Welcome to Mrs. Morris Life Science Class at SRMS!

I'm ready for a great year! Are you?

Helpful Information:

SRMS

1293 Golden Eagle Dr.

Moneta, VA 24121

Phone: (540) 297-4152

Fax: (540) 297-4076

Email: fmorris@bedford.k12.va.us

Class Rules:

Be Honest – Tell the truth

Be Respectful- Treat others (and their property), the way you want to be treated

Be Responsible – Keep up with and complete assignments/tasks on time

Be Prepared – Bring all necessary materials/supplies to class - daily

Be on Time – In your seat, ready to learn, when the bell rings

Discipline Plan:

1) Verbal reminder

2) Conference with teacher/ parent contact

3) Parent contact/ Detention

4) Referral/Visit to Principal

First 9 Weeks Course work:

LS.1 The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

                        a) data are organized into tables showing repeated trials and means;

                        b) variables are defined;

                        c) metric units (SI—International System of Units) are used;

                        d) models are constructed to illustrate and explain phenomena;

                        e) sources of experimental error are identified;

                        f) dependent variables, independent variables, and constants are identified;

                        g) variables are controlled to test hypotheses, and trials are repeated;

                        h) continuous line graphs are constructed, interpreted, and used to make

                            predictions;

                        i) interpretations from a set of data are evaluated and defended; and

                        j) an understanding of the nature of science is developed and reinforced.

LS.4 The student will investigate and understand that the basic needs of organisms must be met in order to carry out life processes. Key concepts include

                        a) plant needs (light, water, gases, and nutrients);

                        b) animal needs (food, water, gases, shelter, space); and

                        c) factors that influence life processes.

Use the link below to access the county curriculum map for the entire year.

http://www.bedford.k12.va.us/curriculum_maps/science/gr_6_life_science/science_6_life_science.pdf