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6th Grade Integrated Science 2015-2016   __chorton@chinquapin.org__ (214) 908-9200 Residence M

About me: My name is Chris Horton, and I am from all over. I was raised in Ennis, Texas but I then went to college for 2 years in Corsicana, Texas. Then I decided to finish my education in Northern California at Cal State Chico (Go Wildcats!). I’m also married to Kacie Horton AKA nice blonde lady who also works here!

Things I like: My son Lyndon, My animals ( I have a dog “Cooper’ and a cat “Calvin”) The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco Giants! Music. (I’m listening to a lot of Appleby right now)

Why am I here?

I decided to come and work at Chinquapin because I am a huge dork that loves to ask questions and learn. I was so interested in asking questions that I thought “why can’t I help other people become giants dorks, that love to ask and investigate things with me?” Therefore welcome to my class, I’m so happy to finally meet you!

We will have 4 major goals for Science this year. Most importantly we will learn how to use the methods and procedures of science to focus or questioning. Then we will discover how the world is organized and broken down scientifically to make sense. We will spend a large chunk of our time investigating the diversity or both plants and animals. Lastly we will turn our attention to the moon and sun, and seek to fully appreciate the hugeness of space!

Major Expectations:

We will always practice elements of good conversation. We agree that struggling and questioning is part of working hard and learning. In our classroom we will respect our sacred place.

Monday through Thursday from 9 am through 8 pm   Times you may call me: Monday through Thursday 7 am - 9 pm Friday through Sunday 10 am -5 pm   Times you may email or text me: Anytime! But if it is after 9 pm you must include a funny joke or picture or I will not respond! ||
 * Times you may come to my house:

Our “Social Contract Our classroom is an example of a “Social Contract”. This means that we agree to a couple of basic rules that the class follows in order to build a safe and open space for us to learn and grow in. When we accept to “govern” or “police” ourselves we empower ourselves to care for each other as a team. The following Expectations, Rules, Consequences, and Rewards are our Social Contract.

Rules

Only choose to use language that builds our knowledge and community up, never down. One voice, using body language speak one at a time and respect the speaker. Treat this classroom as your space, keep it clean and in a way that reflects our mission. Respect our teammates personal belongings and by honoring our personal space.

Tardies:

If you enter the class late collect your materials, Silently take your seat and get out your pencil, Raise your hand using the Question signal.

Absences:

If you miss class you must email or text me the day of or morning after, let me know the date that you missed and request the homework and a make up packet.

Grading


 * Exams / Projects ||  50%  || 3-5 each Unit ||
 * Quizzes ||  20%  || 3 Per Unit ||
 * Homework ||  20%  || Daily ||
 * Participation / Group work ||  10%  || Daily ||

Schedule


 * Quarter 1 || Methods of Science, Mapping Earth || 2 Exams 2 Projects ||
 * Quarter 2 || Life’s Structure, Inheritance and Adaptation || 2 Exams 1 Project, Midterm ||
 * Quarter 3 || Plants and Animals || 2 Exams 2 Projects ||
 * Quarter 4 || Interactions of Life, Earth and Space, Waves, light, and sounds. || 3 Exams, 1 Project, Final ||