Science Classroom Supply Needs:
- cotton balls
- clay
- pencils
- thin and thick Crayola markers
6th Grade Science Syllabus (Pacing Subject to Change)
Gretchen Ross: [email protected] Website: https://mnsa6.weebly.com
First Quarter
Essential Question: What is the Earth’s relationship to the rest of our solar system?
Primary Topics of Study: Astronomy and Space Exploration
Second Quarter
Essential Questions: How has Earth changed over time? How do we know about these changes?
Primary Topics of Study: Geology/Earth Science/Soil
Essential Questions: How do the parts of a plant work together? Why is light important to plants and humans?
Primary Topics of Study: Cycles in Nature, Plants (Structures and Functions) and Chemistry (Very simple basics)
Third Quarter
Essential Questions: How is energy transferred and conserved? How are waves used to transfer energy and information?
Primary Topics of Study: (Sound & Light Waves, Heat Transfer and Energy)
Fourth Quarter
Essential Questions: How are sound and sight related? How does energy move? How is heat transferred?
Primary Topics of Study: Physics (Matter, Periodic Table, Atoms & Elements)
6TH GRADE SCIENCE OVERVIEW:
Traditional laboratory experiences provide opportunities to demonstrate how science is constant, historic, probabilistic, and replicable. Although there are no fixed steps that all scientists follow, scientific investigations usually involve collections of relevant evidence, the use of logical reasoning, the application of imagination to devise hypotheses, and explanations to make sense of collected evidence. Student engagement in scientific investigation provides background for understanding the nature of scientific inquiry. In addition, the science process skills necessary for inquiry are acquired through active experience. The process skills support development of reasoning and problem-solving ability and are the core of scientific methodologies. By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
• Understand the earth/moon/sun system, and the properties, structures, and predictable motions of celestial bodies in the Universe.
• Understand the structure of Earth and how interactions of constructive and destructive forces have resulted in changes in the surface of Earth over time and the effects of the lithosphere on humans.
• Understand the structures, processes and behaviors of plants that enable them to survive and reproduce.
• Understand the flow of energy through ecosystems and the responses of populations to the biotic and abiotic factors in their environment.
• Understand the properties of waves and the wavelike property of energy in earthquakes, light and sound waves.
• Understand the structure, classifications, and physical properties of matter.
• Understand characteristics of energy transfer and interactions of matter and energy.
IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT SCIENCE CLASS:
Paideia Seminars
Paideia Seminars are guided large group discussions about a specific text. The text can be a narrative, a poem, a piece of art or a piece of music. These discussions happen in a setting that encourages participation by all students to reflect on the meaning of the text. Background knowledge is developed ahead of time, the discussion occurs, and then students reflect through writing. During each quarter, at least one Paideia Seminar will be completed.
PBL and STEAM
Montford North Star Academy prides itself in the strong focus on Project Based Learning and STEAM connections to the real world. In science, we will embark on several projects of different sizes and depths to broaden our understanding of our content and apply it to real world scenarios. From carbon footprint proposals to thermal energy models and infographics, we will geek out while investigating the world, recognizing perspectives, communicating ideas, and taking action.
Gretchen Ross: [email protected] Website: https://mnsa6.weebly.com
First Quarter
Essential Question: What is the Earth’s relationship to the rest of our solar system?
Primary Topics of Study: Astronomy and Space Exploration
Second Quarter
Essential Questions: How has Earth changed over time? How do we know about these changes?
Primary Topics of Study: Geology/Earth Science/Soil
Essential Questions: How do the parts of a plant work together? Why is light important to plants and humans?
Primary Topics of Study: Cycles in Nature, Plants (Structures and Functions) and Chemistry (Very simple basics)
Third Quarter
Essential Questions: How is energy transferred and conserved? How are waves used to transfer energy and information?
Primary Topics of Study: (Sound & Light Waves, Heat Transfer and Energy)
Fourth Quarter
Essential Questions: How are sound and sight related? How does energy move? How is heat transferred?
Primary Topics of Study: Physics (Matter, Periodic Table, Atoms & Elements)
6TH GRADE SCIENCE OVERVIEW:
Traditional laboratory experiences provide opportunities to demonstrate how science is constant, historic, probabilistic, and replicable. Although there are no fixed steps that all scientists follow, scientific investigations usually involve collections of relevant evidence, the use of logical reasoning, the application of imagination to devise hypotheses, and explanations to make sense of collected evidence. Student engagement in scientific investigation provides background for understanding the nature of scientific inquiry. In addition, the science process skills necessary for inquiry are acquired through active experience. The process skills support development of reasoning and problem-solving ability and are the core of scientific methodologies. By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
• Understand the earth/moon/sun system, and the properties, structures, and predictable motions of celestial bodies in the Universe.
• Understand the structure of Earth and how interactions of constructive and destructive forces have resulted in changes in the surface of Earth over time and the effects of the lithosphere on humans.
• Understand the structures, processes and behaviors of plants that enable them to survive and reproduce.
• Understand the flow of energy through ecosystems and the responses of populations to the biotic and abiotic factors in their environment.
• Understand the properties of waves and the wavelike property of energy in earthquakes, light and sound waves.
• Understand the structure, classifications, and physical properties of matter.
• Understand characteristics of energy transfer and interactions of matter and energy.
IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT SCIENCE CLASS:
- Binder/Folder/Composition Books
- Cornell Notes
- Agendas
- Costa’s Three Levels of Questioning
Paideia Seminars
Paideia Seminars are guided large group discussions about a specific text. The text can be a narrative, a poem, a piece of art or a piece of music. These discussions happen in a setting that encourages participation by all students to reflect on the meaning of the text. Background knowledge is developed ahead of time, the discussion occurs, and then students reflect through writing. During each quarter, at least one Paideia Seminar will be completed.
PBL and STEAM
Montford North Star Academy prides itself in the strong focus on Project Based Learning and STEAM connections to the real world. In science, we will embark on several projects of different sizes and depths to broaden our understanding of our content and apply it to real world scenarios. From carbon footprint proposals to thermal energy models and infographics, we will geek out while investigating the world, recognizing perspectives, communicating ideas, and taking action.