6th Grade Science Scope & Sequence Darul Arqam Houston, Texas 1st Quarter (43 Days) Resources:

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1 1st Quarter (43 Days) 1st: Aug 9-11 (3 days) What is Science? Science in Action Models in Science 6. Define science and identify questions that science cannot answer. Compare and contrast theories and laws. Identify the three branches of science. Identify laboratory tools, safety and procedures scientists use. Describe various types of models. Discuss limitations of models. Scientific Method nd 2 : Aug Evaluating Scientific Explanation 3rd: Aug (6.3, 6.4 TEKS IMBEDED IN ALL LEARNING OBJECTIVES) 6.1 A, 6.1B, 6.2 A, 6.2B Description and Measurement Drawings, Tables, and Graphs Reporting Categories ( TEKS Define hypothesis. Recognize the difference between observation and inference. Identify and recognize the roles of variables, constants, and controls in scientific experiments. Recognize bias in experiments and how to avoid it. Evaluate scientific explanations. Determine how reasonable a measurement is by estimating. Identify and use the rules for rounding a number. Distinguish between precision and accuracy in measurements. Identify the purpose of SI. Identify the SI units of length, volume, mass, temperature, time, and rate. 6.3 (A-D), 6.4 (A-B) 1

2 1 st Quarter (43 Days) Reporting Categories ( TEKS 4 th : Aug 28-Sept 8 (6 days) Description and Measurement Drawings, Tables, and Graphs Describe how to use pictures and tables to give information. Identify and use three types of graphs. Distinguish the correct use of each type of graph. 6.3 (A-D), 6.4 (A-B) 5 th : Sept days) 6 th : Sept th : Sept Matter & Atoms Elements & Compounds Elements Elements & Compounds Elements Chemical Properties and Changes Physical Properties and Changes Define matter Recognize the atom and its sub-particles as the building block of matter Recognize that a limited number of the many known elements comprise the largest portion of solid Earth, living matter, oceans, and the atmosphere Distinguish between elements and compounds Recognize chemical properties and classify matter accordingly. Identify chemical changes. Identify the formation of a new substance by using the evidence of a possible chemical change such as production of a gas, change in temperature, production of a precipitate, or color change Identify Physical properties of matter Describe the states of matter. Classify matter using physical properties Recognize that elements are classified as metals, nonmetals, and metalloids based on their physical properties. Calculate the density of an unknown substance. 6.5 A, 6.5B 6.5C, 6.5D 6.6A, 6.6B 8 th : Oct 2-6 Minerals What are minerals? What are the Physical properties of minerals? Test the physical properties of minerals, including hardness, color, luster, and streak 6.6C

3 1st Quarter (43 Days) Energy sources 9TH: Oct10-13 Research and debate the advantages and disadvantages of using coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear power, biomass, wind, hydropower, geothermal, and solar resources Design a logical plan to manage energy resources in the home, school, or community Reporting Categories ( TEKS 6.7 (A-B) 2nd Quarter (41 Days) 1st: Oct Potential and Kinetic Energy Thermal Energy Energy transformation 2nd: Oct rd: Oct 30-3 Describing Motion Explain what energy is. Distinguish between kinetic energy and potential energy. Identify the various forms of KE and PE energy. Apply the law of conservation of energy to energy transformations. Reporting Categories ( TEKS 6.8A, 6.9(A-B) Identify how energy changes form. Demonstrate energy transformations such as energy in a flashlight battery changes from chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy Explain what renewable, nonrenewable, and alternative resources are. Develop an awareness that the use of any energy source has positive and negative consequences. 6.9C Identify when motion occurs. Identify force, balanced forces, and net force. 6.8(B,C) 3

4 2nd Quarter (41 Days) Reporting Categories ( TEKS Forces Compare speed, velocity, and acceleration. Calculate average speed using distance and time measurements Measure and graph changes in motion 4 th : Nov 6-10 The laws of motion Inclined planes and pulleys Analyze motion using Newton s laws. Investigate how inclined planes and pulleys can be used to change the amount of force to move an object Explain friction. 6.8(D-E) 5 th : Nov th : Nov 20, 21 (2 days) 7 th : Nov 27- Dec1 8 th : Nov Dec th : Dec Dec 18- Jan 2 Winter Break Layers of the Earth Describe how Earth s interior is divided into layers. Build a model of the Earth to identify the structural layers. Igneous and Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphic Rocks and the Rock Cycle Review Benchmark Science fair prep Science Fair Classify Rocks as Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Describe how different types of sedimentary rocks form. Describe the conditions needed for metamorphic rocks to form. Explain how all rocks are linked by the rock cycle. Describe weathering and erosion and their agents 6.10A 6.10B

5 3rd Quarter (45 Days) Reporting Categories ( TEKS 6.10C Tectonic Plates Explain how plates of Earth s lithosphere move. Discuss why Earth s plates move. Tectonic Plates Identify the major tectonic plates, including Eurasian, African, Indo-Australian, Pacific, North American, and South America 6.10C-D 3rd : Jan Celestial objects 6.11A 4th : Jan 29-Feb 2 Gravity 5th: Feb 5-9 Space Explorations Cells Describe the physical properties, locations, and movements of the Sun, planets, Galilean moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets. What is Gravity To understand that gravity is the force that governs the motion of our solar system To describe the history and future of space exploration, including the types of equipment and transportation needed for space travel. understand that all organisms are composed of one or more cells Identify names and functions of each part of a cell. Explain how important a nucleus is in a cell. What is the difference between uni-cellular and multicellular? What are the two types of cell classification? To recognize that the presence of a nucleus determines whether a cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic How does the presence of a nucleus provide a method of basic classification of cells? 6.12B 1st : Jan 3-11 (7 days) 2nd: Jan th: Feb Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes 7th: Feb B 6.11C 6.12 A Summarize the discoveries that led to the development of the cell theory. 5

6 3rd Quarter (45 Days) Reporting Categories ( TEKS 8 th Describe the three domains. 6.12C : Feb 26 Mar 2 Organisms Describe four kingdoms in the domain Eukarya. 9 th : Mar 5-9 Organisms Explain why and how organisms are classified. List the eight levels of classification. Explain scientific names. Explain how classification developed as greater numbers of organisms became known D Spring Break 4th Quarter (47 Days) Reporting Categories ( TEKS 6.12D Organisms (cont.) 1 st : Mar nd : Mar rd : Apr 2-6 The Environment Interactions Among Living Organisms Interactions Among Living Organisms (cont.) Explain why and how organisms are classified. List the eight levels of classification. Explain scientific names Explain how classification developed as greater numbers of organisms became known. Identify biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. Describe the different levels of biological organizations. Explain how ecology and the environment are related. Identify the common characteristics of populations. Examine the different types of relationships in a community. Determine the habitat and niche of a species in a community 6.12E 6.12 E 4 th : Apr 9-13 Interactions Among Living Organisms (cont.) Explain the difference between a food chain and a food web. Describe how energy flows through an ecosystem. Examine how materials such as water, carbon, and nitrogen are used repeatedly. 6.12E

7 4th Quarter (47 Days) Organization and interaction in Ecosystems 5th: Apr Weather 6th: April th: April 30 -May 4 8th: May th: May th: May Earth s Season What are Levels of organization? How are different levels of organization within an ecosystem classified? What are populations? What are Communities? Reporting Categories ( TEKS 6.12F List the factors of weather. Compare ways that heat is transferred on Earth. Describe the formation of different kinds of clouds and precipitation. Explain what causes wind. Explain the ways that air masses and fronts form. Discuss the causes of severe weather. Explain why Earth has seasons. Describe the motions that cause Moon phases. Phases Wrap up Activities/make up work Wrap up Activities/ make up work FINAL EXAMS /WRAP-UP WEEK Graduation 7