Jade 6th Grade Science

TRIMESTER 3 (2011): Assignment(s) and due date(s) of homework is subject to change based on student learning and school schedules. Please check the Academic Support Center for updates.

The Moon Log (LB pg. 23) Assigned March 3/19 through 4/16-17. Due:4/25/11. If circumstances prevent viewing of the moon outside, students can use electronic tools (i.e., computers, cell phones etc.) to see the phases of the moon.

WEEK OF May 2-6th:

Planetary Science Final- Study Guide. Assigned: 5/4 or 5/5 Due: 5/9
All week: Team assigned homework regarding in-class project: Solar System Tours.
Read Solar System Objects; Answer questions on handout. Assigned 5/2; Due: 5/4 or 5/5

WEEK OF APRIL 25-29th:

Lab Book pg. 69 (Planet Order). Assigned 4/29; Due: 5/2

WEEK OF APRIL 11-15th:

Moon Crater Handout: Assigned-4/13; Due 4/15.
Moon -Apollo Mission LB pg.72 Assigned 4/13; Due: 4/15.
Phases of Moon LB pg.74 Assigned 4/13; Due: 4/15.

WEEK OF APRIL 4-8:

Moon Log (LB pg.23)
Complete Meteor Video Questions (started in-class) (A: 4/4, Due: 4/5)
Study Guide on Investigation 3 & 5- Questions will be reviewed Monday (4/11 & Tuesday 4/12). TEST: Wednesday April 13th.

WEEK OF MARCH 28-APRIL 1:

Moon Log (LB pg.23)
Complete Sun & Seasons Video Handout/Questions (A: 3/28; Due: 3/29)
Complete LB pages 17, 19, 21 (A: 3/31; Due: 4/1)
Complete Handout Nature's Spectacular Light Show (A; 3/31 Due: 4/4)
HW: Labbook pg 15 (TIME) (A: 3/29 Due either 3/30 or 3/31

Homework is intended to help students improve their understanding of concepts and skills discussed in class; to prepare students for the next class lesson; and to offer students an opportunity for alternative assessment. To achieve these goals, the following student expectations.

· Students must write all homework assignments, tests and project dates in their daily planners.

· Students are expected to complete all homework assignments on time. ‘Late’ work will not be accepted- Absences excluded.

· Homework will be graded as 100% (A), through 0% (F) The grade is based on the effort shown. No credit is given if the homework is not completed before we go over the assignment in class-Absences excluded.

· If students are absent, it is the student’s responsibility to check with me or check the absent work file regarding make-up work when he/she returns to school.

Homework is not to be copied! Homework determined to be copied between students will result in a 0% grade for students involved.

ASSIGNMENT & DUE DATE OF HOMEWORK IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON STUDENT LEARNING AND SCHOOL SCHEDULES.