Fifth Grade Science Syllabus

Baker Intermediate


Teachers Mrs. Craig, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Thomas
School Phone # (859) 745-5190
E-mails candace.craig@clark.kyschools.us
mike.hamilton@clark.kyschools.us
steven.smith@clark.kyschools.us
brittany.thomas@clark.kyschools.us

Science Website

Please visit our school science website for information on whats happening in all science
classrooms at BIS! The link is: www.bisscience.weebly.com


Texts Bring Science Alive! (TCi) / A Closer Look (MacMillan/McGraw-Hill)

Course Curriculum:
Topics to be covered include (Dates are tentatively set)

- Unit One: Matter and Energy in Organisms Aug.-Oct.

o What is Science?
o Lab Safety
o Ecosystems
o Food Chains/Webs
o Carbon Cycle
o Changes in Ecosystems


- Unit Two: Earths Systems Oct.-Nov.

o Earths 4 Spheres
o Weather and Climate


- Unit Three: Structures and Properties of Matter Dec.-Feb.

o Matter
o Substances and How They Change


- Unit Four: Space Systems: Stars and the Solar System March-May

o Day and Night
o Seasons
o Stars
o Moon

Assessments and Grade Scale: A variety of assessments are used including
Interactive Student Notebooks (INBs), Exit Slips, Flashbacks, quizzes, chapter/unit tests,
classwork, and homework (when applicable). Your grade will be determined by averaging
these assignments together. Our grade scale will reflect Clark Countys adopted grading scale
and is as follows:

100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59 or below F


To Be Successful in Science Class:

1.) Come to School

2.) Be on Time

3.) Practice respect for yourself, others, and property.

4.) Come prepared to work. Bring all materials to class everyday.
a. Science INB (composition notebook that will known as your Interactive Notebook)
b. Student Planner/Agenda
c. Pencil
d. Binder
e. Pencil Box w/ creative tools: crayons, markers, glue, etc.

5.) Turn in all assignments: neat, complete, correct, and on-time.

6.) Participate in class discussions and group work.

7.) Remember lab safety rules!

8.) Follow your TEAM rules. (Dream/Believe)






Student & Parent Acknowledgement Form

Parents/Guardians, please read over the 5
th
Grade Science Syllabus with your
student. After doing so, please return this page ONLY to your students science
teacher. The return of this form will be the first classwork/homework grade of
the new school year and will be due on Friday, August 15, 2014.
By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the
guidelines set forth on the syllabus.

Students Signature:
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Parents/Guardians Signature:
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Comments, Concerns, & Contact Information:
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