14 11/14 - 11/18

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Topic 5  Energy in the Atmosphere and Ocean  Lesson 1 Energy in Earth’s Atmosphere
  • Discussion Question: Define convection, conduction, radiation. 
  • Lesson 1 Check page 96 #1-4

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

No School: Thanksgiving Break

11/21 - 11/27

Thanksgiving Break

No online class sessions this week

Week 15 11/28 - 12/2

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 2 Patterns of Circulation in the Atmosphere
    • Discussion Question: Explain what causes wind. 
  • Lesson 2 Check page 106 1-4

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 16 12/5 - 12/9

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 3: Patterns of Circulation in the Ocean

Discussion Question: Explain El Nino and La Nina

Lesson 3 Check page 115 #1-4

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 17 12/12 - 12/16

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

No Online Classes

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Last Day of School: 12/17

 

1234 Math 1 Spring 2022 Tentative Pacing Guide

(daily assignments subject to change - check Canvas regularly)

 

LP

Week 1 1/2 - 1/6

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

School Begins Monday, 1/2

Class Sessions begin Tuesday, 1/2

Tuesday

Lesson 1 Climate 
  • Discussion Question: How does the North Atlantic Drift most likely affect the climate in Europe? 
  • Lesson Check  1  34 1-4

Wednesday
  • Lesson 2 Read through at home

Thursday
  • Lesson 3 Read through at home

Friday

Week 2 1/10 - 1/14

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday
  •  

Tuesday

Segment 3 New workbook -Topic 7 Minerals and Rocks in the Geosphere Lesson 1 Earth’s Interior
  • Discussion Question  What are the layers of the earth? 
  • Lesson 1  page 22 Check 1-5

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 3  1/15 - 1/20

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

No School: Martin Luther King Day

Tuesday

Lesson 2 Minerals
  • Discussion Question: What is a mineral? 
  • Lesson 2 Check page 32 1-5

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Add/Drop Date: Last day to add or drop classes

Week 4  1/24 - 1/28

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 3 Rocks
  • Discussion Question: What are the sources of energy that drive the rock formation?
  • Lesson 3 Check page 41 1-5

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 5 1/31 - 2/4

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 4 Cycling of Rocks
  • Discussion Question: Explain the rock cycle
  • Lesson 4 Check 1-5

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday
  • All Topic 7 assignments need to be handed in by today. Topic 7 Closes today. 

Week 6  2/7 - 2/11

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Earth’s Surface Systems Lesson 1 Weathering and Soil and Lesson 2 erosion and Deposition
  • Discussion Question: Define Mechanical Weathering and Chemical Weathering. 
  • Lesson 1 Check 1-5 page 66

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 7 2/14 - 2/18

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 2 Erosion and Deposition
  • Discussion Question: What factors affect wind erosion and deposition
  • Lesson Check  page 74 1-5

Wednesday

Lesson 3 Water Erosion at home

Thursday

Friday

No School: President’s Day

Week 8 2/21 - 2/25

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

No School: President’s Day

Tuesday

Lesson 3 Water Erosion
  • Discussion Question: How does the amount of water change as it moves from rills and gullies to streams? 
  • Lesson 3 Check 1-5 page 85

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 9 2/27 - 3/3

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 4 Glacial and Wave Erosion
  • Discussion Question: What is your favorite landform on page 90? How is it formed? 
  • Lesson 4 Check page 95 1-4

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 10 3/6 - 3/1

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 5 Severe Weather
  • Discussion Question: Why don’t hurricanes form in oceans in northern latitudes of the world? 
  • Lesson 5 Check page 105 #1-4

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday
  • Topic 8 Closes today. Make sure all work is in from Topic 8. 

Week 11 3/13 - 3/17

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Topic 9 History of Earth

Lesson 1 Determining Ages of Rocks and Lesson 2 Geologic Time Scale
  • Discussion Question: What is the difference between relative age and absolute age? 
  • Lesson 1 Check page 121 1-3

Wednesday
  • Read Lesson 2 at home

Thursday
  • Read Lesson 3 at home

Friday

No School: Spring Break

3/2 - 3/24

Spring Break

No online class sessions this week

Week 12 3/27 - 3/31

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Workbook 4- Topic 10 

Lesson 1 Evidence of Plate Motions
  • Discussion Question: Explain sea floor spreading
  • Lesson 1 Check page 20 1-5

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 13 4/4 - 4/8

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 2 Plate Tectonics and Earth’s Surface
  • Discussion Question: Explain divergent, convergent and transform boundaries
  • Lesson 2 Check page 31 1-5

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 14 4/10 - 4/14

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 3 Earthquakes and Tsunami Hazards
  • Discussion Question: Describe how both compression and tension can create mountains and valleys. 

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 15 4/18 - 4/22

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson 4 Volcanoes and Earth’s Surface
  • Discussion Question: Describe the parts of a volcano
  • Lesson 4 Check page 53 1-5

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 16 4/25 - 4/29

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Topic 11 Distribution of Natural Resources, Lesson 1 Non-renewable resources
  • Discussion Question: How is coal made? 
  • Lesson 1 Check page 72 1-5 

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 17 5/2 - 5/6

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

Last Week of Class Sessions

Lesson 3 Water Resources

 and Water Pollution ( lesson 4 Topic 12
    • Discussion Question, “ What was your favorite topic this year? 
  • Lesson 3 Check Page 88 1-5

Wednesday
  • Read Lesson 2 Mineral Resouces at home

Thursday

Friday

Week 18 5/9 - 5/13

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday

On Your Own as you wrap up 6th grade. 
  • Begin Topic 12, Lesson 1 Human Imapcs on the Environment

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 19 5/16 - 5/20

Lessons, Topics & Standards

Instructional Activities

Monday
  • Lesson 2 Air Pollution

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Last Day of School: 5/20




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