My name is Mrs. Wenzel
and I'm the science teacher.
6th
grade Science
Currently, we are learning about the human body systems.
Other units we will cover this school year include (in no particular order) cells, astronomy, and weather.
Units that will be studied as the year progresses include (in no
particular order) natural disasters, forces, motion, energy,
planet Earth, and the flow
of water through various systems.
This year in 8th grade Science the
following will be studied: matter, water on Earth, astronomy, genetics and
heredity, and
a variety of environmental science topics such as wind farms, the neotropical
rainforest, "going green,"
etc... I'm sure more
topics will be added as the school year progresses.
The following is a list of supplies needed for reading class (note: most of these are also needed in science class):
Each student will be required to earn at least 55 points in the Accelerated Reader (AR) program. Students may take their AR test as soon as they finish their book. They are expected to have their book in class every day. Fridays will be our main AR reading day when students will have the majority of the class period to read their book. Please visit the following website to see if a certain book has a test written for it: www.ARbookfind.com This website also states the age level and point value given to the book.
Proper dress, participation, and a cooperative attitude will be expected in PE class.
Science Fair (7th & 8th grade)
Students need to be very organized for science fair. This is why we require a folder specifically for science fair. More specific due dates are listed below. They may change slightly but this is our basic schedule that we will follow. Students will receive a grade for each item turned in or completed.
October 15 7 Sources/References (at least 2 books)
October 22 Reference Page
October 27 25 boxes filled on the planner pages
November 3 50 (minimum) boxes filled on the planner pages
November 5 Organization of planner pages (begin to write Review of Literature)
November 14 Purpose and Hypothesis
November 24 Procedures
November 26 Review of Literature due
TBA Review of Literature revisions
December 12 Safety and Endorsement sheets
December 18 Experiment (bring Results), Materials, Title Page
January 9 Items for Display Board (border, letters)
January 14 Graphs and Spreadsheets
January 16 Discussion of Results
January 23 Conclusion and Experimental Error
January 28 Abstract and Acknowledgments
January 30 Final Report in a report cover (all page numbers correct)
February 6 Display Board
February 10 Cards for Presentation (1 or 2 only)
February 13 Science Fair 1:00
Dates from January 16th on have changed slightly due to snow days. Your child has a current schedule on due dates. The date of the Science Fair remains the same.
1. You are expected to respect
teachers, peers, and property.
2. You are expected to arrive to class on time and promptly be in your
seat.
3. You are expected to turn in your neatly done work on time.
4. You are expected to do a task the first time it is asked of you (i.e.
get your book open to a certain page, begin an
assignment, clean up your work space, etc..).
5. You are expected to ask me what you missed in class if you are ever
absent.
School Supplies
for Science Classes
All science students (6th, 7th, & 8th graders) will need the following supplies for science class:
Meet the
Teacher
Mrs. Sally Wenzel
I grew up on a farm just outside of Grand Ridge, Illinois. I have two older sisters who live in the area with their families. I attended Ottawa Township High School and then continued my education at Olivet Nazarene University majoring in biology and Spanish education. Also, I played intercollegiate volleyball and basketball for four years. After graduating with my Bachelor's degree, I taught high school biology for six years and during that time I earned my Master's degree in teaching and leadership from Saint Xavier University in 2004. More recently, I have been a stay-at-home mom to my two daughters, Brooke (3 years) and Krista (1 year). My husband, Ryan, is a real estate broker and owner of Wenzel Properties. We reside just outside of Ladd.
You may email me at swenzel@tonicagradeschool.org
