Sciences
Sciences
What will my student learn in 6th grade Sciences?
The purpose of this Sciences course is to further develop the concepts learned (Earth, Atmospheric, Physical, Biological, Computer & Engineering) and practiced in previous grades to create deep thinking scientists and problem solvers. LUSD Middle Schoolers will be utilizing the OpenSciEd program to better enable each student to view their world through the problem solving methodology of Claim, Evidence and Reasoning.
The OpenSciEd units that will be utilized for the 2023-24 school year are as follows:
6.1 Light & Matter
Physical Science
Life Science
6.2 Thermal Energy
Physical Science
6.3 Weather, Climate & Water Cycling
Earth and Space Sciences
Physical Science
6.6 Cells & Systems
Life Sciences
TBD: 6.4 Plate Tectonics & Rock Cycling
Earth and Space Sciences
Standards Content
Earth Science
Earth's Atmosphere & Weather
Rocky Cycle, Plate Tectonics
Physical Science
Energy Types & Transfers
Newton's Laws
Biological Science
Plant & Animal Cells
Engineering Design Process
Computer Science
Computer Application & Proficiency
Coding vocabulary, applications using blockchain coding
Videos & Assignment Copies
All videos, Slide Decks and links will be shared through Google Classroom.
PDF copies of materials will also be available on Classroom.
Science Application Scoring Rubric:
Meets and/or Exceeds Proficiency of Standard
Response may contain some minor flaws but clearly exceeds the standard. All requirements are met. Explanation contains details and all significant facts. Opposing views or alternate hypotheses are given and substantially argued. All information is concise, relevant and presented in an organized fashion. Any grammatical errors present do not distract from presentation. All observations and facts are accurate and precise. Inferences given are supported by facts or data. Analogies are appropriate and supported. Synthesis of ideas is apparent.
Proficiency of Standard
Response contains some flaws and falls just short of standard of proficiency. Some requirements are met. Explanation may lack details or is missing some significant facts. Opposing views or alternate hypotheses are given, but few arguments are given. Most if not all information is relevant. Organization may be present. Too many grammatical errors may distract significantly from presentation. Some observations and facts are accurate and precise. Inferences are given, but the facts or data may contradict them. Analogies are not appropriate or not supported. Synthesis of ideas is attempted.
Emerging Proficiency of Standard
Response is attempted, but seriously flawed and misses the standard. Few requirements may be met. Explanation is missing both details and all significant facts. Opposing views or alternate hypotheses are not present. Little if any information is relevant. Rambling style or total disorganization may be present. Grammatical errors may make the presentation almost impossible to follow. Few if any observations and facts are accurate and precise. Inferences are not given. Analogies are not attempted.
Insufficient Evidence or Incomplete Attempt
Response shows a lack of understanding of assignment or the concept being evaluated. The student may have submitted work that was incomplete or unfinished. Limited or no attempt was made to see out additional information or assistance.
No Attempt
Present for all discussion and practice but did not attempt to create solutions for given assignment.
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