Sixth Grade Earth Science Curriculum is devised by weaving the

Unit #1: Reading, Writing, Thinking and Working with the Science and Engineering Practices

Bottle Rockets

Water Rocketry Tutorials

https://spaceflightsystems.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/BottleRocket/journey101.htm

http://www.aircommandrockets.com/construction.htm#FlatFins

http://www.aircommandrockets.com/water.htm

SIMULATORS

http://www.ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/4-h-science/science-alive-4-h-school-enrichment/rockets-away-launch-simulator

http://cjh.polyplex.org/rockets/simulation/

NASA Simulators (requires Microsoft-based computers...doesn't work on Macs)

http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/BottleRocket/sim.htm

Learning Standard #1 : Earth’s Spheres and Connected Systems

How does Earth’s systems interact and provide feedback?

1. American Geosciences Institute (AGI) Quick Review
2. Learning Target 1: Practice Guidelines
3. American Geosciences Institute (AGI) Video Resource Library: great stuff!
4. Earth’s Systems Interactive: Click here to test your knowledge of Earth’s systems!
5. McDougall Littell Exploring Earth Interactive
6. Earth's Structure Interactive: roll over parts of Earth to investigate inside!

Unit #3 Digital Resource Library: Earth’s Spheres and Connected Systems

How does Earth’s systems interact and provide feedback?

Unit #4 Digital Resource Library: Earth’s Spheres and Connected Systems

How does Earth’s systems interact and provide feedback?

Unit #5 Digital Resource Library: Earth’s Spheres and Connected Systems

How does Earth’s systems interact and provide feedback?

1. Astronomy for Kids