Welcome 6th Graders!!

Welcome to Mrs. Emmett's Earth Science Class!  This year we will be studying about geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.  Get ready for some exciting labs and group activities!

Important Parent Information
Each student will receive a science textbook and workbook this year.  All students will be expected to bring them to class daily.

On the first day of school, your child will receive a syllabus and lab safety contract.  Please sign these and return them as soon as possible.  Thanks!

Here's the schedule for the first week of school:

Monday:
1.  Review rules and procedures
2.  Review the lab safety contract and syllabus
3.  Begin brainstorming activity: What is earth science??

Tuesday:
1.  Finish brainstorming activity
2.  Introduction to the 4 branches of earth science

Wednesday:
1.  Students will work on a collage of the branches of earth science
**This will be finished as homework...DUE FRIDAY.**

Thursday:
1.  Scientific Method/Measurement Pre test
2.  Begin measurement notes

Friday:
1.  Finish measurement notes
2.  Begin measurement mind map (to be finished on Monday)