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: 630.493.8240
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Student Learner Targets & Expectations
For sixth 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. How can students be successful as you transition from elementary school to junior high school?
To be successful, it is crucial that students develop, maintain, and enhance positive study habits and student behaviors. To do so, we focus on specific Student Learner Targets throughout the year in Sixth Grade Science.
In addition, it is crucial that students understand the expectations of the school and their classes to be successful. The student handbook outlines junior high policies for detentions, lunch detentions, tardies, B.E.A.R.S., grading, late work and much more. This handbook is available on the junior high home page. The sixth grade team of teachers have also collaborated to create shared expectations for group/team work and writing assignments.
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Paragraphing Expectations 6th Grade Paragraphing Expectations Paragraph Structure and Organizer
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Course Description
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 and learning targets which provide a basis for further study in science.
The table below provides an overview of the units.
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Unit #1 Science Skills & Practices Being a Scientist! Part 1: Science Skills Part 2: Scientific and Engineering Practices |
First and Second Quarter |
Students will be able to:
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Unit #2 Earth & Space Science: Astronomy: What is Our Place in Space? |
Second and Third Quarter |
Students will be able to: Focus:
Reinforced:
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Unit #3 What is Life? Chapter 1: Basic Needs and Adaptations Chapter 2: Organism Organization Chapter 3: Organism Functions Chapter 4: Organism Classification |
Third and Fourth Quarter |
Students will be able to: Focus:
Reinforced:
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| Unit #4 Environmental Science |
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Part 1: Ecology
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Fourth Quarter |
Students will be able to: Focus:
Reinforced:
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Part 2: Environmental Issues
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Fourth Quarter |
Students will be able to: Focus:
Reinforced:
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Unit Focus - Essential Questions & Learning Targets
Each unit in Sixth Grade 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 Essential Questions and Learning Targets. The Essential Questions are introduced, discussed and referenced throughout the unit. In addition, each activity in the unit is designed to focus on specific Learning Targets. All activities are created through a variety of resource to enhance the students understanding of Essential Questions and Learning Targets, and all assessments are designed to assess students mastery of learning targets.
In the table below, the Essential Questions and Learning Targets are available.
| Unit 1 – Science Skills & Practices: | |
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Being a Scientist!
Essential Questions What is Science? How are YOU a Scientist?
Learning Targets
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Astronomy: What is Our Place in Space?
Essential Questions
What is our place in space?
Learning Targets
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| Unit 3 - Life Science: | |
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What is Life?
Essential Questions What is Life? How do you know if something is living?
Learning Targets
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| Unit 4 – Environmental Science: | |
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Part 1: Ecology
Essential Questions Why could Science be defined as Connections?
Learning Targets
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Part 2: Environmental Issues
Essential Questions Why Should We Care About the Earth We Share?
Why Do We Need a Solution to Pollution?
Learning Targets
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Technological Design
Essential Questions
How are Science and Technology related?
Technology : Science :: __________ : __________
Learning Targets
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Unit Materials, Assignments, & Web Links
In Sixth Grade Science, each activity focuses on gaining an understanding of specific Learning Targets and each assessment focuses on assessing student understanding of specific Learning Targets. All learning activities and assessments, both formative and summative, are modified or created by the teacher from a variety of resources to ensure that the learning focus is on learning targets.
To provide additional resources and engaging work, many ancillary materials, assignments, and web links are provided on Edmodo. In Sixth Grade Science, students will use Edmodo to:
- access and turn in some assignments
- take some rest stop practice quizzes and quizzes
- access PowerPoints, additional materials, and web links in the Edmodo Library
Students set up Edmodo accounts the first week of school. To learn more about Edmodo, click here: Edmodo. To access your account, click on the link below:
Edmodo
In sixth grade, students will be using Edmodo in many of their classes. Edmodo is a free and secure learning network for teachers, students, and schools. It provides a safe way us to connect, share content, access homework, take rest stop practice quizzes and quizzes, participate in discussions and receive class information.
Edmodo is accessible online and through any mobile device with Internet capabilities – including free apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices. Students can access their account from any mobile device or computer, and set up notifications within Edmodo to receive alerts/reminders via text or e-mail.
Edmodo will not be used as a social network like Facebook or MySpace. This tool will be used strictly for educational purposes using the following guidelines:
- Students will be required to use appropriate grammar instead of texting language when messaging the teacher, completing assignments or quizzes, and responding to discussions.
- Edmodo does not allow private student-to-student messaging. The site will be used to discuss school-related content with the teacher. For certain activities, students will be able to communicate by posting statements the entire class can read.
- All school rules and consequences related to speech and harassment apply.
Students set up Edmodo accounts the first week of school. To access your account, click on the link below:
In Sixth Grade Science, you are provided with time to work on most assignments in class. However, all students work at different paces. If you do not complete an assignment in class, you may need to finish the assignment at home or during study hall. Occasionally, there will also be assignments that are specifically assigned as homework. It is important to listen to class instructions regarding your assignments and to write your homework in your assignment notebook each day! It is also a great idea to record due dates into your assignment notebook! If you miss a homework assignment or would like additional information, you can use the Homework Hotline by clicking on the link below:
