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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