What we are learning...
Ms. Emma Hartmann, Middle School Science, Math, and PHE TeacherWhat is your favorite color? Teal.
What is your favorite movie? "Captain Ron"
If I hadn't been a teacher, I probably would've been... a physical therapist.
Who is your favorite musical artist? The Killers.
Where were you born? Annapolis, MD.
Where did you attend Middle School? Woodward Middle School, Bainbridge Island
Who was your favorite or most influential teacher? Ms. Devis, 1st and 2nd Grades.
Sixth Grade Science allows for Sixth Graders to explore aspects of Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. One of the reasons why I love teaching Science is because we use models, do simulations, practice experiments, and engage in group activities that allow for students to get out of their seats and interact with the content in a variety of ways. Our introductory unit focuses on the Scientific Method. Throughout the unit students performed mini-labs to focus on various skills needed to be successful in implementing the Scientific Method. Currently, we are beginning our Earth Science unit. This unit focuses on change - particularly Earth’s changing surface. Throughout the unit we get to focus on our local geography and explore why the Northwest has so many earthquakes and the potential for volcanic eruptions. Like the Scientific Method unit, students will explore the content in a variety of ways. For example, we recently compared the layers of the Earth to oobleck, honey, water, and soil. I’m looking forward to simulating earthquakes, exploring the drive behind plate tectonics, and looking into the technology that scientists use to detect earthquakes and the beginning stages of a volcanic eruption.
