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Welcome. to Cordova Middle School. Your 6 th Grade Honor Teachers. Mrs. McGoff Social Studies Mrs. Hubbard Math Mrs. Horn Science Mrs. Johns Reading Mrs. Stevens Language Arts Ms. Foreman C.L.U.E. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Welcome
to Cordova Middle School
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Your 6th Grade Honor Teachers
• Mrs. McGoff Social Studies• Mrs. Hubbard Math• Mrs. Horn Science• Mrs. Johns Reading• Mrs. Stevens Language Arts• Ms. Foreman C.L.U.E.
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Welcome to Science Country,
We are glad you are here!
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August 5, 2013
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(Two tools to keep parents informed)
What did you do in school today?
The Interactive Science Notebook
Student Agendas
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Maureen HornMaureen Horn 5th year at Cordova
Middle School
Courses teaching: 6th grade Honors Science
Previously taught 6th, 7th & 8th grade science
Four adult children: 1 is a mechanical engineer
2 is a computer and electrical engineer
3 is a biologist/ecologist and
AP biology teacher
4 is a veterinarian
My Daughters-in-law are teachers
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I also have a brand new son in law who is a Texas State Trooper
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Life Science:•Interactions & Populations
•Biomes/habitats•Food Chains and Webs
Physical Science:•Structure of matter
•Properties of Matter•Sources of energy
•Properties of energy
Earth Science:•Stars and galaxies
•Universe and forces•Cycle in the atmosphere
6th gradeHonors Science
Nature of Science:Scientific InquiryScientific KnowledgeScientific Journaling
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High Expectations!High Expectations!• Honor students should be honorable
people-character and courtesy counts• Honor students are expected to think
critically, and to always give their best effort
• Honor students need to prioritize their studies and complete all assignments to succeed
• Honor students are expected to be leaders and role models in the school
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The 6The 6thth grade Honors Science Program is grade Honors Science Program is a challenging and enhanced curriculum a challenging and enhanced curriculum
which includes:which includes:
• Inquiry based learning-labs, hands on discovery, web quests, virtual labs
• Interactive Notebooks• Quarterly Projects• Quarterly Thesis Papers and Self-
Reflections• Common Core Writing
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Fall Semester CurriculumFall Semester Curriculum
• Scientific Methods
• Energy Conversions
• Electricity
• The, Earth, Sun, & Moon
• The Solar System
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Energy Transformations
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Rollercoaster Project
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Electrical Experimentation
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Moon Phases , Tides,and Ocean Currents
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Moon Observations and Mini-Project
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Weather Systems and Instruments
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The Solar System
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Resultsnot excuses
• 95% of my students consistently score proficient or advanced on the yearly TCAP exam
• TVAAS level 5 teacher (State effectiveness scale ranging from 1-5)
• Highly Qualified in all middle school subjects
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My Goal is to make my students successful, inquisitive, lifelong
learners• Available for conferences from 11:15-
11:55, except Wednesday• Available for tutoring Thursday
2:00-3:00 by appointment• Contact info: Maureen Horn 416-2189 Ext. 80868 [email protected]