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6th Grade Earth Science
Melanie Barnett
EAST COWETA MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Page Last Updated Mar 08, 2010
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Due to the infrequency of homework assignments, I will only be updating when there are any announcements (tests, donations needed, etc) and when  any homework has been assigned. If you have any questions about specific assignments or make-up work,please email me directly at melanie.barnett@cowetaschools.org
 
Friday, August 7th
Homework: Parents need to review and sign the syllabus and lab safety contract.
Due: Friday, August 14


Monday, August 10th
Homework: Same as Friday
Due: Friday, August 14


Tuesday, August 18th
Homework: Science Safety Worksheet
Due: Wednesday, August 19th

Thursday, August 20th
Homework: Finish the textbook scavenger hunt we worked on in class (some students have already finished)
Due: Friday, August 21


Tuesday, September 1st
Homework: None
Test grades will be posted on parent portal today

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Tuesday, September 8th
Homework: Finish the Paper Plate Earth Models that we started in class. (Some students already finished today.)
Due: Wednesday, September 9th

Tuesday, September 15th
Announcement: Donations Needed! We will be doing a lab next week, so I am requesting the following items:
--unopened bags of milk chocolate chips
--unopened bags of white chocolate chips
--unopened bags of butterscotch chips
These are not required; donations only please. Thank you in advance for anything you can provide!!
Due: Friday, September 18th


Monday, September 21st
Announcement: Test on Friday! The test will cover Layers of the Earth, Minerals, and Rocks. A study guide will be sent home tomorrow.

Monday, September 28th
Announcement: Test grades will be posted on Parent Portal by the end of the day today.

Announcement: Donations Needed! We will be doing a lab soon, so I am requesting the following materials:

        --unopened box of Graham Crackers

        --unopened tub/can of cake frosting (any flavor)

These are not required; donations only please. Thank you in advance for anything you can provide!!

Monday, October 5th
Announcement: Benchmark Exams will be held on Thursday for all science classes. Students need to study all topics that we have addressed so far in this nine week period.

Monday, October 12th
Homework: Finish reading pages 240 - 246 and answer questions 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 3a, and 3b on page 246. Write your answers in complete sentences.
Due: Tuesday, October 13th

Tuesday, October 13th
Project: Volcano/Earthquake Project. Students will choose which project they will complete. They make work with partners if they desire, but this is not required. Students should bring home detailed information about the project including a grading sheet.
Due: Wednesday, October 28th

Tuesday, November 3rd
Announcement: Science textbook check will be Thursday, November 5th. Please make sure you bring your book to class that day.

Tuesday, November 10th
Announcement: Test over Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Weathering this Friday (11/13). Students should come home today with a study guide.

Monday, November 30th
Announcement: Welcome back! We will be studying erosion this week, so we will (weather permitting) be walking around outside on Wednesday. Please dress warmly.

Wednesday, Decmeber 2nd
Homework: Finish the Soil Conservation Worksheet
Due: Thursday, December 3rd

Friday, December 4th
Announcement: Test over Soil, Erosion, and Energy Resources next Friday(12/11). Students will come home today with a study guide.
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Monday, December 14th
Announcement: Science Benchmark on Wednesday, December 16th.
Homework: Finish the benchmark study guide
Due: Tuesday, December 15th

Thursday, January 7th
Announcement: Welcome back!

Wednesday, January 27th
Homework: Topographic Map Worksheet
Due: Thursday, January 28th

Thursday, February 4th
Announcement: Study for the Oceanography Test. The study guide will be handed out today.
Due: Tuesday, February 9th

Friday, March 5th
Announcement: Weather Instrument Project. Students should bring home an informational sheet.
Due: Tuesday, March 16th


Monday, March 8th
Announcement: Atmosphere test this Thursday. Students should bring home a study guide that can be signed for extra points.

Homework: Skills Lab from page 465. They started this in class, so some students may be finished.
Due: Tuesday, March 9th