HMH Science Textbook :   https://lausd.cs.hmhco.com/?realm=section&realm_id=5104342798&app_id=1938396770&is_ssl=1      

ISTE (International Society Technology in Education) Standards: https://www.iste.org/standards/for-students

6th Grade Curriculum: https://scienceeducation.stanford.edu/other-resources

LAUSD Version: https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/9851

LAUSD Science District Assessments: https://lms.lausd.net/group/1439824469/materials#/group/1439824469/materials?f=57139589

Old 6th grade science book (Earth Science): http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078741831/

Old 7th grade science book (Life Science): http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/007874184x/

Old 8th grade science book (Physical Science): http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078741858/

NOTICE: Science and History standards will be tested through ELA assessments.  After clicking on this link to the official website, please find the ELA standards on pages 53-58 for READING; and pages 62-66 the for WRITING; and pages 72-73 for LISTENING STANDARDS in California. 

https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/finalelaccssstandards.pdf

RACES strategy for comprehending stories and articles:

http://024ccps.ss10.sharpschool.com/common/pages/UserFile.aspx?fileId=818022 

Interesting kid-friendly science articles — Have fun looking through the latest science news!

https://www4.esc13.net/science/resources-science/manipulatives/ A variety of interesting resources

LAUSD Middle School Science

Next Generation Science Standards for Middle Scool see Flow Map on page 9

NGSS Science Standards (See 6th Grade)

Readability Calculator — Use the RAYGOR graph to estimate grade level of Text. The FRY graph shows average reading age of the student.

Science Curriculum Maps — From LAUSD's website

Scientific notation & Size of Objects — Have fun zooming in and out of this "picture" to gain an understanding of the relative sizes of objects from the universe to quarks.

Testing criteria for ELA. — Here's the blue prints for smarter balanced testing in ELA. See Page 7 for middle school.  The DOK(Depth of Knowledge) values of 1-4 indicate the complexity of the questions.

Weather on planet Earth

Wind currents on planet Earth