Welcome Sixth Grade Scientists!
"The most remarkable discovery ever made by scientists was science itself. " - Jacob Bronowski
Sixth Grade Science
Ms. Aimee Susanne Park
Email: apark@lisle202.org
Phone: 630.493.8345
| Expectations and Materials | |
| Course Description and Calendar | Unit Essential Questions |
| Unit Materials | Web Links |
| Science Grading Codes | Science Rubric Grading System |
Expectations
For 6th graders, starting junior high school can be a BIG change that requires a lot of adjustment. There are many new classrooms, lockers, expectations, rules, and guidelines for junior high school students. So, I have provided a few helpful links below to review the expectations for students in 6th Grade General Science.
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Course Description and Calendar
This is a general science course which challenges students to examine the world around them from a scientific perspective. An emphasis is placed on understanding and the utilizing a scientific approach to discovery. Each unit will focus on essential understandings which provide a basis for further study in science. The table below provides an overview of the units throughout the year.
| Unit Title | Calendar | Description |
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#1 Being a Scientist |
September & October |
Students will be able to:
These skills and methods will be reinforced throughout the year and their science education. |
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#2 Life Science - What is Life? |
November & December |
Students will be able to:
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#3 Environmental Science - Ecology |
January & February |
Students will be able to:
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| Unit #4
- Environmental Science - Environmental Issues |
February & March |
Students will be able to:
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| Unit #5
- Technological Design |
April |
Students will be able to:
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| Unit #6
- Astronomy |
April & May |
Students will be able to:
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Unit Focus - Essential Questions
Each unit in 6th Grade General Science has a specific focus that is related to State and Local Educational Standards for Science. The unit foci are presented to the students in the form of an Essential Question that is discussed and referenced throughout the unit.
In the table below, the title of each unit and the unit's Essential Questions are provided:
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Unit 1 – Being a Scientist
What is Science? How are YOU a Scientist? |
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Unit 2 - Life Science
What is Life?
How do you know if something is living? |
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Unit 3 – Environmental Science: Ecology
Why could Science be defined as Connections?
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Unit 4 - Environmental Science: Issues
Why Should We Care About the Earth We Share?
Why Do We Need a Solution to Pollution?
Why Must We Protect Biodiversity?
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Unit 5 – Technological Design
How are Technology and Science related?
Technology : Science :: __________ : __________
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Unit 6 - Earth Science: Astronomy
What’s out there?
How does outer space affect our lives?
How do we learn about space?
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Each unit in 6th Grade General Science has a specific focus that is related to State and Local Educational Standards for Science. The unit foci are presented to the students in the form of an Essential Question that is discussed and referenced throughout the unit. Each activity in the unit is created through a variety of resources to revolve around the Essential Questions. In the table below, you will find many of the activities from sixth grade science. All assignments that can be down loaded from the computer will be available by clicking on the name of the assignment.
