Month # Days Aug 23 2017-2018 6 th Earth Science Curriculum Pacing Guide Unit Content Standard Substandard Literature Selections h. Describe soil as consisting Method, of weathered rocks and Francis Bacon - Deductive and decomposed organic Novum Inductive material. Organum Reasoning, S6E5. Students i. Explain the effects of Soil, Soil Layers, will investigate human activity on the erosion Geology Soil the scientific of the earth s surface. Conservation, view of how j. Describe methods for Dust Bowl, the earth s conserving natural resources Mapping soil, surface is such as water, soil, and air. organic matter formed. Project / Other Information Soil Horizon Project Sept 21 Minerals: identification, properties, geometric crystal structure b. Investigate the contribution of minerals to rock composition Georgius Agricola De natura fossilium, http://farlang.com/books/ agricola-bandy-de-naturafossilium pg 16-18 starts book 1 describing minerals Oct 16 Geology Rocks: Classification, rock formation, rock cycle, weathering and erosion Plate tectonics, Layers of the earth S6E5. Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth s surface is formed. a. Compare and contrast the Earth s crust, mantle, and core including temperature, density, and composition. c. Classify rocks by their process of formation. d. Describe processes that change rocks and the surface of the earth. e. Recognize that lithospheric plates constantly move and cause major geological events on the earth s surface. f. Explain the effects of physical processes (plate tectonics, erosion, deposition, volcanic eruption, gravity) on geological features including Georgius Agricola De natura fossilium, http://farlang.com/books/ agricola-bandy-de-naturafossilium book 5 describes rocks page 94 Layers of the Earth Project: Construct Model
oceans (composition, currents, and tides). g. Describe how fossils show evidence of the changing surface and climate of the Earth Nov 17 Hydrology and Water on Earth: Water Cycle, Composition of Earth's Water, Location of Oceans, Waves Currents, Tides S6E3. recognize the significant role of water in earth processes a. Explain that a large portion of the Earth s surface is water, consisting of oceans, rivers, lakes, underground water, and ice. b. Relate various atmospheric conditions to stages of the water cycle. c. Describe the composition, location, and subsurface topography of the world s oceans. d. Explain the causes of waves, currents, and tides. Pierre Perrault De l origine des fontaines (1674; On the Origin of Springs) Test Dec 12 Hydrology and Jan 18 Hydrology and Energy Transfer, Weather, Weather Patterns, Severe Weather Review for Midterms Weather, Climate Renewable and S6E4. understand how the distribution of land and oceans affects climate and weather. S6E4. S6E6. describe a. Demonstrate that land and water absorb and lose heat at different rates and explain the resulting effects on weather patterns. b. Relate unequal heating of land and water surfaces to form large global wind systems and weather events such as tornados and thunderstorms. c. Relate how moisture evaporating from the oceans affects the weather patterns and weather events such as hurricanes. a. Explain the role of the sun as the major source of energy and its relationship to wind and water energy. by: Aristotle Translated by E. W. Webster John Dalton Mid-Terms/ Weather and Climate Project: Informational
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Nonrenewable resources various sources of energy and with their uses and conservation b. Identify renewable and nonrenewable resources. Meteorological Findings Feb 15 Astronomy Mar 18 Astronomy Geocentric - Heliocentric Views, Big Bang, Solar System, Milky Way, Planets, Gravity, Comets, Asteroids, Meteors Complete study of planets then begin S6E1. explore current scientific views of the universe and how those views evolved. S6E2. understand a. 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. b. Describe the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and the universe. c. 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 d. Explain the motion of objects in the day/night sky in terms of relative position. e. Explain that gravity is the force that governs the motion in the solar system. f. Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors. a. Demonstrate the phases of the moon by showing the " Nicholas Copernicus De Revolutionibus (On the Revolutions), 1543 C.E" Solar System Project Comets, Asteroids and Meteoroids Brochure Test
Moon Phases, Solar Lunar Eclipses, Tilt of the Earth and effect on Seasons the effects of the relative positions of the earth, moon and sun. alignment of the earth, moon, and sun. b. Explain the alignment of the earth, moon, and sun during solar and lunar eclipses. c. Relate the tilt of the earth to the distribution of sunlight throughout the year and its effect on climate. Astronomers and Current Astronomy Apr 20 Astronomy/ Timeline Complete Astronomy Unit and begin Research on Timeline, May 20 Classical Timeline Research on Timeline, Exams After testing we begin in depth research into scientists through history After testing we begin in depth research into scientists through history Current Science Content Areas from the Year Current Science Content Areas from the Year Milestone Testing Timeline Research Project/ Finals Classical Methodologies and Strategies Used: Hands-on projects Integration of subject areas research projects Drama, role-playing Drills and games Oral and written presentations Time lines, charts, visual materials Guest speakers Field Trips Memorization, Observation, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning, Defining, Classification, Experimentation Demonstration and Design Research, Writing, Socratic Questioning Analyzing Concepts and Results
"Classical educators help children to identify scientific principles by: Fostering curiosity through the development of observational skills, defining and classifying terms that describe the universe, conducting experiments and demonstrations to study cause and effect, and presenting the ideas of influential scientists." Leigh Bortins - The Core "Your goal is to lead the student in understanding and using the scientific method across all of the scientific fields - to teach how to do science." - Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise The Well-Trained Mind