Science Curriculum Guide

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1 LIFE SCIENCE 6 th Grade Explain how selected systems processes work together in animals. SYSTEMS/PROCESSES digestion, circulation, respiration, endocrine, skeletal, muscular, nervous, excretion, transport, growth, repair Interrelations of body systems during selected activities such as among skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory systems during physical exercise

2 Earth Space Science 6 th grade Compare the earth to other planets in terms of supporting life. Describe, compare, explain the motions of planets, moons, comets in the solar system. Describe explain common observations of the day night skies. Explain current scientific thinking about how the solar system formed. Compare our sun to other stars star systems. Describe the position motion of our solar system in the universe. Explain why seasons occur on earth. Explain how stars form how they produce energy. COMPARISONS relative distances, relative sizes, atmospheres, heat, temperature of planets COMPOSITIONS rocky, solid, gases, frozen gases SUN produces the light heat that falls on each planet ORBIT year, spin, axis, gravity, moons, rings, comets MOON perceived actual movement of the moon across the sky, moon phases, stars constellations, planets, Milky Way, comet tails CLOUDS OF GASES AND DUST gravity, spinning, heavy light elements, hot interiors of earth-like planets RELATIVE AGE of the universe solar system TOOLS telescope, binoculars RELATIVE TEMPERATURES colors, sizes, similar forces, similar elements, energy, double stars STARS constellations, planets, meteors, friction, comets, Milky Way MOVEMENT of planets relative to stars GALAXIES Milky Way, spiral structure, stars, speed of light, light year, travel times TILT OF EARTH on its axis, direct/indirect rays PROCESS OF FORMATION coalescence from clouds of dust gases, gravity, explosions of stars, heavy light elements (hydrogen/helium), Big Bang PRODUCTIONS OF ENERGY fusion, radiation Examples of local extreme outdoor conditions on earth vs. conditions on other planets Situations where a heat source warms an object at varying distances from it Maps showing the motions of the planets, comets, moon its phases Outdoor observing of the skies, using telescopes binoculars, as well as naked-eye viewing Telescopic spacecraft-based photos of planets, moons, comets News reports of planetary lunar exploration Drawings narratives about star explosions star formation Accounts of searches for other planets around neighboring stars Charts, drawing, accounts of the diversity similarities of stars throughout the galaxy Viewing moon, comets, planets through telescopes binoculars (meteor showers) Star maps showing constellations movements of planets Maps, diagrams, paintings, models of the solar system, showing its motions position in the galaxy Fictional accounts of space travel Changes in length of day height of sun in sky, changes in average daily temperature Globes diagrams showing earth s tilt motions of the sun earth relative to each other Examples of regions of gas dust in space illuminated by stars

3 Physical Science 6 th Grade Construct simple objects that fulfill a technological purpose. Qualitatively describe compare motions in three dimensions. Relate changes in speed or direction to unbalanced forces in two dimensions. Design strategies for moving objects by means of the application of forces, including the use of simple machines. MATERIALS rubber bs, paper, cork, scrap wood THREE DIMENSIONAL MATERIALS up, down, curved path FORCES attraction, repulsion, balanced, unbalance TYPES OF SIMPLE MACHINES lever, pulley, screw, inclined plane, wedge, wheel axle Simple bridges, boats, planes, ramps that can be made from common materials Objects moving in three dimensions such as thrown balls, roller coasters, cars on hills, airplanes Changing the direction: changing direction of a billiard ball, bus turning a corner Changing the speed: car speeding up, a rolling ball slowing down, magnets, other common objects that are are not attracted to magnets Objects being moved by using simple machines such as wagons on inclined planes, heavy objects moved by levers, seesaw, cutting with knives or axes

4 Michigan Model 6 th Grade Resolving Conflicts Having Friends Having Fun Staying Safe Phases Drugs Make the News Bad News Becoming You The Beat of Life Important Considerations: Nutrition, Exercise, Stress **See Michigan Model Manual for,, of Each Phase

5 Biomes 6 th grade Tundra Describe the climate of the biome. Recognize describe different types of vegetation. Identify familiar organisms as part of a food chain or food web describe their feeding relationships within the web. Locate describe unique features of the biome. Name the natural resources their products. Describe natural changes within the biome. Describe responses of a biome to events that cause it to change. Recognize describe different types of animals. Explain how physical /or behavioral characteristics of organisms help them to survive in their environment. CLIMATE temperature, weather patterns, seasons, precipitation VEGETATION---lichen, perennial, grassl, sedges, tussock FOOD CHAIN--producer, consumer, predator, prey, decomposer, food chain, food web, carnivore, herbivore, omnivore, habitat FEATURES pingo, permafrost, tree line, Aurora Borealis NATURAL RESOURCES crude oil NATURAL CHANGES---volcanoes, avalanche, icebergs HUMAN EFFECTS---crude oil drilling ANIMALS fur, fat, insulation, coloration PHYSICAL/BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS migration, instinct, camouflage, communication, hibernation Alpine arctic tundra, polar desert, continuous sunlight/darkness Exploring how low temperature water loss affects organisms their adaptations Food chains food webs involving organisms such as plants, hare, wolf Use of globes maps to pinpoint tundra locations How the natural resources are used in everyday items Change in animal/vegetative environment Caribou, hare, lemming, musk ox, ptarmigan, arctic fox, golden eagle, gray wolf, polar bear, red phalarope, ruddy turnstone, snowy owl, gyrfalcon, etc. Migration, communication of danger, adaptation to changes in the environment