First Nine Weeks S6E5. Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth s surface is formed. Week Number Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Standard(s) Scientific Method, Science Inquiry and Laboratory Safety Compare and contrast the Earth s crust, mantle, and core including temperature, density, and composition. Investigate the contribution of minerals to rock composition. Classify rocks by their process of formation. Describe processes that change rocks and the surface of the earth. Benchmark Exam # 1 (Midterm) Recognize that lithospheric plates constantly move and cause major geological events on the earth s surface. Explain the effects of physical processes (plate tectonics, erosion, deposition, volcanic eruption, gravity) on geological features including oceans (composition, currents, and tides). Explain the effects of physical processes (plate tectonics, erosion, deposition, volcanic eruption, gravity) on geological features including oceans (composition, currents, and tides). Textbook Resources Week 8 Review for Nine Weeks Benchmark Week 9 Benchmark Exam # 2 1
Second Nine Weeks S6E5. Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth s surface is formed. S6E6. Students will describe various sources of energy and with their uses and conservation. Week Number Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Standard(s) Describe soil as consisting of weathered rocks and decomposed organic material. Describe how fossils show evidence of the changing surface and climate of the Earth. Explain the effects of human activity on the erosion of the earth s surface. Describe methods for conserving natural resources such as water, soil, and air. Benchmark Exam # 3 (Midterm) Explain the role of the sun as the major source of energy and its relationship to wind and water energy. Identify renewable and nonrenewable resources. Review for Nine Weeks Benchmark Textbook Resources Week 9 Benchmark Exam # 4 2
Third Nine Weeks S6E4. Students will understand how the distribution of land and oceans affects climate and weather. S6E3. Students will recognize the significant role of water in earth processes. Week Number Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Standard(s) Demonstrate that land and water absorb and lose heat at different rates and explain the resulting effects on weather patterns. Relate unequal heating of land and water surfaces to form large global wind systems and weather events such as tornados and thunderstorms. Relate how moisture evaporating from the oceans affects the weather patterns and weather events such as hurricanes. Benchmark Exam # 5 (Midterm) Textbook Resources Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Explain that a large portion of the Earth s surface is water, consisting of oceans, rivers, lakes, underground water, and ice. Relate various atmospheric conditions to stages of the water cycle. Describe the composition, location, and subsurface topography of the world s oceans. Explain the causes of waves, currents, and tides. Week 8 Review for Nine Weeks Benchmark Week 9 Benchmark Exam #6 3
Fourth Nine Weeks S6E1. Students will explore current scientific views of the universe and how those views evolved. S6E2. Students will understand the effects of the relative positions of the earth, moon and sun. Week Number Week 1 Standard(s) Relate the Nature of Science to the progression of basic historical scientific models (geocentric, heliocentric) as they describe our solar system, and the Big Bang as it describes the formation of the universe. Describe the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and the universe. Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors. Textbook Resources Week 2 Week 3 Compare and contrast the planets in terms of Size relative to the earth Surface and atmospheric features Relative distance from the sun Ability to support life Explain the motion of objects in the day/night sky in terms of relative position. Explain that gravity is the force that governs the motion in the solar system. Demonstrate the phases of the moon by showing the alignment of the earth, moon, and sun. Explain the alignment of the earth, moon, and sun during solar and lunar eclipses. 4
Relate the tilt of the earth to the distribution of sunlight throughout the year and its effect on climate. Week 4 CRCT Review Week 5 --------CRCT Testing Week-------- Week 6 (Cumulative) Review for Nine Weeks Benchmark Week 7 Benchmark Exam # 7 Week 8 Week 9 CRCT Remediation, Grade Recovery and Enrichment CRCT Remediation, Grade Recovery and Enrichment 5
Earth Science Grade: 6 Domain: Astronomy 20% of CRCT Domain Description Astronomy refers to understanding the history and progression of scientific views of the universe. This domain also refers to determining the position and motion of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun, recognizing the relationship of gravity to the motions within the Solar System, and comparing and contrasting the basic characteristics of planets, asteroids, and meteors. Standards Associated with Domain S6E1 S6E2 Associated Concepts, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrate understanding of current scientific views of the universe and how those views evolved Describe the position of the Solar System in the Milky Way and the universe Compare and contrast planets in terms of: size relative to Earth surface and atmospheric features relative distance from the Sun ability to support life Explain the motion of objects in the day and night sky in terms of relative position Explain that gravity is the force that governs the motions in the Solar System Differentiate between the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors Interpret models and describe the alignment of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during the phases of the Moon Interpret models and describe the alignment of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during solar and lunar eclipses Relate the tilt of Earth to the distribution of sunlight throughout the year Distinguish how the various angles of the sunlight on the surface of Earth affect climate and seasons 6
Science Grade: 6 Domain: Hydrology and Meteorology 40% of CRCT Domain Description Hydrology and Meteorology refers to describing the physical characteristics of oceans and other sources of water, and explaining the cause of ocean movements. This domain also refers to understanding the interactions between land, water, and the atmosphere, recognizing the formation of weather events, interpreting weather patterns, and identifying the tools used to observe, measure, and forecast weather. Standards Associated with Domain S6E3 S6E4 S6E6 Associated Concepts, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrate understanding that a large portion of Earth s surface consists of water, such as: oceans rivers lakes underground water ice Relate various atmospheric conditions to stages of the water cycle Describe characteristics of the world s oceans, such as: composition location subsurface topography Explain the causes of ocean movements, such as: waves currents tides Demonstrate understanding that land and water absorb and lose heat at different rates 7
Explain the effects of unequal heating of land and water surfaces, such as: wind systems weather patterns weather events Relate how moisture evaporating from oceans affects weather patterns and weather events Demonstrate understanding of the conditions under which clouds form Explain the role of the Sun as the major source of energy and the Sun s relationship to wind and water Energy Science Grade: 6 Domain: Geology 40% of CRCT Domain Description Geology refers to comparing and contrasting Earth s interior and surface, describing the formation of rocks, soils, and fossils, and explaining the effects of physical processes on geological features. This domain also refers to describing methods for conserving natural resources, identifying renewable and nonrenewable resources, and understanding how scientific knowledge is achieved and organized. Standards Associated with Domain S6E5 S6E6 Associated Concepts, Skills, and Abilities Compare and contrast the characteristics of Earth s crust, mantle, and core, such as: temperature density composition Describe the composition of rocks in terms of minerals Classify rocks by their process of formation Describe processes that change rocks and the surface of Earth Demonstrate understanding that lithosphere plates constantly move and cause major geological events on Earth s surface 8
Describe the physical processes that affect Earth s surface, such as: plate tectonics erosion deposition volcanic eruption gravity Identify how fossils show evidence of the changing surface and climate of Earth Describe soil as consisting of weathered rocks and decomposed organic material Explain the effects of human activity on the erosion of Earth s surface Determine methods for conserving natural resources such as water, soil, and air Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable resources 9