4th Quarter Spectacular Science: 5th-6th Middle School Comprehensive Science

Students can recognize that according to cell theory all organisms are composed of cells and cells carry on similar functions such as extracting energy from food to sustain life.

Students can differentiate between structure and function in plant and animal cell organelles, including cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondrion, chloroplast, and vacuole. 

-Students will provided with 5 optional assignments throughout the course. Usually 2 per week. These are small tasks that I feel would be more suitable as an individual activity rather than an in-class activity.

-Students will also receive an optional project assignment in week 3. These projects can be as time/labor-intensive as your student wants to make them, the purpose of the project is to give students an opportunity to show their understanding of the topic. I will give them several ideas to choose from, but they also have the option to present a project idea for consideration. 

-A vocabulary quiz and a unit test are also provided for those that would like to test their knowledge in this way. 

I let all students know that assignments, projects, and tests are optional based on what the adult in charge of their education requires them to do. All outside of class activities will be distributed through the Google Classroom. 

We grade and/or give feedback on all work completed by the student, and a report card will be available for each student. 

We also informally asses students by using Nearpod during out lessons, and by using their verbal or chat box responses to questions and discussions during the live lesson. 

Adults can access assignments and grades at all times through the link given at the beginning of the course. 

50 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.