Welcome!  My name is Ella Ford-Williams, and I am the 6th grade science teacher here at Palmetto Middle School.  I was born in Dillon County, but attended most of my post-secondary years in Mullins, and is a proud 1974 graduate of Mullins High School.  I served as a secretary (attendance, guidance) at Mullins High School for 17 years, before coming to Palmetto Middle School many years ago .

 I am excited this year as we embark on a new year of teaching and learning as we partner with parents for a successful school.  Our school's motto is Growing Better Together.

6th Grade Content Standards include:  

Standard 6.S.1: The student will use the science and engineering practices, including the processes and skills of scientific inquiry, to develop understandings of science content

Standard 6.E.2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the interactions within Earth’s systems (flow of energy) that regulate weather and climate.

 Standard 6.P.3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of energy, the transfer and conservation of energy, and the relationship between energy and forces. 

Standard 6.L.4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how scientists classify organisms and how the structures, processes, behaviors, and adaptations of animals allow them to survive.

 Teacher & Student Resources include:   Teacher created resources, Brainpop, Flocabulary,and Progress Learning formerly USA Testprep.