1. 5th and 6th Grade Science
Miss Erin Shidner
eshidner@stjstl.net
636-394-4100 ext. 205
In science, the year will start small by learning about the cells God created and then
expand throughout the year until we are learning about His huge universe. Generally,
a unit will span across two to four weeks and close with an assessment of some kind
(not always a test). A variety of activities will take place to help students learn about
God’s creation. This means students will be working in small groups, taking notes or
reading from a resource. Homework will be given with an opportunity often given to
start the assignment in class. It is going to be an exciting, science filled year!
5th Grade Science 6th Grade Science Science Fair
Life Science Life Science August Ideas
Cells Ecological Relationships September Question
Plants and Animals Biomes October Research
Earth Science Earth Science November Experiment Design
Plate tectonics Seismic waves December Testing
Types of volcanoes Types of faults January Report
Weather Astronomy February Presentation
Solar system Physical Science March Science Fair
Physical Science Properties of Matter
Motion and Energy o Atoms and
o Inertia elements
o Force Motion
o Simple machines o Speed
o Position
o Velocity
Expectations
Students are expected to be in class on time, to bring all necessary items to class each
day (Fab 5), and have homework completed on time. Homework will be on a regular
basis, with time in class to work. Homework, on average, will take 15-20 minutes.
Absent Work
Students will need to gather homework assignments when the return from the
absencs.. Students will have 1 class day, for every missed day, to make-up work.

2. Late Work
If students do not have the assignment completed on the day it’s due, it will be counted
late and 20% will be taken off of his/her grade.