Define vocabulary (crust, mantle, core, lithosphere, continental drift, plate tectonics, plate boundary, fault) (I)

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1 Morgan County School District Re-3 Revised Nov *Content may be taught in any order as long as it is taught within the designated quarter. Science Grade 6 August September (1 st Quarter) S 1 Why is safety important in science? Review if same students from 5th grade Brainstorm ideas. Discuss ideas. Teacher generated Quiz Scott Foresman Text page xxxii September- October (1 st Quarter) S 1.1 S 1.6 How is a scientific investigation conducted? Cycles in Earth: S4.6 -What are the layers of the Earth? S 4.3-S4.4 How do volcanoes and earthquakes form? S 4.1, S 4.6 Rocks and Rock Cycles: How do minerals and the 3-rock types form? What are the characteristics of minerals and the 3- rock types? What are the stages a rock goes through in the rock cycle? Know control vs. variable.(r) Know dependent v. independent variable.(r) Write hypothesis.(r) Write procedure.(r) Design experiment.(r) Write results and conclusion.(r) Share results.(r) Define vocabulary (crust, mantle, core, lithosphere, continental drift, plate tectonics, plate boundary, fault) (I) Know the names of the layers of the Earth and the composition of each layer. (I) Define vocabulary (colliding boundary, fracture boundary, spreading boundary) (I) Demonstrate how earthquakes occur. (I) Know how the different kinds of volcanoes form. (I) Define vocabulary. (crystal, minerals, igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, rock cycle) (I) Know & understand the three rock Word Wall with scientific investigation vocabulary Experiments from Foss Kits Lab write-ups in correct order of Scientific method Charts, graphs, etc. of results Additional experiments to reinforce scientific process. Vocabulary Pre/Post worksheet Pre-reading activity Quiz - Students draw layers of Earth, label with names of each layer. Students draw boundaries and label name and how each boundary moves. Volcano flip-book detailing shield, cinder-cone and composite volcanoes. Pre/post vocabulary worksheet Graphic organizer of 3 rock types Design mini-book of rock types Draw the rock cycle Foss Variable kit - Planes & Flippers Foss Models & Designs Kit Consult media center specialist and other teachers for additional experiment resources and/or ideas. Scott Foresman text-chapter 8, Lessons1-4, pages Scott Foresman Workbook page 73 Scott Foresman Workbook pages Scott Foresman text-chapter 8, pages 215, 217, 219, 221, 223, 225, 227, 229, 231 Scott Foresman teacher text-page 231 Science background section Volcano/Earthquake video from library Scott Foresman workbook page 83 Scott Foreman text-chapter 9, Lesson 1, pages Scott Foresman text-pages 247, 249,

2 types. (I) 251 Understand the rock cycle. (I) 1 st Quarter Assessment November (2 nd Quarter) December (2 nd Quarter) S 2.2, S 2.5, S Matter & Energy: How do we classify matter to determine if it is an element, compound, mixture, atom or molecule? S What are some ways mixtures can be separated? S 2.2 -What are the differences between acids and bases? S2.1What are some physical and chemical properties we can use to classify objects? Define vocabulary (acid, base, ph scale, atom, proton, neutron, electron, atomic number, periodic table, element, mixture, compound, solution, concentration, solubility, solute, solvent) (I) Know the parts of an atom. (I) Experiment with mixtures, solutions, acids, and bases. (I) Compare the differences between acids and bases.(i) Define vocabulary (mass, volume, weight, density, physical property, chemical property, condensation, physical change, chemical change)(i) Classify substances. (I) Vocabulary pre-post worksheet Pre-reading activity Directed Inquiry Lab on atoms Draw and label diagram of atom. Mixture and Solution Experiments Guided Inquiry Lab on Measuring ph levels. Vocabulary Cards with word, definition and picture Scott Foresman text-chapter 14, Lessons 1-3, pages Scott Foresman workbook page 129 Scott Foresman workbook page Scott Foresman text pages 391, 392, 395, 397, 399, 401, 403, 405, 407 Scott Foresman text-page 388 Mixtures and Solutions FOSS kit Scott Foresman text-page Scott Foresman text-chapter 13, Lessons 1-2, pages Various science experiment books (see Dixie if need materials) January/Early February (3 rd Quarter) S What steps are needed to prepare for the science fair? (optional) S What steps are needed to prepare for the science fair? (optional) S4.7-S4.9 What is weather? How do air currents in the atmosphere affect our weather? How can you measure weather conditions? Conduct experiments.(r) Control variables.(r) Write lab reports.(r) Design and test own experiments.(r) Report results verbally.(r) Continue with projects.(r) Define vocabulary (weather, climate, front, atmosphere, air pressure, humidity, relative humidity, air mass, meteorologist). (R) Lab reports charts, graphs Science Fair Project (optional) 2 nd Quarter Assessment Science Fair Project (optional) Pre-reading worksheet for each lesson 2-column notes, word web Various science experiment books (see Dixie if need materials) Media Specialist to help with Scientific Process Media center weather videos (to be used throughout weather unit) Scott Foresman text, Chapter 12, Lessons 1-3, Pages Scott Foresman workbook page Scott Foresman teacher s edition, page 323

3 Determine the cause of air pressure and air currents.(r) Directed Inquiry Lab How can you show the presence of air if you cannot see it? Scott Foresman text Chapter 12, page 324 Collect weather data.(r) Record weather data.(r) Graph weather information.(r) Identify and describe any patterns seen on graph.(r) Activity Flip Chart How does air movement affect air pressure? (After lesson 3) Activity Flip Chart How do the heating and cooling rates of air, soil, and water compare? (After lesson 3) Weather data chart (optional) Bar or line graph of weather data Line Graph Data worksheet Weather Under Pressure Graphs Written explanation of how weather affects our daily lives. chart page 23 chart page 24 Newspapers, weather station, internet Scott Foresman workbook page 117 Scott Foresman text, page Late February/March (3 rd Quarter) S3.6 What are the parts of a cell? What does each part do? S3.6 What are the differences between plant and animal cells? Define vocabulary (organelle, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosome, mitochondria, vacuole, cytoplasm, cell membrane, lysosome, chloroplast, cell wall, nucleus, diffusion, osmosis.(i) Chart parts and functions of cells.(i) Compare and contrast plant and animals cells.(i) Observe plant and animal cell slides.(r) make a model of a tornado? Pre-reading worksheets before each lesson 2-column notes Graphic Organizer Activity Flip Chart What happens during osmosis? make a model of the way a cell membrane works? Venn diagram on plant and animal cells Written explanation of Venn Diagram Scott Foresman, Chapter 12, Pages Videos from media center Scott Foresman workbook pages Scott Foresman teacher s edition, Chapter 2, page 27 chart page 4 Scott Foresman text, Chapter 2, page Microscopes and prepared microscope slides (check-out from Green Pod)

4 Draw and label plant and animal cells.(i) April (4 th Quarter) S3.9 How do organisms grow and reproduce? S3.2 Health - HIV/AIDS, STDs, Human Growth, Development, and Reproduction What is involved with personal health care? How do you distinguish between communicable and noncommunicable diseases? Define vocabulary (DNA, mitosis, meiosis, chromosome (I) Describe and diagram mitosis and meiosis cell division.(i) Define vocabulary (hygiene, perspiration, acne, dermatologist, plaque, periodontal disease, tartar, gingivitis, fluoride, conjunctivitis, nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, noise pollution, audiologist).(i) Define vocabulary (communicable, non-communicable, antibiotic, cardiovascular disease, carcinogen). Know how each disease is spread and give examples of each.(i) Lesson Checkpoint Questions 3 rd Quarter Assessment 2-column notes Design and present posters for ear care, eye care, teeth care, and skin care. Practice Masters Write a summary paragraph comparing communicable and noncommunicable diseases (how they re spread and examples of each). Lesson Wrap-up Scott Foresman text, Chapter 2, page 41 McGraw Hill 6 th grade (red) Health Book, Pages 6-23 McGraw Hill sourcebook from media center, Assessment Masters pages 5, 7, 9 McGraw Hill sourcebook from media center, Practice Masters pages 6, 8, 10 McGraw Hill 6 th grade red text Chapter 7, Lesson 3, Pages and Lesson 5, Pages McGraw Hill text Chapter 7, Lesson 3, Page 191 and Lesson 5, Page 203 What are HIV/AIDS and STDs, what are their symptoms, and how are they treated? Define vocabulary (sexually transmitted disease, HIV, AIDS)(I) Chart of diseases, symptoms, treatments Lesson Wrap-up McGraw Hill text Chapter 7, Lesson 4, Pages Guest Speakers (nurse, doctor, etc to discuss STDs, AIDS, HIV) McGraw Hill text Page 197 April/May (4 th Quarter) What are the changes the human body experiences as they go through puberty? Astronomy: S 4.14 How does Earth relate to other planets in terms of revolution, rotation, orbits, and distance from sun? Know what changes happen to your body. (I) Gather, Interpret, and Graph data relating to Astronomy (distances of planets, periods of revolution, etc.) (I) Student generated questions for doctors and nurses Pre-reading worksheet Lesson checkpoint questions Written explanation comparing planets Guest Speakers (nurse and doctor) Human Growth and Development videos from Nurses Office Scott Foresman text-chapter 20, Lesson 1, Pages Scott Foresman workbook, Page 184 Chapter 20, Lesson 1, page 563 Scott Foresman 6 th grade assessment book, Chapter 20, page 122, question #20

5 S 5.2 W hat are some past, present and possible future technology and tools to learn about space? Describe the differences between the planets' atmospheres. (I) Communicate the differences between Earth's and Mars's atmospheres. (I) Construct a model of a space station on Mars.(Optional) (I) Record/Interpret data on the planets in our solar system.(i) Demonstrate in designing and writing how new technology in space affects our world (satellites, etc.).(i) Directed Inquiry Lab How can you find a planet? make a model to show motions of planets? Venn Diagram Venn Diagram Time line 4 th Quarter Assessment Scott Foresman text, Chapter 20, Page 556 Scott Foresman text, Chapter 20, Page 570 Scott Foresman text, Chapter 21, Lesson 1, Page 585, 587