6A & 6B Science

Quarter 1

Space Topics

  • Objects in our the solar system

  • Moon phases

  • Eclipses

  • The role of gravity in galaxies and our solar system


Quarter 2

History of Earth Topics

  • Changes in Earth's structures and processes over time

  • Plate tectonics and sea floor structures

  • Evidence from fossils and rocks

  • Major events in Earth's history

Quarter 3

Earth's Interior and Human Impact on Earth

  • Layers of the Earth

  • Energy from the Earth's interior

  • Water Cycle

  • Renewable and non-renewable resources

  • Human impact on Earth's past and present

Quarter 4

Weather Topics

  • Clouds

  • Precipitation

  • Air Masses

  • Global Climates

  • Global Warming

Grades

This class is very hands on and interactive so you need to PARTICIPATE! Grades will be determined by points.

Things that will be graded:

Participation

Binders

Homework

Investigations/Experiments/Labs

Lab Quizzes

Tests

Binders

If your binder is not in class with you, it is YOUR responsibility to enter the notes/lab/etc. from that day.

It is important that you have everything in your binder as it is your part of your participation grade. Everything that we do will go inside of this binder. (Everything that needs to be in there will ALWAYS be posted in the room and on Google Classroom).