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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

6th Grade General Science

Expectations & Student Learner Targets

  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.  In addition, in sixth grade it is crucial that students develop and maintain positive study habits and student behaviors to ensure success in school.  The student handbook outlines junior high policies for detentions, lunch detentions, B.E.A.R.S., dress code, tardies, grading, late work and much more.  This handbook is available on the junior high home page.  In addition, I have provided a few helpful links below to review the expectations for students in 6th Grade.  To help you gain and maintain positive study habits and student behaviors, we will focus on specific Student Learner Targets throughout the year. 

6th Grade General Science 

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. 

6th Grade General Science

Unit Focus - Essential Questions & Learning Targets

  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 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 and assessments are created through a variety of resource to enhance the students understanding of Essential Questions and Learning Targets.

In the table below, the Essential Questions and Learning Targets are available. 

	Unit 1 – Science Skills & Methods:
	Being a Scientist!   Essential Questions What is Science? How are YOU a Scientist?   Learning Targets
	Unit 2 - Earth & Space Science:
	Astronomy: What is Our Place in Space?   Essential Questions   What is our place in space? How do Earth, the moon, and the sun interact? Why are objects in the solar system different from each other? How does exploring space benefit people on Earth? How do astronomers learn about distant objects in space?   Learning Targets
	Unit 3 - Life Science:
	What is Life?   Essential Questions What is Life? How do you know if something is living?   Learning Targets
	Unit 4 – Environmental Science:
	Part 1: Ecology   Essential Questions Why could Science be defined as Connections?   Learning Targets
	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
	Science, Technology, & Society:
	Technological Design   Essential Questions   How are Science and Technology related?   Technology : Science :: __________ : __________     Learning Targets

6th Grade General Science

Unit Materials

      In 6th Grade General 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.  

Throughout the school year, some activities will be in the table below for students to use in class or for homework purposes.   

	Unit 1 – Science Skills & Methods:
	Being a Scientist!     Science and Poetry Assignment Directions Sample Poem #1   Sample Poem #2 Sample Poem #3   Sample Poem #4 SCIENCE       REST STOP: Observing, Inferring, and Predicting Practice Quiz Practice Quiz Answers       REST STOP: Classifying Sample Dichotomous Key PowerPoint Dichotomous Key Practice Remember: When creating a dichotomous key, it is best to classify with one group having a trait and the other group not having the trait.         REST STOP: Measuring Measurement - SI Units PowerPoint (PDF Version) BrainPop: Measuring Login: Lisle202  Password Hint: School Mascot + s     Measurement - Metric Prefixes PowerPoint (PDF Version) BrainPop: Metric Units Login: Lisle202  Password Hint: School Mascot + s     Measurement - Metric Comparison & How to Measure:  Length, Volume, & Mass PowerPoint (PDF Version) Temperature & Time PowerPoint (PDF Version)   Understanding the Metric System - Answers Measurement Examples - Answers         REST STOP: Data Analysis & Graphing Make a Graph http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx     Practice with Graphs & Data Analysis Line Graphs - http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/line.html http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/construct_line.html Bar Graphs - http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/bar_graph.html http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/construct_bar.html Circle Graphs - http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/circle_graph.html http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/construct_circle.html Data Analysis - http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/compare_graphs.html http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/practice_unit11.html http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/challenge_unit11.html       Science Skills Test Review   Resources: Observation, Inference, and Prediction Photos Sample Classification Measuring - Time and Length & Temperature Maps       Descriptive Design Scientific Inquiry Steps Scientific Inquiry PowerPoints: Inquiry Methods & Explanations of Inquiry Methods  Descriptive Design LAB PAPER Descriptive Design Lab Report DIRECTIONS Descriptive Design Fill-in-the-Blank Typing Form Descriptive Design Lab Report RUBRIC       Correlational Design Scientific Inquiry Steps Scientific Inquiry PowerPoints: Inquiry Methods & Explanations of Inquiry Methods  Correlational Design LAB PAPER Correlational Design Lab Report DIRECTIONS Correlational Design Fill-in-the-Blank Typing Form Correlational Design Lab Report RUBRIC        Experimental Design Scientific Inquiry Steps Scientific Inquiry PowerPoints: Inquiry Methods & Explanations of Inquiry Methods  Experimental Design LAB PAPER Experimental Design Lab Report DIRECTIONS Experimental Design Fill-in-the-Blank Typing Form Experimental Design Lab Report RUBRIC       Unit #1 WAC: Using Science in Careers Directions, Research, Plan, and Checklist Rubric Website:  www.ilworkinfo.com or Career Inventory (start at direction 3)
	Unit 2 - Earth & Space Science:
	Astronomy: What is Our Place in Space?   Descriptive Design: The Moon Scientific Inquiry Steps Scientific Inquiry PowerPoints: Inquiry Methods & Explanations of Inquiry Methods  Descriptive Design: The Moon LAB PAPER  Rise and Set Times for the Moon Descriptive Design Lab Report DIRECTIONS Descriptive Design Fill-in-the-Blank Typing Form
	Unit 3 - Life Science:
	What is Life?    Independent Research  Catch of the Day Instructions & Research Part 1, 2, and 3 Invertebrate Information Vertebrate Information   Chapter 1 Resources Adaptation PowerPoint   Chapter 2 Resources Organelle Trail: Instructions, Sample Poster, Poster, & Rubric   Organelle Notes   Tissue and Organ Notes   Organ Systems Web Links -  Brain Pop Britannica Online Kids Health   Chapter 3 Resources Chapter 3 Suggested Responses & Notes  Brain Pop   Chapter 4 Resources Kingdom Research Invertebrate Animal Research Vertebrate Animal Research
	Unit 4 - Environmental Science:
	Ecology
	Environmental Issues
	Science, Technology, and Society
	Technological Design   Project Project Instructions Project Parent Letter     Looking for Help?  Try these Web Sites Simple & Compound Machines:  http://edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/index.htm http://teacher.scholastic.com/dirtrep/simple/index.htm http://www.coe.uh.edu/archive/science/science_lessons/scienceles1/finalhome.htm http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/InventorsToolbox.html http://library.thinkquest.org/J002079F/sub3.htm http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~mwampole/1-resources/simple-machines/   Catapults www.scilinks.org  Enter this code: SS110601

6th Grade General Science

Homework

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. 

HOMEWORK HOTLINE

6th Grade General Science

Announcements

In the section below, view important reminders and announcements regarding Sixth Grade Science.

***Lab Materials***

Reminder to students: While working on labs, it is essential to behave appropriately, and to follow all lab safety instructions and lab directions.  Students who damage lab materials are financially responsible.  Students behaving inappropriately, acting dangerously, and not following directions will not be allowed to continue lab participation.