Teacher Information

Nancy Lorden
Phone: (480) 982-1110 ext. 5509
E-mail Address: nlorden@ajusd.org
Planning Period: 8:10 – 9:03
Subject Taught: Science
Grade Taught: 6th



Class Description


This year students will enter the world of scientists. They will learn to observe their surroundings, inquire, form hypotheses, record and analyze data, and state conclusions involving their environment and beyond. The units that we will cover include the structure of the Earth's atmosphere, oceanography, weather, cells, body systems, and scientific method.



Classroom Management



Classroom Rules

     *   Respect the teacher's right to teach.
     *   Respect the students' right to learn
     *   Come prepared to learn
     *   Respect all science equipment
     *   Be polite, friendly and cooperative


Class Materials

     *   Science book
     *   Science spiral notebook/paper
     *   Pencil/pen
     *   Agenda


Homework Policy

Daily homework assignments will be given points for effort. Projects will be graded for content, neatness, and effort. Assignments handed in late will be docked a letter grade. Must be handed in no later than one week of the day it was assigned. Missing assignments will receive a zero. It is the student's responsibility to collect his/her work from teacher. Students are able to collect work daily during homeroom class. Work must be turned in the next class to receive full credit.

Classroom Procedures

Students are greeted at the door by the teacher. Students quietly navigate to their assigned seat and place homework at the corner of their desk; write their new homework assignment in their agenda. They then quietly start the mindset (mini-assignment) listed on the board. The teacher takes roll, checks homework, and then discusses the lesson on the board with the students. After this, the teacher starts the lesson for the day's objective.


Links

Curriculum.  A list of the curriculum/standards your child will be learning in my class.

Earth Science.  Additional information and activities to enhance lessons your child will be learning in my class.

Science Fair Projects. Additional information and ideas for science projects.

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