Science 6

• MS4000 Science 6, MS4001 Science 6-ESL

The goal of the 6th-grade science course is to enable students to develop the necessary skills to carry out scientific investigations, communicate their findings through writing lab reports and completing research projects. Students also work cooperatively in groups to observe, hypothesize, identify variables, measure, collect and present data, draw conclusions and evaluate results.

Students will build their knowledge and understanding of Biology, Physics, and Environmental Science topics. Units of study include biology topics such as the living world, cells, and their processes, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals; physics topics such as sound, light and waves; and, finally, environmental science topics such as ecosystems, biomes and resources. The units taught are at an introductory level, and the scientific method is used throughout.