Welcome to Mrs.

Taylors 6th Grade Science Class

Who is Mrs. Taylor?

I would first like to introduce myself my name is Miosha Taylor. I have been teaching science for
almost 13 years. This is my second year at Mint Hill Middle School and I am excited to be here. I
am married and I have a four year old and 10 month old son. I really enjoy what I teach and
helping students to enjoy science.

What will your child be doing in my class? Its called Personalized Learning:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is dedicated to providing a Personalized Learning (PL)
Environment for every child, every day for a better tomorrow. Personalized Learning in CharlotteMecklenburg Schools aims to develop the whole child and empower them to take ownership of
their learning by providing them with multiple pathways to demonstrate mastery learning in
order to be successful and productive 21st century citizens in an ever-changing world.
We have four corner-stones that equals our foundation in implementing a Personalized Learning
Classroom: Whole Child, Student Ownership, Mastery Learning and Paces, Playlists and Pathways.
Whole Child

I actively support people in my classroom

and school by encouraging them to do their
best.

I demonstrate character that myself and

others can be proud of in and out of school.

I build positive relationships around

common ideas and aspirations to make the
world better.

Mastery Learning

I know what is expected of me and work

toward those expectations.

Student Ownership

I have a voice in what Im doing (scope and

relevance), who Im doing it for (audience), and
how Im doing it (process).

I can articulate what quality looks like and

use that to set goals and monitor progress.

I give myself permission

to struggle,seek feedback, and improve.

Paces, Playlists and Pathways

I control the pace of my learning: when I

need to accelerate and slow down.

I control the path of my learning: I know

which next steps to take based on my
performance.

I develop my aspirations by actively

exploring college and career opportunities.

Curriculum:
This year in 6th grade students will learn about Structure of Matter, Structure of the Earth,
Properties of waves and wavelike properties of energy in earthquakes, light, and sound,
Ecosystems, Earth/ Moon/Sun System and properties and structures, Energy transfer and

interaction, and Plants. I hope your child will enjoy this year because we will have projects, labs,
and layered curriculums lessons. Students will be taking a Science State test this year. All
students are expected to follow all directions in their science classes.
Things to Remember:

Please check out my webpage for more information on my science class. You can find
copies of our pathways, notes, playlists, team expectations, and other science
information.
The best way to communicate with me is to email me so please feel free to do so at
anytime.
All students and parents will be asked to sign a lab safety contract.
If you do call or email me please allow 24 to 48 hours before a return phone call or
email.

Materials:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Composition Book (Marble)-2

Regular Loose-leaf paper
Pen/Pencils
Markers, Colored Pencils
3 packs Glue Sticks and/or clear tape
Folder or Binder to keep paper assignments

Things I need for my class:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Index Cards
Knex
Legos
Paper Towel Tubes
Popsicle Sticks
Green plastic table cloth

The Ruby Team

Assignments:

1. Class Assignments/Layered
Curriculum/Homework- 35%

2. Assessment/Test/Quizzes- 65%
3. 10 Point Grading Scale
4. Late Work 10 points of

Resources:
www.classzone.com
https://classroom.google.com Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Forms, Google Sheets
http://mioshataylor.weebly.com
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
www.ncedcloud.org Canvas, School Net, and Grades
https://www.blendspace.com/
https://getkahoot.com/
https://www.edmodo.com/

http://www.donorschoose.org/
https://www.google.com/drive/