Miss Hanlon is from Upstate New York, but has lived in South Florida for the last 21 years. She has taught science for 24 years at various private schools overseas (Istanbul Turkey and Cali Colombia South America), and here in Florida. This year she will be teaching 6th Grade Comprehensive Science. Miss Hanlon has a Bachelor Degree of Secondary Education in Biology and Chemistry from SUNY Oswego University of New York. Also, she has a Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Florida Atlantic University. The 6th Grade
Comprehensive Science Scope & Sequence: This is the tentative order and pace of the
course. Instructors can alter this as necessary. First Nine Weeks: · Scientific
method · Measurement
and metric system · Natural
disasters and their effects on Floridians · Climate
and global patterns · Causes
of weather · Atmosphere
and spheres of the earth Second Nine Weeks: · How
weathering and erosion affect the earth · Landforms
of the Geosphere · Potential
and kinetic energy · Energy
transfers and the conservation of energy Third Nine Weeks: · Motion
of objects · Types
of forces · Law
of universal gravitation · Forces
in motion · Levels
of organization Fourth Nine Weeks: · Cell
structure and organelles · Homeostasis · Human
body systems · Substance
abuse · Health
and decision-making · Human
growth and development Required Materials for
Students: 1. Red, blue and black
pens 2. Pencils - You will need several to use
during the entire year, especially for taking tests 3. Highlighters (various
colors) 4. Colored Pencils 5. 1.5’’ - 3 ring binder
(may not be shared or used for other classes) 6. 4 divider tabs for
binder: 1) Notes/Class Work, 2) Quiz/Test Prep, 7. Filler/Loose-Leaf
line paper (college or standard rule) 8. *** 2 letter size
hanging file folders with name labeled on it, due during the first two weeks of the school year *** 9. 1 scissor 11. A book to quietly read after each quiz and test Extra Help: Extra help is every Tuesday and Thursday (7:30AM
to 8:00AM) in the morning. All students sign in every time when they attend an
extra help session. Teacher Wish List: Clean wipes, package (reams)
of line paper, index cards with lines (any size), tissues and hand sanitizer (especially needed during flu season). Lab Fees: There is a $10.00 lab fee that needs to be
paid for this class. Students will have the opportunity to pay the fee online
using a credit card or at the Treasurer’s office using cash.
Link for paying lab fee: http://www.onlinerene.com/fees/search.aspx
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