Science Curriculum

Science Curriculum

Sixth Grade2013-2014

WELCOME

Positive Reinforcement

PRIDE Tickets Students can cash

them in for various things. Ex: Hat Day

Student of the Month 2 students/ month Meet with Mrs.

Corner and receive a prize

Students use scientific processes to:

Question Plan and conduct

investigations Use appropriate

tools and techniques to gather data

Think critically and logically about relationships between evidence and explanations

Communicate resultsThis will mostly be

done through their interactive notebooks

1st Quarter

•Lab Safety•Posters displayed in hallway

•Measurement•What we are currently working on

•Plants

Plants

Transpiration Absorption Tropism

2nd Quarter

•Micro-life

•Body Systems

Structure and Function in Living Systems

Explain the importance of water to organisms

Describe the basic structure of a cell

Describe the function of cell parts

Differentiate between plant and animal cells

Animals

Respiration – gills, lungs

Digestion – stomach, intestines

Circulation – heart, veins, arteries, capillaries

Locomotion – muscles, skeleton

Animals

Animals Cont.Describe how the

nervous system interacts with these systems:RespirationDigestionCirculationLocomotion

Explain how the human body contracts and fights illnesses and diseases.

3rd Quarter

RenewableSunlight, wind, rain, etc.

Nonrenewable Fossil fuels

Transfer of energy

Energy & Science and It’s Impact on Society

Physical Science

EnergyRenewable and

nonrenewable resources

Ways energy can be stored and transformed

How thermal energy can be transferred

Energy Continued

Compare the pros and cons of alternate energy sources and the technology behind them.

Explain why all energy sources should be conserved.

4th Quarter

Describe layers of the atmosphereStructures of lakes, rivers, oceansWater cycleWeather

Earth’s Processes and Systems

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

Describe the interactions between human populations, natural hazards, and the environment.

Understand the impact of technology.

Grades 80% Assessment

Tests & Quizzes Projects Lab Reports

20% Classwork and Homework

Homework Planners

It will be written in every Monday for the week. Adjustments may be made on a daily basis depending on student participation in class. If needed extra homework may be added.

Website Updated every week displaying

what we will be working on and the homework.

** Due to changes, please check these on a regular basis so you know what is expected.

Student Rewards and Consequences

Rewards

Classroom Tickets Pride Tickets Class Points E-mail home

Consequences

Refocus/ISI Lunch Detention Extra homework (if

not completing work)

E-mail home

Our partnership this year means:

I will do my part when your child is here by:

Providing structure and procedures so that he or she is confident and comfortable with daily happenings

Maintain high but reasonable expectations

Communicate with you whenever necessary or upon request from you

Provide valuable practice through homework

Strongly protect your child’s right to a challenging learning environment free from distractions and misbehavior

I will need your help when your child is home by: Supporting the classroom procedures and

providing structure at home.

Monitoring the neatness, accuracy and level of difficulty of their homework.

Communicating ANYTHING about your child that might interfere with their learning.