Mrs. Rust- 6th Grade
Email: arust@saintstansschool.org
Office Hours: Thursday 7:45-8:10am (Science Gr. 6-8)
It’s finally spring and the fourth and final term of the year. Each grade level will be building on their prior knowledge as we round out the year studying the final topics.
6th Grade – Atmosphere, Hydrosphere and Biosphere Systems
Sixth graders will explore the processes that cause Earth’s weather systems and the different components of the hydrosphere. Students will participate in an engineering design project as we study water filtration and its impact on third world countries. Additionally, we will begin to investigate the biosphere and its relationship to the other spheres.
7th Grade – Human Body Systems and Ecosystems
Seventh graders will learn about the systems of the human body and how they all work together to maintain homeostasis. Lastly, we will continue to investigate how ecosystems develop, thrive, and interact with the systems around them.
8th Grade – Physics
Eighth graders will continue to look at forms of energy and investigate electricity and magnetism through a variety of interactive labs.
I’m looking forward to encouraging creativity and design in the classroom though hands on learning for all students.