Welcome, Scientists!
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' (I found it), but 'That's funny...'" --Isaac Asimov
Course Information
6th Grade Science – General Science
We will be studying:
- Science Skills
- Living Things
- Ecology
- Resources, Pollution and Our Environment
- Space
7th Grade Science – Earth and Physical Science
We will be studying:
- Science Skills
- Matter
- Catastrophic Earth Changes (Earthquakes, Volcanoes)
- Uniform Earth Changes (Weathering, Erosion, Deposition)
- Mechanics
- Magnetism
- Waves
TEMPLATE FOR EARTH SCIENCE ASSESSMENT (MAP KEY): Click here for the file!
- Science Skills / Science Fair Prep
- Chemistry
- Cells & Heredity
- Body Systems
- Taxonomy
- 6 Kingdoms of Life
What to bring to Mrs. Keigher’s science class (every day):
- Science book
- Science folder
- Completed homework
- Pen or Pencil
- Assignment Notebook
- Enthusiasm & Curiosity!
When to get help from Mrs. Keigher
- 5A study hall (get a pass in advance) in Room 4
- Before school (get an early morning pass) in Room 4
Classroom Expectations
1. Arrive to class on time
2. Be prepared to learn
3. Be eager to learn
4. Respect each other
5. Listen when another person is talking
6. Demonstrate mature, wise and proud behavior
7. Strive to earn good grades
8. Don’t say “I can’t”
9. Don’t be afraid to say “I don’t understand”
10. Live up to my expectations
11. Expect the same of me as I expect of you!
Grading Information
In order to receive full credit, all assignments should:
- Be fully completed with instructions followed
- Display correct answers
- Be neat and legible
- Show effort
- Have thoughtful answers to “Conclude and Analyze” questions
Homework Information
While homework is assigned in my science classes, time is always given in class to work on or complete assignments. Students should be using their science homework time to finish assignments. If a student comes home with a blank paper, this indicates that he or she did not use class time wisely.
Click here for Science Olympiad.
nkeigher@lisle202.org (email is preferred)
(630) 493-8242
