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6th Grade

2025 - 2026

Ecosystem Engineer -

Oyster Project

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Ecosystem Engineers Teacher� ��

Kimberly Vick

Room 434

kvick@schools.nyc.gov

STEM Classes:

621

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Richard Lebowitz�Assistant Principal, Grade 6�William McKinley I.S. 259�7301 Fort Hamilton Parkway �Brooklyn, New York 11228�rlebowitz@schools.nyc.gov��

Assistant Principal of Science

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Curriculum Units

Oyster Anatomy and Physiology
Oyster Research Stations Investigations
Oyster Research Tank Investigations
Nitrogen Cycle Investigation
NY Harbor Populations Investigations
Billion Oyster Project Science Symposium

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Grading Policy

Summative Assessments - 70%

Projects - 40%
Labs - 20%
Quizzes - 10%

Formative Assessments- 30%

Presentations- 10%
Homework - 10%
Classwork - 10%

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Supplies for Program

Oyster Project notebook

DOE nycstudents.net email – students will only use their school email when logging into the computer

ID number – students must learn and remember their 9 digit ID/OSIS number

Computers – If students need a computer at home, students must ask their teacher

Mask and Hand sanitizer

Water ( No glass containers)

Tissue- optional but will be grateful

Clorox Wipes- optional but will be grateful

Paper Towels- optional but will be grateful