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Welcome Sixth Grade Scientists!


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"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

 

 

 

Student Learner Targets 

& Expectations

Course 

Description

Unit Essential Questions & 

Learning Targets

Unit Materials, Assignments, 

& Web Links

Edmodo Homework

Mastery Learning Grading 

& Grading Codes

Science Rating 

Grade System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6th Grade General Science

  

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. 

 

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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.  

 

Teamwork Expectations
R.A.I.S.E.

Paragraphing Expectations

6th Grade Paragraphing Expectations

Sample Paragraph

Paragraph Structure and Organizer

Paragraph Rubric

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 

 

Unit Title  Time Frame Power Standard

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:

  • know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
  • know and apply the accepted practices of science.

Unit #2 

Earth & Space Science:

Astronomy: What is Our Place in Space?

Second and Third Quarter

Students will be able to:

Focus: 

  • know and apply concepts that explain the composition and structure of the universe and Earth’s place in it.

Reinforced:

  • know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
  • know and apply the accepted practices of science.

Unit #3
Life Science 

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: 

  • know and apply concepts that describe how living things function, adapt and change.

Reinforced:

  • know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
  • know and apply the accepted practices of science.
Unit #4
Environmental Science
   

Part 1: Ecology

 

 

Fourth Quarter

Students will be able to:

Focus: 

  • know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact with each other and with their environment.

Reinforced:

  • know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
  • know and apply the accepted practices of science.

Part 2: Environmental Issues

 

Fourth Quarter

Students will be able to:

Focus: 

  • know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact with each other and with their environment.
  • know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
  • know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.

Reinforced:

  • know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
  • know and apply the accepted practices of science.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6th Grade General Science

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:

 

 

 

 

 

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 does exploring space benefit people on Earth?
  • What have astronomers learned about distant objects in space?
  • Why are objects in the solar system different from each other?
  • How do Earth, the moon, and the sun interact?

 

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, 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:

www.edmodo.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6th Grade General Science

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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:

www.edmodo.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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