Welcome
to Cordova Middle School
Your 6th Grade Honor Teachers
• Mrs. McGoff Social Studies• Mrs. Hubbard Math• Mrs. Horn Science• Mrs. Johns Reading• Mrs. Stevens Language Arts• Ms. Foreman C.L.U.E.
Welcome to Science Country,
We are glad you are here!
August 5, 2013
(Two tools to keep parents informed)
What did you do in school today?
The Interactive Science Notebook
Student Agendas
Maureen HornMaureen Horn 5th year at Cordova
Middle School
Courses teaching: 6th grade Honors Science
Previously taught 6th, 7th & 8th grade science
Four adult children: 1 is a mechanical engineer
2 is a computer and electrical engineer
3 is a biologist/ecologist and
AP biology teacher
4 is a veterinarian
My Daughters-in-law are teachers
I also have a brand new son in law who is a Texas State Trooper
Life Science:•Interactions & Populations
•Biomes/habitats•Food Chains and Webs
Physical Science:•Structure of matter
•Properties of Matter•Sources of energy
•Properties of energy
Earth Science:•Stars and galaxies
•Universe and forces•Cycle in the atmosphere
6th gradeHonors Science
Nature of Science:Scientific InquiryScientific KnowledgeScientific Journaling
High Expectations!High Expectations!• Honor students should be honorable
people-character and courtesy counts• Honor students are expected to think
critically, and to always give their best effort
• Honor students need to prioritize their studies and complete all assignments to succeed
• Honor students are expected to be leaders and role models in the school
The 6The 6thth grade Honors Science Program is grade Honors Science Program is a challenging and enhanced curriculum a challenging and enhanced curriculum
which includes:which includes:
• Inquiry based learning-labs, hands on discovery, web quests, virtual labs
• Interactive Notebooks• Quarterly Projects• Quarterly Thesis Papers and Self-
Reflections• Common Core Writing
Fall Semester CurriculumFall Semester Curriculum
• Scientific Methods
• Energy Conversions
• Electricity
• The, Earth, Sun, & Moon
• The Solar System
Energy Transformations
Rollercoaster Project
Electrical Experimentation
Moon Phases , Tides,and Ocean Currents
Moon Observations and Mini-Project
Weather Systems and Instruments
The Solar System
Resultsnot excuses
• 95% of my students consistently score proficient or advanced on the yearly TCAP exam
• TVAAS level 5 teacher (State effectiveness scale ranging from 1-5)
• Highly Qualified in all middle school subjects
My Goal is to make my students successful, inquisitive, lifelong
learners• Available for conferences from 11:15-
11:55, except Wednesday• Available for tutoring Thursday
2:00-3:00 by appointment• Contact info: Maureen Horn 416-2189 Ext. 80868 [email protected]