6th Grade Science Unit 11

Big Idea:

All organisms are classified into groups based on similar characteristics.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

6.12A [Supporting Standard] understand that all organisms are composed of one or more cells.

Focus TEKS

6.12B [Supporting Standard] recognize that the presence of a nucleus determine whether a cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic.

Ongoing TEKS

6.2A [Process Standard] Plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology.

6.2B [Process Standard] Design and implement experimental investigations by making observations, asking well defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology.

6.2C [Process Standard] Collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers.

6.2D [Process Standard] Construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns.

6.2E [Process Standard] Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.6.3D [Process Standard] Relate the impact of research on scientific thought and society, including the history of science and contributions of scientists as related to the content.

6.4A [Process Standard] Use appropriate tools , including journals/notebooks, beakers, Petri dishes, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, hot plates, test tubes, balances, microscopes, thermometers, calculators, computers, timing devices, and other necessary equipment to collect, record, and analyze information.

Student Learning Targets:

• I will recognize that all organisms are composed of one or more cells.
• I will recognize that the presence of a nucleus determines whether a cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic.
• Writing: I will write to explain the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Essential Questions:

• What are some examples of unicellular and multicellular organisms?
• What are the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in living organisms?
• What is DNA, how is it used, and where is it located?
• How could a factory be used as a physical model for a prokaryote cell and a eukaryote cell?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: Accelerate Learning, STEMScopes

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