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Open School Night

September 19, 2024

6th Grade Environmental Science

Patricia Matos (she/her/ella) pmatos@ecfs.org

John Baglio (he/him/his) jbaglio@ecfs.org

Ben Horner (he/him/his) bhorner@ecfs.org

6th grade science curriculum

https://bit.ly/fms_science6

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Ms. Matos

(2 quarters)

Mr. Horner

(1 quarter)

Mr Baglio & Mr Horner

1 quarter:

•½ time Engineering

•½ time Science

6th Grade Year of Environmental Science

*Every 6th grader experiences each class during the year.

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ECFS 6th Grade

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Environmental Justice

• Sustainability

Ethics and justice
Community- based solutions to climate change

• Conducting experiments

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Environmental Field Science

• Scientific process

• Place-based focus

sustainability
our ecosystem

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Engineering Process:

Design features as strategy for adapting to effects of climate change
Construct house demonstrating climate change resiliency

Scientific Investigation:

Mechanics of climate change & its causes
Solutions to climate change effects

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Our Essential Questions

1. What does it mean to create a more sustainable world?

2. How do our interactions impact the living and nonliving parts of ecosystems?

3. How is environmental science related to each of us?

4. What does environmental justice look like and how can we stand up for it locally and globally?

5. How can our observations of the local environment help us to learn about environmental issues affecting Earth?

6. How can we use scientific understanding and the engineering process to build structures that will meet humans’ needs in a warming world?

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Reminders

Students should bring to class each day the following supplies:

Science notebook
Science binder
Student planner
Pencil/pen

Expectations

Use the time well
Engage in discussions and work
Be respectful
Collaborate
Be safe

*Student reflections

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Assignments/Google Classroom

Homework is assigned several nights each week. It is announced at the beginning of class.
Students are expected to write assignments in planner.
Assignments posted on Classroom. All class materials available there as well.

Absences

If sick, focus on getting better (rest!).
Student should check Google Classroom for missed classwork and homework and follow up about via email as needed. *Can also check in with classmates.
*Homework is always posted on Google Classroom.