Welcome to Sixth Grade Science

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Welcome to Sixth Grade Science!

• Mrs. Maguire
• kmaguire_at_rtmsd.org
• 610-627-6722
• Homework Hotline
• 610-627-6100 extension 1722

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Teacher Information

• Drexel University
• Bachelor of Science Degree
• Certification in General and Environmental
  Science
• Masters Degree Science of Instruction
• Teaching Experience
• Spring-Ford Middle School Science teacher and
  junior varsity basketball coach
• Upper Darby High School Science teacher and
  varsity basketball coach

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Curriculum

• Characteristics of living things
• Cells
• Microscopes
• Classification of living things
• Six Kingdoms of living things
• Genetics
• Ecology

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Materials

• Folder (with pockets)
• Blue/Black pens or pencils
• Colored pencils
• Assignment book

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Grading

• Tests
• Quizzes
• Homework
• Labs
• Projects
• Classwork

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Projects

• Cell Unit
• Classification Project
• Disease Project
• Ecology Unit
• Endangered Animal Project
• All projects will be completed in class.
  Guidelines and calendars will be handed out for
  each project.

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Communication

• Telephone and e-mail
• Student assignment books
• Progress reports
• Report cards
• Conferences

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Sixth Grade Transition

• Check assignment book daily
• Check binder organization
• Sign all tests, projects and quizzes
• Pack book bag at night, ready for the morning