6 th Grade Science Curriculum

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1 6 th Grade Science Curriculum Each 6 th grade science student in Dunlap District 323 continues to develop their understanding of scientific and engineering practices and content by examining the discipline of Earth and Space Science. Students are introduced to science and engineering practices and content in the first couple of weeks of school and those practices and content are reinforced for the remainder of the student's middle school science experience. The Curriculum Map below details the content and skills needed by each 6th grade science student to effectively formulate answers to the Essential Questions associated with each disciplinary core idea. Curriculum Map Dunlap Community School Unit District 323 Noonen, Tim / Science 6 / Grade 6 (Dunlap Middle School)

2 Disciplinary Core & Big Idea Essential Questions Content Skills Timeline Science, Technology and Society Week 1- Week 36 What are the characteristics of science? How do scientists discover things? What are the types of scientific knowledge? What is the scientific method? How does science affect everyday life? How do scientists show the results of investigations? What are the tools and units used in science? Historically, how has science contributed to society? What does a safe laboratory look like? The Scientific Method Introduction to Science Vocabulary Observation Methods Science History Measurement Lab Safety Describe and use the Scientific Method. Memorize and incorporate science terminology. Practice different methods of data collection. Explain how science is dynamic citing historical practices. Make measurements using the metric system. Identify, select and use appropriate lab equipment correctly. Compare and contrast different scientific theories and laws. Record and analyze data using different observational methods. Make interpretations of data. Apply the scientific method to an everyday problem. Complete an experiment and identify the steps of the scientific method.

3 Space Science Week 2- Week 12 The Universe What makes up the universe? What is the 'Big Bang" theory? What are some properties of stars? How do stars change over time? Universe/Galaxy/Solar System "Big Bang" Theory Light-year Star Color, Temperature and Size The Sun is a Star Luminosity: Apparent Magnitude/Absolute Magnitude The Life Cycle of Stars: Low- Medium Mass Star/High Mass Star Nuclear Fusion Hertzsprung-Russell Diagrams Describe the components of the universe. State the "Big Bang" Theory Differentiate between the universe, a galaxy and the Solar System. Characterize the Sun as a star. Explain the life cycle of the different types of stars. Define a light-year. Interpret color and surface temperature tables. Differentiate between Apparent Magnitude and Absolute Magnitude Generalize nuclear fusion Examine and make inferences from a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.

4 Space Science Week 2- Week 12 The Solar System How have scientists through out history contributed to modern astronomy? Why is gravity important in the solar system? What are the properties of the sun? What is known about the terrestrial planets? What is known about the gas giant planets? What is found in the solar system besides the sun, planets and moons? Early Astronomers Historical Models of the Solar System Kepler's Laws/Newton's Laws Gravity/Magnetic Field The Formation of the Solar System The Structure of the Sun Hydrogen Fusion The Terrestrial Planets The Gas Giant Planets Other Objects Found in the Solar System Distinguish between Heliocentrism and Geocentrism. Identify historical figures in Astronomy. Paraphrase Kepler's First Law. Sequence the formation of the Solar System. Differentiate between rotation and revolution. Identify the effects of gravity in the solar system. Identify the layers of the Sun. Generalize nuclear fusion. Understand energy transfer via conduction, convection and radiation. Describe various solar activity. Compare/Contrast the inner planets with the outer planets. Sequence the planets according to their position in the solar system. Identify objects in the solar system by their characteristics. Construct a model of the Solar System.

5 Space Science Week 2- Week 12 The Earth- Moon- Sun System How are earth's days, years, and seasons related to the way Earth moves in space? How do Earth, the moon and sun affect each other? What causes tides? Rotation/Revolution Time- Day/Month/Year Distance- Kilometer/Mile/Astronomical Units Solstice/Equinox/Seasons/Day/Ni ght Moon History/Moon Phases/Lunar and Solar Eclipses Tides Differentiate between rotation and revolution. Identify the effects of gravity in the solar system. Explain why there are seasons on Earth. Identify moon phases and their causes. Explain why solar and lunar eclipses occur. Examine the effects of gravity between Earth, the sun and moon in relation to tides. Calculate time, distance and temperature using a variety of units and conversion formulas. Space Science Week 2- Week 12 Explorin g Space What can we learn from space images? How do we explore space? What are some milestones of space exploration? Electromagnetic Waves The Electromagnetic Spectrum Optical/Non-optical Telescopes Satellite Orbits and Imagery The Technology of Space Exploration Human Challenges of Space Exploration Describe ways of collecting information from space. Identify the the parts of electromagnetic waves. Label the types of waves on the electromagnetic spectrum. Distinguish between optical and nonoptical telescopes. Differentiate between the types of satellite orbits. List and describe multiple methods and technology used in space exploration. Document the challenges associated with human space exploration. Compare/Contrast satellite imagery. Design and sketch a vehicle for space exploration. Construct a timeline of space exploration achievements.

6 The Dynamic Earth Week 13- Week 23 Earth's Surface How do matter and energy move through Earth's spheres? How does weathering change Earth's surface? How does water change Earth's surface? How do wind, ice and gravity change Earth's surface? How does soil form? The Earth System- Geosphere/Hydrosphere/Cryospher e/atmosphere/biosphere The Exchange of Matter & Energy between the Spheres Earth's Energy Budget The Conservation of Energy Principle The Law of Conservation of Mass Physical/Chemical Weathering Erosion/Deposition Landforms created by Rivers & Streams Landforms created by Oceans & Lakes The effects of Wind on Land Glaciers and the Weathering/Erosion/Deposition Process Movement by Gravity Soil Formation Soil Profile Properties of Soil Define the Earth's systems. Identify the factors needed for life. Provide examples of the exchange of matter and energy and the Earth's spheres. Recognize sources of Earth's energy. Interpret graphs and diagrams of Earth's energy budget. Differentiate between physical and chemical weathering Relate the processes of erosion and deposition to the landforms that were created by these processes. Design an experiment to test erosion control strategies. Compare/Contrast how water, ice, wind and gravity change Earth's surface. Describe the physical and chemical characteristics of soil. Identify the factors that affect soil formation. Analyze a soil profile.

7 The Dynamic Earth Week 13- Week 23 Earth's History How do we learn about Earth's history? How are the relative ages of rocks measured? How is the absolute age of rocks measured? What is the geologic time scale? The Principle of Uniformitarianism Fossil Formation and Analysis Sedimentary Rock Analysis Earth's Surface Features Climate History Superposition Geologic Columns Relative Age/Absolute Age Radiometric dating The Geologic Time Scale Catastrophism/Uniformitarianism The Fossil Record Defining Events in Geologic Time Paraphrase the principle of Uniformitarianism. Identify the various ways fossils form. Explain how sedimentary rock can show Earth's history. Justify how Earth's surface features indicate changes over time. List some ways scientists can study Earth's climate history. Summarize relative dating. Summarize the Law of Superposition. List ways a rock layer can be disturbed. Analyze an image of rock layers. Relate the geologic column to relative dating. Compare/Contrast relative dating and absolute dating. Calculate parent/daughter isotopes. Recognize radiometric dating methods. Compare/Contrast Catastrophism/Uniformitarianism Correlate the appearance of groups of organisms (fish,reptiles,mammals,etc.) and major extinctions with units of time. Describe the events that led to major extinctions. Organize Earth's history into units of time. Create a geologic timeline.

8 The Dynamic Earth Week 13- Week 23 Minerals and Rocks What are minerals? How do minerals form? How are minerals identified? How do rocks form? What is the rock cycle? The Characteristics of Minerals Mineral Formation Mineral Properties The Rock Cycle The Three Classes of Rocks Intrusive/Extrusive Igneous Rocks Clastic/Chemical/Organic Sedimentary Rocks Foliated/Nonfoliated Metamorphic Rock List the characteristics of minerals. Describe how minerals are formed. Create a mineral identification chart. Identify minerals by their physical properties. Compare/Contrast the three classes of rocks. Illustrate the rock cycle. Classify rock samples by their characteristics. The Dynamic Earth Week 13- Week 23 The Restless Earth What are Earth's layers? What is plate tectonics? How do mountains form? How do volcanoes change Earth's surface? Why do Earthquakes happen? How are seismic waves used to study earthquakes? Earth's Compositional Layers Plate Tectonics Continental drift Plate Boundaries Mantle Convection Deformation and Mountain Building Types of Faults Volcanoes and their Formation Earthquakes Causes and Effects Seismic Waves Earthquake Magnitude and Intensity Earthquake Preparedness Draw and label the layers of the geosphere. Explain convection. Justify the theory of plate tectonics. Explain continental drift. Connect the type of plate boundary with the related geologic process. Differentiate between the types of faults. Establish the link between volcano formation and plate tectonics. Identify the causes of earthquakes. Compare the types of seismic waves. Distinguish between magnitude and intensity. Use triangulation to calculate an earthquake epicenter. Assess a local earthquake preparedness program.

9 Earth's Water and Atmosphere Week 24- Week 34 Earth's Water What makes water so important? How does water change state and move around on Earth? How does fresh water flow on Earth? The Structure of Water Polarity The States of Water (solid/liquid/gas) The Properties of Water (cohesion/adhesion/specific heat/nature as a solvent) The Water Cycle Changes of State Water in the Atmosphere (Evaporation/Transpiration/Sublim ation/condensation/precipitation) Freshwater (Surface Water/Groundwater/Water Table) Watersheds Aquifers Freshwater Uses Describe the chemical composition and structure of water. Identify the states and phase changes of water. Differentiate between cohesion and adhesion. Define specific heat and solvent. Illustrate the water cycle. Integrate changes of state into the water cycle Distinguish between evaporation, transpiration and sublimation. Summarize how precipitation forms. Compare runoff and infiltration. Identify freshwater sources on Earth. Construct a watershed from a topographic map. Summarize the characteristics of a river or stream. Summarize the characteristics of an aquifer. Describe the process of recharge and discharge. List some ways people use freshwater.

10 Earth's Water and Atmosphere Week 24- Week 34 Oceanog raphy What lies within and beneath Earth's oceans? How does an ocean wave form and move? How does water move in the ocean? The Characteristics of Ocean Water (Salinity/Temperature/Density) The Regions and Features of the Ocean Floor. The Properties, Causes and Effects of Ocean Waves. Ocean Currents The Factors that affect Ocean Currents The Causes of Ocean Currents Locate the world's oceans on variety of maps. Elaborate on the physical and chemical characteristics of seawater. Justify the use of technology in ocean floor exploration. Identify and describe the regions and features of the ocean floor. Draw and label the crest, trough, amplitude and wavelength of a wave. Calculate wave speed. Elaborate on the causes of ocean waves. Explain what happens when a wave reaches a shoreline. Describe how a tsunami occurs. List and explain the factors that affect surface currents. Explain how deep currents are created. Explain the relationship between surface currents and deep currents with convection currents. Investigate the effects of upwelling on ocean life.

11 Earth's Water and Atmosphere Week 24- Week 34 Earth's Atmosph ere What is the atmosphere? How does energy move through Earth's system? What is wind? The Contents of the Atmosphere Pressure and Temperature in the Atmosphere The Layers of the Atmosphere (Thermosphere/Mesophere/Stratos phere/troposphere) The Greenhouse Effect The Three types of Energy Transfer (Conduction/Convection/Radiation ) Causes of Wind Global Winds (Trade Winds/Westerlies/Polar Easterlies/Jet Streams) Local Winds Graph the composition of the atmosphere. Name and describe the layers of the atmosphere. Correlate temperature and pressure with altitude. Create a data table showing change in temperature and pressure between each layer of the atmosphere. Describe the Greenhouse Effect. Compare temperature, thermal energy and heat. Differentiate between radiation, conduction and convection. Summarize how energy is transferred through Earth's systems. Establish a relationship between the sun and winds. Predict how winds would flow without Earth's rotation. Identify winds from their longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates. Explain how local geographic features affect wind.

12 Earth's Water and Atmosphere Week 24- Week 34 Weather and Climate What is weather and how can we describe different types of weather conditions? How do clouds form, and how are clouds classified? How do the water cycle and other global patterns affect local weather? How can humans protect themselves from hazardous weather? What tools do we use to predict weather? How is climate affected by energy from the sun and variations on Earth's surface? What are the causes and effects of climate change? The Elements of Weather (Temperature/Pressure/Wind/Hu midity/precipitation/visibilty) Cloud Formation Cloud Classification The Effects of Global Patterns (Water Cycle/Air Masses/ Pressure Systems/Global Wind Patterns/Ocean Currents) on Local Weather Severe Weather (Thunderstorms/Hurricanes/Torna does) Protection from Hazardous Weather Weather Forecasting Weather Data Collection Weather Maps The Effects of the Sun, the Oceans and Landmasses on Climate Climate Zones (Tropical/Temperate/Polar) Natural Causes of Climate Change Repeating Patterns of Climate Change The Effects of Climate Change The Human Influence on Climate Reducing the Human Influence on Climate Political and Economic Issues Related to Climate Change Identify the factors that create weather. Explain how the factors that create weather are measured. Create a data chart of local weather for a period of time. Calculate the mean, median, mode and range from local temperature data. Describe how clouds form. Identify clouds by their shape. Correlate cloud types with altitude. Create a diagram showing the effects on weather by the water cycle. Describe the changes that occur in weather along the different types of fronts. Predict weather based on pressure systems. Identify ways global wind patterns affect local weather. Relate ocean currents to temperature and precipitation along coastlines. Describe the formation of a thunderstorm. Explain why thunder and lighning occur. Define hurricane, storm surge and tornado. Create a hazardous weather preparedness plan. Know the effects of sunlight and heat on the human body. Recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Develop an action plan to identify and treat heat stroke. Define weather forecasting Generalize some ways meteorologists collect weather data. Interpret a weather map. Evaluate a weather forecast based on weather map data. Draw a station model based on current weather conditions. Research and report extreme weather events or weather on important historical dates. Distinguish between weather and climate. Create a document summarizing the factors that affect climate and the effects on climate the factors have. Identify on a map the three climate zones.

13 Reconcile past learning with natural causes of climate change. Identify causes of repeating patterns of climate change. Research how human activities affect climate. Analyze various temperature and carbon dioxide graphs to determine trends. Document observable effects of climate change. Predict effects of climate change on human society. Propose an initiative that would lessen an individual's or family's impact on climate. Explore the political and economic effects of climate change. State a case that would support/reject the Kyoto Protocol.

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