What is an Inclusion Classroom?

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Welcome to Sixth Grade Science
Grades All grades are posted on Genesis.
Please check Genesis often, especially since
there are no interims. Textbook We use several
textbooks throughout the school year. We will
not be using a textbook until mid October.
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Curriculum NJ has adopted the NGSS and that the
standards are not Common Core What are the Next
Generation Science Standards? The NGSS promote a
new way of teaching and learning that allows
students to actively do and experience science in
a deep, meaningful way, not just learn about it
from a textbook or a lecture. The standards
accomplish this by integrating three dimensions
of learning science disciplinary core ideas
(the contentfor example, biology) major
practices (how science is conducted in the real
worldsuch as through planning and carrying out
investigations (engineering)) crosscutting
concepts (science ideaslike cause and
effectthat permeate all the sciences)
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Mr. McMullen Grading Policy
  QUIZZES and TESTS All tests will be announced
however, quizzes may be given at any time with or
without notice. All quizzes and tests must be
completed in pencil (with an eraser) or erasable
pen.  All tests and quizzes will vary in point
value.   PROJECTS  Projects will be assigned
throughout the year. Point value will
vary.   HOMEWORK AND CLASSWORK Homework and Class
work will be worth 2-5 points per assignment.
Assignments will vary throughout the year. Late
papers, labs, and projects will be accepted with
a 20 penalty (even for one day).    COMPUTATION
OF GRADES  Overall Average
Earned Points / Total Points
 
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Science Website
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Contact Information
Mr. McMullen mcmullenm_at_cinnaminson.com