The curriculum at sixth level is aligned with the standards in New York State and Materials are provided by OCM BOCES Science Center.
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Rocks and Minerals
In this unit, students become familiar with the rock cycle and related geological makeup of the earth. Through observation and testing the properties of rocks and minerals (color, texture, layers, reaction with hydrochloric acid, attraction to magnets) students use a flow chart to identify the rock/mineral samples. Additional activities lead students through the topics of the rock cycle, weathering and erosion, and everyday uses.
Astronomy
Students are challenged to deepen their understanding of the predictable cycle of the moon, as well as other predictable occurrences caused by the pattern of the motion of the moon. Students also look for other predictable patterns in the night sky while studying circumpolar constellations and seasonal constellations. This unit also reviews the basic relationships of the Earth-Moon-Sun system and introduces concepts related to our solar system and deep space objects. Students will examine the characteristics of the planets, asteroids, meteorites, comets, stars and galaxies, their relationships to each other and note that the perceived location and apparent motions of these objects are often related to the rotation and revolution of the Earth.
Energy: Forces and Motions - Smithsonian Science Education Center
It's time to get a move on! Motion is part of our daily lives-riding in a car, playing a sport, even dropping a coin. The Smithsonian Science Education Center presents Energy, Forces, and Motion , an STC3 curriculum unit designed from the ground up to align to the Next Generation Science Standards. Science and engineering practices, teachable core ideas, and crosscutting concepts are integrated into every lesson. The unit relates Newtonian physics to objects that roll, fall, and collide. Join us as we plan investigations and design solutions to explore energy, forces, and motion!